
Representative · TX-17 · R
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 7, 1997
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274 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
H.R. 1383 · Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 14, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 18, 2025 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Feb 28, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
H.R. 1329 · Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act
Introduced Feb 13, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 30, 2026 · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 1303 · Protecting America’s Seniors’ Access to Care Act
Introduced Feb 13, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 25, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Feb 13, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 1301 · Death Tax Repeal Act
Introduced Feb 13, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Feb 13, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 1295 · Reorganizing Government Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 13, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jan 27, 2026): Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 397.
H.Con.Res. 12 · Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
Introduced Feb 13, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Feb 13, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 1262 · Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act
Introduced Feb 12, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 24, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Dec 2, 2025): Received in the Senate.
H.R. 1232 · National Right-to-Work Act
Introduced Feb 12, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 12, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Feb 12, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.J.Res. 55 · Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network relating to "Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers".
Introduced Feb 12, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 9, 2025 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Feb 12, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R. 1222 · Operation Lone Star Reimbursement Act
Introduced Feb 11, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 12, 2025 · Immigration
Latest action (Feb 11, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
H.R. 1200 · Freight RAILCAR Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 11, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 9, 2025 · Taxation
Latest action (Feb 11, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 1190 · Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act
Introduced Feb 11, 2025 · cosponsored May 19, 2025 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Oct 14, 2026): Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R. 1181 · Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
Introduced Feb 11, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 27, 2025 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Jul 15, 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 9, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 4, 2026): Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 552.
H.R. 1151 · Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act
Introduced Feb 7, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 21, 2025 · Taxation
Latest action (Feb 7, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 1138 · Payment Choice Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 7, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 3, 2025 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Feb 7, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R. 1137 · No Kill Switches in Cars Act
Introduced Feb 7, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2026 · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Feb 7, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced Feb 7, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Feb 7, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R. 1078 · Respect State Housing Laws Act
Introduced Feb 6, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 16, 2025 · Housing and Community Development
Latest action (Feb 25, 2026): Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 446.
H.R. 1066 · Ending Green Giveaways Act
Introduced Feb 6, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 21, 2025 · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Feb 6, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 1053 · Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 6, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 23, 2025 · Immigration
Latest action (Feb 6, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 987 · Fair Access to Banking Act
Introduced Feb 5, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 10, 2025 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Feb 5, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R. 979 · AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 5, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 10, 2025 · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 622.
H.R. 1013 · Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 5, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 24, 2025 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Nov 28, 2025): Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 340.
H.R. 976 · 1071 Repeal to Protect Small Business Lending Act
Introduced Feb 4, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 6, 2025 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (May 6, 2025): Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 65.