
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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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. 10858 · CARE for Blood Cancer Act of 2026
Introduced Oct 22, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 10643 · H–1B Visa Fraud Crackdown Act
Introduced Oct 1, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 1, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Oct 1, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 10556 · VA Hiring Integrity Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R. 10542 · Combating Pasture Mealybug Act
Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 1, 2026 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R. 10443 · American Procurement Improvement Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 16, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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. 10241 · I–47 Future Interstate Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 3, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 3, 2026 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Sep 3, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
H.R. 10222 · No HUD Funding for Sanctuary Cities Act
Introduced Sep 2, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 2, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Sep 2, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R. 10184 · Consumer Financial Protection Accountability and Reform Act of 2026
Introduced Aug 31, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 31, 2026 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 21.
Introduced Aug 27, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 1, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Aug 27, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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. 10166 · Foreign Propaganda Disclosure Act
Introduced Aug 27, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 10, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Aug 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1481 · Honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Kay Granger, a Representative from the State of Texas.
Introduced Aug 13, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Aug 13, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.Res. 1451 · Recognizing Charleston as the appropriate host city for the 2027 annual meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly.
Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jul 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 9892 · Stop EU Overreach Act
Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Latest action (Jul 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 9720 · D.C. Taxing Authority Review Act
Introduced Jul 16, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Jul 22, 2026): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 18.
H.R. 9535 · Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 30, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Jun 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9452 · Budgeting for a Better America Act
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Economics and Public Finance
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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. 9404 · VA Home Loan Navigator Act
Introduced Jun 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 29, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jun 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R. 9350 · No 9/11 Family Left Behind Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 18, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 15, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 18, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9329 · SEC Reform and Restructuring Act
Introduced Jun 18, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 18, 2026 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Sep 3, 2026): Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 694.
H.R. 9298 · Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act
Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 30, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9156 · Tiananmen Square Memorial Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 4, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jun 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.Res. 1335 · Condemning actors seeking to defraud the United States Government, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that governmentwide fraud and improper payment prevention reforms will meaningfully improve the financial prosperity of the United States, and that Federal program eligibility should be verified before payment.
Introduced Jun 3, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 3, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.J.Res. 193 · Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Temporary Amendment Act of 2026.
Introduced Jun 3, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 3, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 3, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.J.Res. 192 · Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Full Accountability in Arrest Reporting Temporary Amendment Act of 2026.
Introduced Jun 3, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 3, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 3, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.Res. 1320 · Calling upon all Americans on this Memorial Day, 2026, to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces who have died in the pursuit of freedom and peace.
Introduced May 22, 2026 · cosponsored May 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (May 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.