
Representative · TX-17 · R
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 7, 1997
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21 sponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov.
H.R. 9972 · American Patients First Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 27, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Jul 27, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.Con.Res. 111 · Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to defend freedom and never forget.
Introduced Jun 30, 2026 · Congress
Latest action (Jun 30, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.Res. 1350 · Expressing support of the goal of celebrating a "National Day of Honor and Respect" in conjunction with "Constitution Day and Citizenship Day".
Introduced Jun 9, 2026 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jun 9, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 8312 · Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act
Introduced Apr 15, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Received in the Senate.
H.R. 8290 · China Exchange Rate Accountability Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 15, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 18, 2026): Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 611.
Introduced Mar 17, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Mar 17, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 7270 · Stop Identity Fraud and Identity Theft Act of 2026
Introduced Jan 27, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Jan 27, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and 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. 7050 · Homeopathic Drug Product Safety, Quality, and Transparency Act
Introduced Jan 14, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Jan 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 6412 · Independence Investment Fund Act
Introduced Dec 3, 2025 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Dec 3, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R. 5125 · District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 4, 2025 · Law
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Received in the Senate.
H.R. 4863 · Fairness for Khobar Act of 2025
Introduced Aug 1, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Aug 1, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 3420 · Words Matter Act of 2025
Introduced May 15, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Mar 26, 2026): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
H.R. 3417 · Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act of 2025
Introduced May 14, 2025 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (May 14, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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. 3416 · Accessibility Constituent Communication Act of 2025
Introduced May 14, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 14, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 3092 · Electrodiagnostic Medicine Patient Protection and Fraud Elimination Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 30, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Apr 30, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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. 3080 · Health Care Fairness for All Act
Introduced Apr 29, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Apr 29, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, 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.
Introduced Mar 21, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Mar 25, 2025): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
H.R. 1175 · Blind Americans Return to Work Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 · Social Welfare
Latest action (Feb 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced Jan 21, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jan 21, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, 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.
Introduced Jan 9, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jan 9, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced Jan 7, 2025 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Jan 7, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.