Years in Office
6
Bills Sponsored
60
Bills Co-Sponsored
1011
Committees
2
Lance Gooden Biography
Lance Gooden grew up in rural Texas and worked in the insurance industry before entering public service. Elected as U.S. Representative for Texas’s 5th congressional district in 2018, he has focused on border security, energy independence, and fiscal responsibility. Gooden has sponsored legislation targeting fraud in federal pandemic relief programs and serves on the House Committee on Financial Services. He approaches his role with a direct, pragmatic style, advocating for policies that reflect the priorities and concerns of his East Texas constituents.
Education
- B.A. in Government, University of Texas, Austin, TX(2004)
- B.B.A. in Finance, University of Texas, Austin, TX(2004)
Impact & Accomplishments
Notable contributions during Lance Gooden's congressional service.
Election Security Legislation
Co-sponsored the SAVE Act to require proof of citizenship for voter registration in federal elections.
Human Trafficking Prevention
Introduced the END Child Exploitation Act to strengthen reporting requirements for online platforms regarding child exploitation.
Rural Broadband Expansion
Supported funding initiatives to expand broadband access in underserved rural communities across Texas.
Flood Mitigation Funding
Secured federal disaster relief funds for flood mitigation projects in his congressional district.
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