Representative Lance Gooden, Republican from Texas

Lance Gooden

Representative Lance Gooden

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)

Policy Focus Areas

International Affairs15%
Crime and Law Enforcement15%
Taxation12%
Immigration12%

Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Lance Gooden's record in Congress.

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.

Committee Assignments

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  • House Committee on the Judiciary
  • House Committee on Armed Services

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