Lance Gooden

Lance Gooden

Legislative Focus

Key areas of legislative activity based on sponsored legislation.
International Affairs15%
Crime and Law Enforcement15%
Taxation12%
Immigration12%

Sponsored Legislation

Bills that Lance Gooden has sponsored from the most recent three Congresses (119th, 118th, and 117th).
BillTitleIntroducedStatusActions
HR 7612
To amend chapter 93 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit obstruction of immigration laws by official interference.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 7387
To limit donations made pursuant to settlement agreements to which the United States is a party, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 7361
No Tax on Restored Benefits Act

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

In Committee
HR 7035
Credit Card Competition Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 6792
Foreign-Trade Zone Export Enhancement Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

In Committee
HR 6262
Taiwan Interpol Endorsement and Inclusion Act

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 3966
Think Tank and Nonprofit Foreign Influence Disclosure Act

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

In Committee
HR 3539
Leadership in CET Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 1792
No Tax Dollars for the United Nation’s Immigration Invasion Act

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 1468
Protect America’s Innovation and Economic Security from CCP Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 1168
Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2025

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and 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.

In Committee
HR 8452
Taiwan Interpol Endorsement and Inclusion Act

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 8131
Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accountability Act

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Financial 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.

In Committee
HR 7747
Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act of 2024

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 7169
Think Tank and Nonprofit Foreign Influence Disclosure Act

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

In Committee
HR 6380
Wings for Veterans Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

In Committee
Amendment 634
House Amendment 634

On agreeing to the Gooden (TX) amendment (A023) Agreed to by voice vote.

Agreed to by Voice Vote
HCONRES 71
Expressing the sense of Congress to encourage full participation of Taiwan in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
Amendment 463
House Amendment 463

On agreeing to the Gooden (TX) amendment (A028) Agreed to by voice vote.

Agreed to by Voice Vote
Amendment 464
House Amendment 464

On agreeing to the Gooden (TX) amendment (A029) Failed by recorded vote: 198 - 232 (Roll no. 483).

Not Agreed to (198-232)
HRES 627
Condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the massacre of political prisoners in 1988 and the uprisings of recent years, including the 2018, 2019, and 2022 uprisings, and calling for justice for its victims.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 4546
B–VERIFY Act of 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

In Committee
HR 3968
End Child Trafficking Now Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 3881
Credit Card Competition Act of 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 3638
Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2023

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, and 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.

In Committee
HR 2947
Justice Against Sponsors of Illicit Fentanyl Act of 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 2948
CARS Act

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 789.

Active
HR 1703
SECURE Flights Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.

In Committee
HR 1398
Protect America’s Innovation and Economic Security from CCP Act of 2024

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 788
Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2023

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 552
No Tax Dollars for the United Nation’s Immigration Invasion Act

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 9132
To provide an extension of authority for the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

In Committee
HR 7983
B–VERIFY Act of 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

In Committee
HR 7680
Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

In Committee
HR 7578
Countering Limitless Overtaking of User Data Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

In Committee
HR 7492
Protecting Innocence in Education Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

In Committee
HR 7291
American Beef Labeling Act of 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.

In Committee
HR 7124
Think Tank and Nonprofit Foreign Influence Disclosure Act

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

In Committee
HR 6869
To authorize the President of the United States to issue letters of marque and reprisal for the purpose of seizing the assets of certain Russian citizens, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 6773
Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

In Committee
HR 6674
To prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from requiring individuals to submit biometric information or geolocation information to access online services, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

In Committee
HR 6587
SECURE Flights Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.

In Committee
HR 6563
Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

In Committee
HR 6447
FAUCI Act

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

In Committee
HR 6426
Empowering Local Officials to Combat Homelessness Act of 2022

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 6155
No Tax Dollars for the United Nation’s Immigration Invasion Act

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 6106
To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to terminate the effective time period for immunity for manufacturers of COVID-19 vaccines, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 5864
To prohibit the withholding of Federal education funds on the basis of vaccination requirements, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

In Committee
HR 5773
Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.

In Committee
HR 5640
SAFE Drones Act

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

In Committee
HR 5449
Federal Big Tech Tort Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

In Committee
HR 5399
National Security and Federal Lands Protection Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

In Committee
HR 4562
Migrant Child Trafficking Prevention and Accountability Act of 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

In Committee
HR 4517
To prohibit international travel by the Secretary of State until all passport agencies are fully reopened, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 2688
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently allow a tax deduction for the mining, reclaiming, or recycling of critical minerals and metals from the United States, and to support the development of domestic supply chains for rare earth elements and other critical materials essential to United States technology, manufacturing, energy, healthcare and advanced medical devices, broadband infrastructure, transportation, and national defense.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

In Committee
HR 2219
End Child Trafficking Now Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

In Committee
HRES 247
Honoring the life and legacy of Congressman Ronald Wright and commending him for his devotion to the Nation and its ideals.

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

In Committee
HR 1970
Think Tank and Nonprofit Foreign Influence Disclosure Act

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

In Committee
HR 8940
To prohibit offices of Congress from appointing interns who are citizens of certain countries which exert malign foreign influences in the United States.

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

In Committee
HR 8143
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently allow a tax deduction at the time an investment is made in property used for the mining, reclaiming, or recycling of critical minerals and metals from the United States, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

In Committee
HR 7818
Civil Justice for Victims of COVID Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 6444
Stop COVID Act of 2020

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HRES 582
Resolution to end the inquisition of President Donald J. Trump.

Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.

In Committee
HR 4233
Options Market Stability Act of 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 3864
End Child Trafficking Now Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

In Committee
HR 2988
Protecting American Lives Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

In Committee

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