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Representative Lance Gooden, Republican from Texas

Representative · TX-5

Lance Gooden

Sponsored Legislation

Lance Gooden has sponsored 66 bills and cosponsored 1,043 bills across 7 years in Congress. Rep. Gooden's top legislative focus is International Affairs, followed by Crime and Law Enforcement. See how this shapes their voting record and committee assignments.

HR 7612Feb 20, 2026

To amend chapter 93 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit obstruction of immigration laws by official interference.

In Committee

HR 7387Feb 5, 2026

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

In Committee

HR 7361Feb 4, 2026

No Tax on Restored Benefits Act

In Committee

HR 7035Jan 13, 2026

Credit Card Competition Act of 2026

In Committee

HR 6792Dec 17, 2025

Foreign-Trade Zone Export Enhancement Act of 2025

In Committee

HR 6262Nov 21, 2025

Taiwan Interpol Endorsement and Inclusion Act

In Committee

HR 3966Jun 12, 2025

Think Tank and Nonprofit Foreign Influence Disclosure Act

In Committee

HR 3539May 21, 2025

Leadership in CET Act

In Committee

HR 1792Mar 3, 2025

No Tax Dollars for the United Nation’s Immigration Invasion Act

In Committee

HR 1468Feb 21, 2025

Protect America’s Innovation and Economic Security from CCP Act of 2025

In Committee

HR 1168Feb 10, 2025

Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2025

In Committee

HR 8452May 17, 2024

Taiwan Interpol Endorsement and Inclusion Act

In Committee

HR 8131Apr 26, 2024

Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accountability Act

In Committee

HR 7747Mar 20, 2024

Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act of 2024

In Committee

HR 7169Jan 31, 2024

Think Tank and Nonprofit Foreign Influence Disclosure Act

In Committee

HR 6380Nov 13, 2023

Wings for Veterans Act

In Committee

Amendment 634Nov 7, 2023

House Amendment 634

Agreed to by Voice Vote

HCONRES 71Oct 3, 2023

Expressing the sense of Congress to encourage full participation of Taiwan in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum.

In Committee

Amendment 463Sep 28, 2023

House Amendment 463

Agreed to by Voice Vote

Amendment 464Sep 28, 2023

House Amendment 464

Not Agreed to (198-232)

HRES 627Jul 27, 2023

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.

In Committee

HR 4546Jul 11, 2023

B–VERIFY Act of 2023

In Committee

HR 3968Jun 9, 2023

End Child Trafficking Now Act

In Committee

HR 3881Jun 7, 2023

Credit Card Competition Act of 2023

In Committee

HR 3638May 24, 2023

Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2023

In Committee

HR 2947Apr 27, 2023

Justice Against Sponsors of Illicit Fentanyl Act of 2023

In Committee

HR 2948Apr 27, 2023

CARS Act

Active

HR 1703Mar 22, 2023

SECURE Flights Act

In Committee

HR 1398Mar 7, 2023

Protect America’s Innovation and Economic Security from CCP Act of 2024

In Committee

HR 788Feb 2, 2023

Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2023

In Committee

HR 552Jan 26, 2023

No Tax Dollars for the United Nation’s Immigration Invasion Act

In Committee

HR 9132Oct 4, 2022

To provide an extension of authority for the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority.

In Committee

HR 7983Jun 8, 2022

B–VERIFY Act of 2022

In Committee

HR 7680May 6, 2022

Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force Act

In Committee

HR 7578Apr 26, 2022

Countering Limitless Overtaking of User Data Act

In Committee

HR 7492Apr 11, 2022

Protecting Innocence in Education Act

In Committee

HR 7291Mar 30, 2022

American Beef Labeling Act of 2022

In Committee

HR 7124Mar 17, 2022

Think Tank and Nonprofit Foreign Influence Disclosure Act

In Committee

HR 6869Feb 28, 2022

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.

In Committee

HR 6773Feb 18, 2022

Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2022

In Committee

HR 6674Feb 9, 2022

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

In Committee

HR 6587Feb 3, 2022

SECURE Flights Act

In Committee

HR 6563Feb 2, 2022

Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2022

In Committee

HR 6447Jan 20, 2022

FAUCI Act

In Committee

HR 6426Jan 19, 2022

Empowering Local Officials to Combat Homelessness Act of 2022

In Committee

HR 6155Dec 7, 2021

No Tax Dollars for the United Nation’s Immigration Invasion Act

In Committee

HR 6106Dec 1, 2021

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.

In Committee

HR 5864Nov 4, 2021

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

In Committee

HR 5773Oct 28, 2021

Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2021

In Committee

HR 5640Oct 20, 2021

SAFE Drones Act

In Committee

HR 5449Sep 30, 2021

Federal Big Tech Tort Act

In Committee

HR 5399Sep 28, 2021

National Security and Federal Lands Protection Act

In Committee

HR 4562Jul 20, 2021

Migrant Child Trafficking Prevention and Accountability Act of 2021

In Committee

HR 4517Jul 19, 2021

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

In Committee

HR 2688Apr 20, 2021

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.

In Committee

HR 2219Mar 26, 2021

End Child Trafficking Now Act

In Committee

HRES 247Mar 17, 2021

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

In Committee

HR 1970Mar 17, 2021

Think Tank and Nonprofit Foreign Influence Disclosure Act

In Committee

HR 8940Dec 10, 2020

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

In Committee

HR 8143Sep 1, 2020

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.

In Committee

HR 7818Jul 29, 2020

Civil Justice for Victims of COVID Act

In Committee

HR 6444Apr 3, 2020

Stop COVID Act of 2020

In Committee

HRES 582Sep 24, 2019

Resolution to end the inquisition of President Donald J. Trump.

In Committee

HR 4233Sep 6, 2019

Options Market Stability Act of 2019

In Committee

HR 3864Jul 19, 2019

End Child Trafficking Now Act

In Committee

HR 2988May 23, 2019

Protecting American Lives Act

In Committee

Bill	Title	Introduced	Status	Official
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.	Feb 20, 2026	In Committee	Congress.gov
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.	Feb 5, 2026	In Committee	Congress.gov
HR 7361	No Tax on Restored Benefits Act Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.	Feb 4, 2026	In Committee	Congress.gov
HR 7035	Credit Card Competition Act of 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.	Jan 13, 2026	In Committee	Congress.gov
HR 6792	Foreign-Trade Zone Export Enhancement Act of 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.	Dec 17, 2025	In Committee	Congress.gov
HR 6262	Taiwan Interpol Endorsement and Inclusion Act Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	Nov 21, 2025	In Committee	Congress.gov
HR 3966	Think Tank and Nonprofit Foreign Influence Disclosure Act Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.	Jun 12, 2025	In Committee	Congress.gov
HR 3539	Leadership in CET Act Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.	May 21, 2025	In Committee	Congress.gov
HR 1792	No Tax Dollars for the United Nation’s Immigration Invasion Act Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	Mar 3, 2025	In Committee	Congress.gov
HR 1468	Protect America’s Innovation and Economic Security from CCP Act of 2025 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.	Feb 21, 2025	In Committee	Congress.gov
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.	Feb 10, 2025	In Committee	Congress.gov
HR 8452	Taiwan Interpol Endorsement and Inclusion Act Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	May 17, 2024	In Committee	Congress.gov
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.	Apr 26, 2024	In Committee	Congress.gov
HR 7747	Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act of 2024 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.	Mar 20, 2024	In Committee	Congress.gov
HR 7169	Think Tank and Nonprofit Foreign Influence Disclosure Act Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.	Jan 31, 2024	In Committee	Congress.gov
HR 6380	Wings for Veterans Act Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.	Nov 13, 2023	In Committee	Congress.gov
Amendment 634	House Amendment 634 On agreeing to the Gooden (TX) amendment (A023) Agreed to by voice vote.	Nov 7, 2023	Agreed to by Voice Vote	Congress.gov
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.	Oct 3, 2023	In Committee	Congress.gov
Amendment 463	House Amendment 463 On agreeing to the Gooden (TX) amendment (A028) Agreed to by voice vote.	Sep 28, 2023	Agreed to by Voice Vote	Congress.gov
Amendment 464	House Amendment 464 On agreeing to the Gooden (TX) amendment (A029) Failed by recorded vote: 198 - 232 (Roll no. 483).	Sep 28, 2023	Not Agreed to (198-232)	Congress.gov
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.	Jul 27, 2023	In Committee	Congress.gov
HR 4546	B–VERIFY Act of 2023 Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.	Jul 11, 2023	In Committee	Congress.gov
HR 3968	End Child Trafficking Now Act Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.	Jun 9, 2023	In Committee	Congress.gov
HR 3881	Credit Card Competition Act of 2023 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.	Jun 7, 2023	In Committee	Congress.gov
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.	May 24, 2023	In Committee	Congress.gov
HR 2947	Justice Against Sponsors of Illicit Fentanyl Act of 2023 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.	Apr 27, 2023	In Committee	Congress.gov
HR 2948	CARS Act Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 789.	Apr 27, 2023	Active	Congress.gov
HR 1703	SECURE Flights Act Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.	Mar 22, 2023	In Committee	Congress.gov
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.	Mar 7, 2023	In Committee	Congress.gov
HR 788	Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2023 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.	Feb 2, 2023	In Committee	Congress.gov
HR 552	No Tax Dollars for the United Nation’s Immigration Invasion Act Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	Jan 26, 2023	In Committee	Congress.gov
HR 9132	To provide an extension of authority for the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority. Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.	Oct 4, 2022	In Committee	Congress.gov
HR 7983	B–VERIFY Act of 2022 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.	Jun 8, 2022	In Committee	Congress.gov
HR 7680	Inmate Financial Accountability Task Force Act Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.	May 6, 2022	In Committee	Congress.gov
HR 7578	Countering Limitless Overtaking of User Data Act Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.	Apr 26, 2022	In Committee	Congress.gov
HR 7492	Protecting Innocence in Education Act Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.	Apr 11, 2022	In Committee	Congress.gov
HR 7291	American Beef Labeling Act of 2022 Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.	Mar 30, 2022	In Committee	Congress.gov
HR 7124	Think Tank and Nonprofit Foreign Influence Disclosure Act Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.	Mar 17, 2022	In Committee	Congress.gov
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.	Feb 28, 2022	In Committee	Congress.gov
HR 6773	Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2022 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.	Feb 18, 2022	In Committee	Congress.gov
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.	Feb 9, 2022	In Committee	Congress.gov
HR 6587	SECURE Flights Act Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.	Feb 3, 2022	In Committee	Congress.gov
HR 6563	Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2022 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.	Feb 2, 2022	In Committee	Congress.gov
HR 6447	FAUCI Act Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.	Jan 20, 2022	In Committee	Congress.gov
HR 6426	Empowering Local Officials to Combat Homelessness Act of 2022 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.	Jan 19, 2022	In Committee	Congress.gov
HR 6155	No Tax Dollars for the United Nation’s Immigration Invasion Act Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	Dec 7, 2021	In Committee	Congress.gov
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.	Dec 1, 2021	In Committee	Congress.gov
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.	Nov 4, 2021	In Committee	Congress.gov
HR 5773	Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2021 Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.	Oct 28, 2021	In Committee	Congress.gov
HR 5640	SAFE Drones Act Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.	Oct 20, 2021	In Committee	Congress.gov
HR 5449	Federal Big Tech Tort Act Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.	Sep 30, 2021	In Committee	Congress.gov
HR 5399	National Security and Federal Lands Protection Act Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.	Sep 28, 2021	In Committee	Congress.gov
HR 4562	Migrant Child Trafficking Prevention and Accountability Act of 2021 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.	Jul 20, 2021	In Committee	Congress.gov
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.	Jul 19, 2021	In Committee	Congress.gov
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.	Apr 20, 2021	In Committee	Congress.gov
HR 2219	End Child Trafficking Now Act Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.	Mar 26, 2021	In Committee	Congress.gov
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.	Mar 17, 2021	In Committee	Congress.gov
HR 1970	Think Tank and Nonprofit Foreign Influence Disclosure Act Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.	Mar 17, 2021	In Committee	Congress.gov
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.	Dec 10, 2020	In Committee	Congress.gov
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.	Sep 1, 2020	In Committee	Congress.gov
HR 7818	Civil Justice for Victims of COVID Act Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.	Jul 29, 2020	In Committee	Congress.gov
HR 6444	Stop COVID Act of 2020 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.	Apr 3, 2020	In Committee	Congress.gov
HRES 582	Resolution to end the inquisition of President Donald J. Trump. Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.	Sep 24, 2019	In Committee	Congress.gov
HR 4233	Options Market Stability Act of 2019 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.	Sep 6, 2019	In Committee	Congress.gov
HR 3864	End Child Trafficking Now Act Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.	Jul 19, 2019	In Committee	Congress.gov
HR 2988	Protecting American Lives Act Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.	May 23, 2019	In Committee	Congress.gov

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