Lance Gooden
Republican
House of Representatives
TX-5
Representative from Texas, District 5
Campaign Finance
Sponsored Bills
Representative from Texas, District 5
Votes Cast
472
22.9% missed
Bills Sponsored
13
100% advanced past introduction
Missed Votes
108
out of 472 total
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1501) to amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9436) to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490) providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4795) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution that participates in a nonexpressive commercial boycott of Israel from being eligible for certain funds under that Act, to require an institution that participates in certain programs under that Act to certify that students are not unreasonably obstructed from participating in academic programs in Israel, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1501) to amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9436) to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490) providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4795) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution that participates in a nonexpressive commercial boycott of Israel from being eligible for certain funds under that Act, to require an institution that participates in certain programs under that Act to certify that students are not unreasonably obstructed from participating in academic programs in Israel, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
A bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes.
Jun 11, 2026
Summary pending...
May 7, 2026
This bill would make the death penalty a possible punishment for people who try to kill certain high-ranking government officials. Right now, these attempts can lead to prison time, but not the death penalty. If this bill passes, those found guilty could face death or imprisonment.
Feb 20, 2026
This bill would make it illegal for top state and local government officials to stop federal agents from getting advance notice when they release non-citizens charged with crimes. Officials who break this rule could face jail time and fines, depending on the seriousness of the crime. This aims to help federal authorities take custody of these individuals.
Feb 5, 2026
This bill would stop government officials from directing payments in legal settlements to groups that didn't directly suffer harm or provide services. It would also create new reporting and audit rules for federal agencies. This means payments from government settlements would go only to those directly affected or providing services, not to other third parties.
Feb 4, 2026
This bill would let certain people keep more of their Social Security benefits by making them tax-free. It applies to monthly benefits made available by the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023. This tax break would only cover benefits for months from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.
Jan 13, 2026
This bill would give businesses more control over how credit card payments are processed. It would stop large banks and card networks from limiting routing options, aiming to increase competition.
Dec 17, 2025
This bill would make it easier for U.S. businesses to export certain manufactured goods to Mexico and Canada. It would remove import taxes on specific products made in U.S. foreign-trade zones and then sent directly to those countries. The goal is to support American manufacturing and create jobs.
Nov 21, 2025
Summary pending...
Jun 12, 2025
Summary pending...
May 21, 2025
Summary pending...
Mar 3, 2025
This bill would stop the U.S. government from sending money to three United Nations agencies that deal with migration and refugees: IOM, UNHCR, and UNRWA. It would also require a government watchdog to study past payments to these groups and audit a State Department loan program. This means U.S. tax dollars would no longer go to these specific international organizations.
Feb 21, 2025
This bill would set up a new program in the Department of Justice, called the CCP Initiative. Its main goal would be to stop the Chinese Communist Party from spying and stealing American ideas and technology. This would mean a focused government effort to protect U.S. businesses, schools, and important systems from foreign threats for six years.
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