
Representative from Texas, District 8
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 30, 2026
This bill would speed up the development and availability of psychedelic drugs for serious mental illnesses. It would clarify how patients can access experimental Schedule I drugs under "right to try" laws and require the Department of Veterans Affairs to prepare for these new treatments. Drug makers would also get incentives for developing important new medicines.
May 14, 2026
Summary pending...
Apr 28, 2026
This bill would increase monthly payments for veterans with service-connected disabilities and for the surviving families of certain disabled veterans. These increases would start on December 1, 2026. The amount of the increase would match the cost-of-living adjustment given to Social Security benefits.
Dec 4, 2025
This bill would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to move the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in Texas. His closest living relatives would be notified and given the option to receive his remains. This changes the current situation where his remains would stay in the cemetery.
Jul 25, 2025
Summary pending...
Jul 23, 2025
Summary pending...
Jun 26, 2025
Summary pending...
Jun 12, 2025
This bill would make the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) improve how it handles decisions on benefit claims and appeals for veterans. It would create new quality programs, provide more training for decision-makers, and require clearer reasons when claims are delayed or sent back for more work. These changes aim to make the claims process more consistent and fair for veterans.
Jun 4, 2025
This bill would ensure the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama-Coushatta Tribe in Texas regulate their gaming activities under the same federal law. This would align them with most other tribes. The bill would remove their current extra, overlapping rules, bringing them in line with over 200 other tribes across the country.
May 21, 2025
Summary pending...
May 8, 2025
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Apr 3, 2025
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Votes Cast
472
23.5% missed
Bills Sponsored
22
100% advanced past introduction
Missed Votes
111
out of 472 total
$1,868,400
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