Lance Gooden

Lance Gooden R

U.S. Representative
Texas District 5
Term: Jan. 3, 2025 – Jan. 3, 2027
Phone: 202-225-3484 Email: [email protected] Website
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Bill Crime and Law EnforcementCriminal procedure and sentencingFirearms and explosives
Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate ActThis bill removes less-than-lethal projectile devices (e.g., certain TASERs) from regulation under the Gun Control Act.The term less-than-lethal projectile device means a device that (1) is not designed or intended to expel (and may not be readily converted to discharge) commonly used ammunition or projectiles exceeding a velocity of 500 feet per second; (2) is designed …
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Wings for Veterans ActThis bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to establish a pilot program to award grants to up to 10 flight schools to provide flight training for eligible veterans. Under the bill, an eligible veteran includes an individual who served in the active military, naval, air, or space service and who was honorably discharged, meets the requirements to obtain …
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[Congressional Bills 118th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 7747 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7747 To provide for the permanent appointment of certain temporary district judgeships. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 20, 2024 Mr. Gooden of Texas (for himself, Mr. Lieu, Mr. Moran, and Ms. Ross) introduced the following …
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[Congressional Bills 118th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8131 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8131 To improve the oversight of inmate accounts, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 26, 2024 Mr. Gooden of Texas (for himself, Mr. Tiffany, and Mr. Weber of Texas) introduced the following …
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 3512 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3512 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a tax on income from litigation which is received by third-party entities that provided financing for such litigation. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 20, …
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 1698 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1698 To provide accountability for unlawful disclosures of firearm trace data in the Firearms Trace System database, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2025 Mr. Higgins of Louisiana (for himself, Mr. …
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Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act of 2025This bill prohibits a nonprofit entity from receiving federal funds (and denies a tax exemption) unless the entity certifies compliance with certain federal laws (e.g., laws with respect to human trafficking and smuggling).The bill also establishes reporting requirements, including that the Government Accountability Office must annually report to Congress on …
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 1468 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1468 To establish the CCP Initiative program, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 21, 2025 Mr. Gooden (for himself, Mr. Tiffany, Mr. Kennedy of Utah, Mr. Ogles, Ms. Boebert, Mr. Fallon, and …
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 1792 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1792 To prohibit United States contributions to the United Nations International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near …
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Leadership in Critical and Emerging Technologies Act or the Leadership in CET ActThis bill directs the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to establish and carry out a pilot program to expedite the patent examination process for patents involving critical or emerging technologies (i.e., artificial intelligence, semiconductor design, or quantum information science). The USPTO must report to Congress on the …
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 3966 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3966 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the public reporting of certain contributions received by charitable organizations from foreign governments and foreign political parties. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 12, …
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 6262 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6262 To direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to obtain membership status for Taiwan in the International Criminal Police Organization, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 21, 2025 Mr. …
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 7035 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7035 To amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve system to prescribe regulations relating to network competition in credit card transactions, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE …
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 7361 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7361 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income certain benefits received by reason of the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 4, 2026 Mr. …
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 9098 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9098 To protect the separation of powers enshrined in the United States Constitution and end the weaponized …
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8000 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8000 To amend the Controlled Substances Act to schedule synthetic 7- hydroxymitragynine as a Schedule I controlled …
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8685 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8685 To amend section 1751 of title 18, United States Code, to include the death penalty as …
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 1628 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1628 To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 761st Tank Battalion, collectively, in recognition of their …
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8730 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8730 To prohibit the importation, manufacture, sale, resale, or introduction into interstate commerce in the United States …
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8603 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8603 To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit dismemberment abortions, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ …
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8571 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8571 To prohibit the enforcement of certain contractual clauses that restrict disclosure of sexual abuse of minors, …
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This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 620 East Pecan Boulevard in McAllen, Texas, as the "Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. Memorial Post Office Building".
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to ensure that only citizens are eligible to vote in Federal elections.
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A bill to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to improve prohibitions on discrimination by public accommodations.
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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts received from State-based catastrophe loss mitigation programs.
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To ensure fair treatment of certain charitable organizations and recipients of Federal financial assistance, and for other purposes.
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To amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to improve prohibitions on discrimination by public accommodations.
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To amend the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to provide for a remediation period before the commencement of a civil action.
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To direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to obtain membership status for Taiwan in the International Criminal Police Organization, and for other purposes.
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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the public reporting of certain contributions received by charitable organizations from foreign governments and foreign political parties.
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To prohibit State excise taxes on firearms and ammunition manufacturers and dealers.
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 1993 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1993 To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 25th anniversary …
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 2767 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2767 To advance research to achieve medical breakthroughs in brain tumor treatment and improve awareness and adequacy …
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.J. Res. 111 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 111 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of …
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Border Security Investment ActThis bill imposes a fee on the electronic transfer of funds (i.e.,&nbsp;remittances) sent to certain countries and provides funding for border security activities from the collected amounts.Specifically, the fee shall apply to remittances sent through money services …
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 3597 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3597 To provide incentives for the domestic production of printed circuit boards, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ …
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 6875 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6875 To require the Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security to require a license for …
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 6400 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6400 To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve access to certain medications under the TRICARE …
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 4676 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4676 To prohibit the imposition of requirements that handguns have certain features generally absent from firearms in …
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 4199 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4199 To clarify the Department of State's exclusive regulatory authority over the au pair cultural exchange program, …
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 4669 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4669 To authorize and improve the Federal Emergency Management Agency and reform Federal disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, …
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 7328 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7328 To amend the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to require exhaustion of administrative remedies for …
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 7387 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7387 To limit donations made pursuant to settlement agreements to which the United States is a party, …
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 6134 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6134 To require disclosure of the total amount of interest that would be paid over the life …
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 3514 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3514 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the …
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 5267 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5267 To preserve the franchise business model. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 10, 2025 Mr. …
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 6792 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6792 To clarify provisions of the United States Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act and Foreign Trade Zones Act …
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 6766 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6766 To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to require skilled nursing facilities, …
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 5258 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5258 To amend Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to improve attorney accountability, and …
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 7490 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7490 To allow the U.S. Marshals Service to assist in certain Tribal criminal matters, and for other …
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 7730 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7730 To amend title 11, United States Code, to modify certain bankruptcy eligibility requirements, and for other …
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 6222 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6222 To require all aircraft to be equipped with Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast In, to improve aviation safety, …
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 7612 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7612 To amend chapter 93 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit obstruction of immigration laws …
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 6513 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6513 To amend the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit the captivity of mink, and for other purposes. …
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Drug Cartel Terrorist Designation ActThis bill directs the Department of State to designate four specified drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. (Among other things, such a designation allows the Department of the Treasury to require U.S. financial institutions to block …
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Life at Conception Act This bill declares that the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being at all stages of life, including the moment of fertilization, cloning, or other moment at which an individual …
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 4602 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4602 To amend the State Justice Institute Act of 1984 to authorize the State Justice Institute to …
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Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025This bill requires or authorizes certain actions related to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS).The bill requires the Department of Justice to appoint an assistant U.S. attorney in each judicial district to coordinate and supervise …
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Bans federal funding of any state database that tracks gun ownership — blocking states from knowing who owns firearms even when investigating crimes or enforcing red flag laws.
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Narrows the legal definition of firearm silencers and mufflers to exclude certain gun accessories that reduce noise but don't function as true suppressors.
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Adds rioting to the federal definition of racketeering activity, allowing prosecutors to use RICO charges against people who organize or participate in riots.
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Modernizes how eye doctors verify contact lens prescriptions, allowing electronic and automated verification instead of requiring manual phone/fax confirmation.
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Bans social media platforms from letting children under a certain age create accounts or maintain profiles.
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Requires aircraft near airports to have collision-avoidance technology. Improves helicopter routing and separation rules, updates air traffic control procedures, and addresses military airspace safety conflicts.
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