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U.S. Representative — Texas's 5th District

Lance Gooden

Republican · Texas

Republican U.S. Representative for Texas's 5th congressional district. Member of the 119th Congress in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Record

Conservative Republican voting record. Generally supports lower taxes, border security, a strong national defense, domestic energy production, and traditional social policy positions consistent with House GOP leadership.

Legislative Record

Recently sponsored bills (50 on record)

  • H.R.8685 — Protect the Presidency Act (Introduced, May 7, 2026)
  • H.R.7612 — End Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026 (Introduced, Feb 20, 2026)
  • H.R.7387 — Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2026 (Introduced, Feb 5, 2026)
  • H.R.7361 — No Tax on Restored Benefits Act (Introduced, Feb 4, 2026)
  • H.R.7035 — Credit Card Competition Act of 2026 (Introduced, Jan 13, 2026)

Recent floor votes (100 on record)

  • Voted Yea on S.1003 — Lulu’s Law (Passed, May 20, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.2393 — Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act (Passed, May 20, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on H.R.5317 — Community Bank Deposit Access Act (Passed, May 20, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on H.R.4544 — American Access to Banking Act (Passed, May 20, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on H.R.3234 — Keeping Deposits Local Act (Passed, May 20, 2026)

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