Lance Gooden

U.S. Representative, Texas 5th District · Texas · Republican · 24 claims currently stored

Serving in office Scheduled research active Main board

Stand with Border Patrol and ICE agents to keep the border secure and protect communities from illegal immigration.

policy 3 occurrences 24 evidence unverified · same_term

Continue to advocate for policies that prioritize American families and businesses over special interests and foreign governments.

policy 1 occurrences 26 evidence unverified · same_term

Fight against government proposals that promote or fund abortion services.

policy 1 occurrences 5 evidence unverified · same_term

Reduce the economic burdens on American families.

policy 1 occurrences 6 evidence unverified · same_term

Enforce the laws.

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Work to craft a crypto-forward 2027 National Defense Authorization Act.

policy 4 occurrences 2 evidence unverified

Bring jobs back from overseas.

policy 1 occurrences 14 evidence unverified · same_term

Strengthen our national defense.

policy 1 occurrences 21 evidence unverified · same_term

Dismantle Biden's weaponized government.

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Ensure that cops, teachers, and firefighters do not face an unexpected tax bill on benefits restored by the Social Security Fairness Act.

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Require trains entering the United States from Mexico to stop at the border for crew changes, safety checks, and compliance with U.S. worker authorization and safety standards before continuing domestic operations.

policy 3 occurrences 2 evidence unverified · same_term

Make attempted assassinations of the President punishable the same as fatal assassinations under federal law, including making offenders eligible for the death penalty.

policy 2 occurrences 2 evidence unverified

Eradicate sanctuary cities.

policy 2 occurrences 4 evidence unverified

Create a CCP Initiative within the Department of Justice to counter Chinese Communist Party espionage and intellectual property theft, improve interagency coordination, and report the threat to Congress.

policy 2 occurrences 2 evidence unverified

Create a Department of Justice task force to coordinate federal efforts against cryptocurrency theft and support victims.

policy 1 occurrences 2 evidence unverified

End the abuse of federal settlement funds.

policy 2 occurrences 2 evidence unverified · later_term

Cut taxes for public-sector retirees.

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Support the Credit Card Competition Act.

policy 1 occurrences 1 evidence unverified · same_term

Strengthen U.S. exports and manufacturing.

policy 1 occurrences 1 evidence unverified

Support Taiwan's membership in Interpol.

policy 1 occurrences 2 evidence unverified

Expose foreign influence in U.S. think tanks and nonprofits.

oversight 1 occurrences 2 evidence unverified · same_term

Bolster military recruiting.

policy 1 occurrences 2 evidence unverified · same_term

Amend the Controlled Substances Act to schedule MGM-15, MGM-16, synthetic 7-hydroxymitragynine, and Mitragynine Pseudoindoxyl as Schedule I controlled substances above specified thresholds, and expand enforcement against manufacturers and distributors of emerging synthetic opioids known as gas station heroin.

policy 3 occurrences 2 evidence unverified · same_term

Require State agencies administering specified Federal programs to share information requested by the Attorney General for fraud investigations and prosecutions, while imposing privacy safeguards and annual reporting requirements.

policy 1 occurrences 6 evidence pending