As sponsor, from the 107th Congress
Of the bills they introduced
Signed on to someone else's bill
Roll calls tied to a bill
In the Congressional Record, from 2001
Held now, including subcommittees
Across 4 Congresses, most in the 117th at 17. In the 119th, 13 — 13 fewer than the median representative, who filed 26. Volume is not influence: the great majority of bills, from every member, never get a vote.
median for the chamber, that Congress
Biography
Focus
Drawn from the 55 bills this member introduced: the subjects the record assigns them, and the members who most often sign on.
Subjects
- Energy 10
- Health 8
- Congressional oversight 7
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures 6
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health 6
- Emergency medical services and trauma care 6
- Government information and archives 6
- Health care coverage and access 6
Bills carry several subjects each, so these add up to more than 55.
Most frequent cosponsors
- Sylvia R. Garcia 13
- Al Green 12
- John Garamendi 11
- Troy A. Carter 11
- Eleanor Holmes Norton 11
- Brian K. Fitzpatrick 10
Times each has cosponsored a bill this member introduced.
Record
Every recorded vote, bill and floor speech, newest first.
Recorded votes tied to a bill, including procedural motions on it such as cloture. Votes on nominations are not listed.
| Bill | Question | Voted | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 5 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Yea | Jan 3, 2019 |
| HRES 5 | On Motion to Table the Motion to Refer | Yea | Jan 3, 2019 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Signed on |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 6565 | Reuniting Families Act | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | Nov 10, 2026 |
| HJRES 63 | Redesignating the Robert E. Lee Memorial as the "Arlington House National Historic Site". | Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | Nov 10, 2026 |
| HR 9110 | Promoting Authenticity with Influencer Disclaimers Act | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. | Nov 9, 2026 |
| HR 6160 | Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | Nov 9, 2026 |
| HRES 1644 | Original National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution of 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. | Oct 29, 2026 |
| HRES 1641 | Honoring the contributions of Indian Americans and supporting the designation of July as "Indian American Heritage Month". | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | Oct 26, 2026 |
| HR 10907 | Stop Harassment and Intimidations in Elections through Legal Defenses (SHIELD) Our Elections Act | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | Oct 22, 2026 |
| HRES 1603 | Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States. | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | Oct 19, 2026 |
Sections of the Congressional Record in which this member spoke or entered a written statement, as the Government Publishing Office tags them; floor business such as amendment texts is left out. Each links to the official Record.
| Date | Record section | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | House floor |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Battery Recycling for America's Competitive Economy Act | House floor |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Coordinating and Harnessing America's Recovery of Minerals Act | House floor |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Stop Pills That Kill Act | House floor |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Tyler's Law | House floor |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Combating Illicit Xylazine Act | House floor |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act | House floor |
| Sep 15, 2026 | AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025 | House floor |
Committees
Current committees first, each with its role and years, and the subcommittees held now beneath it. Full history opens every role with its date and official record, and earlier subcommittee seats.
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and Commerce Committee | Member | Jan 28, 2021 to Present | H.Res. 62 |
| Energy | Member | Listed Feb 2023 to present | Hearing, Feb 2023 |
| Health | Member | Listed Feb 2025 to present | Hearing, Feb 2025 |
| Oversight and Investigations | Member | Listed Feb 2025 to present | Hearing, Feb 2025 |
| Communications and Technology | Member | Listed Feb 2021 to Sep 2023 | Hearing, Feb 2021 |
| Health | Member | Listed Feb 2021 to Oct 2022 | Hearing, Feb 2021 |
| Consumer Protection and Commerce | Member | Listed Feb 2021 to Oct 2022 | Hearing, Feb 2021 |
Earlier committees
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science, Space, and Technology Committee | Member | Jan 23, 2019 to Jan 3, 2023 | H.Res. 67 · End of the 117th Congress |
| Environment | Member | Listed Feb 2019 to Oct 2022 | Hearing, Feb 2019 |
| Energy | Chair | Listed Feb 2019 to Sep 2020 | Hearing, Feb 2019 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | Member | Jan 17, 2019 to Jan 3, 2021 | H.Res. 57 · End of the 116th Congress |
| Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials | Member | Listed Apr 2019 to Nov 2020 | Hearing, Apr 2019 |
| Water Resources and Environment | Member | Listed Mar 2019 to Sep 2020 | Hearing, Mar 2019 |
| Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management | Vice Chair | Listed Apr 2019 to Jul 2020 | Hearing, Apr 2019 |
Office spending
What this member's House office spent each year from its allowance, including interns, from the House's quarterly Statement of Disbursements. Beside it, the typical office: the median across every member that year.
| Year | Total | Staff pay | Travel | Rent and utilities | Printing | Other | Typical office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to Jun | $757,720 | $658,861 | $49,325 | $7,514 | $614 | $3,748 | $37,658 | – |
| 2025 | $1.9 million | $1.5 million | $71,295 | $210,242 | $15,804 | $23,048 | $92,685 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | $1.5 million | $66,882 | $168,085 | $28,520 | $56,126 | $157,022 | $1.9 million |
| 2023 | $2.0 million | $1.4 million | $62,705 | $181,224 | $90,612 | $109,945 | $96,615 | $1.9 million |
| 2022 | $1.8 million | $1.3 million | $56,166 | $84,135 | $24,532 | $104,099 | $175,604 | $1.7 million |
| 2021 | $1.5 million | $1.0 million | $34,895 | $222,080 | $51,042 | $87,480 | $103,443 | $1.5 million |
| 2020 | $1.4 million | $973,102 | $32,317 | $35,965 | $143,323 | $188,842 | $74,271 | $1.4 million |
| 2019 | $1.4 million | $756,943 | $46,045 | $243,910 | $61,768 | $112,602 | $160,733 | $1.4 million |
Years run from January 3. Bills for a year are often paid early the next year, so a recent year can still grow. Staff pay is the office's total; individual salaries are not shown here.
The district
Who lives in TX‑7, as drawn for the 119th Congress, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey for 2025, beside the state and the nation.
TX 31,709,821 · U.S. 341,784,859
TX $82,625 · U.S. $84,780
TX 36.2 · U.S. 39.5
TX 12.7% · U.S. 11.8%
TX 35.5% · U.S. 37.4%
TX 6.0% · U.S. 5.9%
| People | District | TX | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 796,088±30,722 | 31,709,821 | 341,784,859 |
| Median age | 35.0±0.9 | 36.2 | 39.5 |
| Under 18 | 20.2%±1.3% | 23.9% | 21.0% |
| 65 and over | 11.9%±0.9% | 14.9% | 19.0% |
| Citizens 18 and over | 470,427±18,746 | 21,289,387 | 249,178,715 |
| Veterans (of adults) | 2.3%±0.4% | 6.0% | 5.9% |
| With a disability | 9.0%±0.8% | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| Born outside the U.S. | 41.6%±1.9% | 18.5% | 14.7% |
| Speak a language other than English at home | 53.5%±2.2% | 35.4% | 22.9% |
| Race and ethnicity | District | TX | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 30.0%±2.2% | 40.9% | 20.5% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 23.6%±1.6% | 36.4% | 55.0% |
| Black alone, not Hispanic | 20.1%±2.3% | 11.7% | 11.7% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 21.6%±1.6% | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Income and work | District | TX | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,848±$3,465 | $82,625 | $84,780 |
| Income per person | $54,691±$2,619 | $43,008 | $47,171 |
| Below the poverty line | 14.4%±2.2% | 12.7% | 11.8% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3%±0.9% | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| No health insurance | 17.6%±1.6% | 16.5% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 28.9±0.8 | 27.8 | 27.4 |
| Jobs in manufacturing | 8.6%±1.2% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| Jobs in farming, forestry, fishing and mining | 1.8%±0.5% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Jobs in education and health care | 19.9%±1.7% | 22.3% | 24.4% |
| Education | District | TX | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduate or higher (25 and over) | 87.8%±1.2% | 87.8% | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25 and over) | 50.9%±1.9% | 35.5% | 37.4% |
| Housing | District | TX | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 326,939±10,172 | 11,607,274 | 134,063,422 |
| Housing units | 369,793±9,544 | 12,847,964 | 148,228,967 |
| Homes lived in by their owners | 42.4%±1.9% | 62.7% | 65.3% |
| Median home value | $389,200±$16,127 | $318,100 | $371,100 |
| Median rent | $1,554±$42 | $1,515 | $1,557 |
| Households with broadband | 95.8%±0.8% | 94.5% | 94.0% |
Survey estimates, each with its margin of error (±, at 90% confidence), for the district as drawn when the survey was taken. The map is at the top of the page.
Party, state and chamber are those of this member's most recent term. Bills and cosponsorships are held from the 107th Congress onwards and recorded votes from the 101st, so a member who served before those points will show fewer than they filed, or none. Committee service is held from the 107th Congress onwards, dated from the House and Senate resolutions and Congressional Record notices that seat and remove members. Subcommittee assignments are made inside each committee and carry no official date, so a subcommittee seat is shown from the first to the last printed hearing, Congressional Directory edition or official roster that lists the member. Vote counts cover roll calls tied to a bill; the chambers also vote on procedure and nominations, which are not listed here. Records come from Congress.gov and the Biographical Directory of Congress.
