Lance Gooden
Sourced recordU.S. House - TX District 05 · Congressional District 5
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Profile Snapshot
Lance Carter Gooden is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Texas's 5th congressional district since 2019. His district includes parts of eastern Dallas, as well as a large swath of exurban and rural territory to Dallas's east. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Five-pillar framework
Right for Office Score
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
Religious Liberty
Second Amendment
Due Process
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
Protection of Individual Rights
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
Sanctity of Life
Marriage
Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
Promise Keeping
Honesty
Transparency
Ethics
Corruption Record
Financial Accountability
Abuse of Power
Consistency
Leadership Character
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
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National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
Border Security
Immigration Policy
National Defense
Veterans
Law & Order
Support for Law Enforcement
Election Integrity
Public Safety
Foreign Policy
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
Fiscal Responsibility
Balanced Budget
National Debt
Tax Policy
Inflation
Government Spending
Regulatory Reform
Energy Independence
Economic Growth
Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
42/43 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 42 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialLance Gooden is a candidate for U.S. House - TX District 05profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Aye on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Aye on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on KIDS Act
- VerifiedRaised $1,610,327.03 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Gooden Cracks Down on Mexican Rail Crews Operating Inside U.S.
- VerifiedPublic statement: Gooden Calls for DOJ Probe Into Foreign Influence of U.S. AI Policy
- VerifiedPublic statement: Gooden, Gottheimer Crack Down on Crypto Theft
- VerifiedPublic statement: Gooden Backs Trump Effort to Restore Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
- VerifiedPublic statement: Gooden Seeks Transparency in Kaufman County Housing Policies
- VerifiedNews coverage: EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Lance Gooden files amicus brief in support of Trump and Burgum moves to resurface Reflecting Pool - Washington Reporter
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Lance Gooden Supports Trump's Initiative to Renovate Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Congressman Lance Gooden Introduces Bill to Exempt Public-Sector Retirees from Taxes on Restored Benefits | Stock News - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Texas Rep. Lance Gooden rips sign out of Rep. Melanie Stansbury's hand - CNBC
- VerifiedNews coverage: AP Race Call: Republican Lance Gooden wins reelection to U.S. House in Texas’ 5th Congressional District - KCAU 9 News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Texas Rep. Lance Gooden torches new spending bill: 'This is what the American people hate' - Fox Business
- VerifiedNews coverage: CAIR-LA Condemns Racist Remarks About California Rep. Judy Chu by TexasRep. Lance Gooden, Demands Apology - CAIR California
- VerifiedNews coverage: Lance Gooden, U.S. Representative for Texas - The Presidential Prayer Team
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Lance Gooden received over $280,000 from his campaign since 2018 - Roll Call
- VerifiedNews coverage: Lance Gooden: Republicans Will Recapture House Majority in 2020 - Texas Scorecard
- VerifiedNews coverage: Lance Gooden’s biggest donor in the Texas Legislature is now spending big to get him into Congress. The two go way back. - The Texas Tribune
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-06-11: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-05-07: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-02-20: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-02-05: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-02-04: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2026-01-13: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
2025-12-17: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2025-11-21: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2025-06-12: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2025-05-21: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Public Statements
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July 24 Press Release Gooden Calls for DOJ Probe Into Foreign Influence of U.S. AI Policy June 11 Press Release June 3 Press Release Gooden Backs Trump Effort to Restore Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool June 2 Press Release Gooden Seeks Transparency in Kaufman County Housing Policies May 13 Press Release <div class="under
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June 3 Press Release Gooden Backs Trump Effort to Restore Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool June 2 Press Release May 13 Press Release Gooden Cracks Down on Mexican Rail Crews Operating Inside U.S. May 8 Press Release New Gooden Bill Makes Assassination Attempts Eligible for Death Penalty April 30 Press Release
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