U.S. House · Texas District 5

Rep. Lance Gooden

U.S. Representative · Texas District 5

Republican7.3 yrs · 4th term

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Office & Term

DistrictTexas's 5th Congressional District

RepresentingTexas

Term startedJanuary 3, 2025

Term endsJanuary 3, 2027

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2431 Rayburn House Office Building

Washington, DC 20515-4305

202-225-3484

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7Total years

4Terms served

2019First elected

House2019–2021

House2021–2023

House2023–2025

House · current2025–2027

1st term· 2019–2021 · 2 yrs

2nd term· 2021–2023 · 2 yrs

3rd term· 2023–2025 · 2 yrs

BackgroundWikidata

Born December 1, 1982 in Terrell. Background: politician.

BornDec 1, 1982 (age 43)

BirthplaceTerrell

EducationUniversity of Texas at Austin

Prior Careerpoliticianmember of the Texas House of Representativesmember of the United States House of Representatives

Recent Votes119th Congress · GovTrack

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S. 4465: A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.

Apr 30

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H.R. 7567: Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

Apr 30

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On Motion to Recommit: H.R. 7567: Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

Apr 30

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H.Amdt. 207 (Spartz) to H.R. 7567: To remove costly, overreaching emissions mandates on farm equipment that drives up expenses for farmers and consumers.

Apr 30

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H.Amdt. 206 (Self) to H.R. 7567: To add "soda" to the definition of ineligible items and defines soda as a carbonated beverage containing more than 1 gram of added sugar, artificial sweetener, or flavoring per serving.

Apr 30

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H.Amdt. 202 (Scholten) to H.R. 7567: To revise the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority program to provide federal support for sustainable agriculture and innovative sustainability solutions.

Apr 30

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H.Amdt. 200 (Moore) to H.R. 7567: To preserve greyhound racing operations in West Virginia.

Apr 30

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H.Amdt. 196 (Luna) to H.R. 7567: To strike section 10205 (relating to uniformity of pesticide labeling), section 10206 (relating to authority of States), and section 10207 (relating to lawful use of authorized pesticides).

Apr 30

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Accountability Scorecard

99%

Attendance

3,606 of 3,652 votes

0 / 11

Bills Enacted

0% enacted (119th Congress)

84%

Votes w/ Majority

83 of 99 recent votes

Far Right

Ideology

Political Position (GovTrack Analysis)

Ideology76/100

LiberalConservative

Leadership55/100

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Stock Trading Disclosures

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Interest Group Ratings

Heritage Action

96%

Fiscal · 2026

League of Conservation Voters

Environment · 2025

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