As your Member of Congress, I am dedicated to serving on Congressional Caucuses and Committees to work on specific issues of interest to my constituents and to benefit the 32nd Congressional District of Texas. I have listed some of my congressional involvement below.  

Congressional Caucuses and Committees

Congressional Down Syndrome Caucus, Co-Chair

As the parent of a young man with Down syndrome, I am proud to lead the Congressional Down Syndrome Caucus.  The Caucus was established to educate Members of Congress and their staff about Down syndrome and to promote research and public policies that would enhance the quality of life for individuals with Down syndrome.

Yellow Pages Caucus, Co-Chair

The Yellow Pages Caucus was formed by a group of Members of Congress dedicated to empowering the private sector.  The Caucus believes that if an activity is available from a private company found in the Yellow Pages, it should either not be a responsibility of the federal government, or it should be performed by a private firm under contract with the federal government.

Missile Defense Caucus, Co-Chair

Recognizing the ballistic missile threat from rogue states, strategic military rivals, and terrorists, the Missile Defense Caucus supports providing for the defense of the American people, our warfighters and our national interests by advancing a layered and robust missile defense that utilizes land, air, sea, and space.

Immigration Reform Caucus

The Immigration Reform Caucus was established to review current immigration policy, propose new immigration policies and provide a forum in Congress for addressing the positive and negative consequences of our immigration policies. Here in Congress, the Caucus hopes to focus on three primary areas: illegal immigration, legal immigration and voter reform.

Congressional Mental Health Caucus

Focusing on bipartisan work, the Congressional Mental Health Caucus is designed to discuss awareness and find solutions on improving mental health care and its delivery to every American - especially to our veterans who are suffering from Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

RSC Sunset Caucus

As a member of the Republican Study Committee (RSC), I support the RSC Sunset Caucus to to protecting taxpayers and shrink the size of government – one wasteful, duplicative, or unnecessary program at a time.

Congressional Diabetes Caucus

The Congressional Diabetes Caucus is dedicated to increasing the awareness of diabetes in Congress and promoting greater research into diabetes and diabetes related complications.

House Navy/Marine Corps Caucus

Advocating the interests of the Navy and Marine Corps, I join with my colleagues in the House of Representatives to show support for the service of our nation's sailors and Marines.

Congressional Caucus to Fight and Control Methamphetamine

This bipartisan congressional caucus to bring the growing nationwide problems and dangers associated with the abuse and production of methamphetamine to the attention of Members of Congress.

House Law Enforcement Caucus

As a member of the House Law Enforcement Caucus, I have worked with his colleagues in Congress to improve public safety with a comprehensive approach to national security and homeland defense efforts in Texas and across the nation.

Republican Study Committee

The Republican Study Committee is a group House Republicans organized for the purpose of advancing a conservative agenda in the House of Representatives. The Republican Study Committee is dedicated to a limited and Constitutional role for the federal government, a strong national defense, the protection of individual and property rights, and the preservation of traditional family values. The Republican Study Committee is an independent research arm for Republicans.