Congressman Lance Gooden proposes the End Sanctuary Cities Act to penalize officials obstructing federal immigration enforcement.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Gooden introduces new legislation: Congressman Lance Gooden has introduced the End Sanctuary Cities Act, which aims to penalize state and local officials who obstruct federal immigration laws. The bill seeks to eliminate sanctuary jurisdictions that refuse to cooperate with immigration enforcement, claiming such policies jeopardize public safety.
Bill highlights and penalties: Key provisions include making it illegal for officials to hinder federal immigration actions, harbor illegal immigrants, and mandate notification of federal authorities before releasing detainees. Violators could face criminal penalties, especially if their actions result in harm to others.
Legislative support: Senator Lindsey Graham has introduced a companion bill in the Senate, supporting Gooden's initiative to hold local leaders accountable for non-compliance with federal immigration enforcement.
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Lance Gooden Fundraising
Lance Gooden recently disclosed $103.4K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 31st, 2026. This was the 759th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 44.5% came from individual donors.
Gooden disclosed $138.7K of spending. This was the 547th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Gooden disclosed $1.1M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 373rd most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Lance Gooden's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Lance Gooden Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Lance Gooden is worth $688.0K, as of February 20th, 2026. This is the 365th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Gooden has approximately $147.0K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Lance Gooden's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Gooden.
Lance Gooden Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Lance Gooden:
- H.R.7387: To limit donations made pursuant to settlement agreements to which the United States is a party, and for other purposes.
- H.R.7361: No Tax on Restored Benefits Act
- H.R.7035: Credit Card Competition Act of 2026
- H.R.6792: Foreign-Trade Zone Export Enhancement Act of 2025
- H.R.6262: Taiwan Interpol Endorsement and Inclusion Act
- H.R.3966: Think Tank and Nonprofit Foreign Influence Disclosure Act
You can track bills proposed by Lance Gooden on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Gooden.
2026 Texas's 5th Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $1,240,532 of spending in Texas's 5th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
The rating for this race is currently "Solid R".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Texas's 5th congressional district election.
