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Lance Gooden

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U.S. Representative · Texas-5 · 116th-119th, 7 years 8 months
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@Lancegooden: Tweet on 10/14/2026

Voting Republican is the difference between deporting criminal illegal aliens who are murderers, rapists, traffickers, gangsters, and abusers, and Democrats openly allowing these criminals into the United States. https://t.co/X8d1eFH2WM

Oct 14, 2026Read full communication
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@Lancegooden: Tweet on 10/14/2026

NYPD Detective Jose Mercedes was stabbed 10 times by illegal aliens. What do Democrats do in response? Double down on calls to abolish ICE. https://t.co/fAPuu1Nwkb

Oct 14, 2026Read full communication
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@Lancegooden: Tweet on 10/14/2026

One in four Texas workers benefit from No Tax on Overtime. Four million Texas seniors benefit from No Tax on Social Security. Texas taxpayers saw average tax refunds of $4,344. Texans can vote to keep more of their hard-earned money or let Democrats raise their taxes.

Oct 14, 2026Read full communication
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@Lancegooden: Tweet on 10/13/2026

Dr. Fauci masked Texas children, bankrupted Texas small businesses, and let Texas seniors die alone. James Talarico celebrated this with a Fauci action figure. Remember this when you walk into the voting booth.

Oct 13, 2026Read full communication
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@Lancegooden: Tweet on 10/13/2026

Democrats celebrated the Biden FBI’s baseless raid of Mar-A-Lago. Now they want to cry weaponization over Ilhan Omar. Spare the American people the hypocrisy. https://t.co/hUjDjEgDc7

Oct 13, 2026Read full communication
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@Lancegooden: Tweet on 10/13/2026

Democrats are officially running on amnesty for “over 10 million” illegal aliens. This would drive migrant caravans, raise housing costs, and force taxpayers to fund illegal alien welfare. I never want to hear Democrats claim they care about affordability again. https://t.co/yWwKekqsnJ

Oct 13, 2026Read full communication
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@Lancegooden: Tweet on 10/13/2026

The Working Families Tax Cuts safeguarded 547,000 Texas jobs, $107 billion in state GDP, and $51 billion in workers’ wages. EVERY single Democrat voted against the legislation. They owe Texans an explanation.

Oct 13, 2026Read full communication
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@Lancegooden: Tweet on 10/12/2026

Jack Smith’s Democrat lawfare cost taxpayers over $50 million. Democrats plan to weaponize the government again if they regain power. “I think it has to be impeachment.” Vote Republican on November 3 to ensure Congress is focused on lowering costs, not lawfare. https://t.co/Q18RKFDDua

Oct 12, 2026Read full communication
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@Lancegooden: Tweet on 10/12/2026

New York has ignored 16,070 ICE detainer requests involving illegal aliens in 52,000 crimes since President Trump took office. Democrat sanctuary states would rather put your life at risk than put their hatred of Trump aside. https://t.co/g1QAklyo9U

Oct 12, 2026Read full communication
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@Lancegooden: Tweet on 10/12/2026

Today is Columbus Day, not Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Let’s keep the woke holiday rebranding in the past by keeping James Talarico out of office. https://t.co/RLU7pi3xad

Oct 12, 2026Read full communication
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@Lancegooden: Tweet on 10/12/2026

Democrats want you to believe President Trump will “interfere” in the midterms while their fundraising platform, ActBlue, accepted donations from foreigners. If that isn’t actual election interference, what is?

Oct 12, 2026Read full communication
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@Lancegooden: Tweet on 10/11/2026

If illegal aliens voted Republican, the fake news media would be reporting on it 24/7. https://t.co/xMxY5Hnh9O

Oct 11, 2026Read full communication
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@Lancegooden: Tweet on 10/11/2026

Democrats in their own words: - Ban fossil fuels - Ban gas cars - Ban plastic straws - Ban offshore drilling - Ban population growth - Ban natural gas - Ban coal - Ban fracking - Ban nuclear power If you think Democrats are going to lower costs, think again. https://t.co/0AsjF6LQBB

Oct 11, 2026Read full communication
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@Lancegooden: Tweet on 10/11/2026

Sanctuary cities like Denver release known criminal illegal aliens into American neighborhoods every day. Enough is enough. Sanctuary cities that harbor criminal illegals should not receive a dime of federal tax dollars. https://t.co/5vO5ux7B4i

Oct 11, 2026Read full communication
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@Lancegooden: Tweet on 10/10/2026

DSA policies would cost Americans trillions and send inflation soaring by 160% over ten years. The party that claims to run on affordability would deliver the exact opposite.

Oct 10, 2026Read full communication
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@Lancegooden: Tweet on 10/10/2026

The lifetime cost of one illegal alien to American taxpayers is $166,716. Democrats are running on abolishing ICE and mass amnesty this election season. A vote for a Democrat is a vote to stick taxpayers with the bill.

Oct 10, 2026Read full communication
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@Lancegooden: Tweet on 10/10/2026

Kathy, New York law bans law enforcement cooperation with the brave ICE agents removing dangerous criminal illegal aliens. Your state is, in fact, a sanctuary for criminals who have no business being here.

Oct 10, 2026Read full communication
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@RepLanceGooden: Tweet on 10/09/2026

As SI grows more powerful, our adversaries will exploit every vulnerability they can find. We have to stay ahead of the threat. Today, I asked @ODNIgov to assess whether our current defenses are keeping pace and where Congress can help strengthen them. @TXRandy14 @RepHouchin @RepDonBacon

Oct 9, 2026Read full communication
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@Lancegooden: Tweet on 10/09/2026

James Talarico is using the Biden basement strategy. Hide from the people, dodge the media, and hope the dumb, radical things you’ve said never see the light of day. Texans deserve better.

Oct 9, 2026Read full communication
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@Lancegooden: Tweet on 10/09/2026

"Why should I vote Republican in November?" Here's why: https://t.co/PfnbQoB8Rf

Oct 9, 2026Read full communication
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@Lancegooden: Tweet on 10/09/2026

Colorado’s sanctuary policies put the comfort of criminal illegal aliens ahead of the safety of American citizens. Democrats have their priorities BACKWARD, and @JudiciaryGOP will continue demanding accountability. https://t.co/QIRh1X7p60

Oct 9, 2026Read full communication
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Gooden Seeks Clayton’s Assessment of U.S. AI/SI Defenses, Offers Congressional Support

WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05) asked DNI Jay Clayton for an assessment of whether current measures are sufficient to counter emerging AI/SI threats and where congressional support could strengthen those defenses. Clayton was recently chosen by President Trump to lead the White House’s Super Intelligence Force. Gooden’s letter cites recent reports from leading American AI developers detailing instances in which agentic systems exceeded the intended boundaries of testing environments and accessed external systems. The letter also highlights reports of foreign actors using agentic AI to target Americans. “As agentic AI becomes more powerful, China and other adversaries will look for every weakness they can exploit,” said Rep. Gooden. “Congress needs to know whether our current defenses are able to keep pace and where we need to act before the next threat becomes a crisis.” An excerpt from the letter: “Accordingly, we wish to inquire about the efficacy of existing measures in adequately preventing potential threats and misuse of AI by foreign adversaries like China and request you to identify and share with us any areas that could benefit from legislative action. We request your analysis of any possible shortcomings under current laws that must be addressed, especially any gaps or ambiguities that could impede your ability to effectively counter foreign adversaries using AI to target key U.S. assets and infrastructure.” Gooden has been a leading voice in Congress in addressing foreign threats to American innovation and policymaking. He introduced theThink Tank and Nonprofit Foreign Influence Disclosure Act, which requires think tanks and nonprofits to publicly disclose significant contributions from foreign governments and political parties. Gooden has alsoworked alongside Attorney General Todd Blanche to address concerns surrounding foreign influence in our AI policy. The letter was featured in anexclusive article byPunchbowl and is co-signed by Reps. Randy Weber (TX-14), Erin Houchin (IN-09), and Don Bacon (NE-02). Read the full letterhere.

Oct 9, 2026Read full communication
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@Lancegooden: Tweet on 10/09/2026

Joe Biden released at least 99 illegal aliens on the terrorist watchlist into the United States. Democrats and the mainstream media are more outraged by the execution of the Fort Hood terrorist than by terrorists roaming freely in American communities.

Oct 9, 2026Read full communication
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@Lancegooden: Tweet on 10/08/2026

Democrats want to spend $49 trillion on their socialist agenda and call it “affordable.” You would pay off someone else’s student loans while struggling to pay your own bills.

Oct 8, 2026Read full communication
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@Lancegooden: Tweet on 10/08/2026

✔️ Illegal immigrant ✔️ Democrat canvasser Democrats refuse to pass the SAVE America Act because they have illegals working their campaigns. https://t.co/j4fNunoEXo

Oct 8, 2026Read full communication