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  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
July 21, 2023 at 8:07 PM

Worse Than Watergate?

Dear Friends, My Republican colleagues and I have been investigating potential misconduct involving Hunter and Joe Biden. Recent hearings have revealed significant findings. The testimonies and evidence presented in these hearings indicate that Hunter Biden has been given…
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
July 17, 2023 at 5:34 PM

Politicization A Problem?

  The latest from Congressman Gooden Dear Friends, The battle to uphold our civil liberties and the rule of law is more critical now than ever. The recent congressional hearing featuring FBI Director Christopher Wray served as an important reminder of…
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
July 12, 2023 at 9:37 PM

Today's FBI Hearing

Dear Friends, Today I questioned FBI Director Christopher Wray during a House Judiciary Committee hearing, where I advocated for greater transparency and accountability within the Bureau. I called on Director Wray to reveal key documents and information on FBI politiciza…
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
July 4, 2023 at 5:04 PM

An Independence Day Message

Dear Friends,  Independence Day is not just a celebration of our past but a reminder of the principles our nation was founded upon: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. These principles have inspired our nation for more than two centuries, shaping our democracy and…
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
June 21, 2023 at 10:20 PM

Holding the FBI Accountable

Dear Friends, Today I questioned Special Counsel Robert Durham on his investigation into Crossfire Hurricane, the FBI's code-named counterintelligence investigation, launched in July 2016, into potential links between Russia and associates of then-presidential candidate D…
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
June 16, 2023 at 7:23 PM

Ending Child Trafficking

Dear Friends, This week I reintroduced the "End Child Trafficking Now Act."(H.R.3968), legislation that will require DNA testing to verify the familial relationship between an illegal alien who presents at the southern border with a minor.  Every child deserves protection…
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
June 13, 2023 at 4:42 PM

Do You Support Increased Government Spending?

  The latest from Congressman Gooden Preview Dear Friends, Whether it's through excessive regulations, intrusive surveillance, or fiscally irresponsible spending, government overreach impacts every aspect of our lives and hinders our personal freedoms.…
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
June 5, 2023 at 10:17 PM

Is Our Border In Crisis?

Dear Friends, Our current policies are not providing the deterrence or control necessary to manage illegal border crossings. As a consequence, our national security is in jeopardy, our resources are being strained, and the rule of law is being disregarded. I have made it…
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
June 1, 2023 at 1:50 AM

My Debt Ceiling Vote

Dear Friends, This evening I voted NO on the Biden Debt Deal. Here's why: Short-term Spending Freeze: only a two-year freeze on spending with apparent "cuts" of $128 billion. However, other areas of spending would expand the federal bureaucracy, negating these alleged cu…
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
May 27, 2023 at 1:21 AM

What's Next for America's Debt Ceiling?

Dear Friends, As we find ourselves once again staring down the barrel of a potential debt ceiling breach, it’s a critical time to revisit and reinforce our core values: the importance of small government, fiscal responsibility, and lowering spending. Each time we hit tha…
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
May 19, 2023 at 9:25 PM

Taxpayer-funded Illegal Immigration

Dear Friends, An issue of growing concern is the role of certain Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in facilitating illegal immigration. These organizations, understanding the benefits of NGO status, have been exploiting the humanitarian banner to incentivize illegal …
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
May 12, 2023 at 4:23 PM

Southern Invasion Imminent?

Dear Friends, The recent decision by the Biden administration to lift Title 42, a Trump border security initiative enacted in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, is a major cause for concern. Texas bears a disproportionate burden from unchecked illegal immigration. Our la…
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
May 5, 2023 at 7:48 PM

A Border in Turmoil

Dear Friends, The Biden administration's failure to address the border crisis has left our nation vulnerable to the devastating consequences of uncontrolled immigration. Last week, an illegal immigrant committed the brutal murder of five innocent individuals, including a…
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
April 28, 2023 at 10:52 PM

Ensuring Economic Stability

Dear Friends, I am committed to being a responsible steward of taxpayer dollars and ensuring the financial stability of our nation. This week, I voted in favor of the debt ceiling bill championed by House Republicans and led by Speaker Kevin McCarthy. This bill includes s…
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
April 22, 2023 at 9:47 PM

Defending Your Values

Dear Friends, As part of my promise to defend our values and champion the principles that make our nation great, I recently took part in events underlining this commitment, including addressing rampant violent crime at the House Judiciary Hearing in New York, urging the B…
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
April 20, 2023 at 7:17 PM

An Update From Washington

Dear Friends,  I wanted to update you on two important issues I am working diligently on in Washington: rising crime rates and protecting women's sports. Rising Crime Rates: During this week's House Judiciary Hearing, I highlighted increasing crime rates in New York Cit…
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
April 14, 2023 at 5:57 PM

Biden's Tax Burden

Dear Friends, I am outraged by the Biden administration’s dishonesty when it comes to the financial burden they’re placing on hardworking American families. Behind closed doors, the White House is planning to deploy an army of 87,000 new IRS agents to extract every last c…
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
April 7, 2023 at 8:31 PM

An Easter Greeting

Dear Friends, From our family to yours, Alexa and I wish you a happy Easter. May God bless you, your family, and our great nation.  Take my survey below and keep reading for more information on what’s happening in Washington.  Sincerely, To continue receiving updates …
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
March 31, 2023 at 8:07 PM

Empowering American Energy Independence

  Friends, This week, House Republicans triumphantly passed the crucial Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R.1), a bill designed to unleash America's untapped energy prowess. Since President Biden assumed office, I have championed legislation aimed at reope…
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
March 3, 2023 at 8:42 PM

COVID Origins Coverup?

  Friends, This week, Republicans were vindicated when Biden’s own administration admitted the most likely origin of COVID-19 was a lab leak in Wuhan. For two years, Dr. Fauci and his army of masked COVID warriors have called everyone a conspiracy…
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
February 24, 2023 at 5:54 PM

Politics Over National Security

  Friends, Last week, I called for an investigation into Biden-appointee Dominic Ng’s ties to the Chinese Communist Party. In response, House Democrats have spent this week calling me a “racist” and “xenophobe” because Mr. Ng is Asian-American. T…
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
February 20, 2023 at 7:40 PM

President’s Day Washington Update

  Friends, As our nation commemorates President’s Day, I hope we all reflect on the great leaders whose vision made our country the greatest on earth. In Washington this past week, there are still many unanswered questions about the Biden Adminis…
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
February 19, 2023 at 5:58 PM

ICYMI: Gooden Joins Sunday Morning Futures to Discuss the Judiciary Committee’s Plans for Oversight

  ICYMI: Gooden Joins Sunday Morning Futures to Discuss the House Judiciary Committee’s Plans for Oversight WASHINGTON – On Sunday, Congressman Lance Gooden (R-Texas) joined Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo to discuss the House Judiciar…
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
February 13, 2023 at 6:14 PM

The State of Our Union is Vulnerable

  Friends, Last week, President Biden delivered his State of the Union Address, where he spent over an hour gaslighting the American people and lying about Republican positions. This speech was nothing more than bad political theater, and I know T…
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
February 3, 2023 at 6:12 PM

Border Security Isn’t “Racist”

  Friends, My colleagues and I on the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on Wednesday to kickstart our investigations into the Biden Administration’s handling of the crisis at our southern border. Since President Biden took office, more than…
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
February 1, 2023 at 10:50 PM

ICYMI: Gooden Grills El Paso Judge on Border Hypocrisy

  ICYMI: Gooden Grills El Paso Judge on Border Hypocrisy WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on the Biden Border Crisis, Congressman Lance Gooden (R-Texas) questioned El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego regar…
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
January 26, 2023 at 8:14 PM

I want to hear from YOU

    Friends,Now that the 118th Congress has begun and conservatives control the House of Representatives, I want to hear from you about what issue is most important to your family. What should be the new Conservative majority's top priority this…
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
January 21, 2023 at 5:31 PM

The Least Transparent President in History

  Friends, This week, the true extent of President Biden’s mishandling of classified documents became even more evident. I’ve been working to ensure the president is held accountable for his actions and will continue fighting to ensure our Justice…
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
December 24, 2022 at 5:54 PM

Merry Christmas!

  Friends, As we gather to celebrate the birth of Our Savior Jesus Christ this year, I want to extend a very Merry Christmas to you and your family. The Christmas season is a time for reflection and gratitude, and I am thankful faith and family re…
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
December 24, 2022 at 12:07 AM

RELEASE: Gooden Opposes Democrat Spending Bill

  Gooden Opposes Democrat Spending Bill Friday, December 23, 2022 WASHINGTON - On Friday, Congress passed a $1.7 trillion spending bill that will fund the government through September 2023. Congressman Lance Gooden (R-Texas) voted against this legi…
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
December 16, 2022 at 4:36 PM

Return Every Penny

  Friends, This week, I was scheduled to question FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried until the Department of Justice decided otherwise. The night before a hearing where Bankman-Fried was going to answer for the billions of dollars he stole from his cus…
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
December 13, 2022 at 11:35 PM

"Reclaiming My Time"

  Friends, Earlier today I “reclaimed my time” after Chairwoman Maxine Waters tried to end a hearing before I had the opportunity to question a witness. I share this with you to point out a day-to-day struggle that conservatives have endured durin…
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
December 9, 2022 at 7:37 PM

The Countdown Begins

  Friends, This week, the Biden Administration traded an arms dealer for basketball player Britney Griner in a prisoner swap with Russia. While a former U.S. Marine currently suffers in a Russian maximum-security prison, the President chose to pri…
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
November 11, 2022 at 3:03 PM

Happy Veterans Day

  Friends, On this Veterans Day, we recognize the sacrifice of the millions of men and women who have served in the United States military. These brave soldiers deserve our thanks and recognition every day of the year, but it is especially important…
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
November 4, 2022 at 4:32 PM

Another Distraction

  Friends, On Wednesday, President Biden delivered a disturbing political speech at Union Station attacking “MAGA Republicans” and labeling conservatives as enemies of our democracy. This speech was just another sad attempt by this administration …
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
October 21, 2022 at 10:01 PM

The Political Petroleum Reserve

  Friends, This week, President Biden announced he will release another 15 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, meaning this administration has now sold nearly 40% of our reserves to nations like China. This petroleum reserve…
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
October 7, 2022 at 4:49 PM

Begging for Oil. Again.

  Friends, This week, five of the world’s top-producing oil countries, including Saudi Arabia, announced they will be cutting oil production by nearly 2 million barrels per day. This will result in higher gas prices here at home unless the Biden Ad…
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
September 30, 2022 at 5:50 PM

A Commitment to America

  Friends, This week, House Republicans unveiled our Commitment to America outlining the conservative plan to fight against the Biden Administration’s reckless policies and put the United States back on the path to prosperity. I am fighting for th…
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
September 23, 2022 at 6:33 PM

Lock Them Up

  Friends, It was confirmed this week that Vanderbilt University Medical Center has performed gender transition surgeries and given experimental hormone therapies to children as young as 13. These treatments are unscientific, irreversible, and muti…
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
September 16, 2022 at 6:15 PM

A Corporate Gun Grab

  Friends, This week, major credit card processors, including Visa, Mastercard, and American Express, announced they will categorize gun purchases separately to help track “suspicious gun sales.” This is an attempt by major corporations to infringe…
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
August 19, 2022 at 4:13 PM

Another Witch Hunt

  Friends, It has been a week since Joe Biden weaponized the FBI to go after President Trump, and the administration continues to hide the truth from the American people. Biden’s decision to use the Department of Justice to go after his future polit…
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
July 30, 2022 at 2:18 PM

The Left's Recession

  Dear friends, This week, the Bureau of Economic Analysis released data confirming the United States has entered an economic recession. Inflation remains at record highs, gas prices are still out of control, and wages are not keeping up with rising…
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
July 22, 2022 at 7:44 PM

January 6th is a Distraction

  Friends, This week, the partisan January 6th Committee continued their smear campaign to distract Americans from the real issues our nation is facing. Despite eight hearings and millions of taxpayer dollars spent, no concrete evidence or new info…
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
July 15, 2022 at 3:34 PM

Biden is Begging for Oil

  Dear friends, This week, inflation in the United States reached 9.1%, the highest number in four decades. President Biden claimed over a year ago that inflation would be temporary, yet this is the 13th straight month of rising prices. To put this …
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
July 12, 2022 at 4:05 PM

Impeach Mayorkas?

  The latest from Congressman Gooden Friends, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas has allowed illegal immigrants to pour across our southern border, which threatens our national security and is costing lives. Earlier this month in our ho…
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
July 11, 2022 at 4:18 AM

Biden is a National Disgrace

  Dear friends, Last week, an illegal immigrant in Richmond was arrested before he was able to carry out a planned shooting during a Fourth of July event, and in Texas, a convicted rapist was detained after he illegally crossed our southern border f…
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
June 24, 2022 at 5:46 PM

Roe vs. Wade Overturned

  Friends, Today, the United States Supreme Court released a historic decision affirming the U.S. Constitution does not guarantee the right to an abortion. Roe v. Wade was wrongly decided nearly fifty years ago, and I am proud of the five Supreme C…
  Congressman Lance Gooden · [email protected]
June 18, 2022 at 7:51 PM

President Biden's Recession

  Friends, This week, President Biden’s economy continued to collapse. The stock market likely entered a recession, inflation continues to spiral out of control, and the Federal Reserve was forced to raise interest rates, meaning the cost of buying…