Congressman Lance Gooden

New Gooden Bill Makes Assassination Attempts Eligible for Death Penalty

Fri, 128 May 2026 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON – This week, Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05) introduced the Protect the Presidency Act, which would treat an attempted assassination of the President the same as a fatal assassination under federal law, including making offenders eligible for the death penalty.

Under current federal law, killing the President is punishable by death or life in prison, while attempted assassination carries a lesser penalty of any term of years or life. The Protect the Presidency Act closes that gap, allowing prosecutors to pursue the maximum penalties available under federal law, including the death penalty.

“A failed assassin is still an assassin and should be treated as such under the law,” said Rep. Gooden. “The harshest punishments should be on the table for those who try to murder the President.”

The bill, featured in an exclusive article by the Washington Examiner, comes after the latest assassination attempt targeting President Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, marking the third attempt in 21 months. The legislation eliminates leniency for failed attempts and strengthens deterrence against political violence.

Read the bill text here.

Hegseth Confirms Bitcoin as Strategic Asset, Gooden Reveals

Thu, 120 Apr 2026 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05) questioned Secretary of War Pete Hegseth during a House Armed Services Committee hearing, confirming the Department's use of Bitcoin as a strategic asset for power projection.

Gooden’s question comes after last week’s hearing in the Armed Services Committee, where U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo revealed to Gooden that the U.S. military is using a Bitcoin node to secure and protect networks.

Congressman Gooden has been a champion for cryptocurrency and expanding its use cases. Gooden weighed in on the stablecoin debate in support of the crypto community and sent a letter urging the General Services Administration to consider installing cryptocurrency ATMs in federal government buildings. Additionally, he is working to craft a “crypto-forward” 2027 National Defense Authorization Act.

Click here to watch the full exchange.

TRANSCRIPT:

Rep. Gooden: Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you, Secretary, for being here and the work you’re doing. Over the past decade, Bitcoin has evolved from a fringe asset into a matter of national security. Iran has demanded Bitcoin as a toll for transit through the Strait of Hormuz, North Korean cyber actors have leveraged it in ransomware campaigns, and China is believed to be stockpiling substantial holdings as part of its strategic reserve. Just last week, INDOPACOM Commander Admiral Paparo stated that Bitcoin has direct implications for power projection, and he noted that INDOPACOM is operating a node on the Bitcoin network in furtherance of that mission. Secretary, do you share the opinion that Bitcoin is a tool to project power, and are there any department-wide initiatives to ensure the U.S. secures a strategic advantage in Bitcoin and combats China’s digital authoritarianism?

Sec. Hegseth: I guess my short answer would be yes and yes. I am a long enthusiast of Bitcoin and crypto potential, and a lot of the things we are doing, enabling it or defeating it, are classified efforts that are ongoing inside our department, which do provide us a lot of leverage in a lot of different scenarios.

Rep. Gooden: I appreciate that, and I share your views. I thank you for that.

Gooden Reveals Historic U.S. Military Use of Bitcoin Node

Wed, 112 Apr 2026 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05) questioned U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo during a House Armed Services Committee hearing, revealing that the U.S. military is using a Bitcoin node to secure and protect networks.

Congressman Gooden has been a champion for cryptocurrency and expanding its use cases. Gooden weighed in on the stablecoin debate in support of the crypto community and sent a letter urging the General Services Administration to consider installing cryptocurrency ATMs in federal government buildings. Additionally, he is working to craft a “crypto-forward” 2027 National Defense Authorization Act.

Click here to watch the full exchange.

TRANSCRIPT:

Rep. Gooden: Admiral Paparo, yesterday you testified that Bitcoin held potential as a tool for national security. Recent research from the Bitcoin Policy Institute estimates China has approximately 194,000 Bitcoins, while the United States has approximately 328,000 Bitcoins. In this era of digital competition, would it be to our strategic advantage to maintain a lead in this regard as we do with other strategic resources like gold and oil?

Adm. Paparo: Sir, our interest in Bitcoin is as a tool of cryptography, a blockchain, and reusable proof of work as an additional tool to secure networks and project power. And so, I think this protocol is here to stay. I think the computer science of it has direct implications for the projection of power—not financial, but from a computer science standpoint—from the securing of networks. And so, I am supportive of those applications. All instruments of national power are important, but from the military application standpoint, my interest in Bitcoin is as a computer science tool as a projection of power.

Rep. Gooden: I appreciate that. I agree with you, and I’d also like to hear your thoughts on monetary competition over the coming decades. What role does Bitcoin play in spreading digital property rights?

Adm. Paparo: Well, you know, people use Bitcoin today, right now, to protect their own digital property, and that’s the reusable proof-of-work protocol that’s combined with blockchain for accountability and cryptography for security. And so, that’s the role that I see for it. I see direct national security implications, and then I’m supportive of anything that maintains our own dollar dominance worldwide.

Rep. Gooden: I appreciate that. Do you think we’re adequately prepared to counter China’s strategic direction regarding digital assets?

Adm. Paparo: I think that our recent act with the GENIUS Act is a great step forward that moves us in that direction.

Rep. Gooden: Lastly, I’ll ask you as we continue to craft the NDAA, what authorities and resources does INDOPACOM need to address in respect to the national security dimensions of digital assets?

Adm. Paparo: Presently, we’re in experimentation, so I’ll give you a deeper look into that. Presently, we have a node on the Bitcoin network right now. We’re not mining Bitcoin. We’re using it to monitor, and we’re doing a number of operational tests to secure and protect networks using the Bitcoin protocol.

Rep. Gooden: I appreciate that, Admiral. Thank you. I yield back, Mr. Chairman.

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Gooden Backs Trump’s AI “Genesis Mission” to Boost U.S. Innovation, Counter China

Fri, 86 Mar 2026 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON – Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05) sent a letter to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright expressing strong support for the Genesis Mission, a landmark initiative to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) across America’s scientific ecosystem and strengthen U.S. competitiveness against China.

In the letter, Rep. Gooden emphasized that rapid AI integration is critical to maintaining American leadership in energy, technology, and innovation while reducing reliance on Chinese supply chains and countering Beijing’s growing influence in advanced research.

“America must lead the world in innovation, not fall behind the Chinese Communist Party. The Genesis Mission accelerates AI-driven discovery, strengthens our energy future, and ensures the U.S. drives the next generation of technological breakthroughs,” said Rep. Gooden.

An excerpt from the letter:

“President Trump’s November 2025 Executive Order launching the Genesis Mission leverages the full potential of American National Laboratories, technology, and industry. Private sector innovators play a critical role in ensuring the United States remains the global leader in emerging technologies. The DOE’s rapid response to President Trump’s call to action by entering into new research partnerships with organizations at the forefront of health, energy, manufacturing, and technological innovation is commendable. This thoughtful collaboration will harness the unique combination of government resources and industry expertise to accelerate innovations that will benefit Americans for generations to come.”

The letter is cosigned by Reps. Michael McCaul (TX-10), Pat Harrigan (NC-10), Troy Nehls (TX-22), Cory Mills (FL-07), Robert Wittman (VA-01), Victoria Spartz (IN-05), Jack Bergman (MI-01), and John McGuire (VA-05).

The letter was featured in an exclusive by the Washington Reporter.

Read the full letter here.

Gooden Bill Targeting CCP Espionage, IP Theft Advances to House Floor

Thu, 85 Mar 2026 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON – Today, the House Judiciary Committee advanced legislation from Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05) to combat Chinese Communist Party (CCP) espionage and intellectual property (IP) theft. The bicameral Protect America’s Innovation and Economic Security from the CCP Act passed out of committee by a vote of 14–9, clearing the way for a full House vote.

“The CCP is waging economic warfare by spying on and stealing American innovation. This bill puts an end to their years of theft and espionage and defends the businesses that power our economy,” said Rep. Gooden.

The bill, which passed the House last Congress with bipartisan support, establishes the CCP Initiative within the Department of Justice to aggressively counter CCP threats to American businesses, universities, and national security.

Key provisions of the bill:

Creating a CCP Initiative that counters CCP-backed economic espionage and IP theft
Strengthening interagency coordination between the DOJ, FBI, and national security agencies
Reporting to Congress about the threat from CCP-backed efforts to Americans and U.S. businesses

Background:

The first Trump administration’s “China Initiative” specifically addressed the espionage threat from the CCP but was eliminated in 2022 by the Biden-Harris administration despite its success.
Academics and researchers in U.S. universities are targeted or recruited by the CCP to siphon information back to China, especially in STEM fields.
IP theft from China costs the United States between $250-$600 billion per year.
IP theft reduces GDP growth, discourages research and development investment, and narrows American competitiveness in key industries.

Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is the Senate sponsor of the bill.

Read the bill text here.

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Tue, 83 Mar 2026 12:00:00 EST

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Thu, 64 Mar 2026 12:00:00 EST

Gooden Introduces Bill to Eradicate Sanctuary Cities

Fri, 51 Feb 2026 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05) introduced the End Sanctuary Cities Act to permanently end sanctuary jurisdictions by penalizing state and local officials who willfully interfere with the enforcement of federal immigration laws.

The bill addresses sanctuary policies in more than a dozen states that have created safe havens for illegal immigrants by blocking cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal agencies. These policies undermine federal law, weaken public safety, and obstruct law enforcement operations to remove dangerous criminals from American communities.

“Sanctuary cities are nothing more than government-sanctioned obstruction of federal law. If local officials choose to shield criminal illegal aliens instead of protecting Americans, they should be held personally accountable,” said Rep. Gooden.

The End Sanctuary Cities Act:

Makes it illegal for state and local officials to impede or obstruct federal immigration enforcement.
Prohibits officials from harboring illegal immigrants, shielding them from apprehension, or withholding immigration records from federal authorities.
Prevents state and local officials from banning cooperation between local agencies and federal immigration officials.
Requires state and local officials to notify federal authorities before releasing illegal immigrants from custody.
Imposes criminal penalties on officials who knowingly release illegal immigrants who later kill or seriously injure another person.

Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) introduced the Senate companion of the End Sanctuary Cities Act.

Read the bill text here.

Thank You Pam Bondi!

Wed, 42 Feb 2026 12:00:00 EST

Gooden Introduces Bill to End Abuse of Federal Settlement Funds

Thu, 36 Feb 2026 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05) introduced the Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act, legislation to codify Department of Justice policy preventing settlement money from federal lawsuits being quietly diverted to third parties and left-wing activist groups.

For years, federal officials have abused settlement agreements to direct money intended for the U.S. Treasury or victims to outside, left-wing activist groups. The Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act bars any government official from entering into or enforcing a settlement that requires payments to third parties unless those payments directly remedy the harm caused or compensate for services rendered in the case.

“We cannot allow judicial settlements to become a funding stream for left-wing activist groups waging war against the America First agenda,” said Congressman Gooden. “The Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act closes this loophole once and for all, restoring transparency, accountability, and integrity to the federal settlement process.”

Specifically, the bill:

Prohibits government officials from entering into or enforcing any settlement agreement for civil actions on behalf of the United States if that agreement requires the other party in the settlement to donate to a third party.
Requires federal agencies to submit annual reports to the Congressional Budget Office for seven years about the permitted parties, funding sources, and distribution of funds in settlement agreements.
Requires agency inspectors general to report annually to Congress about any agency's settlement agreements that violate this bill.
Codifies Attorney General Bondi’s prohibition on improper third-party settlements, one of her first actions following her confirmation.

The bill, which passed the House in the 118^th Congress, is cosponsored by Reps. Claudia Tenney (NY-22), David Rouzer (NC-07), Barry Moore (AL-01), Tom Tiffany (WI-07), Chip Roy (TX-21), Andy Ogles (TN-05), Gary Palmer (AL-06), Russell Fry (SC-07), and Addison McDowell (NC-06).

“Federal settlement dollars should be used to compensate victims or returned to the U.S. Treasury, not directed to third-party organizations without congressional approval,” said Congresswoman Tenney. “The Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act establishes clear guardrails to prevent a future administration from repeating the Biden administration’s abuse of the process to funnel taxpayer funds to radical left-wing slush funds. This bill strengthens transparency and reinforces Congress’s constitutional authority over federal spending. I am glad to support this legislation to ensure accountability in the settlement process.”

“The federal government has no business hijacking settlement agreements to bankroll ideological causes. When the law is broken, settlement dollars belong to victims or the American taxpayer—not hand-picked, leftist activist groups. The Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act ends this corrupt practice and forces transparency and accountability back into the system. I’m proud to support Congressman Lance Gooden’s leadership in putting an end to this abuse,” said Rep. Moore.

“Americans should be outraged to learn that under President Biden, federal settlement dollars often end up in the hands of radical left-wing groups that aim to undermine America, instead of being used to compensate victims or returned to the U.S. government. I am proud to co-sponsor Rep. Gooden’s Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act to stop Democrats from abusing the settlement process in the future,” said Rep. Roy.

“The loophole that allows left-wing activist groups to financially benefit from federal settlements must be closed once and for all. These funds should be directed to the agreeing parties instead of being used to further political agendas,” said Rep. Palmer. “The Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act brings an end to this corrupt practice, and I thank Congressman Gooden for his leadership on this issue.”

The bill has also received support from the National Taxpayers Union (NTU).

“Settlement agreements should compensate harmed parties or return funds to the U.S. Treasury, not serve as a workaround to Congress’s constitutional power of the purse. The Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act ends a longstanding abuse of settlement authority that allows the Department of Justice to direct payments to third-party entities without proper congressional oversight. National Taxpayers Union is proud to support legislation that reinforces Congress’s constitutional role and protects taxpayers from executive overreach,” said Alexander Ciccone, Policy and Government Affairs Manager, NTU.

The Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act was featured in an exclusive article by Breitbart.

Read the bill text here.

New Gooden Bill Cuts Taxes for Public-Sector Retirees

Wed, 35 Feb 2026 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05) introduced the No Tax on Restored Benefits Act, legislation to ensure public-sector retirees are not subject to an unexpected tax burden on benefits restored by the Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA).

Following the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset in the SSFA, millions of public servants began receiving long-overdue, retroactive lump-sum Social Security payments. However, these payments are being treated as ordinary taxable income for the 2025 tax year, creating an unexpected, steep tax burden for these retirees.

The No Tax on Restored Benefits Act fixes this by creating a special gross income tax exclusion for retroactive payments associated with the SSFA during 2025, ensuring retirees are not penalized for finally receiving benefits they earned decades ago.

“Our public-sector retirees worked their whole lives to serve and improve our communities. The No Tax on Restored Benefits Act guarantees that they keep every dollar of the benefits they have rightfully earned,” said Rep. Gooden.

The bill is cosponsored by Chellie Pingree (ME-01) and has received support from the Texas Retired Teachers Association, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the National Association of Police Organizations, the National Fraternal Order of Police, the International Association of Fire Fighters, and National Narcotic Officers' Associations' Coalition.

“For hundreds of thousands of Americans, the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act was truly transformative, ensuring they received the benefits they deserved. But it was never intended to saddle widows, low-income seniors, and dedicated public servants with an unexpected tax bill. The No Tax on Restored Benefits Act addresses this problem in a fair, commonsense way—by protecting people who were previously below the taxation threshold from being unfairly punished because of a one-time, retroactive increase in their earned benefits,” said Rep. Pingree.

“In 2024, Congress proved that it understood the detrimental impact the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) had on public servants’ Social Security retirement benefits when it permanently repealed these harmful provisions as part of the Social Security Fairness Act. Now, these same retirees are facing a large tax bill on those same benefits Congress worked to restore. The No Tax on Restored Benefits Act honors Congress’s intent in repealing the GPO and WEP and will ensure no public servant will continue to be penalized simply because they chose public service. We stand with Representative Gooden in support of this important bill and thank him for standing up for our nation’s public safety community,” said Bill Johnson, Executive Director, National Association of Police Organizations.

“Law enforcement officers spend their careers serving their communities, often at great personal sacrifice, this legislation helps ensure that retired officers are not penalized at tax time for benefits restored under the Social Security Fairness Act,” said IACP President David B. Rausch.

Rep. Gooden cosponsored the Social Security Fairness Act, which was signed into law on January 5, 2025.

The No Tax on Restored Benefits Act was featured in an exclusive article by Fox Business.

Read the bill text here.

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Gooden Reintroduces Trump-Endorsed Credit Card Competition Act

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05) reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA), legislation to end Wall Street’s exploitation of American consumers and small businesses through excessive credit card swipe fees.

For years, Visa and Mastercard have maintained a duopoly over the credit card market, using this control to drive up swipe fees—costs that are ultimately passed on to families at the checkout counter and small businesses struggling to stay afloat.

The CCCA addresses this by requiring the largest banks, those with over $100 billion in assets, to facilitate a second competitive network on each card, promoting competition and reducing the high swipe fees burdening American families and businesses.

The introduction comes in light of President Trump’s endorsement of the CCCA on Truth Social last night, expressing the need to “stop the out of control Swipe Fee ripoff.”

“Credit card companies have been raking in record profits at the expense of Main Street America. I thank President Trump for fighting for hardworking Americans,” said Rep. Gooden.

Additionally, the CCCA:

Safeguards U.S. payment systems by preventing foreign government-backed or national security-risk networks from qualifying as approved routing options on credit cards.
Strengthens cybersecurity resilience by ensuring a backup payment network in the event Visa or Mastercard experiences a cyberattack.

Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) is the bill’s Democratic co-lead. Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) are leading the Senate companion of the bill.

“The average American household is paying over $1,000 each year on credit card swipe fees, the highest in the world. Right now, just two major credit card companies are setting swipe fees for the nation's largest banks, crushing consumers and small businesses. Our bipartisan Credit Card Competition Act will provide needed relief by fostering competition, lowering prices for everyone. I'm proud to re-introduce this bill with my House and Senate colleagues," said Rep. Lofgren.

“The average American family is being ripped off by Big Banks, who profit billions from swipe fees while hardworking Americans pay the price. It’s time to bring real competition to a credit card network market dominated by Visa and Mastercard — and drive down the cost of everyday goods,” said Senator Marshall. “The American Dream doesn’t work when the system is rigged, and this bill helps level the playing field. I’m grateful to have President Trump’s support, and I look forward to working with Senator Durbin to get this across the finish line.”

“Americans are struggling with everyday purchases like groceries and gas, and credit card swipe fees inflate those already exorbitant prices,” said Senator Durbin. “By bringing real competition to credit card networks, which is currently dominated by the Visa-Mastercard duopoly, we can reduce swipe fees and hold down costs for Main Street merchants and their customers. Let’s pass the Credit Card Competition Act as soon as possible.”

The bill has received industry support from the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), and the National Retail Federation (NRF).

“Competition is at the heart of the American economy — it sparks innovation and gives consumers better prices, products and services. But when it comes to payments, a lack of competition is weighing everyone down. Merchants and consumers alike are feeling the pinch from ever-rising swipe fees. Competition isn’t just about the fees, it’s about innovation and ingenuity, two bedrocks of the American system that our current payment arena lacks,” said Austen Jensen, Senior Executive Vice President, Public Affairs, Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA). “Addressing the lack of competition must be a key focus on Capitol Hill. It’s a rare opportunity for bipartisanship. Passing the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA) would be a big win for consumers and Main Street businesses across the country and send a powerful message that Wall Street doesn’t own Washington.”

“We applaud Senators Marshall and Durbin, and Representatives Gooden and Lofgren for their tireless work to deal with the credit card swipe fees that burden working Americans and Main Street by fanning the flames of inflation,” MPC Executive Committee member and National Association of Convenience Stores General Counsel Doug Kantor said. “The average family pays $1,200 more each year to cover these fees by price-fixing the fees. It’s time to pass the Credit Card Competition Act to bring fairness and competition to the broken credit card system.”
“NRF commends Senators Roger Marshall, R-Kan., and Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Representatives Lance Gooden, R-Texas, and Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., for their steadfast leadership in challenging the credit card swipe fee duopoly. The Credit Card Competition Act is essential to leveling the playing field for millions of American businesses that currently lack any control over the non-negotiable fees tied to every card transaction. By fostering much-needed competition, this bipartisan legislation will provide direct relief to both retailers and consumers, ensuring the industry can continue delivering quality products at affordable prices. We urge Congress to move swiftly to pass this bill and protect the American economy from escalating swipe fees,” said the National Retail Federation.
Congressman Gooden previously introduced the CCCA in the 117th and 118th Congresses.

Read the bill text here.

Gooden Introduces Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Exports and Manufacturing

Wed, 351 Dec 2025 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05) introduced the Foreign-Trade Zone Export Enhancement Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation that will strengthen U.S. manufacturing, promote exports to key trading partners, and protect American jobs.

The bill clarifies U.S. trade law to ensure goods produced in U.S. foreign-trade zones (FTZs) can be exported duty-free to Mexico and Canada under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)—even when those goods include imported parts or materials.

“American manufacturers should never be punished for building here at home,” said Congressman Gooden. “This bill cuts red tape, boosts U.S. exports, and strengthens trade with Mexico and Canada to keep good-paying jobs in America.”

Key Provisions of the bill:

Amends the Foreign-Trade Zones Act (19 U.S.C. 81c) to create a new tariff classification ensuring duty-free export eligibility for qualifying goods produced in U.S. FTZs.
Requires CBP to implement clear, uniform regulations within 90 days of enactment.
Prevents arbitrary rule changes or reclassifications that could disrupt U.S. manufacturing or export operations.

The bill is co-led by Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) and cosponsored by Reps. Monica De La Cruz (TX-15), Virginia Foxx (NC-05), Mike Kelly (PA-16), and Vern Buchanan (FL-16).

“For the United States to remain competitive abroad and create new jobs at home, we must remove bureaucratic red tape that disrupts the flow of goods and increases costs for American manufacturers,” said Congressman Gonzalez. “This bipartisan bill will help clarify duties and strengthen our supply chain by ensuring that manufacturers operating within an FTZ are treated fairly. It will also ensure that FTZs, including the Port of Brownsville, one of the consistently top-performing zones in our nation, can continue to expeditiously process merchandise through the South Texas region and ensure goods to our Mexican and Canadian trading partners are duty-free."

Additionally, the bill has received key industry support from the National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones.

“This legislation recognizes that U.S. manufacturers should not be penalized simply because they operate inside an FTZ,” said NAFTZ President Jeff Tafel. “We commend Reps. Gooden, Gonzalez, De La Cruz, Foxx, Kelly, and Buchanan for advancing a solution that strengthens American competitiveness and keeps the decades-long promise of the U.S. FTZ program.”

The bill text can be found here.

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Gooden Bill Pushes Taiwan Membership in Interpol

Fri, 325 Nov 2025 12:00:00 EST

Washington — Today, Congressman Lance Gooden (TX-05) introduced bipartisan legislation mandating that the Secretary of State develop a strategic approach for securing Taiwanese membership in the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol).

The Taiwan Interpol Endorsement and Inclusion Act reflects the United States' longstanding policy of supporting Taiwan's participation in international organizations, as Taiwan has historically played a critical role in global peace and security initiatives.

“Taiwan’s proven record on global crime-fighting capabilities is deserving of full membership in Interpol,” said Rep. Gooden. “Their inclusion will fill a gap in the global security network and reinforce the effectiveness of international law enforcement cooperation.”

The legislation highlights:

Taiwan's historical contribution to international cooperation, including its participation as an observer at the World Health Assembly.
The strategic necessity of including Taiwan in international crime-fighting efforts amid ongoing global threats, including terrorism.
The practical drawbacks Taiwan faces due to its exclusion from full membership in Interpol, such as limited access to global criminal data, which impact global security.

Co-sponsors of the bill include Reps. Brad Sherman (CA-32), Pete Sessions (TX-32), Tom Tiffany (WI-07), and Ted Lieu (CA-36).

Read the full text here.