Lance Gooden
Republican · TX-5 · U.S. House
Bio
Lance Carter Gooden is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Texas's 5th congressional district since 2019. His district includes parts of eastern Dallas, as well as a large swath of exurban and rural territory to Dallas's east.
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Issue profile
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Lawmakers Move to Create Federal Task Force Against Crypto TheftA bill introduced Thursday (June 11) in the U.S. House would create a federal task force to combat crypto theft and support victims. The Federal Cryptocurrency Theft Enforcement and Coordination Act was introduced by Reps. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, and Josh Gott…
pymnts.com · June 11, 2026
'We may all look alike': Crockett schools GOP rep. as he attacks wrong woman lawmakerA Texas Republican went after the wrong congresswoman Tuesday — and got schooled on the spot.The mix-up unfolded at a House Judiciary Committee hearing already careening off the rails. GOP witness Alveda King — niece of Martin Luther King Jr. and a Fox News c…
Raw Story · June 9, 2026
US Rep. Calls Bitcoin A ‘Geopolitical Weapon Used By Multiple Adversaries’Top US officials have increasingly placed Bitcoin (BTC) at the center of national security discussions, and Representative Lance Gooden says the change is more than just political rhetoric. In comments reported Thursday, the Texas Republican argued that the …
newsBTC · May 1, 2026
Plans For Proposed Muslim Community In Texas Ends After Daily Caller Investigation, Rep. Lance Gooden ConfirmsDevelopers cancelled a proposal for a new Muslim city in rural Texas, according to Rep. Lance Gooden, after a Daily Caller investigation reported on the plans.
The Daily Caller · March 23, 2026
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