Lance Gooden

Protect the Presidency Act

The proposal would expand federal death penalty laws to allow capital punishment for people who attempt to assassinate the President, Vice President, or other high-ranking government officials, even if the assassination attempt fails. Currently, federal law allows the death penalty only for successful assassinations of these officials, not for failed attempts. This change would affect anyone prosecuted in federal court for attempting to kill these protected individuals.

Protect America’s Innovation and Economic Security from CCP Act of 2025

This bill would strengthen law enforcement tools to prevent Chinese Communist Party-linked entities from acquiring sensitive American technology and intellectual property that could threaten national security. It likely increases penalties for espionage and unauthorized technology transfers, gives federal agencies more authority to investigate and prosecute these crimes, and may require companies to report suspicious foreign acquisition attempts. The measure would affect technology companies, researchers, and anyone involved in exporting controlled materials or information.

End Sanctuary Cities Act of 2026

This bill would restrict cities and states from adopting policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, potentially requiring local police to assist with immigration-related arrests and detentions. It would affect immigrants, local law enforcement agencies, and sanctuary jurisdictions that currently have policies protecting undocumented immigrants from deportation. The legislation aims to increase coordination between local and federal authorities on immigration enforcement matters.

Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2026

This bill would restrict how federal agencies can use money they receive from settling legal cases or violations, preventing them from directing those funds to causes or programs not directly related to the violation. Currently, agencies sometimes use settlement money more broadly, and this bill aims to ensure that money goes toward compensating victims or fixing the specific problem that led to the settlement rather than funding unrelated agency priorities. The change would affect how federal agencies manage billions of dollars in annual settlements with companies and individuals.

No Tax on Restored Benefits Act

This bill would prevent people from having to pay federal income taxes on benefits that are restored to them after being wrongfully denied or reduced. The change would primarily help workers and retirees who receive back payments of Social Security, unemployment insurance, or similar government benefits after successfully appealing a denial or correction of an error.

Foreign-Trade Zone Export Enhancement Act of 2025

This bill would make it easier for U.S. companies to export goods by expanding and improving foreign trade zones—special areas where businesses can store, process, and ship products with reduced tariffs and taxes. The changes would help American manufacturers and exporters compete better in global markets by lowering their costs and simplifying the rules they have to follow. Companies that rely on international trade, from small manufacturers to large exporters, would likely benefit from these streamlined procedures.

No Tax Dollars for the United Nation’s Immigration Invasion Act

This bill would prohibit the United States from providing financial support to United Nations programs and activities related to immigration, based on the bill's characterization of immigration as an "invasion." The legislation would affect U.S. funding contributions to international organizations that work on migration and refugee issues, potentially reducing American involvement in global immigration policy coordination.