First elected in 2018, Congressman Lance Gooden represents Texas’ 5th District in the U.S. House of Representatives. The 5th District stretches from Dallas County to Cherokee, Henderson, Kaufman, Anderson, Van Zandt and Wood Counties.
In the 117th Congress, Congressman Gooden is a member of the House Committee on Financial Services. Prior to joining the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Gooden served three terms in the Texas House of Representatives and worked in the insurance industry for 10 years.
A fundamental responsibility of the federal government is providing for the common defense of our nation and its citizens. The United States must be prepared to respond to variety of threats at home and across the globe. Whether it’s a cyberattack, radical terrorism, or the constant threat presented by foreign adversaries like China, Russia or Iran, I will continue to support our military and law enforcement’s mission to defend our nation.