Policy pillars — derived from activity record
Electoral integrity
16 actionsSelf demonstrates a mixed approach to electoral integrity, consistently supporting citizenship verification requirements and measures against fraudulent candidacies while opposing restrictions on voting access in D.C. elections and ballot tracking transparency mechanisms.
Criminal justice
50 actionsSelf demonstrates a pro-law enforcement criminal justice orientation, consistently supporting measures that increase penalties for specific crimes, expand consequences for non-citizens, lower barriers to adult prosecution of juveniles, and strengthen protections and support for law enforcement officers.
Fiscal policy
88 actionsSelf demonstrates mixed fiscal policy preferences, supporting government spending and appropriations measures while opposing revenue-enhancing proposals and mechanisms for reducing federal spending authority.
Healthcare
35 actionsSelf opposes federal healthcare expansion initiatives including rural health infrastructure funding, pediatric research expansion, mental health and substance abuse program funding, and veteran care access in underserved territories, while supporting targeted health tracking and research efforts.
Education
27 actionsSelf demonstrates consistent support for education initiatives that emphasize ideological instruction, veteran educational benefits and protections, and funding for specific student populations, while opposing broad debt forgiveness policies and workforce development programs that connect students with employers.
Economy and labor
47 actionsSelf consistently opposes measures to expand small business access to capital and support while resisting labor protections and economic resilience initiatives, instead favoring deregulation of investment mechanisms.
Environment and energy
165 actionsSelf opposes expansive environmental regulations and coordinated federal ecosystem management efforts while supporting expedited resource extraction and energy infrastructure projects that prioritize economic development over environmental protection mandates.
Immigration
52 actionsSelf consistently opposes expansive immigration policies and supports restrictive enforcement measures including deportation provisions and border security strengthening, while opposing asylum protections and humanitarian immigration accommodations.
National security and foreign policy
186 actionsSelf demonstrates strong support for unilateral economic and financial containment measures against adversarial nations while opposing multilateral security cooperation frameworks and domestic security initiatives.
Civil rights and liberties
46 actionsSelf demonstrates a strong commitment to civil rights protections centered on religious liberty and freedom from discrimination, particularly regarding antisemitism and Jewish American protections, while also prioritizing Second Amendment rights and legislative free speech protections over certain restrictions on expression and assembly.
Social policy
24 actionsSelf demonstrates a mixed approach to social policy by supporting select veteran benefits and child welfare initiatives while consistently opposing expansions of government assistance programs, homeless services, and protective regulations for vulnerable populations.
Technology and data
35 actionsSelf supports technology innovation and consumer protections in data privacy and cybersecurity matters but opposes federal regulatory expansion and streamlined oversight mechanisms in telecommunications and broadband policy.
Civil liberties and government power
7 actionsSelf consistently favors constraining government surveillance powers and limiting state capacity to suppress speech through direct or indirect means.
Government accountability and transparency
139 actionsSelf demonstrates strong support for government accountability through mechanisms that enhance legislative oversight of executive agencies, increase transparency in regulatory decision-making, and strengthen congressional authority to check presidential and administrative power.
Infrastructure and public investment
29 actionsSelf demonstrates mixed support for public infrastructure investment, backing federal funding for utilities, broadband expansion, and hydroelectric projects while opposing urban development initiatives, water affordability programs, transit planning, space exploration funding, and regional heritage conservation efforts.
Activity ledger — most recent first
Mar 26, 2026
Self rose to speak for 60 minutes as designee of the majority leader about the Sharia-Free America Caucus, which he co-chairs with Congressman Chip Roy, and discussed concerns about Sharia law and cultural assimilation.
Nov 19, 2025
Self spoke for 5 minutes on the House floor to address what he characterized as fundamental differences between Sharia law and the United States Constitution and Western values.
Sep 16, 2025
Self removed his name as cosponsor of H.R. 4700.
Jun 25, 2025
Self honored 32 academy students from Texas's Third Congressional District who were appointed to or accepted as preparatory candidates to five U.S. service academies.
Mar 26, 2025
Self stated that America and its European Union allies are at an inflection point, that China, Russia, and Iran pose major threats, that NATO partners must increase defense spending to 5 percent of their GDP, and that the Europe Subcommittee will work to advance policies that put America's interests first while building alliances against common adversaries.
Dec 18, 2024
Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.
Dec 18, 2024
DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.
Dec 18, 2024
Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.
Dec 17, 2024
Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.
Dec 17, 2024
Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.
Dec 11, 2024
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.
Mar 21, 2024
Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act — This bill streamlines the permitting process for dredging and filling activities in U.S. waters, potentially making it easier to conduct these projects but risking reduced environmental protections.
Mar 21, 2024
Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.
Mar 21, 2024
Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.
Mar 21, 2024
Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.
Mar 20, 2024
Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.
Mar 20, 2024
Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.
Mar 20, 2024
Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.
Mar 20, 2024
Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.
Mar 19, 2024
Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.
Mar 19, 2024
Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.
Mar 13, 2024
Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.
Feb 29, 2024
Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.
Feb 29, 2024
Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.
Jan 11, 2024
DOE and SBA Research Act — This bill would advance the economy and labor pillar by fostering collaboration between federal agencies to support research and development activities that include small businesses, potentially creating innovation and job opportunities.
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