Republican Congressman Louie Gohmert of Texas has tested positive for COVID-19 it was announced on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 in Washington, DC. Gohmert has been seen flouting safety guidelines without a mask at the U.S. Capitol and in hearing rooms, but says he has worn a mask recently. He is shown questioning Attorney General William Barr (foreground) at a hearing yesterday, Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Pool Photo by Chip Somodevilla/UPI .