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July 26, 2024
Castro & Kaine Statement Ahead Of Presidential Election In Venezuela
— Today, U.S. Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, and U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (VA), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, released the following statement ahead of the presidential election in Venezuela on July 28: “On July 28, Venezuelans will go to the polls to elect their president for the next six years. Despite an election process marred by irregularities, harassment o… Continue Reading
July 24, 2024Statement from Congressman Castro on Benjamin Netanyahu’s Address to Congress
SAN ANTONIO — Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) issued the following statement in advance of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress: “Over the last nine months, Benjamin Netanyahu has prosecuted Israel’s war in Gaza with contempt for human life. Under his command, Israeli troops have bombed hospitals, ambulances, and schools, killing nearly 40,000 people, most of whom are civilians, and leaving millions homeless. He has failed to prioritize the rescue of hostage… Continue Reading
July 18, 2024Castro, Warren Urge Commerce to Strengthen New Rule on Assault Weapons Exports
This week, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (MA) released a letter urging the U.S. Department of Commerce to strengthen its new rule on firearms license requirements to prevent U.S. weapons exports from contributing to violence, forced migration, and instability across the globe. The full letter can be viewed here. “We applaud and appreciate the recent steps taken to amend the Department’s licensing policy for exports of firearms, which recognized the serious and … Continue Reading
In The News
April 18, 2023
Rep. Joaquin Castro passes bills in Congress 1,500 miles away even as he battles cancer
Even as U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro recovers from surgery to remove tumors in his gastrointestinal tract, the San Antonio Democrat was still able to pass legislation in Congress thanks to a little bipartisan love on Capitol Hill. Yes, bipartisanship is rare in D.C. but it still lurks in the shadows. Castro underwent surgery at Houston's MD Anderson Cancer Center on Feb. 27 and is hoping to be back to work soon. "I'm especially grateful to my family for being so supportive and understanding," Cas… Continue Reading
April 06, 2023One on One: Castro seeking federal contracting equity and transparency
Federal officials have sought to address a lack of diversity in government contracting, but one Congressman with deep San Antonio roots insists more must be done to narrow disparities and expand participation. U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, is leading a group of six members of Congress that is introducing the Expanding Opportunities for Diverse Entrepreneurs Act, legislation that would expand the reach of the Department of Transportation's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program. T… Continue Reading
April 06, 2023Rep. Joaquin Castro files bipartisan bill to aid veterans exposed to toxins in Panama
Congress passed legislation last year expanding health care to veterans exposed to toxic chemicals from burn pits when they were deployed overseas, offering long-awaited help for likely tens of thousands of Texans battling health issues including cancer. Now, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, a San Antonio Democrat who was a leader in that effort, wants Congress to go further and expand care for veterans who who were exposed to toxic herbicides, including Agent Orange, while serving in the Panama Canal… Continue Reading
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