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May 22, 2025
Castro, Salazar, Cherfilus-McCormick, and Lawler Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S.-Caribbean Relations
— Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (D-TX), Ranking Member of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Chair of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL), Ranking Member of the Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, and Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY), Chairman of the Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, introduced the Strengthening U.S.-Caribbean Partnership Act. This bipartisan bill would improve the relationsh… Continue Reading
May 22, 2025Castro Statement on Disastrous Republican Budget Bill
— Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement on the Republican budget bill that passed the U.S. House of Representatives this morning: “The Republican budget bill that just passed the House is a direct attack on Texas working families, kids, seniors, and women. All Democrats, including me, voted against this bill because it will be disastrous for the country. “Nearly 150K Texans in my district rely on Medicaid for their healthcare, and health insurance costs for… Continue Reading
May 14, 2025Congressman Castro Statement on Director Gabbard's Firing of Top Two Officials at the National Intelligence Council
— Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Ranking Member of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement: “Tulsi Gabbard fired the top two officials at the National Intelligence Council for telling the truth. Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act is built on the fiction that the Venezuelan regime controls the gang Tren De Aragua.We know this is false. I joined Intelligence Committee Ranking Member Himes… 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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March 17, 2025