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September 11, 2025
Castro, Padilla Condemn Trump Administration’s Ending of Discretionary Grants for Hispanic-Serving, Minority-Serving Schools
— Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA), Democratic co-chairs of the Senate and House Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Caucuses, issued the following joint statement after the Trump Administration announced during HSI week that the U.S. Department of Education would end discretionary grants for HSIs and Minority-Serving Institutions. “The Administration’s reckless decision will devastate universities across the country in red and blue states as well as urb… Continue Reading
September 10, 2025Congressman Castro Pushes Amendments to Relieve Service Members from Medical Debt
— This week, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced three amendments to the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that provide additional financial relief to civilians who receive emergency medical care at Brooke Army Medical Center and other Department of Defense (DoD) hospitals across the United States. “If left unaddressed, medical debt can cripple families for decades,” said Congressman Castro. “Brooke Army… Continue Reading
September 09, 2025Congressman Castro Kicks off Inaugural Call for Texas Music Nominations to the National Recording Registry
— Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) announced his first ever call for songs and albums by Texas artists to the National Recording Registry, highlighting Texas’ rich music heritage and legacy. “Texas is a hub for creative talent and the birthplace of many iconic musicians in various genres. From George Strait’s soul-stirring country to Beto Villa’s orquesta Tejana, Texas artists represent a blend of various cultures, styles, and languages. This year, I want to honor their legacy by nomin… 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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