Press Releases
Congressman Castro Visits VITA Site to Highlight Ongoing Benefits of the American Rescue Plan’s Child Tax Credit Expansion
SAN ANTONIO - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) visited a VITA tax-preparation site at The Neighborhood Place in San Antonio to thank VITA workers and highlight the ongoing benefits of the expanded Child Tax Credit for San Antonio families. Rep. Castro visiting a San Antonio VITA site at The Neighborhood Place. "Every year, hard-working VITA volunteers fan out across our city to help San Antonians file their taxes and get the refunds they earned. This year, as families look forward … Continue Reading
March 21, 2022
Congressman Castro Touts Infrastructure, Recovery Funding in Visit to San Antonio International Airport
SAN ANTONIO - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) visited San Antonio International Airport to highlight funding he secured to protect airport jobs during the pandemic, support safe air travel, and expand airport operations to bring more tourism and business to San Antonio. During the visit, Congressman Castro received a briefing on the airport's use of federal funding to improve passenger services and expand operations. He also visited the airport's USO Center to thank volunteers for … Continue Reading
March 16, 2022
Castro, Clark, Cole, Davis Hold 2022 Kickoff for the Bipartisan Congressional Pre-K and Child Care Caucus
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (MA-05), Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), and Congressman Rodney Davis (IL-13) joined the First Five Years Fund, PBS Kids, and the National Head Start Association to hold a 2022 kickoff for the Bipartisan Congressional Pre-K and Child Care Caucus. The caucus launched in 2016 to bring lawmakers, policy advocates, and pre-kindergarten/child care providers together to promote policies that expand access to … Continue Reading
March 15, 2022
Congressman Castro Slams Lack of Latino Representation on Newly-Announced Warner Bros. Discovery Board of Directors
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement slamming the decision by AT&T and Discovery to exclude Latino members from the new Warner Bros. Discovery Board of Directors: "Warner Bros. Discovery is off to a bad start. Latinos make up nearly 20 percent of the U.S. population and nearly 30 percent of movie ticket buyers - but with today's Board announcement, AT&T and Discovery made clear that they don't value our voices. This is what cultural … Continue Reading
March 11, 2022
Congressman Castro Urges San Antonians to File Taxes Immediately To Receive Expanded Tax Cuts Passed Through American Rescue Plan
SAN ANTONIO - Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) urges San Antonio families to file their taxes as soon as possible to receive the full expanded Child Tax Credit created by the American Rescue Plan. In 2021, Congressman Castro delivered nearly $261 million in tax cuts for more than 172,000 children in Texas's 20th District through the expanded Child Tax Credit. Most families will receive an additional lump-sum Child Tax Credit payment in their 2021 tax refund. "One year ago this month, … Continue Reading
March 09, 2022
Congressman Castro Secures More than $10.5 Million in Federal Funding for Community Projects in San Antonio
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) announced that his office has secured more than $10,500,000 in federal funding for projects in San Antonio that will improve health care, expand workforce development, increase affordable housing, strengthen student and family services, and support transit, environmental revitalization, and economic development needs throughout the city. The funding is included in H.R. 2471, the bipartisan, bicameral omnibus appropriations bill that is … Continue Reading
March 08, 2022
House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on International Development, International Organizations, and Global Corporate Social Impact Holds Hearing on USAID’s Efforts to Promote Locally-Led Development
WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on International Development, International Organizations, and Global Corporate Social Impact held a hearing under the leadership of Chairman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) to examine the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)'s efforts to promote locally-led development in international assistance programs. The hearing witness was Michele Sumilas, Assistant to the Administrator of the Bureau for Policy, Planning, and … Continue Reading
March 05, 2022
Congressman Castro Holds Roundtable Conversation with San Antonio’s Ukrainian American Community
SAN ANTONIO - On Friday, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) held a roundtable conversation to hear from members of San Antonio's Ukrainian American community about how Russia's invasion of Ukraine is affecting them and their loved ones. The roundtable was held in coordination with Ukrainian San Antonio, a Texas non-profit that works to advance the welfare of the Ukrainian people, strengthen ties between Ukrainian and American organizations, and promote greater understanding of Ukrainian … Continue Reading
March 03, 2022
Reps. Castro, Wagner Lead Bipartisan Call for Sporting and Cultural Sanctions Against Russia
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Congresswoman Ann Wagner (MO-02) led a bipartisan letter urging President Biden to work with allies and partners around the world to bar Russia from international sport and cultural events and organizations. The letter also calls for the United States and allied nations to investigate situations in which sports teams, cultural organizations, or related infrastructure are controlled by entities subject to U.S. sanctions. "The world … Continue Reading
March 03, 2022
Congressman Castro Votes to Improve Care for Veterans Exposed to Toxic Burn Pits
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) voted to pass the Honoring Our PACT Act, comprehensive legislation to improve health care and benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances during their service to our country. "For too long, our nation has failed to uphold our sacred obligation to fight for veterans like they fought for us," said Congressman Joaquin Castro. "During our wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, countless veterans were exposed to toxic burn … Continue Reading
March 01, 2022
Congressman Castro Applauds Message of American Unity and Strength in President Biden’s 2022 State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement after the conclusion of President Biden's State of the Union address: "Thirteen months ago, President Biden took the helm of a nation devastated by pandemic, economic catastrophe, and insurrection. Today, our future is unimaginably brighter. "Thanks to the work of this administration and the Democratic Congress, the United States is achieving a historically strong economic recovery that puts working … Continue Reading
February 24, 2022
Congressman Castro Announces Veteran and Burn Pit 360 Co-Founder Le Roy Torres as Guest for 2022 State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) announced that Captain Le Roy Torres will be his honored guest for President Biden's 2022 State of the Union address. Due to ongoing health measures related to the COVID-19 pandemic, all guests will attend the 2022 State of the Union address virtually. On Monday, February 28, 2022 at 3:00 PM ET, Congressman Castro, Le Roy Torres, and Major General Jeffrey Phillips, Executive Director of the Reserve Organization of America, will hold a … Continue Reading
February 23, 2022
Statement from Congressman Castro on Russia’s Ongoing Invasion of Ukraine
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee's Subcommittee on International Development, International Organizations, and Global Corporate Social Impact and a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) released the following statement on Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine: "Russia's deployment of conventional military forces into Ukrainian territory and illegal recognition of its proxy entities on … Continue Reading
February 18, 2022
Congressman Castro Highlights New Report Showing Texas as the Top State for 2021 Manufacturing Job Growth
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) announced Texas added 37,600 manufacturing jobs under the first year of the Biden administration, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This job growth represents a nearly three-fold increase from the final non-pandemic year of the Trump administration, during which Texas added 13,200 manufacturing jobs. Among all 50 states and the District of Columbia, Texas added the most manufacturing jobs in 2021. "This … Continue Reading
February 16, 2022
House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on International Development, International Organizations, and Global Corporate Social Impact Holds Hearing on Renewing American Engagement with International Organizations
WASHINGTON - This week, the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on International Development, International Organizations, and Global Corporate Social Impact held a hearing under the leadership of Chairman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) to examine the U.S. State Department's multilateral approach for the United States to reestablish key relationships with international organizations, including the United Nations. The witness for this week's hearing was Assistant Secretary of State for … Continue Reading
February 15, 2022
Castro Opening Statement at House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Hearing on Renewing American Engagement with International Organizations
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Chair of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on International Development, International Organizations, and Global Corporate Social Impact, delivered the following statement to open the subcommittee's hearing on "Renewed American Engagement with International Organizations: Goals, Priorities, and Successes." (As prepared for delivery) Thank you for joining me at this important hearing. I want to extend a warm welcome to our … Continue Reading
February 14, 2022
Co-Chairs of Congressional Japan, Australia, and India Caucuses, and HFAC Asia Subcommittee Release Joint Statement Following Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting
WASHINGTON — Following the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting last Friday, Reps. Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Adrian Smith (NE-03), the Democratic and Republican co-chairs of the U.S.-Japan Congressional Caucus, Reps. Joe Courtney (CT-02) and Mike Gallagher (WI-08), the House Democratic and Republican co-chairs of the Friends of Australia Congressional Caucus, Reps. Brad Sherman (CA-30) and Steve Chabot (OH-01), the Democratic and Republican co-chairs of the House Caucus on India and Indian … Continue Reading
February 10, 2022
Congressman Castro Secures $12.7 Million for San Antonio Public Transit
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) announced that his office has secured $12.7 million in funding for VIA Metropolitan Transit to improve public transit and create jobs in San Antonio. The funding comes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and appropriations legislation that Congressman Castro voted to pass in late 2021. "Anyone who has been in San Antonio over the last ten years knows that expanding public transit is absolutely critical to relieve congestion and help … Continue Reading
February 09, 2022
Chairman Castro Welcomes Senate Confirmation of Scott Nathan as CEO of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC) and Chairman of the HFAC Subcommittee on International Development, International Organizations and Global Corporate Social Impact released the following statement congratulating the Biden administration on the successful confirmation of Scott A. Nathan as Chief Executive Officer of the United States International Development Finance Corporations: "I congratulate Scott Nathan … Continue Reading
February 09, 2022
Congressman Castro Leads SCOTUS Amicus Brief Supporting Disabled Texas Veteran
WASHINGTON - Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) led five other members of Congress in filing an amicus brief to weigh in on Torres v. Texas, a case before the U.S. Supreme Court that threatens the civilian job rights and benefits of servicemembers and veterans under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) of 1994. "Our nation has an obligation to stand up for veterans like they stood up for us," said Congressman Castro. "For years, I've worked to make sure … Continue Reading