Press Releases

January 26, 2024

Congressman Castro Announces $6 Million for San Antonio Head Start Programs During Visit to Hutchins Elementary School

SAN ANTONIO — Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Congressional Pre-K and Child Care Caucus, has announced that his office secured more than $6 million in federal grant funding for San Antonio Head Start early education programs. The funding was announced during a visit on Thursday to South San Antonio Independent School District’s Hutchins Elementary School, which operates three Head Start classrooms. Photos and B-roll of the visit are available … Continue Reading


January 25, 2024

Congressman Castro Secures $4.5 Million to Expand College and Career Readiness Programs at Seven SAISD High Schools

SAN ANTONIO — Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) announced that his office has secured an anticipated $4.5 million in federal grant funding over the next three years to support college and career readiness programs at seven San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) high schools. Earlier this month, the Department of Education issued a notification of the first grant allocation, which includes $1,492,381 to cover the budget period from 2/1/2024 to 1/31/2025. “Over the last several … Continue Reading


January 24, 2024

Castro, Warren, Durbin, Torres Push Commerce Department to Prevent Gun Violence Abroad by Strengthening Firearm Export Controls

In new letter, lawmakers call on Commerce to Improve Firearm Export License Approval and Monitoring Policies  Text of Letter (PDF) WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), the ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Senator Elizabeth Warren (Mass.), Senator Dick Durbin (Ill.), the chair of the Senator Judiciary Committee, and Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) sent a letter urging the Commerce Department to incorporate a set of … Continue Reading


January 23, 2024

Statement from Congressman Castro on Installation of Additional Razor Wire Along the Rio Grande

SAN ANTONIO — Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement in response to reports that Texas National Guard soldiers are placing additional razor wire along the border in Eagle Pass, Texas, just one day after the Supreme Court issued a ruling allowing the Biden administration to remove existing wire that prevented federal immigration enforcement officers from carrying out their duties: “Governor Abbott is using the Texas National Guard to obstruct and create … Continue Reading


January 19, 2024

Castro, Cuellar, Gonzales, Casar Push for Full Ecosystem Restoration of Martinez Creek on San Antonio’s Westside

WASHINGTON - Today, San Antonio representatives Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Tony Gonzales (TX-23), and Greg Casar (TX-35) launched a bipartisan push for Congress to approve a full aquatic ecosystem restoration of Martinez Creek on the Westside of San Antonio. Under their proposal, Martinez Creek would be eligible for the full range of measures that are available for San Antonio’s San Pedro, Apache, and Alazán creeks.  “Martinez Creek and the adjacent historically … Continue Reading


January 18, 2024

Statement from Congressman Castro on Critical Incident Review on Uvalde Mass Shooting

WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement as a preliminary response to the Department of Justice’s Critical Incident Review on the May 2022 school shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas: “My heart is with the families in Uvalde as they relive the worst days of their lives. Nearly two years after the massacre, the anguish and pain at Robb Elementary School is impossible to forget. As a father of three kids - two in elementary school - … Continue Reading


January 13, 2024

Statement from Congressman Castro on Migrant Deaths Near Shelby Park

SAN ANTONIO — Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement following reports that a mother and her two children drowned after Texas officials refused to allow federal Border Patrol agents to access the Rio Grande River: “This is what Operation Lone Star looks like on the ground. Texas officials blocked U.S. Border Patrol agents from doing their job and allowed two children to drown in the Rio Grande. “Governor Abbott’s inhumanity has no limit. Everyone who … Continue Reading


January 12, 2024

Statement from Congressman Castro on Governor Abbott’s Obstruction of Federal Immigration Enforcement in Eagle Pass, TX

WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement in response to multiple reports that Texas state officials are blocking U.S. Border Patrol agents from conducting their duties and enforcing U.S. immigration law along the banks of the Rio Grande River in Eagle Pass, Texas: “This is unprecedented interference by a governor and state government in federal immigration enforcement. Governor Abbott is interfering with Border Patrol’s ability to do its job and … Continue Reading


January 10, 2024

Congressman Castro Secures Nearly $6 Million for San Antonio ISD to Purchase Low-Pollution School Buses

WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) announced that his office has secured $5,925,000 for San Antonio Independent School District to purchase 15 low- and zero-emission school buses that will reduce air pollution and improve air quality in San Antonio. The funding is provided through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, a bipartisan infrastructure law that Congressman Castro worked to pass in 2021. “Today’s announcement is a major step forward in San Antonio ISD’s work … Continue Reading


January 06, 2024

Congressman Castro Marks Three Years Since January 6, 2021 Attack on the U.S. Capitol

SAN ANTONIO - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence who served as an impeachment manager during the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump, released the following statement to mark the passage of three years since the January 6, 2021, attack on the United States Capitol: “Three years ago, the United States endured one of the darkest days in our history. As Congress gathered to certify the results of the November … Continue Reading


December 30, 2023

Congressman Castro Releases 2023 Report for the 20th District of Texas

Read the Full Report SAN ANTONIO - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released his end-of-year report detailing 2023 accomplishments on behalf of the 20th Congressional District of Texas. “Over the past two years, San Antonio residents have seen many reasons to be excited about the future. As the economy has rebounded and life has returned to normal, new jobs have brought thousands of families a better quality of life. As our city continues to grow, I want to make sure that no one is … Continue Reading


December 18, 2023

Congressman Castro Leads Texas Democrats, Hispanic Caucus Members Urging Justice Department to Block Texas “Show Me Your Papers” Law

Read the letter SAN ANTONIO — Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) will lead Texas Congressional Democrats and members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus in a letter urging the U.S. Department of Justice to pursue legal action to prevent the enforcement of Texas Senate Bill 4 (SB 4), an unconstitutional and dangerous bill that would authorize state law enforcement and judicial authorities to obstruct federal immigration law. Texas Governor Greg Abbott is expected to sign SB 4 into law … Continue Reading


December 15, 2023

Congressman Castro Highlights Wins for South Texas and Military Families in the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act

WASHINGTON - Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere released the following statement after voting to pass the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) this week: “As the proud representative of Military City, U.S.A, I’ve always believed that supporting our servicemembers and military families is one of our most sacred … Continue Reading


December 14, 2023

Castro, Fitzpatrick Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Retention and Decrease Financial Hardship for Intelligence Community Families

WASHINGTON — Today, Reps. Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), senior members of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, introduced the Intelligence Community Families Act, legislation that would strengthen retention and decrease financial hardship for Intelligence Community employees by extending certain benefits, including in-state tuition for eligible dependents, that are already provided to Foreign Service and military families. “Every day, Intelligence … Continue Reading


December 14, 2023

Castro, Jacobs, Introduce Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Leadership, Influence in International Organizations

WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), the ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, and Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51), the ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, introduced the Restoring U.S. Leadership in International Organizations Act of 2023, legislation that would strengthen U.S. leadership and influence within international organizations. “Throughout my time on the House Foreign Affairs … Continue Reading


December 14, 2023

Castro, Gallagher Introduce Legislation to Strengthen National Security, Improve Coordination Within Intelligence Community

WASHINGTON — Today, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) senior member Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and HPSCI Chairman Mike Gallagher (WI-08) introduced the Intelligence Community Joint Duty Improvements Act, legislation that would strengthen national security by improving joint duty requirements that facilitate information-sharing and cooperation between U.S. intelligence agencies. “As emerging technologies and global integration make threats to our national … Continue Reading


December 13, 2023

Following Push by Congressman Castro and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, ¡Alambrista! Selected for National Film Registry

WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement after the Library of Congress selected his nomination, ¡Alambrista!, for inclusion in the National Film Registry. Earlier this year, Congressman Castro and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) nominated ¡Alambrista! and more than two dozen Latino-driven films for the National Film Registry as part of an ongoing campaign to highlight Latino contributions to American media and culture. The nominations were … Continue Reading


December 12, 2023

Congressman Castro Secures $1 Million to Support Expanded Passenger Rail for San Antonio Travelers

SAN ANTONIO — Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) announced that he secured $1 million to expand rail service for San Antonio travelers through two $500,000 Corridor Identification and Development awards to the Texas Department of Transportation. The awards, which are authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that Congressman Castro worked to pass in 2021, will allow the Texas Department of Transportation to develop scopes, schedules, and cost estimates for preparing, … Continue Reading


December 07, 2023

Congressman Castro Responds to Texas DPS Investigation into Operation Lone Star Abuses

WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement in response to reports that the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) cleared itself of wrongdoing after allegations of abuse associated with Operation Lone Star: “The cruelty of Operation Lone Star is well-documented. Individual DPS troopers risked their careers to blow the whistle about the abuses that are part of Operation Lone Star, and their accounts align with what asylum-seekers have also said,” … Continue Reading


December 06, 2023

Castro, Torres, Goldman, Cherfilus-McCormick Lead Introduction of Americas Regional Monitoring of Arms Sales (ARMAS) Act to Curb U.S. Firearms Trafficking to Latin America and Caribbean

Congressman Castro announced the introduction of the ARMAS Act on December 6, 2023, at the Annual National Gun Violence Prevention Summit hosted by the Center for American Progress. A recording of his remarks can be found here - Congressman Castro is the second speaker in the program. WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35), Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10), … Continue Reading

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