Press Releases
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
February 08, 2022
House Foreign Affairs Committee Passes Castro/Kim Resolution Calling on Republic of Rwanda to Release Paul Rusesabagina
WASHINGTON - Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-39) released the following statement after the House Foreign Affairs Committee passed H. Res. 892, their bipartisan resolution calling on the government of Rwanda to release activist Paul Rusesabagina on humanitarian grounds: "More than a year has passed since the government of Rwanda kidnapped Paul Rusesabagina and unjustly imprisoned him on politically-motivated charges," said Congressman Castro. "Mr. … Continue Reading
February 04, 2022
Congressman Castro Votes to Create Jobs, Strengthen the Supply Chain, and Advance U.S. Global Leadership through the America COMPETES Act
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC) and Chair of the HFAC Subcommittee on International Development, International Organizations and Global Corporate Social Impact voted to pass the bipartisan America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing Pre-Eminence in Technology and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act of 2022. The legislation includes a number of bills and provisions authored by Congressman Castro that … Continue Reading
February 04, 2022
Congressman Castro Urges Biden Administration to Increase Availability of COVID-19 Tests and N95/KN95 Masks for San Antonio Child Care Providers
WASHINGTON — This week, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) led a letter to President Joe Biden urging his administration to include child care providers in their plan to increase access to COVID-19 testing and N95 and KN-95 masks in San Antonio and across the country. The letter was co-led by Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (MA-05) and Congresswomen Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Kim Schrier (WA-08) and Abigail Spanberger (VA-07) and signed by an additional 48 Members of Congress. “It … Continue Reading
February 01, 2022
Castro, Markey, Torres, and McGovern Request State Department Protections for Central America Civil Society Organizations
WASHINGTON – Representative Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Senator Edward J. Markey (Massachusetts), Representative Norma J. Torres (CA-35), and Representative Jim McGovern (MA-02) this week sent a letter to the U.S. Department of State Assistant Secretary Brian Nichols and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Acting Assistant Administrator Peter Natiello expressing concern over closing civic spaces in Central America and requesting that the Administration … Continue Reading
February 01, 2022
Castro, Kim Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Calling on Republic of Rwanda to Release Paul Rusesabagina on Humanitarian Grounds
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representatives Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on International Development, International Organizations and Global Corporate Social Impact, and Young Kim (CA-39) introduced a resolution calling on the government of the Republic of Rwanda to release activist Paul Rusesabagina on humanitarian grounds. Paul Rusesabagina, a 67-year-old cancer survivor who suffers from a cardiovascular disorder, Presidential Medal of Freedom honoree … Continue Reading
January 14, 2022
Congressman Castro helps delivers $537.1 Million for Texas Bridges from Infrastructure Law
SAN ANTONIO - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) announced the first round of investments in repairing Texas bridges under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Law. Congressman Castro helped deliver $107.4 million for Texas to fix bridges this year in FY 2022, part of a total $537.1 million investment over the next five years. The funding, determined by the Federal Highway Administration's bridge formula program, is available to improve the condition of 818 bridges in poor condition … Continue Reading
January 06, 2022
Rep. Castro Statement on One-Year Anniversary of January 6
WASHINGTON - Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement regarding the one-year anniversary of the January 6th attack on the US Capitol. "Today marks the grim anniversary of the violent attack on the US Capitol. January 6, 2021, will live among the days of infamy remembered in United States history. It was a day that should have been a symbolic, peaceful transfer of power. However, it sadly resulted in chaos and division by right-wing extremists. We must work to reject … Continue Reading
December 06, 2021
Castro, Warren, Cicilline, Jayapal Lead Democrats Urging Justice Department to Investigate Proposed Merger of Discovery and WarnerMedia for Violations of Antitrust Laws
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Senator Elizabeth Warren (MA), Congressman David Cicilline (RI-01), Chair of the Antitrust Subcommittee, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, and 29 other members of Congress sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter urging the Department of Justice to investigate the proposed $43 billion merger of Discovery and WarnerMedia for … Continue Reading
November 19, 2021
Congressman Castro’s Statement on House Passage of Build Back Better Act
WASHINGTON - Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) issued the following statement on the U.S. House of Representatives passing the Build Back Better Act: "For years, I've worked in Congress to build out what I call America's Infrastructure of Opportunity --- and the Build Back Better Act delivers meaningful progress for San Antonio, Texas, and the American people. Quality child care and universal preschool for children, good public schools for students, affordable health care for families, … Continue Reading
November 18, 2021
Reps. Castro and Escobar Join Immigration Advocates For Press Conference on the Need to Pass the Build Back Better Act to Deliver Protection to Millions of Immigrants
Washington, DC -Today, Reps. Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Veronica Escobar (TX-16) joined immigration advocates at a press conference at the House Triangle on Capitol Hill to urge the passage of the Build Back Better Act and its protections for millions of Dreamers, TPS Holders, farm workers, essential workers, and other undocumented immigrants. The event was held as House Democrats move closer to voting on the reconciliation bill. "The immigration provisions in The Build Back Better Act will … Continue Reading
November 18, 2021
Congressman Castro Statement on North American Leaders Summit
WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Joaquin Castro (TX-20), senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement on President Biden's North American Leaders Summit (NALS) with Mexican President López Obrador and Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau: "From ending the COVID-19 pandemic and accelerating the global economic recovery to combating the climate crisis and building a fair migration system, Canada and Mexico are critical partners and great friends of … Continue Reading