Press Releases
Castro Statement on Facebook Advertisements Release
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, today made the following statement: “I welcome the release of Kremlin-linked Internet Research Agency Facebook advertisements that sought to influence American behavior as early as 2015. These advertisements prove what we already suspected: Russia exploited social media platforms to divide and polarize our nation’s political system. … Continue Reading
May 10, 2018
Castro Remarks at Congressional Forum on Challenges Facing Deported Veterans
- As Delivered - Click Here for Video - Washington, D.C. - Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), First Vice Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, made the following statement at a forum he hosted along with Reps. Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15), Mark Takano (CA-41), and Raúl Grijalva (AZ-03) yesterday that focused on the challenges deported U.S. military veterans encounter: “Thank you, Mark, for all of your hard work on the Veterans’ Affairs Committee and of course to my colleagues that are … Continue Reading
May 10, 2018
Castro Announces $280K for UTSA Collaborative Research
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and First Vice Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, announced $279,976 of federal funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support research in the field of organic materials and low-dimensional systems: “I welcome the NSF funding for University of Texas at San Antonio’s (UTSA) Nanotechnology Lab in the Department of … Continue Reading
May 09, 2018
Castro Statement on Release of Three American Citizens Detained in North Korea
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, today released the following statement: “I am glad that Tony Kim, Kim Hak-Song, and Kim Dong-Chul will be returning home to the United States and to their families after being held hostage by North Korea. I commend President Trump and Secretary Pompeo for this very positive development and the announcement that denuclearization … Continue Reading
May 09, 2018
MEDIA ADVISORY: Congressmen Castro, Gonzalez, Takano, and Grijalva Host Congressional Forum on Challenges Facing Deported Veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressmen Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15), Mark Takano (CA-41), and Raúl Grijalva (AZ-03) will host a congressional member forum on the challenges deported U.S. military veterans encounter at 11 a.m. EST today in 334 Cannon House Office Building. WHO: Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) Congressman Mark Takano (CA-41) Congressman Raúl Grijalva (AZ-03) Spc. Hector Barajas, Formerly Deported … Continue Reading
May 09, 2018
Congressional Pre-K Caucus Statement on Teacher Appreciation Week
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Congressman Kevin Yoder (KS-03), Congresswoman Katherine Clark (MA-05), and Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), co-chairs of the Congressional Pre-K Caucus, made the following statement celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week: “Teachers shape minds, unlock potential, and change the lives of millions of children across our country every day, and their work reaches far beyond the classroom. This week, we recognize the countless contributions … Continue Reading
May 08, 2018
Castro Statement on Iran Deal Withdrawal
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, today released the following statement: “The President’s withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and imposition of sanctions incentivizes Iran to develop a nuclear weapon as soon as possible. While the President certified Iran’s compliance twice, withdrawal from the agreement severely damages critical … Continue Reading
May 08, 2018
Castro Announces $388K for UTSA Infectious Diseases Vaccine Research
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and First Vice Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, announced $387,707 of federal funding from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support the development of a multivalent vaccine against Coccidioides infection: “An estimated 150,000 Americans become infected with Coccidioides annually. Often linked with severe … Continue Reading
May 04, 2018
Castro Statement on the Administration’s Decision to Terminate Temporary Protected Status for Hondurans
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and First Vice Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, today released the following statement: “The decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Hondurans living in the United States is yet another example of this Administration’s destructive immigration actions. Choosing to expel 57,000 individuals back to Honduras, … Continue Reading
May 02, 2018
Castro Introduces Resolution Recognizing San Antonio’s 300th Birthday
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and First Vice Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, introduced a resolution in honor of San Antonio’s Tricentennial (H.Res.858) that celebrates the contributions the city makes to Texas, the United States and around the globe. “In 1718, Father Antonio de San Buenaventura y Olivares established Mission San Antonio de Valero and … Continue Reading
May 01, 2018
Castro Marks Military Appreciation Month
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and First Vice Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, released the following statement marking National Military Appreciation Month: “San Antonio, cities across Texas, and our entire nation thrive because of the United States Armed Forces and their families that invest in them. As a representative of Military City USA, I thank our … Continue Reading
April 27, 2018
Castro Statement on the Release of Majority’s Russia Report
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, today released the following report: “The House Intelligence Committee Republican’s report released today indicates the premature closing of the investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 presidential elections. Throughout our Committee’s investigation, the Majority took a ‘hear no evil, see no evil’ approach that turned a … Continue Reading
April 27, 2018
Castro Statement on Inter-Korean Summit
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, today released the following statement: “I welcome the Inter-Korean Summit between President Moon of the South Korea and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un which resulted in a commitment to peace and support for denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula. Despite both North and South Korea’s support for it, we must continue to be … Continue Reading
April 26, 2018
Castro Statement on Termination of TPS for Nepalis
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and First Vice Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, today released the following statement: “Terminating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for the approximately 9,000 Nepalis in the United States symbolizes the Administration’s draconian immigration policy. President Obama granted TPS under humanitarian reasons for Nepal after a … Continue Reading
April 26, 2018
Castro Introduces Hispanic Caucus Resolution to Support Young Children in America
Measure Recognizes April 30 at “El Día de Los Niños” Washington, D.C.—Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), First Vice Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, introduced a resolution with other Hispanic Caucus members honoring the importance and value of children in the United States and marking April 30, 2018 as “El Día de Los Niños—Celebrating Young Americans.” “The United States’ Hispanic population represents the youngest and largest ethnic minority group, driving economic … Continue Reading
April 26, 2018
Castro Announces $1 Million Award to University of Texas at San Antonio
Washington, D.C.— Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, today released the following statement: “Texas and the nation face a physician shortage that harms our economy, reduces the medical workforce, and puts many rural hospitals at risk. As medicine continues to rapidly evolve, I’m glad to see San Antonio emerging as a leader in educational opportunities to create the next generation of … Continue Reading
April 18, 2018
Castro Statement on Passing of Barbara Bush
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Joaquin Castro, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and First Vice Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, this evening released the following statement: “I am deeply saddened to learn of former First Lady Barbara Bush’s passing and my heart goes out to the Bush family during this difficult time of great loss. An American icon, a role model for civic participation, and a deeply caring … Continue Reading
April 18, 2018
Castro Op-Ed in The Hill: “The Foreign Policy Case for Decriminalizing Abortion in El Salvador”
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and First Vice Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, authored an op-ed in The Hill today making the foreign policy case for decriminalizing abortion in El Salvador: A preview of the op-ed can be found below, with a full version available here. “For nearly two decades, El Salvador has criminalized abortion in all circumstances … Continue Reading
April 18, 2018
Castro Bill Approved by Foreign Affairs Committee, Heads to House Floor
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, today welcomed approval by the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the Global Electoral Exchange Act (H.R. 5274). Introduced with Rep. Mark Meadows (NC) last month, this bipartisan measure promotes international exchanges on best election practices and cultivates more secure democratic institutions around the world. This legislation supports … Continue Reading
April 17, 2018
Democrats Ask Sessions About Whistleblower Allegations That DOJ Is Blocking Immigration Judges Based on Prohibited Political Considerations
Washington, D.C.—Today, Reps. Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD), Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Joaquin Castro (D-TX), and Don Beyer (D-VA) sent a letter to Attorney General Jeff Sessions seeking information about allegations that the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the Department of Justice are engaging in illegal political discrimination when hiring immigration judges and members of the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). “We are writing to express our grave concern regarding allegations we … Continue Reading