Press Releases
Castro Remarks at House Democratic Leaders Press Conference on Separation of Immigrant Children
- As Delivered - Click Here for Video - WASHINGTON—Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), First Vice Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, made the following statement at a press conference on the separation of immigrant children from their families: “Thank you Congressman Crowley, Chairman Crowley. Thank you for the letter and for all of your work in highlighting, really the inhumanity of this issue. Under President Trump, separating young kids from their parents has become standard … Continue Reading
June 07, 2018
Castro Launches Foreign Policy Podcast
“The Diplomatic Cable” Will Offer Insights into Critical Foreign Policy and National Security Challenges We Face WASHINGTON—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, this evening launched “the Diplomatic Cable,” which is a podcast highlighting critical foreign policy and national security challenges facing the United States and the … Continue Reading
June 05, 2018
Castro Statement on Immigrant Heritage Month
WASHINGTON—Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and First Vice Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, made the following statement: "For centuries, people from around the world traveled to America in search of more opportunity for themselves and their families. Because of this, many Americans share the great privilege of having an immigrant story and have become our nation’s doctors, … Continue Reading
May 24, 2018
Castro Statement on President’s Decision to Cancel North Korea Summit
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, today released the following statement in response to the President’s decision to cancel the North Korea summit: “Once again, things have fallen apart with North Korea. However, the idea that President Trump would cancel a historic summit over someone else’s strong language is absurd. With three weeks to go, the President and his … Continue Reading
May 23, 2018
Castro, McCaul to Trump: Reassess Lifting Penalties on ZTE
Members Highlight Lifting Penalties Will Pose National Security Risks, Damage U.S. Credibility Washington, D.C.-Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and Congressman Michael T. McCaul (TX-10), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security and senior member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, urged President Trump to reconsider lifting penalties on the Chinese telecommunications firm Zhongxing Telecommunications Equipment (ZTE) on … Continue Reading
May 23, 2018
Castro Q&A With State Department Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
- As Delivered - Click Here for Video - Washington, D.C. - Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, had the following question and answer session with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at the House Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing today on strengthening American diplomacy and reviewing the State Department’s budget, operations, and policy priorities: Rep. Castro: “Is the North Korea … Continue Reading
May 17, 2018
Castro, McCaul Bill Approved by Foreign Affairs Committee, Heads to House Floor
Measure Protects U.S. Diplomats from Surveillance Through Location-Tracking Consumer Devices Washington, D.C.-Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and Congressman Michael T. McCaul (TX-10), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security and senior member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, today welcomed the Foreign Affairs Committee’s approval of their bipartisan measure the … Continue Reading
May 16, 2018
Castro Statement on Senate Intelligence Committee’s Bipartisan Report
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, today made the following statement: “The Senate Intelligence Committee report released today validates the Intelligence Community’s previous assessments that the Kremlin interfered in our elections to help Trump and damage Clinton’s presidential prospects. Only once the President acknowledges these facts too can we adequately protect our upcoming elections from Russian … Continue Reading
May 15, 2018
Lujan Grisham, Castro Welcome Amazon Decision to Increase Board Diversity
Washington, D.C.— Congresswoman Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01), Chairwoman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), First Vice Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, welcomed Amazon’s decision today to support the adoption of a policy that would allow qualified women and minorities to be considered for all board openings. On Friday, the Members wrote Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos expressing concern over Amazon’s Board of Directors recommended vote against a … Continue Reading
May 15, 2018
Castro Announces $460+K Award to St. Mary’s University for Biomedical Research Training
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 $460,845 of federal funding from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support training undergraduate students in biomedical research: “I welcome today’s $460,845 HHS grant to St. Mary’s University that will provide structured training programs to … Continue Reading
May 10, 2018
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