Press Releases
Castro Statement on Trump's Previous Attempt to Fire Mueller
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, issued the following statement: "Reports that the President sought to fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller is yet another incident of Trump trying to dictate the boundaries of the investigation. Congress—including Republican leadership—must investigate it, and so too should Special Counsel Mueller as obstruction of justice … Continue Reading
January 24, 2018
Castro Statement on Trump Voting Commission Pursuit of Texas Election Data
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), First Vice Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, released the following statement after the Trump Administration’s voting commission pursued Texas election data flagging Hispanic voters: “It’s likely this was part of a plan to suppress the Hispanic vote in Texas. Despite the President’s repeated claims, officials have found no evidence of voter fraud in the 2016 election. The lack of oversight of the commission and the President’s … Continue Reading
January 15, 2018
Castro Statement Commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day
“Today we celebrate the memory of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a man who worked tirelessly to fight so Americans could have a better future and achieve equality. Dr. King spent his life inspiring our nation to reject hatred and bigotry in our society, something that is more important than ever today. Dr. King’s legacy inspires us all to continue to advocate for a more just United States of America. As we mark fifty years since his assassination, we are reminded that all Americans, no … Continue Reading
January 08, 2018
Castro Statement on Termination of TPS for El Salvadorans
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), First Vice Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, released the following statement on the Trump Administration’s decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) of over 200,000 Salvadorans living in the United States: “Revoking the Temporary Protected Status of hundreds of thousands of people who live and work in the United States is the Trump Administration’s latest attack on immigrants that will have negative consequences … Continue Reading
December 22, 2017
Castro Statement on Passage of GOP Short Term Spending Bill
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement after voting against the GOP short term spending bill: “The Republican’s sole focus on their reckless tax bill has resulted in Congress passing a third short term spending bill instead of passing a full-year funding bill. This bill abandons Dreamers, lacks a multiyear CHIP reauthorization, and fails to meet the obligations Congress is entrusted with. The disaster supplemental for Texas, Florida, … Continue Reading
December 20, 2017
Castro Statement on Passage of GOP Tax Bill
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement after voting against the GOP tax bill: “Today, the House has given final approval to an unpopular bill that mostly benefits corporate America and the wealthiest among us, and explodes the deficit by $1.5 trillion. It didn’t have to be this way. Republicans could have worked with Democrats to develop tax reform legislation that actually promotes economic and wage growth, protects working families and … Continue Reading
December 20, 2017
Castro Statement on Passage of GOP Tax Bill
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement after voting against the GOP tax bill: “Today, the House has given final approval to an unpopular bill that mostly benefits corporate America and the wealthiest among us, and explodes the deficit by $1.5 trillion. It didn’t have to be this way. Republicans could have worked with Democrats to develop tax reform legislation that actually promotes economic and wage growth, protects working families and … Continue Reading
December 19, 2017
Castro Calls for Passage of Clean DREAM Act
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement urging passage of a clean DREAM Act before the end of the year: “More than 12,000 young people have lost their protection from deportation and ability to work since the Trump Administration rescinded the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in September. Each day that Congress fails to act, 122 Dreamers lose their status. DREAMers came out of the shadows in good faith with the … Continue Reading
December 15, 2017
Castro Statement on Net Neutrality Ruling
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) issued the following statement on the Federal Communications Commission’s decision to dismantle net neutrality protections: “Today, the FCC ignored the will of the American people. The openness of the internet has led to the creation of entirely new industries and transformed the U.S. economy. Undoing net neutrality rules will be particularly harmful for small businesses trying to compete with large corporations. An overwhelming … Continue Reading
December 02, 2017
Castro Statement on Senate Passage of GOP Tax Bill
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement about the GOP tax bill: “Early this morning, the Senate raced to push through a tax bill that will harm millions of Americans and hard working families in order to give billionaires yet another tax break. Like the House GOP tax bill, this bill would add more than $1 trillion to the deficit over 10 years, create massive tax hikes on the middle class, and dismantle vital health care benefits for … Continue Reading
November 16, 2017
Castro Statement on House Passage of GOP Tax Bill
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement about the GOP tax bill: “This week, the GOP jammed through a tax bill that provides almost half of the tax cuts to the top 1 percent of earners, actually raises taxes on tens of millions of hard-working middle class families, and dismantles vital deduction benefits used by millions of Americans. The bill would also increase our nation’s debt by at least $1.5 trillion; triggering an automatic $25 … Continue Reading
November 16, 2017
Castro Statement on Death Of Steve Mostyn
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Joaquin Castro released the following statement after news of the death of Steve Mostyn, a Texas lawyer, philanthropist, and friend: “I am deeply saddened to learn of Steve Mostyn’s tragic passing. Steve was an accomplished lawyer committed to leveling the playing field for thousands of Texans seeking justice and was committed to serving Texan families through The Mostyn Moreno Foundation, which encourages the abilities of children with special needs. Steve’s … Continue Reading
November 15, 2017
Castro Statement on Passage of FY2018 National Defense Authorization Act
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) issued the following statement after voting in favor of passing the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2018: “This evening, I voted in favor of the FY2018 NDAA Conference Report which supports our military and national security around the world and strengthens our nation’s defense capabilities. San Antonio is Military City, USA and this legislation included measures that matter to San Antonians and reflect … Continue Reading
November 04, 2017
Castro Statement on Rosa Maria’s Release
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released Rosa Maria Hernandez, a 10-year-old girl with cerebral palsy who is recovering from gallbladder surgery: “Finally, Rosa Maria has been released to her family where she belongs. This young girl and her loved ones have been through a traumatizing ordeal. I wish them the best, and hope Rosa Maria’s health improves. “While this is welcome … Continue Reading
October 31, 2017
Castro, O’Rourke Call for Release of 10-Year-Old Rosa Maria Hernandez from Federal Custody
Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressmen Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Beto O’Rourke (TX-16) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Elaine Duke, calling for the immediate release of Rosa Maria Hernandez, a 10-year-old child with cerebral palsy who was detained last week by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents after receiving emergency gallbladder surgery. “Rosa Maria’s health requires immediate attention, and her safe return to her parents and doctors is … Continue Reading
October 31, 2017
Castro Statement on Manafort and Gates Indictments and Papadopoulos Plea
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement: “George Papadopoulos’ plea and Paul Manafort’s and Rick Gates’ indictments are significant developments in Special Counsel Mueller’s investigation and shine further light on the disturbing contacts high-level Trump campaign officials had with Russians. Evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian agents continues to … Continue Reading
October 27, 2017
Castro Calls for Burn Pits Congressional Hearing
Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and 10 fellow members of Congress sent a bipartisan letter to Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Representative Phil Roe (TN-01), and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Representative Tim Walz (MN-01), requesting a hearing on the use of burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan and the potential health risks they pose to military personnel. “It’s devastating to hear of veterans who bravely … Continue Reading
October 25, 2017
Castro Statement on DHS’ Planned Apprehension of Hospitalized 10-Year-Old Girl
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement regarding reports that U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials plan to apprehend a 10-year-old girl with cerebral palsy who recently underwent gall bladder surgery at Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas: “Right now, federal agents are staking out the hospital room of a sick, 10-year-old child. The Trump Administration plans to rip this ailing little girl from her family, and … Continue Reading
October 25, 2017
Castro, McCaul Introduce Bipartisan International Development Legislation
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressmen Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Michael McCaul (TX-10), both members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced legislation aiming to make the United States’ international development efforts more impactful and cost-efficient. The Global Development Lab Act authorizes and augments the capabilities of the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) U.S. Global Development Lab, an entity that applies science, technology, innovation, and … Continue Reading
October 23, 2017
Castro, Wagner Welcome Singapore Prime Minister to the United States
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Congresswoman Ann Wagner (MO-02), co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus on ASEAN and members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement welcoming Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to the United States: “Prime Minister Lee’s visit is an opportunity to build on decades of cooperation and coordination between the United States and Singapore. We welcome him to Washington and appreciate his … Continue Reading