Press Releases
Castro Q&A at House Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing on American Cyber Diplomacy
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February 02, 2018
Castro Statement on Nunes Memo Release
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement on the President’s decision to declassify the Majority memo: “Chairman Nunes' decision to publicly release a political document wrought with inaccurate allegations of bias within the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation represents a shameful effort to undermine Special Counsel Mueller's investigation and potential … Continue Reading
February 01, 2018
Castro Statement on DHS Extension for Temporary Protected Status of Syrians
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today made the following statement: “The United States has a moral obligation to the people of Syria to extend temporary protected status for them. While the goal is to ultimately return to their homeland, Syrians cannot do so while Assad drops barrel bombs, commits mass atrocities, and withholds countless amounts of humanitarian aid from the international community. These actions have made … Continue Reading
February 01, 2018
Castro Statement on Black History Month
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), First Vice Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, released the following statement today marking Black History Month: “Each February, Americans mark the birth month of President Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglas. But we also come together to pay tribute to the contributions made by the African American community to our great nation. Their legacy of courage and lasting commitment to freedom and equality for all continues to move … Continue Reading
February 01, 2018
Castro Observes International Day of Commemoration at the United Nations
New York, N.Y. - Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, yesterday attended the International Day of Commemoration at the United Nations and released the following statement: “It was remarkable to attend yesterday’s International Day of Commemoration at the United Nations that honors the memories of those who perished in the Holocaust. Every year, this day reminds us of the horrors committed by the Nazi regime and their collaborators which took … Continue Reading
January 31, 2018
Castro Statement on the President’s State of the Union Address
Washington, D.C. - This evening, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a member of the House Committees on Intelligence and Foreign Affairs and First Vice Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, issued the following statement in response to the President’s State of the Union address to Congress: “There were few surprises in President Trump’s State of the Union address tonight. It was heavy on partisan promises, called for swift action without concrete details, and described a country, and … Continue Reading
January 30, 2018
Castro Statement on Trump Administration's Failure to Impose New Russia Sanctions
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and House Foreign Affairs Committee, this evening released the following statement: “Last July, the House passed the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act in a sweeping bipartisan vote of 419-3 that the President reluctantly signed into public law. But in blatant defiance of Congress, the Trump Administration failed to enact new Russia sanctions today as … Continue Reading
January 30, 2018
Castro Statement on House Intelligence Committee’s Vote to Release Classified Nunes Memo
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement on the Committee’s vote this evening to release only the Majority memo: “It’s clear that the Intelligence Committee’s vote tonight to only declassify the Republican memo, and not the Democratic one, is yet another attempt to protect Trump and discredit Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation of Putin’s 2016 presidential … Continue Reading
January 26, 2018
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