Press Releases
CASTRO STATEMENT ON DEBT LIMIT SUSPENSION
Washington, D.C- Texas Congressman Joaquin Castro released this statement following passage to of a bill to ensure the complete and timely payment of the obligations of the United States government [H.R. 325]: "Today the House voted to stop fighting over the nation's debt ceiling, pay the nation's bills, and move forward to passing a budget for the nation. Although this bill is far from perfect, it prevents another round of self-inflicted wounds to our economy. It is time to stop playing games … Continue Reading
January 21, 2013
CASTRO STATEMENT COMMEMORATING MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY
Washington, D.C.-Texas Congressman Joaquin Castro released the following statement commemorating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.: "Today we celebrate the memory of a private citizen who pushed the conscience of America to confront the realities of our democracy. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. reminded America of the injustices of discrimination and worked hard to help straighten the nation's moral compass. As we pause to commemorate his legacy the same day the first African American President … Continue Reading
January 09, 2013
CASTRO STATEMENT ON SECRETARY SOLIS RESIGNATION
Washington, D.C- Texas Congressman Joaquin Castro released this statement following the announcement of Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis's resignation from her post:"Secretary Solis has been a trailblazer from the time she served in the California State Assembly and through her time in the United States Cabinet. I am grateful for the many doors she has opened to young Latinos everywhere. I look forward to championing policy issues, like immigration reform, she worked on in her time in the U.S. … Continue Reading
January 09, 2013
CASTRO, GALLEGO ANNOUNCE SAN ANTONIO PREFERED LOCATION FOR AIRFORCE TRAINING SCHOOL
Washington, D.C-- Congressmen Joaquin Castro and Pete Gallego today announced that the United States Air Force has indicated Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is the preferred and reasonable host for the relocation of the Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) and the Air Liaison Officer (ALO) training school. The Air Force will finalize its decisions in Fall of 2013 pending an environmental impact study. The training school is projected to be fully operational by November of 2014. TACPs and ALOs go … Continue Reading
January 04, 2013
CASTRO ELECTED DEMOCRATIC FRESHMAN CLASS CO-PRESIDENT
Washington, D.C.-Today, Rep. Joaquin Castro (TX-20) was elected Co-President of the Democratic Freshman Class of the 113th United States Congress."I am honored to represent the Democratic Freshman class, the most diverse class of newly elected legislators in congressional history," said Castro. "I look forward to working with my colleagues to ensure that all of our constituents are well represented during the 113th Congress."The Freshman Class elected four Co-Presidents, each representing the … Continue Reading
January 04, 2013
113th United States Congress Takes Office
The First Session of the 113th Congress commences January 3rd, … Continue Reading
January 03, 2013
CASTRO SWORN IN AS REPRESENTATIVE OF TEXAS CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 20
Washington, D.C.-Joaquin Castro was sworn in as the Representative of Texas Congressional District 20 for the 113th United States Congress.During the ceremony, the freshman Congressman was joined by family, friends, and supporters who made the trip from San Antonio to Washington, D.C."I am honored and humbled to represent the people of San Antonio in the United States House of Representatives," said Castro. "I look forward to being a tireless advocate for those who call San Antonio home. From … Continue Reading
January 03, 2013
Representative Castro Sworn Into Office
Congressman Joaquin Castro was sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives by House Speaker John Boehner January 3rd, … Continue Reading