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July 07, 2025
Castro Statement on the Recent Devastating Floods in Texas
San Antonio, TX — Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement on the recent devastating floods in Texas: “As rescue missions continue, San Antonians continue to grieve the tragic loss of life from the catastrophic flooding in Kerr County and Central Texas. I am deeply grateful to the first responders and volunteers working tirelessly to locate survivors and missing people. “Flash flood emergencies are happening more frequently than ever. Just last month, a devast… Continue Reading
July 03, 2025Castro Statement on House Passage of The Big Ugly Bill
— Today, Congressman Castro (TX-20) released the following statement on the House Passage of The Big Ugly Bill: “This Republican bill represents the biggest wealth transfer from the working class to the wealthiest among us in our nation’s history—and it will set up hard working families to suffer now and for generations to come. It is cruel and immoral. “In my state alone, this bill will strip healthcare from 1.6 million Texans. Countless families will be forced to choose between getting medic… Continue Reading
July 03, 2025Congressman Castro Slams Republicans on House Floor: “This Is a Choice Between Your Career and Saving People’s Lives”
— Yesterday, ahead of the final vote on Trump’s Big Ugly Bill, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to stand up for the dignity of the American people and call on House Republicans to vote against the bill. Congressman Castro speaks on the House floor. Congressman Castro’s remarks, as delivered, are below: Three years ago today, I was diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer. That day, my youngest child, my daughter, turned 2 m… Continue Reading
In The News
April 18, 2023
Rep. Joaquin Castro passes bills in Congress 1,500 miles away even as he battles cancer
Even as U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro recovers from surgery to remove tumors in his gastrointestinal tract, the San Antonio Democrat was still able to pass legislation in Congress thanks to a little bipartisan love on Capitol Hill. Yes, bipartisanship is rare in D.C. but it still lurks in the shadows. Castro underwent surgery at Houston's MD Anderson Cancer Center on Feb. 27 and is hoping to be back to work soon. "I'm especially grateful to my family for being so supportive and understanding," Cas… Continue Reading
April 06, 2023One on One: Castro seeking federal contracting equity and transparency
Federal officials have sought to address a lack of diversity in government contracting, but one Congressman with deep San Antonio roots insists more must be done to narrow disparities and expand participation. U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, is leading a group of six members of Congress that is introducing the Expanding Opportunities for Diverse Entrepreneurs Act, legislation that would expand the reach of the Department of Transportation's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program. T… Continue Reading
April 06, 2023Rep. Joaquin Castro files bipartisan bill to aid veterans exposed to toxins in Panama
Congress passed legislation last year expanding health care to veterans exposed to toxic chemicals from burn pits when they were deployed overseas, offering long-awaited help for likely tens of thousands of Texans battling health issues including cancer. Now, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, a San Antonio Democrat who was a leader in that effort, wants Congress to go further and expand care for veterans who who were exposed to toxic herbicides, including Agent Orange, while serving in the Panama Canal… Continue Reading
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