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Press Releases
December 02, 2025
Reps. Castro, McCormick, Olszewski, and Fitzpatrick Introduce Global Child Thrive Reauthorization Act of 2025
— Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Congressman Rich McCormick (GA-07), Congressman Johnny Olszewski (MD-02), and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), introduced the Global Child Thrive Reauthorization Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation that would strengthen the implementation of policies that advance early childhood development internationally. “Reauthorizing the Global Child Thrive Act of 2020 means continuing to support the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional health of vul… Continue Reading
November 25, 2025Castro Statement Pushing Federal Authorities for Transparency on San Antonio Raids
Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement pushing federal authorities to be transparent in regards to the raid conducted in San Antonio: “If ICE has nothing to hide from its raid in San Antonio, why did they smash security cameras? “If authorities are so sure they arrested 51 members of Tren de Aragua, why can’t they offer proof? “Immediately after the raid, I demanded answers alongside Congressman Greg Casar, from the agencies involved. We have not receive… Continue Reading
November 24, 2025Congressman Castro Recognized as the Most Effective Democratic House Member in International Affairs
Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, was recognized by the Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL) as the most effective Democratic House Member in International Affairs in the 118th Congress. This is in addition to being recognized in March 2025 by the center as the most effective Democratic House Member in the last Congress overall, in which he was lauded for his ability, “to work behind the scenes to move his p… Continue Reading
In The News
October 16, 2025
Texas Democrats: Gov. Abbott should serve Texans, not Trump, and bring our troops home
Governor Greg Abbott should keep the Texas National Guard where it belongs — in Texas. On October 6, Governor Abbott took 200 Texas guardsmen from their families and jobs and sent them to Chicago, Illinois. In doing so, the governor facilitated a power grab by President Donald Trump. Abbott’s peers, the governors of Oregon and Illinois, have both objected to the National Guard descending upon the states they represent. In America’s long democratic tradition, the military has only been deployed… Continue Reading
October 07, 2025Rep. Castro on Texas troops in Illinois and what the shutdown has to do with the cost of healthcare
As 400 Texas National Guard troops arrive in Illinois at the request of President Donald Trump, San Antonio Congressman Joaquin Castro has asked Governor Greg Abbott to rescind his permission for Texas troops to be used in this way. "The Texas National Guard is here for the people of Texas, to be used for the benefit of the people of Texas, not to be deployed as a political prop by the President of the United States," Castro said at a news briefing on Monday. Castro said Abbott's decision to a… Continue Reading
September 26, 2025Castro pushes to extend tax credits that make healthcare more affordable for middle-income families
Health insurance costs for middle-income Americans insured through Obamacare could start to rise next month before surging in January, if Congress doesn’t intervene. Their premiums have been offset since 2021 by Enhanced Premium Tax Credits (ePTC), which are set to expire. That is one of the topics on the table in the negotiations on a congressional spending bill that must pass before October 1 to avoid a government shutdown, according to San Antonio Congressman Joaquin Castro. “These are slate… Continue Reading
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November 21, 2025