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Congressman Joaquin Castro

Representing the 20th District of Texas

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Castro Calls for Passage of Clean DREAM Act

Dec 18, 2017
Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement urging passage of a clean DREAM Act before the end of the year:

Castro Statement on Net Neutrality Ruling

Dec 14, 2017
Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) issued the following statement on the Federal Communications Commission’s decision to dismantle net neutrality protections

Castro Statement on Senate Passage of GOP Tax Bill

Dec 2, 2017
Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement about the GOP tax bill:

Castro Statement on House Passage of GOP Tax Bill

Nov 16, 2017
Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement about the GOP tax bill:

Castro Statement on Death Of Steve Mostyn

Nov 16, 2017
Congressman Joaquin Castro released the following statement after news of the death of Steve Mostyn, a Texas lawyer, philanthropist, and friend:

Castro Statement on Passage of FY2018 National Defense Authorization Act

Nov 15, 2017
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:

Castro Statement on Rosa Maria’s Release

Nov 3, 2017
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:

Castro, O’Rourke Call for Release of 10-Year-Old Rosa Maria Hernandez from Federal Custody

Oct 31, 2017
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.

Castro Statement on Manafort and Gates Indictments and Papadopoulos Plea

Oct 30, 2017

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement:

Castro Calls for Burn Pits Congressional Hearing

Oct 27, 2017
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.

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Expanding college opportunity

Jul 23, 2016 Photo Gallery

Every young person should have the opportunity to pursue a higher education. I spoke with local families at UTSA about how federal TRiO programs help folks navigate the college application process and successfully earn a degree.

Issues:
Education

Thanking Texas PTA members

Jul 22, 2016 Photo Gallery

It was great to speak with parents about the importance of their support for and involvement in our kids’ education at the Texas PTA's #LAUNCH2016 conference in San Antonio.

Issues:
Education

Latina Researchers Network Conference

Jul 16, 2016 Photo Gallery

I joined the Latina Researchers Network for their conference in San Antonio. It was great to speak with these Latina leaders about their incredible work.

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Castro calls for a vote on gun reform legislation

Jun 22, 2016 Video

Congressman Castro speaks on the House floor during the Democrats' sit-in for a vote on gun reform legislation.

Castro urges House to allow Library of Congress to retire term "illegal alien"

Jun 10, 2016 Video

Congressman Castro urges his House colleagues to allow the Library of Congress to move forward with its proposal to retire the term "illegal alien" in its catalog system.

Castro Discusses "Illegal Alien" Issue on House Floor

Jun 9, 2016 Video

Congressman Castro discusses legislation that would force the Library of Congress to continue its use of the term "illegal alien."

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