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June 27, 2025
Castro Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Birthright Citizenship
— Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement on the Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship: “The Supreme Court's ruling sets the stage for Trump’s attack on birthright citizenship, tearing apart families and communities. It is cruel and un-American. Our constitution makes it clear that people born in this country are citizens. “Birthright citizenship was established through the 14th Amendment at the end of the Civil War to overturn the reprehensible Dred… Continue Reading
June 21, 2025Castro Statement on Military Action in the Middle East
San Antonio, TX — Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement: “Too often Presidents mistake the initial acts of war as the conclusion to the conflict rather than the opening of a Pandora’s box. “That appears to be the case with President Trump today. “These strikes on Iran are a dangerously escalatory step. The President has taken us to war with Iran with no debate, no authorization from the Congress, and no explanation to the American people. “The President a… Continue Reading
June 18, 2025Castro Statement on Israel-Iran Conflict
SAN ANTONIO, TX — Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a senior member of both the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement on the Israel-Iran conflict: “I represent Military City, USA — San Antonio, Texas. So many in our city have proudly served their country in the armed forces throughout the years, including during times of war. “Each Memorial Day, the Edgewood District Veterans honor their classmates who… 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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