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January 08, 2026
Castro, Krishnamoorthi Introduce No Occupation of Venezuela (NOVA) Act to Block Taxpayer-Funded Occupation and Oil Company Reimbursement in Venezuela
Legislation would block Trump plans for “running” Venezuela and using American tax dollars to subsidize oil companies WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Ranking Member of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) introduced the No Occupation of Venezuela (NOVA) Act of 2026, legislation to prohibit the use of any federal funds—military or civilian, direct or indirect—to occupy, administer, or assert U.S. control over Venezuela, in… Continue Reading
January 06, 2026Castro Marks Five Years Since January 6th Attack
— Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement to mark five years since the attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021: Castro during today’s January 6th attack hearing. To view, click here. “Today, we look back on the January 6th attack on the United States Capitol—a deadly attempt to obstruct the peaceful transfer of power. It is a stain on our nation’s history. “In the months leading up to the attack, President Trump tried to overturn the results… Continue Reading
January 03, 2026Castro Statement on Venezuela
SAN ANTONIO, TX — Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement: “Trump is escalating his regime-change war in Venezuela. “Early this morning President Trump escalated an unconstitutional war. Without the approval of, consultation with, or even notice to Congress, the Trump Administration invaded Venezuela and ousted Nicolás Maduro. “I hope for the best for the Venezuelan people, but I’m concerned this regime … Continue Reading
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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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January 08, 2026