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Congressman Joaquin Castro

Representing the 20th District of Texas

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Congressmen Castro, Gonzalez, Takano, and Grijalva Host Congressional Forum on Challenges Facing Deported Veterans

May 9, 2018
Congressmen Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15), Mark Takano (CA-41), and Raúl Grijalva (AZ-03) will host a congressional member forum on the challenges deported U.S. military veterans encounter at 11 a.m. EST today in 334 Cannon House Office Building.

Congressional Pre-K Caucus Statement on Teacher Appreciation Week

May 9, 2018
Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Congressman Kevin Yoder (KS-03), Congresswoman Katherine Clark (MA-05), and Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), co-chairs of the Congressional Pre-K Caucus, made the following statement celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week:

Castro Statement on Iran Deal Withdrawal

May 8, 2018
Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, today released the following statement:

Castro Announces $388K for UTSA Infectious Diseases Vaccine Research

May 8, 2018
Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and First Vice Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, announced $387,707 of federal funding from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support the development of a multivalent vaccine against Coccidioides infection:

Castro Statement on the Administration’s Decision to Terminate Temporary Protected Status for Hondurans

May 4, 2018
Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and First Vice Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, today released the following statement:

Castro Introduces Resolution Recognizing San Antonio’s 300th Birthday

May 1, 2018
Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and First Vice Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, introduced a resolution in honor of San Antonio’s Tricentennial (H.Res.858) that celebrates the contributions the city makes to Texas, the United States and around the globe.

Castro Marks Military Appreciation Month

May 1, 2018
Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and First Vice Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, released the following statement marking National Military Appreciation Month:

Castro Statement on the Release of Majority’s Russia Report

Apr 27, 2018
Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, today released the following report:

Castro Statement on Inter-Korean Summit

Apr 27, 2018
Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, today released the following statement:

Castro Statement on Termination of TPS for Nepalis

Apr 26, 2018
Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and First Vice Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, today released the following statement:

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College advising discussion

Oct 27, 2016 Photo Gallery

It was great to join Jim Montoya of The College Board and Dr. Nicole Hurd of the National College Advising Corps for a discussion about ways we can improve college enrollment and graduation rates by increasing the number of guidance counselors in America’s schools.

Veterans Resource Fair

Oct 22, 2016 Photo Gallery

Thank you to the local veterans who came to my office's resource fair this morning and to all the organizations that participated and shared information about the assistance they provide. I want to offer a special thanks to Marlan Waldrop of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Houston Regional Benefit Office and Dr.

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Local Issues, Military Issues

Combating human trafficking in Texas

Oct 20, 2016 Photo Gallery

Today I was proud to help announce a $586K federal grant from the U.S. Department of Justice that will support the Rape Crisis Center and San Antonio Police Department's efforts to combat human trafficking in Texas.

Issues:
Local Issues

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Videos

Castro emphasizes importance of House Intelligence Committee's investigation

Mar 29, 2017 Video

Congressman Castro reiterates his call for Intelligence Committee Chairman Nunes' recusal and emphasizes the importance of the House's investigation into Russia's attack on the 2016 election.

Castro calls for Chairman Nunes' recusal

Mar 27, 2017 Video

Congressman Castro explains why House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes should recuse himself from the investigation into Russia's interference in the 2016 election.

Castro shares thoughts on Intelligence Committee investigation

Mar 21, 2017 Video

Following the House Intelligence Committee's public hearing with FBI Director Jim Comey and NSA Director Mike Rogers, Congressman Castro discusses the ongoing investigation with Chris Cuomo on CNN's New Day.

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