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Joaquin Castro

Joaquin Castro

9/24/2025, 7:40 AM

Joaquin Castro Congressional Service

Joaquin Castro is a United States Congressman for the state of Texas. Joaquin currently serves as a House Representative for the state of Texas and has served a total of 6 terms in congress.

Joaquin Castro has participated in over 1335 voting sessions, sponsored over 177 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1592 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal

Joaquin Castro generally supports policies aimed at increasing economic opportunities through equitable taxation, infrastructure investment, and support for small businesses.


Agriculture

Liberal

Joaquin Castro advocates for sustainable agricultural practices and supports federal funding for agricultural research and innovation.


Immigration

Extremely liberal

Joaquin Castro is a strong proponent of comprehensive immigration reform, emphasizing pathways to citizenship and protections for DACA recipients.


Education

Liberal

Joaquin Castro supports increased federal funding for public education, including college affordability measures and support for minority-serving institutions.


Energy

Liberal

Joaquin Castro advocates for a transition to clean and renewable energy sources and supports policies that reduce dependency on fossil fuels.


Climate change

Extremely liberal

Joaquin Castro acknowledges climate change as a pressing issue and supports aggressive policy measures to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainability.


Healthcare

Liberal

Joaquin Castro supports expanding healthcare access through strengthening the Affordable Care Act and considering options like a public option.


Housing

Liberal

Joaquin Castro advocates for increased federal investment in affordable housing and policies to address homelessness.


Transportation

Liberal

Joaquin Castro supports investment in public transit infrastructure and policies that promote sustainable transportation options.


Veterans affairs

Liberal

Joaquin Castro supports improving healthcare and support services for veterans, including mental health care and job training programs.


Voting rights

Extremely liberal

Joaquin Castro advocates for measures to protect and expand voting rights, including opposition to restrictive voting laws and support for policies like same-day registration.

Contact Joaquin Castro

Phone Number

(202) 225-3236


State

DC


City

Washington


Address

2241 Rayburn House Office Building


Zip Code

20515

Comments

Latest Bills

To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure that Federally-qualified health centers are not required to pay more than the 340B ceiling price for covered outpatient drugs at the time of purchase.
Bill HR 7391February 11, 2026
To amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to reauthorize certain water infrastructure grants, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7476February 11, 2026
To direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to submit a monthly report on the status of all projects and activities funded through the Disaster Relief Fund, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7461February 11, 2026
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.
Bill HRES 1048February 11, 2026
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain distributions from long-term qualified tuition programs for first home purchases, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7468February 11, 2026
To authorize civil actions against institutions of higher education and athletic associations that negligently or recklessly permit a biologically male student athlete to compete in an athletic competition intended exclusively for female student athletes, resulting in harm.
Bill HR 7368February 11, 2026
ROUTE Act
Bill HR 6642February 11, 2026
To amend section 477 of the Social Security Act to increase the maximum education and training voucher amount and provide greater support for foster youth pursuing postsecondary education.
Bill HR 7463February 11, 2026
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Mardi Gras and the celebration's origins in Mobile, Alabama.
Bill HRES 1051February 11, 2026
Home School Graduation Recognition Act
Bill HR 6392February 11, 2026
Expressing support for the Japanese Diet's Caucus for Universal Values in the Indo-Pacific and for continued United States-Japan interparliamentary collaboration to advance democracy in the region.
Bill HRES 653August 26, 2025
Requesting information on El Salvador's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Bill HRES 368May 23, 2025