Joaquin Castro

Joaquin Castro

6/8/2024, 6:40 PM
Status
Active
State
Texas
Last Reported Cash on Hand
$138,657.52
Date of Birth
1974-09-16
Gender
Male

Contact Information

Full Address
2241 Rayburn House Office Building
Phone
(202) 225-3236
City
Washington
State
DC
Zip
20515

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.

Comments

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Condemning the conflict in Sudan and supporting the people of Sudan, and for other purposes.
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Recognizing Tunisia's leadership in the Arab Spring and expressing support for upholding its democratic principles and norms.
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Commemorating the fifth anniversary of the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and calling for accountability.
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Original LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Resolution of 2023
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Recognizing the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in higher education.
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Expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
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Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists.
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Recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the United States.
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Calling for the immediate release of Eyvin Hernandez, a United States citizen and Los Angeles County public defender, who was wrongfully detained by the Venezuelan regime in March 2022.
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Commending Taiwan for its history of democratic elections, and expressing support of Taiwan in the preservation of its democratic institutions.
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Expressing support for democracy and human rights in Pakistan.
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Demanding that the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party immediately release Mark Swidan.
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Recognizing the significance of "Chicano Heritage Month" in August as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Mexican Americans to the history of the United States.
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Commemorating the annual celebration of Día de los Muertos in the United States and around the world.
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) nuclear security role.
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Recognizing Hispanic Restaurant Week and the contributions of Hispanic restaurant owners and employees to the restaurant industry.
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Calling on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during October 2023 attack on Israel.
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Honoring the heroic military service, sacrifices, and contributions of veterans from the great State of Texas.
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United Nations Security Council should immediately impose an arms embargo against the military of Burma.
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Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists.
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Expressing support for the diplomatic relations required to encourage the Government of Mexico to fulfill its water deliveries on an annual basis to the United States under the treaty between the United States and Mexico regarding the utilization of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande.
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Original National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution of 2023
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To provide for the admission of the State of Washington, D.C. into the Union.
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Expressing support for increasing the number of Latino students and young professionals entering careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.
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A resolution seeking justice for the Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea.
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Calling on major United States companies still operating in the Russian Federation to reconsider their continued presence given Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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Recognizing June 19, 2024, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.
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Recognizing the indispensable role of the Indigenous people of Guatemala in ensuring a democratic transition following the 2023 general election in the face of judicial corruption, political exclusion, and historic marginalization, and urging the Government of Guatemala to follow through on its commitments to represent and equitably serve all Guatemalans.
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Supporting the ratification of the Chilean tax treaty.
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Reaffirming the importance of diplomacy and development in United States-African Union relations, promoting strategic partnerships and shared objectives between the United States and the African Union, and expressing strong support for the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area.
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Original Black History Month Resolution of 2023
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Expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
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UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2024
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Encouraging the celebration of the month of June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month.
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Honoring the struggle, sacrifice, and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community and fight for equality in Texas.
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Commemorating 175 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Republic of Guatemala.
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Expressing support for the designation of the third Sunday in June as "Father's Day".
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Expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as "National Leading Entertainment and Arts through Diversity Month" or "National LEAD Month", and empowering underrepresented communities to take the lead within the entertainment industry.
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Calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to immediately release United States citizen Paul Whelan.
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Expressing support for the designation of Sunday, June 16, 2024, as "Father's Day".
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Condemning the undemocratic attacks on Brazil's Government institutions and supporting the free will of the Brazilian people as expressed in Brazil's recent Presidential election.
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Expressing support for the designation of June 2, 2023, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2023 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".
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Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal.
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Calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a United States citizen and journalist, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in March 2023.
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Reaffirming the House of Representatives support of a two-state solution.
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Recognizing the importance of trilateral cooperation among the United States, Japan, and South Korea.
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Expressing support for the recognition of March 31, 2023, as "César Chávez Day" in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of César Estrada Chávez.
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of taking a feminist approach to all aspects of foreign policy, including foreign assistance and humanitarian response, trade, diplomacy, defense, immigration, funding, and accountability mechanisms.
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Condemning the atrocity that occurred in Buffalo, New York, on May 14, 2022, in which 10 Americans were killed and 3 were injured, and in which 11 of the 13 victims were Black Americans, condemning the Great Replacement Theory as a White supremacist conspiracy theory, and reaffirming the House of Representatives commitment to combating White supremacy, hatred, and racial injustice.
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Commending Big Brothers-Big Sisters of America, the oldest and largest youth mentoring organization in the United States, on its 120th anniversary and the role it has played in empowering millions of young people on a path to graduate with a plan for their future through mentorship that will last a lifetime.
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DISPOSE Act
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Stop the Wait Act of 2023
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George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2024
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Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act
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DFC Modernization and Reauthorization Act of 2024
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To prohibit the issuance of licenses for the exportation of certain defense articles to the United Arab Emirates, and for other purposes.
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Funding Small Businesses During Shutdown Act
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Summit of the Americas Act
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Caribbean Arms Trafficking Causing Harm Act
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To repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.
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Stateless Protection Act of 2024
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4650 East Rosedale Street in Fort Worth, Texas, as the "Dionne Phillips Bagsby Post Office Building".
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Transparency in Security Clearance Denials Act
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To ensure that United States diplomats and officials of the U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission are able to advance efforts seeking compliance by the United Mexican States with the 1944 Treaty on Utilization of Waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Commemorative Coin Act
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Connect the Grid Act
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Locally Led Development and Humanitarian Response Act
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To establish the Office of the Ombudsperson for Immigrant Children in Immigration Custody, and for other purposes.
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Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts Authorization Act of 2024
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To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of aliens.
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Insular Area Medicaid Parity Act
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Social Security Fairness Act of 2023
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Strengthening Protections for Domestic Violence and Stalking Survivors Act of 2023
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Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024
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Assault Weapons Ban of 2023
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Passport System Reform and Backlog Prevention Act
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YALI Act of 2023
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Disarming Cartels Act
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Air America Act of 2023
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Farmers Feeding America Act of 2023
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Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act of 2023
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911 SAVES Act of 2024
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Workers POWER Act
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Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act
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FAIR Act
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Represent America Abroad Act of 2023
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1535 East Los Ebanos Boulevard in Brownsville, Texas, as the "1st Lieutenant Andres Zermeno Post Office Building".
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READ Act Reauthorization Act of 2023
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