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Seat

Representative for Texas District 20

Born

September 16, 1974

Age 51

Phone

(202) 225-3236

Office

2241 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington 20515

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Texas District 20

Joaquin Castro

Joaquin Castro is an American lawyer and Democratic politician who has represented Texas's 20th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives since 2013. The district includes just over half of his native San Antonio. He currently serves on the United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the United States House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.

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Voting Record — 536

Yes39%

No58%

Present1%

Not Voting3%

Party align98%

Cross-party0%

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District Map

Congressional District 20

U.S. Census Bureau boundary data.

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Joaquin Castro

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratTexas District 20

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Joaquin's ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 21 sponsored · 101 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Reposted byJoaquin Castro

The New York Times@nytimes.comJan 9(source)

Breaking News: President-elect Trump’s advisers are said to be trying to identify a disease that could help them justify closing the U.S. border with Mexico. They have spent months trying to find the right disease to build their case.

Inside Trump’s Search for a Health Threat to Justify His Immigration Crackdown

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s advisers have spent months trying to identify a disease that will help them build their case for closing the border.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialJan 9(source)

Today I signed my Oath of Office to serve another term in the U.S. House of Representatives. I’m honored to work for my hometown of San Antonio in Congress.

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Leia🇨🇴🇺🇸@theswprincess.bsky.socialJan 9(source)

The former FBI informant who accused President Biden and his son Hunter of taking a $10 million bribe from Ukraine was sentenced to 6 years in prison today. After Alexander Smirnov was changed with lying about the bribe, he admitted the information came from Russian officials.

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Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialJan 8(source)

NEW: Rep. Gomez and I are leading 30+ members of the CHC in a letter asking Pres. Biden to direct the FBI to declassify files on surveillance of the Latino civil rights movement. The CIA released 50+ files last month, but many of the FBI’s files remain undisclosed. castro.house.gov/media-center...

Following Major Revelations About CIA Surveillance of the Latino Civil Rights Movement, Reps. Castro and Gomez Lead 30+ Congressional Hispanic Caucus Members in Push for Transparency from FBI | U.S. C...

The Official U.S. Congressional website of Congressman Joaquin Castro

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialJan 8(source)

Last year, I was proud to get $500,000 to kickstart this project, which will support young women as they build healthy and stable lives through housing, workforce training, and other services. I’m looking forward to seeing the impact to come. 2/

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialJan 8(source)

This morning, my office joined the San Antonio YWCA for a groundbreaking ceremony at their Women’s Live and Learn Center. 1/

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialJan 8(source)

The Official U.S. Congressional website of Congressman Joaquin Castro

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialJan 8(source)

Great news: The Social Security Fairness Act is now law! I was proud to co-sponsor this bill, which ends restrictions that cut Social Security benefits for teachers, first responders, and other public servants. Soon, millions of hard-working folks will begin to get the full benefits they earned.

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Michelle García@mg-pistoleraprod.bsky.socialJan 8(source)

"Documents show the CIA and the University of Arizona had an agreement to monitor students apparently making demands for Mexican American studies classes."

Joaquin Castro

@joaquincastrotx.bsky.social

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For the last year, I’ve been pushing the FBI + CIA to release files on their surveillance of the Latino civil rights movement. This week, the CIA released documents with new info about their efforts to obstruct the work of organizations that fought for civil rights. 1/ www.axios.com/2025/01/06/c...

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Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialJan 7(source)

CIA releases docs on Latino civil rights-era surveillance

The documents confirm Latino civil rights pioneers' long-held suspicions about surveillance.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialJan 7(source)

This is an important step forward for transparency and I hope the FBI will make a similar commitment by declassifying and releasing the relevant documents in their archives. 2/

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialJan 7(source)

CIA releases docs on Latino civil rights-era surveillance

The documents confirm Latino civil rights pioneers' long-held suspicions about surveillance.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialJan 5(source)

San Antonio - we’re expecting a couple of extremely cold nights over the next week. Get ready by protecting the Four P’s: people, pets, plants and pipes. The City of San Antonio has a great list of cold weather resources👇 www.sa.gov/Government/E...

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialJan 4(source)

This afternoon, I was proud to be sworn in to represent San Antonio for another term. It’s an honor to work for my hometown and I’m looking forward to another two years. Julián dropped by too (P.S. he’s the one on the right).

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialJan 3(source)

Today, President Biden is posthumously awarding the Medal of Honor to Cavazos, who died in San Antonio in 2017 at the age of 88. I hope this award is a marker of greater progress in our country’s efforts to recognize the heroism displayed by servicemembers from all walks of life. 2/

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialJan 3(source)

Before he became the first Hispanic Four-Star General and the namesake for Fort Cavazos, Texas’ own Richard E. Cavazos was a brave young officer who returned – again and again – to a bloody battlefield in Korea to save his wounded men. 1/

Richard Cavazos, a son of King Ranch, to receive Medal of Honor

Then-Lt. Richard Cavazos led three assaults in the Korean War and made three trips to save injured GIs. He later became the first Latino 4-star general.

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Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialJan 1(source)

Happy New Year! Anna Valentina and I wish you all the best for 2025. (I made it quick so she could get back to watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse)

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialJan 2(source)

My heart goes out to the victims of this morning’s attack in New Orleans and I’m praying for the survivors. The reports about the attacker’s ties to Texas are disturbing and I will be asking for a full briefing to make sure that our communities are safe from any further violence.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialJan 1(source)

Happy New Year! Anna Valentina and I wish you all the best for 2025. (I made it quick so she could get back to watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse)

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Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialDec 29(source)

Jimmy Carter was a peacemaker, a devoted humanitarian, and a lifelong voice for justice and human rights across the world. In San Antonio, we will remember his legacy of service and his commitment to a brighter future for every American. May he and Rosalynn Carter rest in peace.

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Sponsored Bills(21)

H.R. 7675 (119th)
Securing Partner Supply Chains Act
H. Res. 1012 (119th)
Recognizing and honoring Cristina M. Rodríguez for her historic appointment as dean of Yale …
H.R. 7059 (119th)
To prohibit the use of funds to use military force in or against Mexico, and for other purpo…
H.R. 6910 (119th)
To strengthen the development mandate of the United States International Development Finance…
H. Res. 969 (119th)
Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 8, 2025, as "Natio…

Cosponsored Bills(101)

H. Res. 1210 (119th)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the International Atomic …
Joined: 2026-04-23
H.R. 8494 (119th)
To prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from entering into, modifying, extending, or…
Joined: 2026-04-23
H. Res. 1186 (119th)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that President Donald Trump, his Specia…
Joined: 2026-04-16
H. Res. 1185 (119th)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of Justice must com…
Joined: 2026-04-16
H.R. 8202 (119th)
To amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to provide for a ten-year statute of limitati…
Joined: 2026-04-06

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Voting History

536 total votes

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Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.

Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-07-02	H. Res. 566 (119th)	Consideration of the Resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-27	H. Res. 516 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-26	H.R. 275 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-26	H.R. 875 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-25	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-25	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-06-25	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-06-25	H. Res. 519 (119th)	Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-06-24	—	Motion to Adjourn	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-06-24	H. Res. 530 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-24	H. Res. 530 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-24	H. Res. 537 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	YES	✕	Passed
2025-06-23	H.R. 3422 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-06-23	H.R. 3394 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-06-23	H.R. 1998 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-06-12	H.R. 2056 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-12	H.R. 2056 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-06-12	—	Motion to Adjourn	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-06-12	H.R. 4 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-12	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-06-12	S. 331 (119th)	Final passage	NO	YES	✕	Passed
2025-06-11	H. Res. 499 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-11	H. Res. 499 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-10	H.R. 884 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-10	H.R. 2096 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-10	H. Res. 489 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-10	H. Res. 489 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-09	H. Res. 481 (119th)	Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-06-09	H. Res. 488 (119th)	Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-09	H.R. 2035 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-06-06	H.R. 2966 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-05	H.R. 2987 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-05	H.R. 2987 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-06-05	H.R. 2931 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-05	H.R. 2931 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-06-04	H.R. 2483 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-06-04	H.R. 2483 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-06-04	H. Res. 458 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-04	H. Res. 458 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-03	H.R. 1804 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-06-03	H.R. 1642 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-22	H.R. 1 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-22	H.R. 1 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-05-22	S.J. Res. 31 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-22	H. Res. 436 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-22	H. Res. 436 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-22	H. Res. 436 (119th)	Consideration of the Resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-22	H. Res. 436 (119th)	Consideration of the Resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-22	—	Motion to Adjourn	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-05-20	S.J. Res. 13 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed

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