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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 — 568

Yes40%

No56%

Present1%

Not Voting4%

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 · 104 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Reposted byJoaquin Castro

Norma Martinez@normdog1.bsky.socialJan 15(source)

The CIA recently declassified 55 files on its surveillance of the Latino civil rights movement. The FBI is still holding out. @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social and other lawmakers have asked Pres. Biden to intervene. Hear my conversation with Castro. @texaspublicradio.bsky.social shorturl.at/2Vl7B

CIA declassifies surveillance docs on Latino civil rights groups, Rep. Castro urges FBI to follow

The CIA released 55 documents related to its surveillance on Latino civil rights organizations last month. The FBI has not yet responded.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialJan 14(source)

The 89th session of the Texas Legislature begins today. I was proud to serve five terms in the Texas House, and I'm wishing all the best to the legislators and staff working hard for the people of Texas.

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Joe Sudbay@joesudbay.bsky.socialJan 13(source)

"Video recorded by Ernesto Campos, a United States citizen, shows federal immigration agents detaining him after slashing his tires. “I don’t know why he popped my tires, he already had my …,” says Ernesto Campos in the video. “He had a reason,” answers an agent" www.kget.com/news/local-n...

WATCH: Bakersfield resident captures confrontation with Border Patrol agent

Campos was detained for about four hours and then was released when his citizenship was confirmed. He says he’s still coping with the situation and only half of his employees showed up to wor…

Reposted byJoaquin Castro

August J. Pollak@augustjpollak.bsky.socialJan 13(source)

The largest wildfire in Texas history just happened eleven months ago and destroyed thirty times more area than the one in Los Angeles

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Katie Phang@katiephang.bsky.socialJan 13(source)

READ THIS. THEN READ IT AGAIN.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialJan 11(source)

Maduro's actions today continue to undermine the electoral will of the Venezuelan people who voted resoundingly for Edmundo González. We must work collectively to support a democratic, just & peaceful outcome in Venezuela. My full statement w/ Foreign Affairs Dems: castro.house.gov/media-center...

Castro, Meeks, Shaheen, Kaine Lead Dem Statement on the Maduro Regime’s Ongoing Violence Against the Venezuelan People | U.S. Congressman Joaquin Castro

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

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.

Reposted byJoaquin Castro

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.

Reposted byJoaquin Castro

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

Open post ↗

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...

Reposted byJoaquin Castro

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).

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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(104)

H.R. 9270 (119th)
To address the enforcement of the immigration laws with respect to unaccompanied minors.
Joined: 2026-06-11
H.R. 8968 (119th)
To prohibit the President from filing a civil action against the United States.
Joined: 2026-05-21
H.R. 8929 (119th)
To amend title 1, United States Code, to expand the scope of documents the Secretary of Stat…
Joined: 2026-05-20
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

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Voting History

568 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
2025-12-10	S. 1071 (119th)	Motion to Commit	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-10	H. Res. 936 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-10	H. Res. 936 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-10	H.R. 1676 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-12-09	S. 356 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-12-04	H.R. 1049 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-04	H.R. 1069 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-03	H.R. 1005 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-03	H.R. 4305 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-03	H.R. 2965 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-02	H. Res. 916 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-02	H. Res. 916 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-02	H.R. 4423 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-12-01	H.R. 5348 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-11-21	H. Con. Res. 58 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-20	H.R. 1949 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-20	H.R. 3109 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-20	H. Res. 893 (119th)	Motion to Refer	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-11-20	H.R. 6019 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-11-20	H.R. 4058 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-11-20	H.R. 5107 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-20	H.R. 5214 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-19	H. Res. 888 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-11-19	S.J. Res. 80 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-19	H.J. Res. 131 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-19	H.J. Res. 130 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 888 (119th)	Motion to Refer	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 878 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 879 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 879 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H.R. 4405 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 878 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-11-18	H.R. 2659 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-11-17	H.R. 1608 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-11-13	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Accept Senate changes	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-12	H. Res. 873 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-19	H. Res. 719 (119th)	Approve resolution	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2025-09-19	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-19	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-18	H.R. 1047 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-18	H.R. 3015 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-18	H.R. 3062 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H. Res. 713 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H.R. 5143 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H.R. 5125 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H. Res. 722 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H. Res. 722 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 5140 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 4922 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 2721 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed

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