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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 · 102 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialDec 13(source)

My team and I had a lot of fun celebrating San Antonio’s 30th Annual Mariachi Extravaganza last weekend! Mariachi music has been a beloved part of Mexican-American culture for generations. This year's Extravaganza was full of terrific performances from talented students and professional musicians.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialDec 12(source)

Team Castro was glad to join Pin Oak Senior Housing residents for their holiday party! Seniors, my office is here to help you with any issues you may run into with Social Security benefits, VA claims, or other federal services. Give us a call at 210-348-8216.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialDec 12(source)

Great news for the Westside! After months of work by my office and others in the San Antonio delegation, the House of Representatives has authorized full restoration and flood prevention measures for Martinez Creek - creating beautiful outdoor spaces for generations of families to enjoy.

Water infrastructure bill passed in Washington will have ripple effects on San Antonio creek

A bill passed in the U.S. House of Representatives targeting water infrastructure across the United States will have ripple effects on a San Antonio creek.

Reposted byJoaquin Castro

Aaron Parnas@aaronparnas.bsky.socialDec 11(source)

BREAKING: The Trump Administration is preparing to allow ICE to detain undocumented migrants at schools, hospitals, places of worship, weddings, and funerals. This is insane. meidasnews.com/news/trump-a...

Trump Administration Prepares To Roll Back Immigration Protections For Migrants In Protected Areas

Under the new policy, ICE officials would be able to detain migrants in areas of worship, hospitals, schools, and elsewhere.

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

Thank you to Stop US Arms to Mexico for visiting my office to discuss action to stop the flow of U.S. guns across our borders. For years, guns trafficked from the U.S. have armed the cartels and fueled violence and instability. Passing my bill – the ARMAS Act – would be an important step forward.

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

Congrats to all on a record-breaking year, and best of luck at the awards! 2/ www.latintimes.com/latinos-shin...

Latinos shine at the Golden Globes 2025: All the nominees

It was a good day for Latino actors at the Golden Globe's nominations

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

Latinos are making waves with brilliant performances across American media and entertainment. I’m happy to see over a dozen Latino creatives nominated for Golden Globes, with Emilia Pérez - which stars a talented Latino cast - lead with the most nominations. 1/

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

Ken Paxton is trying to make it harder to get health care. DACA recipients work hard and pay into our health care system. I fought for years to expand their access to care & I’m disappointed by this court decision. Republicans are making Texans sicker. www.texastribune.org/2024/12/09/t...

Federal judge blocks rule that would have given DACA recipients access to Affordable Care Act coverage

The temporary injunction issued Monday would affect roughly 90,000 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients in Texas.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialDec 10(source)

In San Antonio, CPS Energy keeps up a Registered Contractor List that you can reference when choosing a solar panel installer: www.cpsenergy.com/en/my-home/s... 3/

Solar Registered Contractors

If you're ready to take advantage of the sun's energy, then the next step is to choose a contractor and a solar system that's right for you

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialDec 10(source)

Texas is still in the process of developing their plan to give federal rebates to folks who install solar systems in their home - which means no one should be promising you an upfront tax rebate right now. 2/

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialDec 10(source)

With the rise of home solar energy systems in our state, there’s been an unfortunate rise in scams targeting homeowners. 1/

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

Congratulations to Latin jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval for receiving the Kennedy Center Honors last night! This is a well-deserved recognition for an incredible musician. www.npr.org/2024/12/09/g...

Kennedy Center pays tribute to the Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt, Sandoval and The Apollo

A packed house honored the Grateful Dead, director Francis Ford Coppola, jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval and singer-songwriter Bonnie Raitt. The venerable Harlem theater The Apollo also was recognized.

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

COPS/Metro has helped so many folks use their voices to make positive change, and I was honored to present the organization with an official Congressional statement recognizing their work. 2/

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

This weekend, I joined Communities Organized for Public Service/Metro Alliance (COPS/Metro) for a citywide day of action to celebrate their 50th anniversary. 1/

Reposted byJoaquin Castro

America's Voice@americasvoice.bsky.socialDec 7(source)

Trump’s DHS nominee has virtually no experience in many of the department’s most critical responsibilities, including transportation security, border security, Coast Guard operations, and in particular counterterrorism, which affects the safety of all Americans: open.substack.com/pub/zacharym...

Agents of Mass Deportation: Who is DHS Secretary Nominee Kristi Noem?

Donald Trump’s mass deportation team has been taking shape, and it is alarming, as expected.

Reposted byJoaquin Castro

Phil Lewis@phillewis.bsky.socialDec 8(source)

"For three years, the Broward County Sheriff’s Office produced its own crack cocaine, so it could sell it to people that deputies would then arrest for buying crack cocaine."

Broward Co. to vacate convictions for people who bought crack made by the Sheriff's Office

For three years, the Broward County Sheriff's Office produced its own crack cocaine, so it could sell it to people that deputies would then arrest.

Joaquin Castro@joaquincastrotx.bsky.socialDec 6(source)

Ahead of tomorrow’s Medicare Open Enrollment deadline, my office attended Blanco Apartments annual Christmas resource fair to answer questions. Visit medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE to choose the best plan for you.

Reposted byJoaquin Castro

Eleanor Klibanoff@eleanorklib.bsky.socialDec 6(source)

On Friday, Texas’ maternal mortality committee defended its decision to not fully review 2022, 2023 deaths as necessary to offer timely recommendations. At times speaking through tears, mothers and doctors implored the committee to change course. www.texastribune.org/2024/12/06/t...

Texas’ maternal mortality committee faces backlash for not reviewing deaths from first two years post-Dobbs

Committee members said it was necessary to skip the two years after Texas passed its restrictive abortion laws to offer more timely recommendations.

Reposted byJoaquin Castro

The New York Times@nytimes.comDec 6(source)

Israeli airstrikes and intense gunfire on the ground around one of the last working hospitals in northern Gaza killed or wounded scores of people early Friday, the hospital’s director said, as Israeli forces ordered the building evacuated.

Israeli Attacks Around Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza Kill Scores, Doctors Say

Airstrikes, gunfire, panic and orders to evacuate in the dark of night combined to cause heavy casualties in the area of Kamal Adwan, one of the last hospitals still operating in northern Gaza.

Reposted byJoaquin Castro

Michelle H. Davis@lonestarleft.comDec 6(source)

The Speaker’s race drama is all about the GOP’s blueprint for authoritarian legislation.

From Preemption To Pandemonium: Texas GOP's Plan For 2025

The Speaker’s race drama is all about the GOP’s blueprint for authoritarian legislation.

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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(102)

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
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

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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
2025-05-20	H.R. 1223 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-20	H. Res. 426 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-20	H. Res. 426 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-19	H.R. 1286 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-19	H.R. 1263 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-15	H.R. 2240 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-15	H.R. 2255 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-14	H. Res. 352 (119th)	Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-14	H.R. 2243 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-14	H. Res. 405 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-14	H. Res. 405 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-14	H.R. 2215 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-13	H.R. 249 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-13	H. Con. Res. 30 (119th)	Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-08	H.R. 276 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-08	H.R. 276 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-05-07	H.R. 881 (119th)	Final passage	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2025-05-07	H.R. 1503 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-06	H. Res. 377 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-06	H. Res. 377 (119th)	End debate now	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2025-05-05	H.R. 36 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2025-05-05	H.R. 530 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2025-05-01	H.J. Res. 88 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-01	H.J. Res. 78 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-30	H.J. Res. 89 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-30	H.J. Res. 87 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-29	H.J. Res. 60 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-29	H.R. 859 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-29	H.R. 1442 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-29	H.R. 1402 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-29	H. Res. 354 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-29	H. Res. 354 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-28	S. 146 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-28	H.R. 973 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-10	H.R. 22 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-10	H.R. 22 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-04-10	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Accept Senate changes	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-10	H.R. 1228 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-10	H.R. 1526 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-09	H.R. 1526 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-04-09	S.J. Res. 18 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-09	S.J. Res. 28 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-09	H. Res. 313 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-09	H. Res. 313 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-08	H. Res. 294 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-08	H. Res. 294 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-07	H.R. 1039 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-07	H.R. 586 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-01	H.R. 1491 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-01	H. Res. 282 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed

Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.

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