Joaquin Castro
Representative · TX-20 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 3, 2013
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Representative · TX-20 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 3, 2013
Official websiteBiographical Directory
Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)
262 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
H.R. 7297 · ICE and CBP Constitutional Accountability Act
Introduced Jan 30, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Jan 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 7271 · Evan Anzoo Memorial Act
Introduced Jan 27, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 27, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jan 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.J.Res. 144 · Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".
Introduced Jan 27, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jan 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.Res. 996 · Impeaching Kristi Lynn Arnold Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Introduced Jan 14, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 16, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jan 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 7037 · Developing Overseas Mineral Investments and New Allied Networks for Critical Energies Act
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 9, 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R. 7016 · No Funds for NATO Invasion Act
Introduced Jan 12, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 12, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jan 12, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced Jan 8, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 8, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jan 8, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.Con.Res. 69 · Recognizing the 15th Anniversary of the January 8, 2011, Tucson, Arizona, shooting and honoring the survivors, victims, and former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, a gun violence survivor, and one of the Nation's most influential voices of courage in the fight to end gun violence.
Introduced Jan 8, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 8, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jan 8, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.Con.Res. 68 · To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
Introduced Jan 7, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 8, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jan 22, 2026): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.Res. 971 · Condemning the coercive actions of the People's Republic of China against Japan in response to statements regarding Taiwan and reaffirming the United States commitment to its allies in the Indo-Pacific region.
Introduced Dec 19, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 19, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Mar 26, 2026): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0.
Introduced Dec 18, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Latest action (Dec 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 6878 · El Salvador Accountability Act of 2025
Introduced Dec 18, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Dec 18, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 6840 · ARMENIA Security Partnership Act
Introduced Dec 18, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 22, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Dec 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 6806 · Antisemitism Response and Prevention Act of 2025
Introduced Dec 17, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 23, 2026 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Dec 18, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
H.R. 6731 · Restore Trust in Government Act
Introduced Dec 16, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 25, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Dec 16, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 6617 · Keeping All Students Safe Act
Introduced Dec 11, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 11, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Dec 11, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 6565 · Reuniting Families Act
Introduced Dec 10, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Dec 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 6499 · Assessing Safety Tools for Parents and Minors Act
Introduced Dec 9, 2025 · cosponsored May 20, 2026 · Commerce
Latest action (Dec 11, 2025): Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
H.Res. 929 · Reaffirming the commitment of the United States to cooperate and partner with the Government of Honduras to counter narcotics and condemning the pardon of Juan Orlando Hernández.
Introduced Dec 4, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Dec 4, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced Dec 4, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 28, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Dec 4, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 6397 · Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act
Introduced Dec 3, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Dec 4, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
H.Con.Res. 64 · To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
Introduced Dec 1, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 1, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Dec 17, 2025): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 6289 · Promoting a Safe Internet for Minors Act
Introduced Nov 25, 2025 · cosponsored May 13, 2026 · Commerce
Latest action (Dec 11, 2025): Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
H.R. 6181 · John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act
Introduced Nov 20, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 20, 2025 · original cosponsor · Families
Latest action (Nov 20, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 6172 · Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 20, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 20, 2025 · original cosponsor · Law
Latest action (Nov 20, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.