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 found so far, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
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H.R. 6151 · Global Respect Act
Introduced Nov 19, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 19, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Nov 19, 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.
H.R. 6126 · United States Foreign Service Commemorative Coin Act
Introduced Nov 19, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 24, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Nov 19, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R. 6091 · Bivens Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 18, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 22, 2026 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Nov 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 6088 · Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 18, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
H.R. 6056 · International Human Rights Defense Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 17, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Nov 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Res. 863 · Honoring the heroic military service, sacrifices, and contributions of veterans from the great State of Texas, and for other purposes.
Introduced Nov 7, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Nov 7, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R. 5879 · Save American Democracy Act
Introduced Oct 31, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 31, 2025 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Oct 31, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 824 · Recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.
Introduced Oct 21, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 21, 2025 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Oct 21, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Res. 804 · Recognizing the importance of Spanish-language media in the United States.
Introduced Oct 14, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 14, 2025 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Oct 14, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 797 · Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Introduced Oct 8, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Oct 8, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and 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. 56 · Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to White, non-Hispanic men.
Introduced Oct 8, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Oct 8, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 786 · Supporting the designation of September 30, 2025, as "Impact Aid Recognition Day" to recognize and celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Impact Aid program.
Introduced Oct 3, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Oct 3, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 5657 · Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 30, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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. 5568 · Funding Small Businesses During Shutdown Act
Introduced Sep 26, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Commerce
Latest action (Sep 26, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
H.Con.Res. 51 · To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities that have not been authorized by Congress.
Introduced Sep 23, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Sep 23, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced Sep 19, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 12, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Sep 19, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.J.Res. 126 · A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities that have not been authorized by Congress.
Introduced Sep 19, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 3, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Sep 19, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 5490 · Dismantle Foreign Scam Syndicates Act
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 3, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Dec 3, 2025): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
H.R. 5486 · Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 4, 2026 · Education
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 5443 · Fair Housing Improvement Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 17, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 22, 2026 · Housing and Community Development
Latest action (Sep 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Sep 16, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Sep 16, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.Res. 718 · Expressing support for increasing the number of Latino students and young professionals entering careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.
Introduced Sep 15, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 3, 2025 · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Sep 15, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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. 5369 · Azerbaijan Sanctions Review Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 15, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 22, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Sep 15, 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 Sep 15, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 15, 2025 · original cosponsor · Law
Latest action (Sep 15, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 5309 · Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 11, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 4, 2026 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Sep 11, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.