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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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. 5271 · Pakistan Freedom and Accountability Act
Introduced Sep 10, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 15, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Sep 10, 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. 5106 · Restore Trust in Congress Act
Introduced Sep 3, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 20, 2026 · Congress
Latest action (Sep 3, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Introduced Aug 29, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 23, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
H.J.Res. 117 · Relating to a national emergency by the President on July 30, 2025.
Introduced Aug 29, 2025 · cosponsored Aug 29, 2025 · original cosponsor · Emergency Management
Latest action (Sep 15, 2025): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 5021 · American Decade of Sports Act
Introduced Aug 22, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 2, 2025 · Sports and Recreation
Latest action (Dec 3, 2025): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 3.
H.R. 4995 · Enduring Welcome Act of 2025
Introduced Aug 19, 2025 · cosponsored Aug 19, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Aug 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. 4876 · Reproductive Freedom for Veterans Act
Introduced Aug 5, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Mar 18, 2026): Committee Hearings Held
Introduced Aug 1, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 8, 2025 · Education
Latest action (Aug 1, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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. 4849 · Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act of 2025
Introduced Aug 1, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 8, 2025 · Taxation
Latest action (Aug 1, 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. 4806 · College Transparency Act
Introduced Jul 29, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 29, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Jul 29, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced Jul 29, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 29, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Jul 29, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R. 4749 · Texas Flood Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2025
Introduced Jul 23, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 23, 2025 · original cosponsor · Emergency Management
Latest action (Jul 23, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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. 4731 · Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025
Introduced Jul 23, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 10, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Jul 23, 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. 4703 · To establish a system to track, record, and report all instances in which a United States citizen or individual lawfully admitted for permanent resident was, for the purpose of immigration enforcement, detained or removed by the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
Introduced Jul 23, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 18, 2025 · Immigration
Latest action (Jul 23, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 4664 · Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act
Introduced Jul 23, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 23, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jul 23, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Jul 22, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 22, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Dec 19, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R. 4583 · Living Donor Protection Act of 2025
Introduced Jul 22, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 17, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Jul 22, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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. 4582 · To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and title 5, United States Code, to clarify that organ donation surgery qualifies as a serious health condition.
Introduced Jul 22, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 17, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Jul 22, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and House Administration, 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.J.Res. 108 · Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that there is no immunity from criminal prosecution for an act on the grounds that such act was within the constitutional authority or official duties of an individual, and providing that the President may not grant a pardon to himself or herself.
Introduced Jul 22, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 22, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jul 22, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 4502 · Silver Shield Act of 2025
Introduced Jul 17, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jul 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 4456 · Stop ICE from Kidnapping U.S. Citizens Act
Introduced Jul 16, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 17, 2025 · Immigration
Latest action (Jul 16, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 4443 · Asunción Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act of 2025
Introduced Jul 16, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 16, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Jul 16, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 4418 · Child Care for Working Families Act
Introduced Jul 15, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 15, 2025 · original cosponsor · Families
Latest action (Jul 15, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 575 · Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
Introduced Jul 10, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Jul 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced Jul 10, 2025 · cosponsored May 13, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 6.