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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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.Res. 1603 · Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Introduced Oct 1, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 1, 2026 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Oct 1, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.Res. 1594 · Recognizing the outstanding contributions of Hispanics and Latinos in film, television, and streaming and their enduring impact on the United States.
Introduced Oct 1, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 1, 2026 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Oct 1, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.J.Res. 217 · Disapproving the proposed civilian nuclear cooperation agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia submitted to the Congress on September 14, 2026.
Introduced Sep 16, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 24, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 10374 · Affordable Premiums for Seniors Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 14, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Sep 14, 2026): 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. 10227 · INSULIN Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 2, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 8, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Sep 2, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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. 10223 · End Tuberculosis Now Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 2, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 2, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Sep 2, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Res. 1481 · Honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Kay Granger, a Representative from the State of Texas.
Introduced Aug 13, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Aug 13, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.Res. 1456 · Directing the initiation of litigation for actions by the President or other executive branch officials inconsistent with their duties under the Constitution of the United States.
Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 30, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jul 23, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Jul 23, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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. 9752 · Protecting Home-Based Care for Rural Veterans Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 16, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jul 23, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.Res. 1384 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress must urgently take all appropriate measures to guarantee civil rights and fair political representation to all Americans.
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 9, 2026 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Social Welfare
Latest action (Jun 30, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
H.R. 9401 · Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jun 23, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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. 9374 · Find Our Families Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 18, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 18, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Jul 7, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
H.R. 9270 · Dignity and Due Process for Children Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 11, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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. 9250 · Great American Outdoors Act 250
Introduced Jun 10, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 30, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
H.Con.Res. 108 · Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon.
Introduced Jun 3, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 30, 2026): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.Con.Res. 106 · To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.
Introduced May 22, 2026 · cosponsored May 26, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (May 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 9000 · SCREEN for Type 1 Diabetes Act of 2026
Introduced May 21, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 31, 2026 · Health
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 8968 · No Presidential Self-Serving Lawsuits Act of 2026
Introduced May 21, 2026 · cosponsored May 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 8929 · To amend title 1, United States Code, to expand the scope of documents the Secretary of State is required to transmit to the Congress, and for other purposes.
Introduced May 20, 2026 · cosponsored May 20, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 8914 · No Taxpayer-Funded Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2026
Introduced May 20, 2026 · cosponsored May 21, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1248 · Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit Members, officers, and employees of the House of Representatives from participating in prediction markets in certain cases, and for other purposes.
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 20, 2026 · Congress
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Ethics, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and 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.
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 22, 2026 · Economics and Public Finance
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Rules, 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. 8582 · Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act
Introduced Apr 29, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.