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)
25 sponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov.
H.R. 10642 · Stop the Settlements Act
Introduced Oct 1, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Oct 1, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, 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.Res. 1573 · Recognizing the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and designating September 2026 as "Latin Music Appreciation Month".
Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 1559 · Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 14, 2026, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".
Introduced Sep 17, 2026 · Education
Latest action (Sep 17, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 9698 · Advanced Coursework Equity Act
Introduced Jul 15, 2026 · Education
Latest action (Jul 15, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 7675 · Securing Partner Supply Chains Act
Introduced Feb 25, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Mar 26, 2026): Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 3.
H.Res. 1012 · Recognizing and honoring Cristina M. Rodríguez for her historic appointment as dean of Yale Law School.
Introduced Jan 21, 2026 · Education
Latest action (Jan 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 7059 · No Unauthorized War in Mexico Act
Introduced Jan 14, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jan 14, 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.Res. 969 · Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 8, 2025, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".
Introduced Dec 19, 2025 · Education
Latest action (Dec 19, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 6910 · United States International Development Corporation Chief Development Officer Act
Introduced Dec 19, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Dec 19, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced Dec 16, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Dec 16, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 6563 · Terrorist Watchlist Modification Review Act
Introduced Dec 10, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Dec 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 6562 · United States Development Finance Corporation Effectiveness Act
Introduced Dec 10, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Dec 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 6347 · Global Child Thrive Reauthorization Act of 2025
Introduced Dec 2, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Dec 3, 2025): Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 6.
H.Res. 653 · Expressing support for the Japanese Diet's Caucus for Universal Values in the Indo-Pacific and for continued United States-Japan interparliamentary collaboration to advance democracy in the region.
Introduced Aug 15, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Aug 15, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced Jul 17, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Sep 3, 2025): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R. 4489 · Sunshine on Solar Lending Act
Introduced Jul 17, 2025 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Jul 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R. 4319 · Strengthening Science Through Diplomacy Act of 2025
Introduced Jul 10, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jul 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 4318 · Head Start for Our Future Act
Introduced Jul 10, 2025 · Education
Latest action (Jul 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 3865 · PARTNER with ASEAN Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 10, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 3678 · Strengthening US-Caribbean Partnership Act
Introduced Jun 3, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 3, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Res. 368 · Requesting information on El Salvador's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Introduced May 1, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (May 1, 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.Res. 357 · Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of State to transmit to the House of Representatives any record created on or after January 20, 2025, under the control of the President or the Secretary, respectively, relating to international agreements between the United States of America and El Salvador and the removal of individuals from the United States to El Salvador and subsequent detentions of such individuals.
Introduced Apr 29, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 29, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 2825 · Postal Service Clusterbox Responsibility Act
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.Res. 168 · Reaffirming the United States commitment to respecting the sovereignty of Mexico and condemning calls for military action in Mexico without Mexico's consent and congressional authorization.
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Feb 27, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 923 · Stop Arming Cartels Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 4, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Feb 4, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.