Joaquin Castro
DDemocratTX-20 · Representative
59
/ 100
Average
Attendance96
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone13
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency79
Avg: 57
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology45
Total Statements
20
Floor Speeches
25
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered
What They Talk About
Taxes: 12Immigration: 10Environment: 9Trade: 8Foreign Policy: 8Defense: 6Education: 5Crime & Justice: 4Labor: 4Veterans: 4Healthcare: 3China: 2Israel: 2Climate: 1Technology: 1
Speech Tone
Neutral: 27Ceremonial: 11Bipartisan: 6Urgent: 1
Statements (45)
Press Release2026-05-27
Reps. Castro, Barragán, Stanton Inspect Dilley Trailer Prison, Met with Children and FamiliesPress Release2026-05-20Immigration
CASTRO, KEATING LEAD LEGISLATION CALLING FOR TRANSPARENCY ON TRUMP ADMIN’S DEPORTATION POLICYFloor Speech2026-05-19CeremonialEnvironmentDefenseInfrastructure
CELEBRATING THE RETIREMENT OF MS. SERAFINA DE LOS SANTOSCELEBRATING THE RETIREMENT OF MS. SERAFINA DE LOS SANTOS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E461] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Press Release2026-05-14
Castro Push to Add Texas and Latino Artists to National Recording Registry Lands 3 AdditionsPress Release2026-05-14Bipartisan
Reps. Castro, Yakym Launch Bipartisan U.S.-Mexico CaucusFloor Speech2026-05-13HR2071
SAVE OUR SHRIMPERS ACTSAVE OUR SHRIMPERS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E442] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SAVE…
Press Release2026-05-05Foreign PolicyIsrael
Congressman Castro Leads Group of 30 Lawmakers in Demanding End to Ambiguity in Israel’s Nuclear CapabilitiesFloor Speech2026-04-27Ceremonial
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MS. SAN JUANITA "JANE" GONZALEZHONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MS. SAN JUANITA "JANE" GONZALEZ Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E367] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-04-27Ceremonial
CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DR. MANUEL P. BERRIOZABALCELEBRATING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DR. MANUEL P. BERRIOZABAL Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E371-E372] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-04-27CeremonialTaxes
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MR. ROY RAMIRO BARRERA, SR.HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MR. ROY RAMIRO BARRERA, SR. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E376-E377] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Press Release2026-04-23
Castro and Kaine Statement on Guatemala’s Attorney General SelectionPress Release2026-04-22Environment
Castro, Jayapal, Jackson, Meeks Demand Answers on State Department Obstruction of Oversight in CubaFloor Speech2026-04-21CeremonialEnvironment
HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. MANUEL "MANNY" P. BERRIOZABALHONORING THE LIFE OF DR. MANUEL "MANNY" P. BERRIOZABAL Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)] [House] [Page H3006] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Press Release2026-04-18
Castro Announces Texas and Latino Artist Nominations for Preservation in the National Recording RegistryPress Release2026-04-17
Castro, Casten, Van Hollen, Kaine Demand Transparency from Trump Administration on United States-Venezuela Energy DealFloor Speech2026-04-16HousingHRES1156
EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR TAX POLICIES THAT SUPPORT WORKING FAMILIESEXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR TAX POLICIES THAT SUPPORT WORKING FAMILIES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2947-H2948] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-04-16BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR6398HR6409
DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5(c) OF THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION, TO REMOVE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM HOSTILITIES WITH IRANDIRECTING THE PRESIDENT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5(c) OF THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION, TO REMOVE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM HOSTILITIES WITH IRAN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages…
Press Release2026-04-03Foreign Policy
Castro Statement on Trump’s Funding Request for Iran WarPress Release2026-03-27Foreign PolicyChina
Reps. Castro, Kim Advance Bill Out of Committee to Counter China’s Growing InfluenceFloor Speech2026-03-26ImmigrationHealthcareTaxes
END CRUEL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT AGAINST KIDSEND CRUEL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT AGAINST KIDS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2755-H2761] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Press Release2026-03-24Immigration
Castro, Garcia, Ramirez, Krishnamoorthi Slam ICE for Targeting DreamersFloor Speech2026-03-05Foreign PolicyDefenseIsraelHRES1099
REAFFIRMING IRAN REMAINS THE LARGEST STATE SPONSOR OF TERRORISMREAFFIRMING IRAN REMAINS THE LARGEST STATE SPONSOR OF TERRORISM Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E193] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-03-04BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR5912HR7380
DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 5(C) OF THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION TO REMOVE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM UNAUTHORIZED HOSTILITIES IN…DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 5(C) OF THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION TO REMOVE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM UNAUTHORIZED HOSTILITIES IN THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 41…
Press Release2026-02-28Foreign PolicyLabor
Castro Statement on Iran StrikesPress Release2026-02-27Immigration
Congressman Castro Demands Full Disclosure from ICE and Texas DPS Regarding Fatal Shooting of U.S. Citizen Ruben Ray MartinezPress Release2026-02-24Labor
Castro Statement on President Trump’s State of the Union AddressPress Release2026-02-24Immigration
Congressman Castro Announces SOTU Guest Dr. Anita K. Patel, MD to Highlight Harms of ICE Detaining ChildrenPress Release2026-02-23Immigration
Reps. Castro, Cuellar, Casar, Bexar County Judge Sakai, Commissioner Calvert, San Antonio Mayor Jones Press DHS on Proposed ICE FacilityFloor Speech2026-02-20CeremonialTaxes
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF COLONEL GIL CORONADOHONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF COLONEL GIL CORONADO Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 34 (Friday, February 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 34 (Friday, February 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E148] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Press Release2026-02-20Trade
Castro Statement on SCOTUS Decision Striking Down Trump’s TariffsPress Release2026-02-12Trade
Congressman Castro Demands End to Trump’s Tariffs to Protect San Antonio Economy, Lower Costs for FamiliesPress Release2026-02-11BipartisanVeterans
Castro, Salazar Lead Bipartisan Effort to Extend Critical PACT Act Benefits to Panama Canal Zone VeteransFloor Speech2026-02-11UrgentImmigrationHealthcareTaxesHJRES72
RELATING TO A NATIONAL EMERGENCY BY THE PRESIDENT ON FEBRUARY 1, 2025RELATING TO A NATIONAL EMERGENCY BY THE PRESIDENT ON FEBRUARY 1, 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2154-H2161] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Floor Speech2026-02-04ImmigrationHealthcareTaxes
HORRIFIC ICE ABUSESHORRIFIC ICE ABUSES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2016-H2021] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HORRIFIC…
Press Release2026-02-03Immigration
CASTRO, CASAR OPPOSE NEW ICE FACILITIES IN SAN ANTONIOPress Release2026-01-31
Castro Statement on Judge’s Order to Release Five-Year-Old Liam and FatherFloor Speech2026-01-22BipartisanTaxesForeign PolicyDefenseHR5670HR8741
REMOVAL OF THE USE OF UNITED STATES FORCES FOR HOSTILITIES WITHIN OR AGAINST VENEZUELAREMOVAL OF THE USE OF UNITED STATES FORCES FOR HOSTILITIES WITHIN OR AGAINST VENEZUELA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1317-H1325] From the Congressional Record Online…
Floor Speech2026-01-20CeremonialTaxesTradeVeterans
HONORING THE LIFE OF MRS. DORIS GRIFFINHONORING THE LIFE OF MRS. DORIS GRIFFIN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 13 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 13 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E54-E55] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Press Release2026-01-14Environment
Castro Statement on Financial Services and State Department Funding VotePress Release2026-01-14
Castro, Jacobs, Stanton Introduce No Unauthorized War in Mexico ActPress Release2026-01-08Bipartisan
Castro, McGovern, Massie Reintroduce Bipartisan War Powers Resolution to Block Trump’s Escalating Hostilities Toward VenezuelaFloor Speech2025-03-31CeremonialImmigrationTaxesClimate
HONORING THE LIFE OF REPRESENTATIVE RAUL GRIJALVAHONORING THE LIFE OF REPRESENTATIVE RAUL GRIJALVA Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1369-H1371] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2025-02-21CeremonialEducationS130
130TH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR LADY OF THE LAKE UNIVERSITY130TH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR LADY OF THE LAKE UNIVERSITY Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 35 (Friday, February 21, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 35 (Friday, February 21, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E146] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2025-02-13CeremonialTaxesEducationVeterans
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF JOSEPH BERNALHONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF JOSEPH BERNAL Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025)] [House] [Page H694] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2025-01-13CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentEducation
HONORING JUDGE ANDREW CARRUTHERSHONORING JUDGE ANDREW CARRUTHERS Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 6 (Monday, January 13, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 6 (Monday, January 13, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E17-E18] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […