Joaquin Castro
DDemocratTX-20 · Representative
59
/ 100
Average
Attendance96
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone9
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 100
Transparency87
Avg: 55
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology69
Total Statements
21
Floor Speeches
48
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered
What They Talk About
Immigration: 18Taxes: 14Foreign Policy: 12Environment: 10Trade: 9Defense: 8Labor: 6Healthcare: 5Crime & Justice: 5Education: 5Israel: 5Veterans: 4China: 3Infrastructure: 2Ukraine: 1
Speech Tone
Neutral: 50Ceremonial: 11Bipartisan: 6Urgent: 2
Statements (69)
Press Release2026-07-17Immigration
Castro Statement on Governor Abbott’s Failed “Buoy Border”Press Release2026-07-16
Castro, Booker Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Expand Advanced Coursework Opportunities for Underrepresented StudentsPress Release2026-07-16
Castro Leads 110 Democrats in Demanding Dilley Trailer Prison Be Shut DownFloor Speech2026-07-15UrgentImmigrationHealthcareAbortionHR8595HR3427
NATIONAL SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2027NATIONAL SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2027 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4480-H4523] From the Congressional Record Online…
Press Release2026-07-15Taxes
Congressman Castro Demands Answers on the Death of Airman First Class Keon McDaniel at Lackland Airforce Base in San AntonioPress Release2026-07-15Foreign PolicyIsrael
Castro on Israel Funding: “Do Not Reward a Wrongdoer”Press Release2026-07-14
Congressman Castro on ICE: “They've Engaged in Cold-Blooded Murder”Press Release2026-07-08Immigration
Castro Statement on Fatal ICE Shooting of Houston FatherPress Release2026-06-30HealthcareDefense
Castro, Houlahan, Cisneros Slam Pentagon for Lackland Flu Outbreak, Push for Flu Vaccine RequirementPress Release2026-06-24
Castro Update on Number of Flu Cases at Lackland Air Force Base in San AntonioPress Release2026-06-24Immigration
Congressman Castro Calls for the Release and Reunification of Dad and 13-Year-Old Son in ICE DetentionPress Release2026-06-19
Castro Statement on Flu Outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base in San AntonioPress Release2026-06-18Immigration
Congressman Castro Visits San Antonio Dad in ICE Detention, Provides Update on ConditionsPress Release2026-06-17Immigration
Castro Calls for the Release of San Antonio Dad in ICE Detention CenterPress Release2026-06-17Foreign Policy
Castro Statement on U.S.-Iran Memorandum of UnderstandingPress Release2026-06-16Immigration
NEW DATA: Castro Sounds Alarm Over Deportation of Dreamers with No Criminal Record as DACA Turns 14Press Release2026-06-13Labor
Castro, Keating Demand Answers on Any U.S. Involvement in Ecuadorian Boat StrikesPress Release2026-06-12
Castro Statement on San Antonio High School Student's Release from the Dilley Trailer PrisonPress Release2026-06-12Foreign PolicyIsrael
Castro, Van Hollen Lead 40+ Lawmakers in Demanding Transparency on U.S. Enforcement of Laws Regarding Aid to IsraelPress Release2026-06-11
Castro Announces San Antonio High School Student Will Be Released from Dilley Trailer PrisonPress Release2026-06-11
Castro, Stanton, Barragán Demand Transparency on DNA Collection of Detained Families at Dilley Detention FacilityPress Release2026-06-10
Castro Statement on San Antonio High School Student Detained in the Dilley Trailer PrisonPress Release2026-06-09
Castro Statement on Final Passage of Funding BillPress Release2026-06-08Immigration
Castro Pushes to End Child Detention and ICE Secrecy in Funding BillPress 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 Release2026-05-14Bipartisan
Reps. Castro, Yakym Launch Bipartisan U.S.-Mexico CaucusPress Release2026-05-14
Castro Push to Add Texas and Latino Artists to National Recording Registry Lands 3 AdditionsFloor 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 Speech2026-04-27CeremonialTaxes
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…
Floor 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…
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 Speech2026-04-16BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentForeign 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…
Floor 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…
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 AddressShowing 50 of 69 — refine your search to narrow results