Joaquin Castro
DDemocratTX-20 · Representative
59
/ 100
Average
Attendance97
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone7
Avg: 15
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency88
Avg: 53
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology102
Total Statements
29
Floor Speeches
73
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered
What They Talk About
Immigration: 23Taxes: 21Foreign Policy: 17Environment: 16Defense: 11Trade: 11Education: 7Healthcare: 7Crime & Justice: 7Labor: 7Israel: 6Veterans: 5Infrastructure: 4China: 3Civil Rights: 2
Speech Tone
Neutral: 76Ceremonial: 14Bipartisan: 7Urgent: 4: 1
Statements (102)
Press Release2026-10-15
Castro Nominates 25 Latino Recordings for Preservation in the Library of CongressPress Release2026-10-15
Reps. Castro, Ciscomani, Espaillat Renew Push to Honor Hispanic-Serving InstitutionsPress Release2026-10-14
Support Grows For Stop The Settlements Act, Bill To Impose Sanctions On Drivers Of Settlement ExpansionPress Release2026-10-06
Castro Challenges Trump To Visit Dilley Trailer Prison During San Antonio VisitPress Release2026-10-06
Reps. Castro, Cisneros Honor Hispanic and Latino StorytellersPress Release2026-10-02Immigration
During San Antonio Field Hearing, Castro, Local Leaders Demand Accountability For ICE Operations And Proposed WarehousePress Release2026-10-02TaxesEnvironment
Castro, Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats Issue Statement on State Department’s Partial Production of Venezuela Oil Deal DocumentsFloor Speech2026-10-01CeremonialTaxesEducation
CELEBRATING LATINO BOOK REVIEW'S 10TH ANNIVERSARYCELEBRATING LATINO BOOK REVIEW'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 156 (Thursday, October 1, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E999] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Press Release2026-09-30
Castro, Dean, Beyer, Casar, Jacobs, Escobar to Introduce Sanctions on Drivers of Settlement ExpansionPress Release2026-09-28
Castro, Casar Lead 60+ Democrats Demanding Answers on Securing Legal Representation for Unaccompanied ChildrenPress Release2026-09-23
Castro Statement on Wilber Rafael Garcés PérezPress Release2026-09-22
Castro Statement on Wilber Rafael Garcés PérezPress Release2026-09-21
Reps. Castro, Meeks, Bera Demand Trump Administration Release Overdue Audit of Venezuelan Oil FundFloor Speech2026-09-16UrgentEconomyEnvironmentCrime & JusticeHR9497
WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2026WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5850-H5893] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…
Press Release2026-09-16Foreign Policy
Congressman Castro Statement on Russia Sanctions BillPress Release2026-09-15
Congressman Castro Kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with Public Call for Latino and Texas Nominations to the National Recording RegistryPress Release2026-09-15
Castro Demands Transparency on Venezuela Oil Fund—Forces Vote to Subpoena Trump AdministrationFloor Speech2026-09-14CeremonialImmigrationTaxesEnvironment
CELEBRATING THE 30TH ORDINATION ANNIVERSARY OF FATHER JIMMY DRENNANCELEBRATING THE 30TH ORDINATION ANNIVERSARY OF FATHER JIMMY DRENNAN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E907-E908] From the Congressional Record Online…
Press Release2026-09-10
Congressman Castro Reunites with Liam Conejo Ramos, Tours Minneapolis Elementary SchoolFloor Speech2026-09-03BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR4795HR6806
PROTECT ECONOMIC AND ACADEMIC FREEDOM ACT OF 2026PROTECT ECONOMIC AND ACADEMIC FREEDOM ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 140 (Thursday, September 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 140 (Thursday, September 3, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5483-H5488] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Press Release2026-09-02CeremonialLabor
Castro Statement on One-Year Anniversary of Boat StrikesFloor Speech2026-09-01UrgentImmigrationHealthcareGun Policy
LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALLLIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 138 (Tuesday, September 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 138 (Tuesday, September 1, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5413-H5418] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Press Release2026-08-28
Castro Calls for Release of San Antonio U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman’s Mom to Be Released from Dilley Trailer PrisonFloor Speech2026-08-27
CELEBRATING THE EXTRAORDINARY CAREER OF MR. AL RENDONCELEBRATING THE EXTRAORDINARY CAREER OF MR. AL RENDON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 136 (Thursday, August 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 136 (Thursday, August 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E810-E811] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Floor Speech2026-08-20TaxesForeign PolicyDefense
CELEBRATING THE RETIREMENT OF DR. MICHELLE ATCHISON, PH.D.CELEBRATING THE RETIREMENT OF DR. MICHELLE ATCHISON, PH.D. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 134 (Thursday, August 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 134 (Thursday, August 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E797] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Press Release2026-08-12Immigration
Castro, San Antonio Delegation Urge Cities to End Their 287(g) Agreements with ICEPress Release2026-08-06
Castro Statement on $150 Million Award to Burke Law Group to Represent Unaccompanied Minors in ORR CarePress Release2026-08-04
Castro Statement on Release of Emely Suaza and Dad from Dilley Trailer PrisonPress Release2026-07-31
Texas Democratic Congressional Delegation & Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Urge Answers Before Action Jeopardizing BigPress Release2026-07-28
Castro Continues Push to Shut Down the Dilley Trailer PrisonPress Release2026-07-24Immigration
Castro Speaks at Oversight Hearing on ICE Killing of Lorenzo Salgado AraujoPress Release2026-07-23Housing
Castro Statement on New Housing Planned for JBSA-Fort Sam HoustonPress 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 DownPress Release2026-07-15Foreign PolicyIsrael
Castro on Israel Funding: “Do Not Reward a Wrongdoer”Press Release2026-07-15Taxes
Congressman Castro Demands Answers on the Death of Airman First Class Keon McDaniel at Lackland Airforce Base in San AntonioFloor 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 Release2026-07-14
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 Release2026-06-24Immigration
Congressman Castro Calls for the Release and Reunification of Dad and 13-Year-Old Son in ICE DetentionPress Release2026-06-24
Castro Update on Number of Flu Cases at Lackland Air Force Base in San AntonioPress 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 Release2026-06-17Foreign Policy
Castro Statement on U.S.-Iran Memorandum of UnderstandingPress Release2026-06-17Immigration
Castro Calls for the Release of San Antonio Dad in ICE Detention CenterPress 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
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