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Democrat
· U.S. House · Texas 20th
Joaquin Castro
Serving since 2013. Currently representing Texas in the U.S. House.
Years in office
13
House
Recent votes
40
roll calls called
With the winning side
38%
of 39 decided
Raised this cycle
$515K
FEC totals
Which side of the outcome
Of 39 decided roll-call votes, this member was on the winning side 15 times and the losing side 24.
With the outcome (15)Against it (24)
Read this carefully. A member of the party that does not control the chamber will usually be on the losing side, so this number mostly reflects party control — not influence, effectiveness, or attendance. It is not a score.
How they voted
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NAY
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environment…
House roll call 306
NAY
On Agreeing to the Amendment
House roll call 123
NOT VOTING
Did not vote on a bill expressing support for tax policies that support working families.
Expressing support for tax policies that support working families
House roll call 121
YEA
Voted to pass a bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status
House roll call 120
NAY
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Where the money comes from
Reported to the FEC this cycle · categories as the FEC reports them
Individual contributions$374K
PAC contributions$141K
What they’re working on
Bills sponsored, current Congress
Committee assignments
7 assignments · Source: House Clerk
Central Intelligence Agency
Subcommittee
East Asia and Pacific
Subcommittee
House Committee on Foreign Affairs
Member
House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
Member
National Security Agency and Cyber
Subcommittee
Oversight and Investigations
Ranking Member
Western Hemisphere
Ranking Member
Reach Joaquin’s office
Official channels · Source: Congress.gov
Washington office
(202) 225-3236
Official website
castro.house.gov
Office
2241 Rayburn House Office Building
Cosponsored legislation
Bills Joaquin has signed on to support
Co-Sponsored Legislation
1594Recognizing the outstanding contributions of Hispanics and Latinos in film, television, and streaming and their enduring impact on the United States.
IntroducedIntroduced: Oct 1, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
IntroducedIntroduced: Oct 1, 2026Referred 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.
HELP Copays Act
IntroducedIntroduced: Sep 28, 2026Referred 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.
Disapproving the proposed civilian nuclear cooperation agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia submitted to the Congress on September 14, 2026.
IntroducedIntroduced: Sep 24, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Promoting a Safe Internet for Minors Act
Introduced: May 13, 2026Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
YALI Act of 2025
Out of CommitteeIntroduced: May 13, 2026Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 39 – 6.
Dental Care for Veterans Act
Introduced: May 7, 2026Committee Hearings Held
Condemning attacks on civilians in Sudan and calling for an end to external support to the warring parties and for efforts to promote a negotiated settlement of the war.
Out of CommitteeIntroduced: May 7, 2026Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 44 – 2.
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News mentioning Joaquin
Recent coverage · Source: Google News
Castro Calls for Release of San Antonio U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman’s Mom to Be Released from Dilley Trailer Prison
Castro, San Antonio Delegation Urge Cities to End Their 287(g) Agreements with ICE
US Rep Joaquin Castro calls for release of father, daughter held at Dilley detention center
FWD.us, Families Belong Together, U.S. Representatives Castro & House Democrats Call for Release of Families & Children from Dilley Immigration Processing Center
Texas Primaries: Castro one step closer to reelection after winning Democratic nomination
What Rep. Joaquin Castro found inside ICE facility in South Texas – San Antonio Express-News
WATCH: Rep. Castro recounts visit with Liam Ramos, 5-year-old detained by ICE
U.S. Congressman Joaquin Castro
Rep. Joaquin Castro eyed AG run to break 2026 Senate logjam
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Securities disclosures
Our index holds no periodic transaction reports for Joaquin Castro as of 22 July 2026. That is not the same as none having been filed: under the STOCK Act of 2012 members have 45 days to disclose a securities transaction over $1,000, and our copy of the record can lag behind theirs.
Index last updated 22 July 2026 — 83 days ago. Newer filings may not appear here yet.
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