Joaquin Castro
Democratic
House of Representatives
TX-20
Representative from Texas, District 20
Campaign Finance
Sponsored Bills
Representative from Texas, District 20
Jul 15, 2026
This bill would set aside money for state education departments and local school districts to help more students, especially those from underrepresented groups, access advanced classes. Schools could use these funds to identify students who are ready for advanced work or allow any student to enroll, and provide support like tutoring. The goal is to make advanced courses more available and equitable for all students.
Feb 25, 2026
Summary pending...
Jan 21, 2026
Summary pending...
Jan 14, 2026
This bill stops the U.S. from using military force in Mexico unless Congress agrees. Congress would need to declare war or pass a special law to allow it. This rule lasts until December 31, 2026.
Dec 19, 2025
This bill would give the Chief Development Officer (CDO) at the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) more direct power. This would help the DFC focus better on global development projects. The CDO would also work with other U.S. agencies to find and fund projects that help other countries.
Dec 19, 2025
Summary pending...
Dec 16, 2025
This bill would shift who controls certain firearm exports from the Department of Commerce to the Department of State. This aims to reduce the flow of U.S.-made firearms that fuel violence in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It would mean stricter checks and monitoring for these exports, potentially making communities safer.
Dec 10, 2025
This bill would make the U.S. Development Finance Corporation share much more detailed information about its projects. This means the public and Congress would get a clearer picture of how U.S. money is used in other countries. It would also show how well these projects are meeting their goals and what financial risks are involved.
Dec 10, 2025
This bill would make the FBI share more information with Congress about how it manages the terrorist and transnational organized crime watchlists. It would also require annual reports on U.S. citizens on the terrorist watchlist, increasing oversight where none currently exists. This means Congress would get regular updates and detailed data to review these important lists.
Dec 2, 2025
This bill would extend a program that helps vulnerable children and orphans worldwide for another five years, until 2030. It would also require the appointment of a Special Advisor at the State Department to focus on these children. This means ongoing support and a focused role for these efforts.
Aug 15, 2025
Summary pending...
Jul 17, 2025
Currently, several international groups like ASEAN and CERN do not have certain legal protections in the U.S. This bill would let the President grant these groups and their staff similar protections to those given to other international organizations. It would also expand protections for the African Union's permanent mission at the United Nations.
Votes Cast
472
24.4% missed
Bills Sponsored
22
100% advanced past introduction
Missed Votes
115
out of 472 total
$689,807
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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1501) to amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9436) to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490) providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4795) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution that participates in a nonexpressive commercial boycott of Israel from being eligible for certain funds under that Act, to require an institution that participates in certain programs under that Act to certify that students are not unreasonably obstructed from participating in academic programs in Israel, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1501) to amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9436) to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490) providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4795) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution that participates in a nonexpressive commercial boycott of Israel from being eligible for certain funds under that Act, to require an institution that participates in certain programs under that Act to certify that students are not unreasonably obstructed from participating in academic programs in Israel, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
A bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes.