DemocratU.S. Representative, TX-20
Joaquin Castro
In the House since Jan 3, 2013 (7 terms). Current term ends Jan 3, 2027. Born Sep 16, 1974.
Official website · DC office 202-225-3236 · @JoaquinCastrotx
At a glance
17Bills and joint resolutions sponsored (119th)
0Sponsored bills that became law
212Bills cosponsored
3.3%Roll-call votes missed (22 of 674)
97.9%Votes with own party's majority
$592,416Raised, 2025 to 2026 cycle
Sources: GovInfo Bill Status (Congress.gov data); Voteview roll-call data; FEC. Party-unity counts only votes where the party majority took a side; independents who caucus with Democrats are compared with Democrats.
Bills sponsored
| Bill | Title | Introduced | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 10642 | Stop the Settlements Act International Affairs · 60 cosponsors | Oct 1, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, and 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. Oct 1, 2026 |
| H.R. 9698 | Advanced Coursework Equity Act Education · 6 cosponsors | Jul 15, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. Jul 15, 2026 |
| H.R. 7675 | Securing Partner Supply Chains Act International Affairs · 4 cosponsors | Feb 25, 2026 | Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 3. Mar 26, 2026 |
| H.R. 7059 | No Unauthorized War in Mexico Act International Affairs · 2 cosponsors | Jan 14, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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. Jan 14, 2026 |
| H.R. 6910 | United States International Development Corporation Chief Development Officer Act International Affairs · 0 cosponsors | Dec 19, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Dec 19, 2025 |
| H.R. 6736 | ARMAS Act of 2025 International Affairs · 32 cosponsors | Dec 16, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Dec 16, 2025 |
| H.R. 6563 | Terrorist Watchlist Modification Review Act Crime and Law Enforcement · 0 cosponsors | Dec 10, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Dec 10, 2025 |
| H.R. 6562 | United States Development Finance Corporation Effectiveness Act International Affairs · 0 cosponsors | Dec 10, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Dec 10, 2025 |
| H.R. 6347 | Global Child Thrive Reauthorization Act of 2025 International Affairs · 7 cosponsors | Dec 2, 2025 | Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 6. Dec 3, 2025 |
| H.R. 4489 | Sunshine on Solar Lending Act Finance and Financial Sector · 2 cosponsors | Jul 17, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. Jul 17, 2025 |
| H.R. 4490 | PARTNER Act International Affairs · 8 cosponsors | Jul 17, 2025 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Sep 3, 2025 |
| H.R. 4319 | Strengthening Science Through Diplomacy Act of 2025 International Affairs · 4 cosponsors | Jul 10, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Jul 10, 2025 |
| H.R. 4318 | Head Start for Our Future Act Education · 60 cosponsors | Jul 10, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. Jul 10, 2025 |
| H.R. 3865 | PARTNER with ASEAN Act of 2025 International Affairs · 3 cosponsors | Jun 10, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Jun 10, 2025 |
| H.R. 3678 | Strengthening US-Caribbean Partnership Act International Affairs · 4 cosponsors | Jun 3, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Jun 3, 2025 |
| H.R. 2825 | Postal Service Clusterbox Responsibility Act Government Operations and Politics · 1 cosponsors | Apr 10, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Apr 10, 2025 |
| H.R. 923 | Stop Arming Cartels Act of 2025 Crime and Law Enforcement · 27 cosponsors | Feb 4, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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. Feb 4, 2025 |
Showing the 17 most recent. Full list: Congress.gov member page. Bill data: GovInfo Bill Status bulk data.
Recent roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 674 S2403 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Retire through Ownership Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 673 HR9497 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Water Resources Development Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 672 HR9340 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Ratepayer Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 671 HJRES213 | On Passage Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision” Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 670 HR10326 | On Passage PROOF Act Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 669 HR9576 | On Passage National Fraud Enforcement Division Act Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 668 HR5334 | On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 667 HCONRES93 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 666 HJRES210 | On Passage Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision” Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 665 HR9500 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 664 HR2140 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 663 HR4646 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Whistleblower Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 662 HR8278 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 661 HR2978 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended GUARD Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 660 HRES1530 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334 Result: Passed | Nay |
Source: Voteview (UCLA), built from official House Clerk and Senate roll calls. Full record: GovTrack.
Committees
- House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
- House Committee on Foreign Affairs
Source: unitedstates/congress-legislators committee membership
Earmarks (Community Project Funding / Congressionally Directed Spending)
Draft: project-level earmark requests are not loaded yet. Members post their requests publicly; see the House Appropriations Committee list and the member's own website.
Sources: House Appropriations Committee · member website
Campaign money
$592,416Total raised
$424,413From individuals
$601,757Spent
$129,317Cash on hand
Source: FEC candidate summary, H2TX35011, coverage through Oct 14, 2026. Top donors: OpenSecrets.
Positions and background
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Data refreshed Oct 29, 2026.