Joaquin Castro
Democrat Representative, District 20, Texas
15 bills191 cosponsored$586K raised674 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceRoots
Education
- “graduate with honors from Stanford University in 1996” source
- “Harvard Law School where he received his Juris Doctorate degree in 2000” source
- “He created the Trailblazers College Tour” source
- “He has also taught as a visiting professor of law at St. Mary’s University and as an adjunct professor at Trinity University.” source
Career
- “Joaquin joined a private law practice” source
Public service
- “As Vice Chairman of the Higher Education Committee and Democratic Floor Leader in the Texas House” source
- “He served five terms as state representative for District 125.” source
- “In 2012, Joaquin was elected to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives as representative of Texas' 20th Congressional District” source
- “Joaquin serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.” source
- “the Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus for the 116th Congress” source
Also stated
- “He was the 2013 Co-President for the House freshman Democrats” source
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Legislation
HRES 1594cosponsor
Recognizing the outstanding contributions of Hispanics and Latinos in film, television, and streaming and their enduring impact on the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HRES 1603cosponsor
Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Referred 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.
HR 10642sponsor
To provide for the imposition of sanctions with respect to settlements in the West Bank and Gaza, and for other purposes.
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.
HRES 1573sponsor
Recognizing the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and designating September 2026 as "Latin Music Appreciation Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HRES 1559sponsor
Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 14, 2026, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 10374cosponsor
To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to continue the Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration under the Medicare program.
Referred 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.
HR 10223cosponsor
End Tuberculosis Now Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HRES 1481cosponsor
Honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Kay Granger, a Representative from the State of Texas.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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HR 9944cosponsor
To authorize judicial review of temporary protected status terminations, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.
HR 9752cosponsor
To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure fair reimbursement rates for home and community-based services furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HR 9698sponsor
Advanced Coursework Equity Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 9432cosponsor
To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 and an Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14 (Public Law 119-21) to provide certain benefits to noncitizens, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
HR 9401cosponsor
To prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
HR 9374cosponsor
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop and maintain an online detainee locator system, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
HR 9270cosponsor
To address the enforcement of the immigration laws with respect to unaccompanied minors.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
HR 8968cosponsor
To prohibit the President from filing a civil action against the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 8929cosponsor
To amend title 1, United States Code, to expand the scope of documents the Secretary of State is required to transmit to the Congress, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HRES 1210cosponsor
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) nuclear security role.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 8494cosponsor
To prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from entering into, modifying, extending, or renewing, any contract or intergovernmental service agreement to establish or operate any new immigration detention model, including the use of warehouses, modular facilities, soft-sided structures, tent systems, and processing centers.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
HRES 1185cosponsor
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of Justice must comply with the Domestic Emoluments Clause of the Constitution by refusing to administratively settle the billions of dollars in legal claims filed against the United States by President Donald Trump.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Voting Record
269 yea381 nay22 missed2 present
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
Passed (262-159)
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
Passed (352-72)
PROOF Act
Passed (217-207)
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”
Passed (214-208)
Ratepayer Protection Act
Passed (417-3)
Water Resources Development Act
Passed (415-9)
Retire through Ownership Act
Passed (401-14)
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Passed (232-147)
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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
Passed (214-208)
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
Passed (214-211)
GUARD Act
Passed (414-7)
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Passed (417-7)
Whistleblower Protection Act
Passed (424-0)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
Passed (343-79)
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Passed (408-17)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Joaquin CastroDemocratic· this member$586K raised
- Edgardo Rafael BaezRepublican—
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$586K
Small donors $46KLarge individual $375KPACs $165K
Spent $579KCash $145K
2024 cycle$690K
Small donors $81KLarge individual $380KPACs $228K
Spent $714KCash $139K
2022 cycle$682K
Small donors $120KLarge individual $320KPACs $242K
Spent $635KCash $163K
2020 cycle$706K
Small donors $150KLarge individual $245KPACs $295K
Spent $718KCash $116K
2018 cycle$957K
Small donors $83KLarge individual $329KPACs $530K
Spent $955KCash $129K
2016 cycle$1.2M
Small donors $48KLarge individual $507KPACs $642K
Spent $1.3MCash $127K
2014 cycle$1.3M
Small donors $97KLarge individual $567KPACs $630K
Spent $1.2MCash $261K
2012 cycle$1.5M
Small donors $75KLarge individual $864KPACs $519K
Spent $1.4MCash $147K
Top Contributors
HARTMAN FOUNDATION$9K
THE HERRERA LAW FIRM$9K
SILBEY STRATEGIES$7K
OCANAS GROUP$7K
AVANZAR INTERIOR TECHNOLOGIES$7K
HARTMAN FOUNDATION$7K
SERNA AND SERNA$6K
ORTIZ MCKNIGHT PLLC$6K
THEGROUP$5K
JOE A GAMEZ$5K
Committees
House Committee on Foreign Affairs
- East Asia and Pacific
- Western Hemisphere
House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
- Central Intelligence Agency
- National Security Agency and Cyber
- Oversight and Investigations
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HRES 1594: Recognizing the outstanding contributions of Hispanics and Latinos in film, television, and streaming and their enduring impact on the United States.
cosponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HRES 1603: Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
cosponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HR 10642: To provide for the imposition of sanctions with respect to settlements in the West Bank and Gaza, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HRES 1573: Recognizing the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and designating September 2026 as "Latin Music Appreciation Month".
sponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HRES 1559: Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 14, 2026, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".
sponsor2026-09-17
legislation
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
nay2026-09-16
vote
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
nay2026-09-16
vote
PROOF Act
nay2026-09-16
vote
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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”
nay2026-09-16
vote
Ratepayer Protection Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Water Resources Development Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Retire through Ownership Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
nay2026-09-15
vote
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
nay2026-09-15
vote
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
nay2026-09-15
vote
GUARD Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Whistleblower Protection Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
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”
nay2026-09-15
vote
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
yea2026-09-15
vote
HR 10374: To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to continue the Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration under the Medicare program.
cosponsor2026-09-14
legislation
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
nay2026-09-03
vote
HR 10223: End Tuberculosis Now Act of 2026
cosponsor2026-09-02
legislation
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
nay2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
nay2026-09-02
vote
AGOA Extension Act
nay2026-09-01
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 202025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 202023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 202021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 202019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 202017-01-03, 2019-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 202015-01-06, 2017-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 202013-01-03, 2015-01-03Democrat
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