Joaquin Castro
- Previous profession
- Attorney
- First public office
- 2012Elected to the 113th Congress on November 6, 2012
- Years in public office
- 13
Confirmed from the official recordSource: Congressional Directory for the 119th Congress (2025-2026), February 20, 2026. We saved our copy on October 8, 2026.
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The saved record holds 729 recorded votes by Joaquin Castro, from 2013 to 2026.
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This record covers the votes that passed a law: votes on passage, and votes on a House resolution that passed a law. Each Congress below lists the two apart. Votes on bills that did not become law are not included yet.
118th Congress, 2023 and 2024
66 Yes · 5 No · 8 Did not vote on 79 laws of this Congress. 2 votes on a resolution that passed a law.
Votes on a resolution that passed a law
What this member says about laws and orders
This section has two lists: statements in the official record, and excerpts from this member’s own press releases. Together they name 3 laws.
From the official record
Statements from the official record: Not checked yet. A statement appears here after a person reviews our account of the law or order it is about.
From this member’s press releases
From a secondary sourceThese are excerpts from press releases on this member’s official website that name a law or an executive order. We save a copy of each one.
3 excerpts
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Congressman Castro Statement on Russia Sanctions Bill
“WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement on the Lindsey O. Graham Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (H.R. 5334):”
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“Since 2018, Congress has specifically included language in appropriations bills, most recently the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, banning the NIH from making changes to how indirect costs are determined. While these announced cuts are temporarily on hold by court order, we urge you to withdraw the notice as soon as possible,” the members continued.”
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“Since 2018, Congress has specifically included language in appropriations bills, most recently the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, banning the NIH from making changes to how indirect costs are determined. While these announced cuts are temporarily on hold by court order, we urge you to withdraw the notice as soon as possible,” the members continued.”
Member-requested spending
Congress printed 15 spending items this member requested, $11,675,400 in all, in the lists read for 4 laws.
Laws read: Public Law 119-37, Public Law 119-74, Public Law 119-75, Public Law 119-86.
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e TX San Antonio Ri for Woodlawn Quality ImproEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $80,000 |
| Southwest Research Institute | Public Law 119-74 | Westside Environmental Sensor Tracking and Information Reporting (WESTAIR) SystemDOC · NIST--STR S | None printed | $1,000,000 |
| University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | Public Law 119-74 | UT Health San Antonio Gross Anatomy Laboratory Improvement: Essential Laboratory EquipmentDOC · NIST--STR S | None printed | $1,020,000 |
| St. Mary's University | Public Law 119-74 | Enhancing Research Capacity in Additive Manufacturing, AI, Biomechanics, and Biosciences Through Strategic InstrumentationDOC · NIST--STR S | None printed | $1,031,000 |
| Texas A&M University--San Antonio | Public Law 119-74 | Tracking Waterborne Microbial Contaminants of Concern in Bexar CountyDOC · NIST--STR S | None printed | $1,000,000 |
| City of San Antonio | Public Law 119-74 | San Antonio Police Department Forensic Genealogy ProjectDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $1,039,000 |
| Young Women's Christian Association San Antonio | Public Law 119-74 | Mujeres Poderosas: Healing Trauma From Victim/Survivor to Thriver ProgramDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $340,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas, Inc. | Public Law 119-74 | Mentor Recruitment Project to Prevent Juvenile DelinquencyDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $410,000 |
| Bexar County, Texas | Public Law 119-74 | Bexar County Emergency Communications Radio ReplacementDOJ · COPS Tech | None printed | $1,031,000 |
| City of San Antonio Westside Development Corporation | Public Law 119-75 | Community Economic Opportunity InitiativeDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | TX | $250,000 |
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| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Balcones Heights | Public Law 119-75 | Balcones Heights Senior Center RenovationsDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | TX | $250,000 |
| City of San Antonio | Public Law 119-75 | San Pedro Springs Park Upgrades and EquipmentDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | TX | $250,000 |
| Housing Authority of the City of San Antonio, Texas | Public Law 119-75 | Critical Needs-- Multifamily Roof ReplacementDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | TX | $1,124,400 |
| San Antonio Water System | Public Law 119-75 | Laterals to PeopleDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | TX | $2,000,000 |
| City Public Service Board of San Antonio | Public Law 119-75 | Community Resiliency InitiativeDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | TX | $850,000 |
Read from the lists Congress printed for 4 laws. An item requested by several members appears under each of them, so sums across members count such an item more than once. A list the Congressional Record printed on two days is counted once, from the later printing. A requester is tied to a member only when exactly one member serving in that chamber on that day has the printed name.
Campaign promises
Promises kept: Not checked yet
Not checked yetA person has not reviewed this member’s campaign promises yet. This is what we hold so far.
- Campaign website: www.castroforcongress.com. The Federal Election Commission’s record of CASTRO FOR CONGRESS gives this address.Confirmed from the official record
- 1 page of www.castroforcongress.com saved on October 8, 2026.From a secondary source
- An Internet Archive copy of www.castroforcongress.com, the earliest captured November 5, 2024. We ask the Archive for the copy closest to election day, November 5, 2024.From a secondary source
Who funds this member
Confirmed from the official recordCASTRO FOR CONGRESS reports $514,776.02 in total receipts, January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
Where the money comes from
Reported as $0: Party committees, The candidate's own contributions, Loans from the candidate, Other loans, Transfers from the candidate's other committees, Other receipts.
Committees that give the most
50 committees report paying this committee. These are the largest, joint fundraising committees aside.
| Committee | Kind, as the FEC lists it | Total | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEConnected organization: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS | PAC, qualified | $10,000 | 4 |
| NATIONAL BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEConnected organization: NATIONAL BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION | PAC, qualified | $10,000 | 4 |
| MIDWEST REGION LABORERS' POLITICAL LEAGUEConnected organization: LABORERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION, MIDWEST REGION | PAC, qualified | $10,000 | 4 |
| AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AAJ PAC)Connected organization: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE (AAJ) | PAC, qualified | $7,500 | 5 |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY & MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES P E O P L EConnected organization: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO | PAC, qualified | $7,500 | 3 |
| PAKISTANI AMERICAN PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE PAK-PAC | PAC, qualified | $7,500 | 2 |
| CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERSConnected organization: UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA | PAC, qualified | $5,000 | 1 |
| BORDER HEALTH FEDERAL PAC | PAC, qualified | $5,000 | 1 |
| MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERSConnected organization: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS AND AEROSPACE WORKERS | PAC, qualified | $5,000 | 1 |
| THE GUIDEHOUSE INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (GUIDEHOUSE PAC) | PAC, qualified | $5,000 | 1 |
Largest receipts from individuals
Each line is one receipt as the committee itemized it for the FEC. Many people give the same legal maximum, so this is a part of a larger group.
| Name, as itemized | City and state | Employer and occupation, as reported | Receipt | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VELA, FILEMONGiven through a conduit committee | HOUSTON, TX | VELA JUSTICE · ATTORNEY | $3,500 | |
| BRAMBLE, JENNIFERGiven through a conduit committee | SAN ANTONIO, TX | ARIZONA BEVERAGES · SALES | $3,500 | |
| NAVA, ALEXGiven through a conduit committee | SHAVANO PARK, TX | ANG PLLC · ATTORNEY | $3,500 | |
| HARTMAN, GORDON V. | SAN ANTONIO, TX | HARTMAN FOUNDATION · PRESIDENT | $3,500 | |
| GURAL, JEFFREYGiven through a conduit committee | NEW YORK, NY | GFP REAL ESTATE · CHAIRMAN | $3,500 | |
| PARKER, SEANGiven through a conduit committee | PALO ALTO, CA | SEAN N PARKER FOUNDATION · CHAIRMAN | $3,500 | |
| PARKER, ALEXANDRAGiven through a conduit committee | PALO ALTO, CA | NOT EMPLOYED · NOT EMPLOYED | $3,500 | |
| MUNOZ, HENRYGiven through a conduit committee | SAN ANTONIO, TX | MUNOZ & COMPANY · CEO | $3,500 | |
| MONTOYA, REGINA TGiven through a conduit committee | DALLAS, TX | SELF-EMPLOYED · ATTORNEY | $3,500$4,500 to date, as reported | |
| MIRANDA, LUISGiven through a conduit committee | NEW YORK, NY | 5000 BROADWAY PRODUCTIONS · PRESIDENT | $3,500 |
Outside spending, apart from contributions
The FEC lists no outside spending for or against this member in 2025 and 2026.
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Federal law forbids using contributors' names and addresses taken from FEC reports to ask for contributions or for any commercial purpose (52 U.S.C. 30111(a)(4)).
Source: Federal Election Commission. Period: January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026. Our copy of the FEC's answers was saved October 8, 2026.
Reported stock trades
Confirmed from the official recordThe Clerk's index for 2025 and 2026 lists no Periodic Transaction Report under this member's name and district.
Source: Periodic Transaction Reports filed with the Clerk of the House. The Clerk's index for 2025 and 2026 was saved October 8, 2026.
Where this comes from
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