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HB6405 - Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act
James A. Himes, Barbara Lee, Henry C. Johnson
Last updated 10 months ago
41 Co-Sponsors
To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect more victims of domestic violence by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms and to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to establish a grant program relating to the removal of firearms from adjudicated domestic violence offenders, and for other purposes.
STATUS
Introduced
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HR865 - Honoring the heroic military service, sacrifices, and contributions of veterans from the great State of Texas.
Jasmine Crockett, Patrick Fallon, Colin Z. Allred
Last updated 10 months ago
29 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
HB6618 - ARMAS Act of 2023 Americas Regional Monitoring of Arms Sales Act of 2023
Joaquin Castro, Norma J. Torres, Daniel S. Goldman
Last updated 10 months ago
50 Co-Sponsors
To require the transfer of regulatory control of certain munitions exports from the Department of Commerce to the Department of State, and for other purposes.
STATUS
Introduced
HCR81 - Recognizing international days of peace, coexistence, and cooperation.
Nikema Williams, Colin Z. Allred, Jasmine Crockett
Last updated 9 months ago
27 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
HB6799 - Intelligence Community Joint Duty Improvements Act
Joaquin Castro, Mike Gallagher
Last updated 9 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
To reform joint duty requirements in the intelligence community, and for other purposes.
STATUS
Introduced
HR608 - Recognizing the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in higher education.
Marc A. Veasey, Colin Z. Allred, Joaquin Castro
Last updated about 1 year ago
66 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
HB6797 - Restoring U.S. Leadership in International Organizations Act of 2023
Joaquin Castro, Sara J. Jacobs
Last updated 9 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
To provide for enhanced United States leadership at international organizations, and for other purposes.
STATUS
Introduced
HJR84 - Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution
Al Green, Alma S. Adams, Nanette Diaz Barragan
Last updated about 1 year ago
78 Co-Sponsors
Designating a "Slavery Remembrance Day" on August 20, to serve as a reminder of the evils of slavery.
STATUS
Introduced
HB2754 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2395 East Del Mar Boulevard in Laredo, Texas, as the "Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez & Sergeant Roberto Arizola Jr. Post Office Building".
Henry Cuellar, Nathaniel Moran, Elizabeth Pannill Fletcher
Last updated 5 months ago
38 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Passed
HB5433 - Child Care Stabilization Act
Katherine M. Clark, Rosa L. DeLauro, Robert C. Scott
Last updated about 1 year ago
130 Co-Sponsors
To increase child care options for working families and support child care providers.
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Representative from US Congress district HD-TX-20
COMMITTEES
US House
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Joaquin Castro was born in San Antonio, Texas in 1974. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Stanford University and his J.D. from Harvard Law School. After law school, Castro practiced law in the private sector before serving in the Texas State Legislature from 2003-2013. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012 and has served Texas's 20th congressional district since 2013. Castro serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. He is known for his advocacy around immigration reform and education policy.read less
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