Mar 2, 2022
Mr. Speaker, I proudly represent what is known as ``Military City U.S.A.,'' San Antonio, Texas, the home to hundreds, if not thousands, of veterans who, like others across the country, were exposed to open-air burn pits whose lives have…
Joaquin Castro
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Joaquin Castro is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 20th congressional district since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on issues such as immigration reform, healthcare, and education. Castro has been an advocate for policies that support the Latino community and has worked to address economic disparities in his district. He is known for his vocal opposition to certain policies of the Trump administration, particularly regarding foreign aid and disaster response.
Congressional Record · 2022-03-02
Mar 2, 2022
Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of House Resolution 956 to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Earlier today, the United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine and demand an immediate…
Mar 1, 2022
As a diverse and growing number of the U.S. population continues to reach for a college education, it is vital that we examine how the institutions tasked with preparing future generations for a global economy are doing.
Feb 4, 2022
Madam Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Again, we agree that the United States should do everything possible to put pressure on China to reduce emissions and to combat climate change. However, this is a bad way to do it. We…
Feb 4, 2022
Madam Speaker, I rise to oppose Representative Steel's amendment. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes.
Feb 4, 2022
Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Representative Steel and I share a lot of the same concerns about China, in fact: its human rights record; unfair competition; its aggression in the South China Sea, for example…
Feb 3, 2022
Madam Speaker, I rise today to oppose Mr. Perry's amendment. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes.
Feb 3, 2022
Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, again, I agree this is important information. However, this should not be our approach, except on issues where the executive branch has continuously, and over a…
Feb 3, 2022
Madam Speaker, I have an amendment at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 1847, line 1, insert ``media and entertainment,'' after ``health care,''. The…
Feb 3, 2022
Madam Speaker, I rise in opposition to amendment 56 by Representative Crenshaw. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Texas (Mr. Castro) is recognized for 5 minutes.
Feb 3, 2022
Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I believe the information being solicited is important, although I don't think that we need to pass a law to get it, and we shouldn't have to pass a law to get it. In…
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