Nov 2, 2023
President Biden has been clear that sanctions on Venezuela's captors will only be lifted if the regime allows free elections, releases prisoners, and respects human rights.
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.
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Nov 2, 2023
I was proud to sponsor the AFFECT Human Rights in Venezuela Act for this very purpose alongside three Members of the Committee, Joaquin Castro, Maria Salazar, and Mike Waltz.
Nov 2, 2023
I spoke with Ms. Machado to congratulate her on this achievement and promised that Congress would do everything possible to support a free and fair election.
Nov 1, 2023
Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 340. I unequivocally condemn Hamas' attack on Israel, which resulted in the deaths of over 1,400 innocent people and the kidnapping of hundreds of hostages, including American citizens. The United…
Nov 1, 2023
Mr. Speaker, if the humanitarian exemption that was originally in this bill was restored, I would fully support H.R. 340, but I cannot in good faith support a bill that amounts to intentional collective punishment against the people of…
Nov 1, 2023
Mr. Speaker, unfortunately, I have to rise in opposition to H. Res. 559. I am proud to represent San Antonio, Texas, known as Military City, USA, which is home to one of the largest concentrations of military bases in the United States…
Oct 25, 2023
Mr. Speaker, in the immediate aftermath of the horrific October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel by Hamas militants, I co- sponsored H. Res. 771 in solidarity with the people of Israel. The resolution was intended to send an immediate message of…
Oct 18, 2023
If we adopt this amendment we ensure that our efforts do not harm our constituents when the sanctions go into effect.
Oct 18, 2023
I offer this amendment because my concerns--my concerns that the sanctions described in this bill would significantly raise the price of gas back home in my hometown of San Antonio and all of our hometowns.
Oct 18, 2023
Both the Biden Administration and the previous Administration have rightly pointed out that the most significant national security threat the United States faces comes from the People's Republic of China.
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