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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.
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 33, line 5, after the 1st dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $10,000,000)''. Page 49, line 6, after the…
Mr. Chairman, first, I would like to thank my colleague from San Antonio, Chairman Lamar Smith, and also follow Texan Eddie Bernice Johnson, the ranking member, for their work on this bill and for consideration of my amendment. My…
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 15, line 19, insert ``nonprofit,'' after ``independent,''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to…
I support the reauthorization of EXIM and support the work that you all are doing.
Mr. Chairman, when it comes to the border, for many in politics, there is no greater boogeyman. The fact is that the border has more resources committed to it today than ever before, 21,000 Border Patrol agents, more than double what we…
Mr. Speaker, my vote was not recorded on rollcall No. 224 on H.R. 2048--USA Freedom Act of 2015. I was present for the vote but not recorded due to a mechanical problem with my voting card. I intended to vote ``aye.'' personal explanation
Mr. Chairman, I know the appropriations process is a tough one. You are making difficult choices among many things. I would just point out that, in this account, as you know, there have been funds that have gone unallocated in recent years…
Absolutely. Mr. Chairman, if you will permit me, I would be glad to yield time. How much time do I have? The CHAIR. The gentleman has 2 minutes remaining.
Mr. Chairman, the Army Corps of Engineers construction general account permits the Corps to enter into agreements with local governments and municipalities to reimburse these entities for certain funds. This allows cities across the…
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. (a) For an additional amount for…
I agree with my colleague, Albio Sires, that as we have asked Mexico to be better about making sure that they cut off the pipeline of children coming to the United States, there is a concern for human rights that comes up.
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