Mar 24, 2014
It's a very simple amendment. All I'm adding is two words 'and discrimination' into that sentence. That's it.
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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Mar 5, 2014
I support along the lines where Congressman Poe is going. I do think that we need to be a supplier of energy to, you know, many of the nations that Russia now has a large share of the supply for.
Feb 27, 2014
You bring up a wonderful point, which is that you have got--we have, in our Nation, 10 to 15 million people, undocumented immigrants, who essentially are off the radar that we can't account for. And so a large part of this bill is bringing…
Feb 27, 2014
Thank you, Congressman Polis, and thank you for your leadership on the issue of comprehensive immigration reform. I am proud to join you and Congressman Garcia of Florida as cochairs of the New Dem Coalition advocating for comprehensive…
Feb 27, 2014
No. You raise an incredible point. I served 10 years, five terms in the Texas Legislature. This is my first term in Congress. But consider this: Last year, in 2013, we had what was, on record, the least productive Congress in American…
Feb 4, 2014
I thank both gentlemen and yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. Does anyone seek time in opposition? Seeing none, the question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Castro). The amendment was agreed…
Feb 4, 2014
I thank Chairman Hastings and Ranking Member DeFazio for considering this amendment. Mr. Chair, this amendment concerns the composition of the Hunting Heritage Conservation Council Committee, which will advise the Secretaries of…
Feb 4, 2014
I yield to the ranking member. Mr. DeFAZIO. I thank the gentleman, and I want to congratulate him on his diligence and on his foresight here to propose this amendment. It was an oversight in replacing the current council with a new…
Feb 4, 2014
Mr. Chair, 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 27, after line 18, insert the following: ``(xiii) Women's hunting and fishing advocacy…
Dec 12, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I'm encouraged to see the spirit of bipartisanship at work on this budget deal displayed. This bill mitigates the effects of sequestration and helps prevent another government shutdown. I support H.J. Res. 59 because it offers…
Dec 12, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I was not recorded on today's votes because I was absent due to awaiting the impending birth of my daughter. On rollcall No. 637 on motion on ordering the previous question on the Rule, had I been present, I would have voted…
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