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Joaquin Castro

DemocratTexasCurrently serving

Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source ↗

What they said 3

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

All statements (3)After election (1)In office (2)
While serving · legislative priority · 9/30/2026
Foreign affairs & defense

Sanction settlement expansion and ban imports of settlement goods

AI-assisted summary

Castro proposed the Stop the Settlements Act with five other House members. It would impose sanctions on foreign people and organizations involved in building or expanding Israeli settlements and outposts in the West Bank or Gaza, and ban imports of goods made in those settlements. He described sanctions as leverage to deter expansion and said he would keep pushing for conditions for security and lasting peace in the coming months and the next Congress.

Context: Announced September 30, 2026 while serving; this is a proposed measure, not an enacted law or a newly stated post-election pledge.

While serving · 1/8/2026
Foreign affairs & defense

Require congressional authorization for further hostilities in Venezuela

AI-assisted summary

Joaquin Castro supports a bipartisan War Powers Resolution to block further U.S. hostilities within or against Venezuela unless Congress explicitly authorizes them. The resolution was reintroduced after a nearly identical measure failed in the House by two votes. Castro said the president had dragged the country into an illegal war and argued that Congress should decide whether to support further U.S. involvement.

Context: The resolution was reintroduced; the passage does not establish that it was enacted. Castro was one of three named sponsors.

After the election · commitment · Original date not established
Immigration

Investigate ICE and pursue immigration reform

AI-assisted summary

Joaquin Castro says he wants Congress to investigate Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and pursue immigration reform. These are stated priorities; he does not specify the investigation’s scope or the changes he would seek through reform.

Context: The source does not specify the scope or method of the proposed investigation or the details of the immigration reform Castro supports.