TEXAS-20 · HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESS
Joaquin Castro
- Democratic
- 7 terms
- Born 1974
Joaquin Castro is a Democratic Representative representing Texas-20 in the United States House of Representatives. Currently serving 7 terms. Joaquin Castro has a 40% community approval rating based on 20 votes on USApprate.
Community approval
40% approve
- Total votes: 20
- 90-day change: −10.0
- Last 7 days: 2
- House rank: 298/445
8 support · 12 oppose
20 votes from unique devices, one per person · 2 cast in the last 7 days. Community pulse, not a scientific poll. Read the method →
Legislative record
Joaquin Castro has served in the House of Representatives since 2013. Congress.gov lists 190 bills and resolutions sponsored and 1,701 cosponsored by Joaquin Castro.
- Sponsored
- 190
- Cosponsored
- 1,701
Terms in Congress
- House · TX-20 — 2013–now
Recently sponsored bills
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H.R. 10642 (119th Congress) — Stop the Settlements Act
Introduced Oct 1, 2026Latest action (Oct 1, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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H.Res. 1573 (119th Congress) — Recognizing the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and designating September 2026 as "Latin Music Appreciation Month".
Introduced Sep 24, 2026Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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H.Res. 1559 (119th Congress) — Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 14, 2026, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".
Introduced Sep 17, 2026Latest action (Sep 17, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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H.R. 9698 (119th Congress) — Advanced Coursework Equity Act
Introduced Jul 15, 2026Latest action (Jul 15, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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H.R. 7675 (119th Congress) — Securing Partner Supply Chains Act
Introduced Feb 25, 2026Latest action (Mar 26, 2026): Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 3.
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H.Res. 1012 (119th Congress) — Recognizing and honoring Cristina M. Rodríguez for her historic appointment as dean of Yale Law School.
Introduced Jan 21, 2026Latest action (Jan 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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H.R. 7059 (119th Congress) — No Unauthorized War in Mexico Act
Introduced Jan 14, 2026Latest action (Jan 14, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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H.Res. 969 (119th Congress) — Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 8, 2025, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".
Introduced Dec 19, 2025Latest action (Dec 19, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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H.R. 6910 (119th Congress) — United States International Development Corporation Chief Development Officer Act
Introduced Dec 19, 2025Latest action (Dec 19, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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H.R. 6736 (119th Congress) — ARMAS Act of 2025
Introduced Dec 16, 2025Latest action (Dec 16, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Source: Congress.gov (Library of Congress), updated Oct 31, 2026. Counts cover all Congresses on record.
Understanding Joaquin Castro's Approval Rating
On USApprate, Representative Joaquin Castro currently holds a community approval rating of 40% for 2026, drawn from 20 visitor votes (8 support, 12 oppose). This grassroots score reflects how site visitors feel about Joaquin Castro right now, and it is recalculated the moment a new vote is cast.
How this rating is calculated
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Frequently asked questions
How is Joaquin Castro's approval rating calculated on USApprate?
Joaquin Castro's approval rating is the share of USApprate visitors who voted "Support" rather than "Oppose", expressed as a percentage of all votes cast. As of 2026, Joaquin Castro holds a 40% community approval rating based on 20 votes. The figure updates in real time and is limited to one vote per visitor to prevent ballot stuffing.
Is this an official or scientific approval rating for Joaquin Castro?
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