Joaquin Castro's Schedule This Week
Week of Monday, September 28, 2026
House: pro forma sessions Mon and Thu; next convenes Mon, Oct 5, 2026; no session days scheduled Oct 12 – Nov 6, 2026 (source)
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Week of Sep 28 – Oct 4, 2026
House pro forma session
House pro forma session
Votes, May 19 – Oct 2, 2026
The House's last 30 days in session: voted in 135 of 139 roll calls (97%).
Castro voted with the majority of House Democrats on 132 roll calls and against it on 3.
Votes against the party majority and missed votes (7)
| Date | Vote | Question | Result | Joaquin Castro | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16 | No. 309 | On Passage H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act | Passed | Nay | Most House Democrats: Yea |
| Sep 1 | No. 286 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendments H.R. 6500AGOA Extension Act | Passed | Nay | Most House Democrats: Yea |
| Jun 29 | No. 229 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended H.R. 7128TRIA Program Reauthorization Act | Passed | Not Voting | Did not vote |
| Jun 29 | No. 228 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended H.R. 7757KIDS Act | Passed | Not Voting | Did not vote |
| Jun 4 | No. 201 | On Agreeing to the Resolution H.Con.Res. 84Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon | Failed | Yea | Most House Democrats: Nay |
| May 20 | No. 177 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended H.R. 3234Keeping Deposits Local Act | Passed | Not Voting | Did not vote |
| May 20 | No. 176 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree H.Res. 1299Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 6644, with amendment | Passed | Not Voting | Did not vote |
Bills with new actions, May 19 – Oct 2, 2026
Sponsored by Castro (4)
H.R. 10642 To provide for the imposition of sanctions with respect to settlements in the West Bank and Gaza, and for other purposes.
Latest 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.
H.Res. 1573 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".
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 1559 Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 14, 2026, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".
Latest action Sep 17, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.
H.R. 9698 Advanced Coursework Equity Act
Latest action Jul 15, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Cosponsored by Castro (31)
H.Res. 1603 Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Latest action Oct 1, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
H.Res. 1594 Recognizing the outstanding contributions of Hispanics and Latinos in film, television, and streaming and their enduring impact on the United States.
Latest action Oct 1, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 979 AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025
Latest action Sep 16, 2026: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 622.
H.J.Res. 217 Disapproving the proposed civilian nuclear cooperation agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia submitted to the Congress on September 14, 2026.
Latest action Sep 16, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 10374 Affordable Premiums for Seniors Act of 2026
Latest action Sep 14, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
H.R. 2323 Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act
Latest action Sep 10, 2026: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
H.R. 10227 INSULIN Act of 2026
Latest action Sep 2, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, 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.
H.R. 10223 End Tuberculosis Now Act of 2026
Latest action Sep 2, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Res. 1481 Honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Kay Granger, a Representative from the State of Texas.
Latest action Aug 13, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R. 9944 TPS Review Act
Latest action Jul 23, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.
H.R. 9752 Protecting Home-Based Care for Rural Veterans Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 23, 2026: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.Res. 1456 Directing the initiation of litigation for actions by the President or other executive branch officials inconsistent with their duties under the Constitution of the United States.
Latest action Jul 23, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.
H.R. 3514 Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025
Latest action Jul 15, 2026: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.
H.R. 9374 Find Our Families Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 7, 2026: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
H.R. 9432 LIFT the BAR Act
Latest action Jun 30, 2026: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
H.Con.Res. 108 Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon.
Latest action Jun 30, 2026: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 9250 Great American Outdoors Act 250
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
H.Res. 1384 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress must urgently take all appropriate measures to guarantee civil rights and fair political representation to all Americans.
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9401 Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2026
Latest action Jun 23, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
H.R. 9270 Dignity and Due Process for Children Act of 2026
Latest action Jun 11, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
H.R. 7037 Developing Overseas Mineral Investments and New Allied Networks for Critical Energies Act
Latest action Jun 9, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.R. 3429 US-Japan-ROK Trilateral Cooperation Act
Latest action Jun 9, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
H.Con.Res. 84 Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.
Latest action Jun 4, 2026: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.Con.Res. 106 To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.
Latest action May 22, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 8968 No Presidential Self-Serving Lawsuits Act of 2026
Latest action May 21, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9000 SCREEN for Type 1 Diabetes Act of 2026
Latest action May 21, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 1993 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act
Latest action May 21, 2026: Received in the Senate.
H.R. 1329 Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act
Latest action May 21, 2026: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 8914 No Taxpayer-Funded Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2026
Latest action May 20, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 8929 To amend title 1, United States Code, to expand the scope of documents the Secretary of State is required to transmit to the Congress, and for other purposes.
Latest action May 20, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 210 Dental Care for Veterans Act
Latest action May 20, 2026: Committee Hearings Held
