Congressman Joaquin Castro

Representing the 20th District of Texas
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Jobs and the Economy

The issues of jobs and the economy affect us all and are important to my work in Congress. I am committed to working in a bipartisan fashion to find a balanced solution to reduce our nation’s deficits and long-term debt, as well as maintain the good standing of our country’s financial reputation. As our economy continues to improve, there is more work to be done. There are far too many folks in San Antonio and across the nation out of a job, but I am committed to working with my colleagues so that every American who wants a job finds one. 

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More on Jobs and the Economy

May 1, 2014 Press Release

Washington, D.C– Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) announced $44.1 million for two military projects in San Antonio as part of the 2015 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act (H.R 4486). 

Feb 11, 2014 Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joaquin Castro [TX-20] released the following statement after voting in favor of fixing the Military retirement COLA cuts that were negotiated as part of the Budget Deal, as well voting in favor of paying our nation’s bills and preventing default: 
 
Jan 15, 2014 Press Release
Washington, D.C— Congressman Joaquin Castro released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan $1.012 trillion omnibus bill,  funding agencies for Fiscal Year 2014. The funding bill passed with 359 Representatives voting in favor and 67 voting against.   
 
Jan 7, 2014 Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joaquin Castro [TX-20] released the following statement applauding the Senate's vote to begin debate on a  bipartisan extension of unemployment insurance and calling on the House to take up the vote:
 
Dec 27, 2013 Press Release
San Antonio, TX – 1.3 million Americans, including over 64,000 Texans, are losing all of their federal unemployment insurance tomorrow, December 28. An additional 106,900 Texans will lose their unemployment insurance in the first 6 months of 2014. Rep. Joaquin Castro is calling on Speaker Boehner to bring up this important piece of legislation for debate as the first order of business in the new year. U.S.
Oct 5, 2013 Press Release
Washington, D.C. –U.S. Congressman Joaquin Castro released this statement following passage of the Federal Employee Retroactive Pay Fairness Act:  
 
Sep 28, 2013 Press Release
Washington, D.C. –Congressman Joaquin Castro [TX-20] released the following statement regarding the House Republican Continuing Resolution and the potential for a government shutdown:
 
Jul 19, 2013 Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Texas Congressman Joaquin Castro released the following statement after the Senate confirmation of Thomas Perez as United States Secretary of Labor:
 
“I want to congratulate Thomas Perez on his confirmation as United States Secretary of Labor.
Jun 21, 2013 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Texas Congressman Joaquin Castro [TX-20] released this statement following the  failure of the 2013 Farm Bill (H.R. 1947) in the U.S. House of Representatives:

Mar 8, 2013 Press Release

San Antonio, TX – Texas Congressman Joaquin Castro released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the United States added 236,000  jobs to the economy in February and the unemployment rate decreased to the lowest level in four years to 7.7%: