Representative Gregorio Casar, Democratic from Texas

Gregorio Casar

Representative · Texas · Democrat

Gregorio Casar

House Floor

Recent comments in the House

Mr. Speaker, I rise today for us to pass the Faster Labor Contracts Act tonight in the U.S. House to uphold the fundamental right for all American workers, the right to bargain collectively for a fair contract. American workers marched, bled, and died for the right to form a union. They marched, bled, and died for the right to join together and bargain for fair wages and working conditions. However, for far too many Americans, that right exists in name only because far too often employers drag out contract negotiations for weeks, months, and then years.
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5408, FASTER LABOR CONTRACTS ACT··Share
Biography
Gregorio Casar, a former labor organizer, was elected as U.S. Representative for Texas’s 35th District in 2022. He advocates for affordable housing, workers’ rights, and expanding access to healthcare. In Congress, Casar introduced legislation to cap insulin prices and serves on the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. He approaches public service with a focus on grassroots engagement and advancing policies that address economic inequality in his diverse district.
Education
  • B.A. in Political Science and Social Thought, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
    2011
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    2023–Present

    Represented Texas's 35th congressional district for 2 terms.

  • Member, Austin City Council, District 4

    2015–2022

    Elected in 2014 as the first representative of Austin’s District 4 and reelected in 2016 and 2020.

  • Board Chair, Local Progress

    Served as board chair of Local Progress, a national network of progressive local elected officials organized as a project of the Center for Popular Democracy.

  • Policy Director, Workers Defense Project

    Worked as policy director for the Workers Defense Project, leading campaigns for construction worker rest and water breaks, living wage requirements, and measures against wage theft.

Policy Focus
Agriculture and Food30%
Labor and Employment20%
Emergency Management10%
Commerce10%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Gregorio Casar's record in Congress.

  • Paid Sick Leave Advocacy

    Led efforts to pass a paid sick leave ordinance in Austin, expanding worker protections for thousands of employees.

  • Affordable Housing Initiatives

    Championed policies to increase affordable housing funding and protections for renters in Austin.

  • Labor Rights Legislation

    Supported federal legislation to raise the minimum wage and strengthen union rights for American workers.

  • Environmental Justice Funding

    Secured federal funding for water infrastructure improvements in underserved communities in Texas.

Committee Assignments
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  • House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
  • House Committee on Education and Workforce

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