Years in Office
2
Bills Sponsored
10
Bills Co-Sponsored
558
Committees
2
Gregorio Casar 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)
Impact & Accomplishments
Notable contributions during Gregorio Casar's congressional service.
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.
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