Representative Joaquin Castro, Democratic from Texas

Joaquin Castro

House Committee Assignments

Joaquin Castro serves on 2 house committees and 5 subcommittees in the 119th Congress. Joaquin Castro holds leadership positions as Ranking Member of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee and Ranking Member of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee.

House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence

Member

The Select Committee on Intelligence provides vigilant legislative oversight of the United States Intelligence Community, ensuring activities conform to the Constitution and laws. It reviews intelligence budgets, programs, and operations, and prepares legislation authorizing appropriations for intelligence agencies.

Subcommittees

  • Oversight and InvestigationsRanking Member
  • Central Intelligence Agency
  • National Security Agency and Cyber

House Committee on Foreign Affairs

Member

The Committee on Foreign Affairs considers legislation impacting diplomatic relations, foreign aid, international trade, and national security related to foreign policy. It oversees the State Department, USAID, and other international affairs agencies.

Subcommittees

  • Western HemisphereRanking Member
  • East Asia and Pacific

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