Congressman Castro advocates for restoring SNAP funding, addressing food insecurity faced by Texas families affected by recent cuts.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Castro advocates for SNAP funding restoration: On October 30, Congressman Joaquin Castro visited a food pantry in San Antonio to address the implications of impending SNAP benefit cuts, urging Congress to restore funding. He emphasized the critical role SNAP plays for families, stating, “Millions of Texans are about to lose SNAP benefits—a critical lifeline that keeps food on the table.”
Concerns raised over SNAP cuts: During the event, local leaders expressed their fears regarding food insecurity, citing the negative impacts of reduced SNAP support. Patti Radle from Inner City Development remarked that such cuts could exacerbate an already dire situation for struggling families.
Background on SNAP funding issues: Castro noted it is unprecedented for the federal government to deny food assistance and urged state leadership to utilize Texas’s Rainy Day Fund to assist food banks. He called on Republicans to re-open the government and restore benefits, asserting that sufficient funding is available yet not being utilized.
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Joaquin Castro Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Joaquin Castro:
- H.R.4490: PARTNER Act
- H.R.4489: Sunshine on Solar Lending Act
- H.R.4319: Strengthening Science Through Diplomacy Act of 2025
- H.R.4318: Head Start for Our Future Act
- H.R.3865: PARTNER with ASEAN Act of 2025
- H.R.3678: Strengthening US-Caribbean Partnership Act
You can track bills proposed by Joaquin Castro on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Castro.
Joaquin Castro Fundraising
Joaquin Castro recently disclosed $78.1K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 774th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 62.2% came from individual donors.
Castro disclosed $69.0K of spending. This was the 706th most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Castro disclosed $177.1K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 791st most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Joaquin Castro's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
