Congressman Castro introduces the Sunshine on Solar Lending Act to enhance transparency and reduce costs in solar financing.
Quiver AI Summary
On July 17, 2025, Congressman Joaquin Castro, alongside Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, introduced the Sunshine on Solar Lending Act aimed at enhancing transparency in solar financing. The legislation targets deceptive practices that inflate costs for consumers by requiring clear disclosure of all fees associated with solar loans.
Reports indicate that lenders have been concealing substantial dealer fees which can raise loan balances by 10 to 30 percent. Castro emphasized the need for a safeguard to protect consumers, stating, "The Sunshine on Solar Lending Act fills current gaps and protects those considering purchasing a solar system."
The bill seeks to prohibit forced arbitration clauses in contracts, ensuring harmed consumers can pursue legal remedies, while mandating written disclosures for solar financing agreements. It has garnered support from various consumer advocacy groups advocating for fair practices in the solar lending industry.
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Joaquin Castro Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Joaquin Castro:
- H.R.4319: To amend the International Organizations Immunities Act to extend certain privileges and immunities to the European Organization for Nuclear Research.
- H.R.4318: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include child development and early learning as community services under the Federal work-study program.
- H.R.3865: PARTNER with ASEAN Act of 2025
- H.R.3678: Strengthening US-Caribbean Partnership Act
- H.R.2825: Postal Service Clusterbox Responsibility Act
- H.R.923: Stop Arming Cartels Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Joaquin Castro on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Castro.
Joaquin Castro Fundraising
Joaquin Castro recently disclosed $104.7K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 605th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 77.6% came from individual donors.
Castro disclosed $83.5K of spending. This was the 562nd most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Castro disclosed $168.0K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 699th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Joaquin Castro's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
