Lawmakers demand U.S. security firms answer for actions in Gaza, raising concerns over legal liabilities and operational conduct.
Quiver AI Summary
On July 31, 2025, U.S. Representatives Joaquin Castro and Sara Jacobs, alongside Senators Peter Welch and Chris Van Hollen, issued a demand for accountability from American security firms Safe Reach Solutions and UG Solutions regarding their reported lethal actions against civilians in Gaza. The lawmakers expressed concern over potential legal liabilities for U.S. veterans involved in these operations.
The letter cites allegations that personnel from these firms, allegedly using inappropriate visas, were involved in military-like operations under Israeli command and warned that these actions could violate U.S. laws against war crimes and torture. The lawmakers have requested preservation of all records related to their contracts and operations in Gaza.
In their correspondence, they remarked on the grave consequences of these security operations, highlighting reports of significant civilian casualties and calling for transparency regarding the rules governing the firms’ actions in the conflict-affected area.
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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 $104.7K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 606th 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 563rd 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 700th 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.
