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Press Release: Joaquin Castro statement on detention of American rabbis and volunteers in the West Bank

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Castro condemns West Bank detentions, urges sanctions on settlement supporters, and cites bipartisan backing for his bill.

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Castro statement on West Bank detentions: Rep. Joaquin Castro said Israeli forces detained "dozens of volunteers," including a congressional candidate and rabbis, in the West Bank. He also cited earlier reports of settlers attacking European diplomats and a Washington Post journalist.

Call for sanctions bill: Castro argued that if Americans, diplomats, and journalists can be targeted, Palestinian families may face even greater risks. He urged Congress to take up his "Stop the Settlements Act," which he said would sanction those driving settlement expansion.

Support for legislation: Castro said the bill has support from 59 members of Congress, and named several recent co-sponsors, including Reps. Jamie Raskin, Robert Garcia, Jason Crow, Deborah Ross, Jasmine Crockett, and Sharice Davids.

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Joaquin Castro Fundraising

Joaquin Castro Fundraising

Joaquin Castro recently disclosed $71.3K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2026. This was the 815th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 67.0% came from individual donors.

Castro disclosed $80.2K of spending. This was the 910th most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.

Castro disclosed $145.5K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 789th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.

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Joaquin Castro Bill Proposals

Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Joaquin Castro:

  • H.R.10642: Stop the Settlements Act
  • H.R.9698: Advanced Coursework Equity Act
  • H.R.7675: Securing Partner Supply Chains Act
  • H.R.7059: No Unauthorized War in Mexico Act
  • H.R.6910: United States International Development Corporation Chief Development Officer Act
  • H.R.6736: ARMAS Act of 2025

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