Press Releases

Congressman Greg Casar and Congressman Joaquin Castro speak on the House floor

NEWS: Casar, Castro Introduce Amendment to Block Federal Funding for Operation Lone Star

September 7, 2023

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WASHINGTON – This week, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and

Issues:Civil Rights CongressImmigrant Rights

NEWS: Congressman Greg Casar Drafting Legislation to Connect Texas to the National Grids

August 31, 2023

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Greg Casar (D-Texas) announced he is actively drafting federal legislation to require T

Issues:Climate CrisisCongressConnect the Grid ActEconomyEnergy & Grid Reliability

LETTER: Casar, Doggett, & Texas Democrats Urge Pause on Medicaid Redeterminations, Corrective Action to Texas System

NEWS: Casar, Doggett, & Texas Democrats Urge Pause on Medicaid Redeterminations, Corrective Action to Texas System

August 22, 2023

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressmen Greg Casar (TX-35) and

Issues:CongressHealth Care

San Antonio’s letter carriers used to get water bottles at the start of work – in the middle of a heat wave, that ended.

NEWS: Casar, Castro, Cuellar, Gonzales Urge USPS to Bring Back Water for San Antonio Letter Carriers

August 9, 2023

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SAN ANTONIO – Today, San Antonio Representatives Greg Casar (TX-35),

Issues:CongressWorker Rights

Congressman Greg Casar introduces farm bills at the Senate Swamp.

NEWS: Senate & House Progressives Announce New Pro-Worker, Pro-Farmer Bills

July 27, 2023

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WASHINGTON – Today, Representatives Greg Casar (TX-35),

Issues:CongressFood & AgricultureSmall BusinessWorker Rights Economy

NEWS: Following Vigil & Thirst Strike, President Biden Announces Actions to Protect Workers and Communities from Extreme Heat

July 27, 2023

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Greg Casar (D-Texas), who recently was on an all-day thirst strike on the U.S.

Issues:Civil Rights CongressSmall BusinessWorker Rights

Greg Casar Press Release (photo of Casar smiling)

NEWS: As Nationwide Strike Wave Takes Hold, Casar, Fetterman, & Adams Introduce Bill to Provide SNAP Benefits for Striking Workers

July 27, 2023

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WASHINGTON – Today, Representatives Greg Casar (D-Texas) and

Issues:CongressCorporationsFood & AgricultureWorker Rights Economy

Congressman Greg Casar breaking his thirst strike, with the Capitol dome in the background

NEWS: Congressman Greg Casar Ends 8+ Hour Thirst Strike on the U.S. House Steps

July 25, 2023

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Greg Casar (D-Texas) was on thirst strike for nearly nine hours— not drinking water or

Issues:Civil Rights CongressWorker Rights

Congressman Greg Casar talks with Congressman Maxwell Frost as Dolores Huerta looks on.

NEWS: Congressman Greg Casar Hosts Vigil & Thirst Strike for Workers’ Rights on House Steps

July 25, 2023

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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Greg Casar (D-Texas) is hosting a

Issues:Civil Rights CongressWorker Rights

NEWS: Casar Leads 110+ Democrats Urging Federal Heat Protections from OSHA

July 24, 2023

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WASHINGTON – One-hundred and twelve members of Congress, led by Representatives Greg Casar (TX-35),

Issues:Civil Rights CongressWorker Rights