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Dolores Huerta and Congressman Casar
July 27, 2023

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

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Congressman Greg Casar breaking his thirst strike, with the Capitol dome in the background
July 25, 2023

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Greg Casar (D-Texas) was on thirst strike for nearly nine hours— not drinking water or taking breaks from the U.S Capitol steps— to draw attention to the need for a federal workplace heat standard, including protections for rest and water breaks. 

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Congressman Greg Casar talking on the phone outside the House of Representatives
July 25, 2023

Amid an oppressive summer, U.S. Rep. Greg Casar is calling on the federal government to enact stricter protections for workers to ensure they don’t suffer heat-related illness on the job.

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Congressman Casar's letter to OSHA
July 24, 2023

WASHINGTON – One-hundred and twelve members of Congress, led by Representatives Greg Casar (TX-35), Judy Chu (CA-28),

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Congressman Greg Casar and Congressman Joaquin Castro speak on the House floor
July 11, 2023

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Greg Casar (D-Texas) and Congressman Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) introduced an

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Greg Casar Press Release (photo of Casar smiling)
July 11, 2023

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Greg Casar (D-Texas) and Congressman Mark Pocan (D-Wisconsin) introduced the Food Worker Pay Standards Act, which would ensure

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Congressman Greg Casar speaking in front of constituents at town hall
June 30, 2023

VIA Metropolitan Transit has been awarded more than $3 million from the Federal Transit Administration under its Low or No Emission Vehicle Program. The grant will fund the replacement of 15 gasoline-powered paratransit vehicles with low-emission propane-powered vans.

U.S. Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Congressman Greg Casar (TX-35) were instrumental in VIA’s application for funding in the fiscal year 2023 program, securing $3,197,000, which will cover the vast majority of the $3,984,000 vehicle-replacement project.

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Greg Casar Press Release (photo of Casar smiling)
May 31, 2023

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Greg Casar (D-Texas) released the following statement ahead of the U.S. House’s vote on the default crisis agreement, H.R.