Work with colleagues to ensure immigration reform becomes a reality.

I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues to ensure that immigration reform becomes a reality.

Castro commits to ongoing legislative work toward immigration reform.

CASTRO HELPS INTRODUCE BILL TO PROVIDE IN-STATE TUITION FOR DREAMER STUDENTS | U.S. Congressman Joaquin Castro
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Castro said he was proud to join calls for comprehensive immigration reform to become a reality and wanted it done that year.

Official statement shows Castro publicly committed to making comprehensive immigration reform happen and framed it as an active legislative goal.

partial same_term A for effort

CASTRO STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM IN THE SENATE
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Congress.gov shows Castro introduced H.R.1909, which would let eligible essential workers apply for permanent resident status, but the bill was only referred to committee/subcommittee.

This is concrete legislative action by Castro on immigration reform, but the bill did not advance to enactment.

partial later_term A for effort

H.R.1909 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Citizenship for Essential Workers Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress
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Congress.gov lists Castro as sponsor of H.R.3043 and shows the latest action as referral to the House Judiciary Committee; the bill remained introduced.

Castro continued pursuing immigration-reform legislation, but this specific measure stalled at introduction and committee referral.

partial later_term A for effort

H.R.3043 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): Citizenship for Essential Workers Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress
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Castro said Congress must pass comprehensive immigration reform, while welcoming Biden's executive relief as only a step forward.

His own 2024 statement indicates comprehensive immigration reform still had not been enacted and remained a pending congressional task.

never later_term

Congressman Castro Applauds President Biden’s Immigration Relief for Mixed-Status Families and High-Skilled College Graduates
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Congress.gov shows the Senate immigration-reform bill passed the Senate, but the page does not show enactment into law.

The major 2013 comprehensive reform vehicle advanced in the Senate, but it was not completed as enacted law, supporting a conclusion that the promise was not fulfilled.

never same_term

S.744 - 113th Congress (2013-2014): Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress
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"I am thrilled to announce the official launch of the U.S.-Mexico Caucus to strengthen the relationship between the United States and Mexico. Our shared border, history and interests—particularly in trade, migration, and security—make the creation of this caucus relevant now more than ever."

Castro continued working with a Republican colleague on a formal caucus that explicitly includes migration among its priorities, which is concrete collaborative effort but not delivery of immigration reform itself.

partial later_term A for effort

Reps. Castro, Yakym Launch Bipartisan U.S.-Mexico Caucus | U.S. Congressman Joaquin Castro
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"that I ran on immigration reform."

A recent official floor record shows Castro still framing immigration reform as an unfinished agenda item rather than a completed achievement.

unresolved later_term

Congressional Record - House, April 16, 2026
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