Congressman Greg Casar
@repcasar
Representing the heart of Texas from East Austin to West San Antonio #TX35. Chair of @USProgressives.bsky.social. Labor organizer. Lover of migas and long runs, just not at the same time.
The Senate confirmed a Trump lackey to be Director of National Intelligence. We have to fight against FISA 702 renewal so he doesn't get the power to spy on Americans without warrants.
Congress should immediately hold public hearings with the CEOs of big AI companies about the threat their technology poses to national security and American jobs. Today we learned more disturbing news about Open AI's security breach. Sam Altman should answer questions under oath.
Let me draw you a picture. ✍🏽 One chart: the $95 billion Republicans want for their new bill, mostly for a war nobody wants. The other: what that same money could buy — like $10-a-day childcare for working families. Don't let anyone tell you we can't afford good things.
The House just passed my amendment forcing the Pentagon to study the child care crisis. I represent San Antonio, aka Military City USA. Families here face long waitlists & thousands in costs to get care on base. The first step to solving this problem for our military families.
The House just passed a War Powers Resolution to demand Trump end the war with Iran.
I'm voting no on Republicans' plan to spend more on the military than ever in history.
When we talk about Medicare for All, Republicans always say: how will you afford it? But I want to know how we can afford to keep paying millions for insurance CEO pay and lobbying.
Not one more cent for Trump's deadly mass deportation machine. I'm voting no on Republicans' so-called 'Continuing Resolution.'
Join me for our next Tele-Town Hall on Tuesday at 6PM CT! I’ll take your questions live and share the latest about what’s going on in DC. RSVP now to get a call to join: bit.ly/CasarTownHall
How can we make food cheaper by changing patent law? That's what my new bill with @repmcgovern.bsky.social is about. Here's how it works:
Tomorrow, the House will vote on an amendment to block the $3.3 billion in taxpayer funding we send to Israel's military. I will vote yes. It is past time for us to end aid used to commit genocide in Gaza, kill innocents in Lebanon and beyond, and help drag us into war with Iran.
ICE has killed another person on the streets of an American city.
With $1.5 trillion, we can have 20 years of universal child care in our country. Instead, Republicans in Congress want $1.5 trillion for illegal wars.
Trump used over $1,000,000 of your taxpayer money to "fix" the National Mall’s reflecting pool. A Trump donor was given the contract without even needing to bid. Remember this the next time he says there's no money for your health care.
New reporting shows people are paying $2 million a head for a pardon in Trump’s Washington. Corruption, plain and simple.
A new @publiccitizen.bsky.social report shows corporations have already spent over $517 million to influence this year’s elections. That’s more than they spent in 2018, 2020, and 2022 COMBINED. We have to overturn Citizens United, ban super PACs, and get big money out of politics for good.
Here's how companies get tax breaks when they replace workers with AI.
Is Donald Trump about to trigger a refugee crisis right by our border? He already has a near-total fuel blockade against Cuba, which he wants to take over "almost immediately." Last time he sanctioned Cuba, 10% of the population fled. We shouldn't push people out of their homes.
This is what Trump says about my resolution with @repyvetteclarke.bsky.social, @repespaillat.bsky.social, and @meng.house.gov to restore voting rights, end the filibuster, and reform the Supreme Court.
Vice President JD Vance says don't worry, AI won't take your job. Easy to say when your party's taking millions from the big AI companies. I'm not buying it. Let's tax AI and keep Americans at work.
For 250 years, the Declaration of Independence has inspired generations to believe in a country that can continue to improve itself. Happy birthday, America.
RFK Jr. looked me dead in the eye and lied. He said, "there are no cuts to Medicaid." Now we have receipts: 3.8 million people lost Medicaid or CHIP. All to pay for tax cuts for billionaire donors.
Abbott Labs gave $500K to Trump's inauguration. Now the criminal investigation into whether their formula sickened and killed babies has been shut down.
In America, no president — no wannabe king — gets to pick and choose who is and is not an American. That is what Donald Trump is attacking when he goes after birthright citizenship. We will not go back.
We just got Trump’s financial disclosures. Trump made $2.2 billion in his first year as president. While costs are going up for you, he’s cashing in.
