Friend, 

Right now the government is shut down under a Republican trifecta. 

Trump and Republicans control everything – the White House, the House, the Senate – but they need Democratic votes to fund the government. 

But beginning next month, health care costs for millions of Americans will skyrocket unless Congress extends subsidies under the Affordable Care Act. In Texas, that would mean the average premium cost will INCREASE 289%, or $459 each year.

But instead of negotiating with Democrats to extend those subsidies – Trump and Republicans have shut down the government.

Let me be clear: I will NOT vote to fund the government while health care for millions hangs in the balance. I won’t be a blank check for Trump’s assault on working people.

If you have my back in this important fight, chip in $5, $15, or $25 to help us hold the line. They’re coming at us with everything they’ve got – but I refuse to let them strip millions of their health care.

Thank you,

-Joaquin

Joaquin Castro
Congressman
Texas’s 20th Congressional District