News List

  • Gulf Coast Claims to be Considered
    Oct 4, 2010 - Congresswoman Kathy Castor released the following statement today regarding Ken Feinberg’s announcement that Tampa Bay area business claims will be considered by the Gulf Coast Claims Facility: “This is great news for our hardworking small-business owners and tourism leaders on Florida’s Gulf Coast.... More
  • Castor's Statement on Gulf Coast Restoration Plan
    Sep 28, 2010 - Congresswoman Kathy Castor issued the following statement regarding the release today of the Gulf Coast Restoration Plan. The Gulf Coast Restoration Plan outlines a series of recommendations, including asking Congress to dedicate money from the civil Clean Water Act to the Gulf Coast’s recovery. Und... More
  • Castor Statement on Environmental Reviews
    Aug 17, 2010 - Congresswoman Kathy Castor released the following statement regarding President Obama’s decision to no longer allow new deepwater drilling projects to go forward without environmental reviews: “This announcement by the Obama Administration is a good first step. The Interior Department and Minerals M... More
  • House Approves Oil Disaster Legislation
    Jul 30, 2010 - The oil disaster legislation that passed the U.S. House of Representatives today will hold the oil industry accountable for disaster cleanup, strengthen oversight of the oil drilling industry, restore the Gulf Coast and eliminate the current $75 million limit on what an oil company can be required t... More
  • Castor Proposes Measures to Improve Oil Disaster Response
    Jul 29, 2010 - Congresswoman Kathy Castor has proposed four amendments to the oil disaster response package, which is expected to be considered by the U.S. House of Representatives this week. Castor’s amendments focus on ensuring oil drilling remains far from Florida’s coasts; helping our region’s fishermen and sm... More
  • Castor Steps Up Pressure on BP
    Jul 26, 2010 - Today, Congresswoman Kathy Castor is demanding stronger action be taken by BP in order to alleviate Florida’s damaged tourism, job market and economic recovery and criticizing BP for its extravagant corporate image advertising campaign. The Congresswoman stated, “BP is morally and financially obliga... More
  • Castor Hails Increased Safety Measures in Blowout Prevention Act
    Jul 15, 2010 - Congresswoman Kathy Castor today helped pass out of her Energy and Commerce Committee the Blowout Prevention Act, which will strengthen regulation and oversight of well design and safety equipment. The bill will head to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives over the next few weeks. “The BP ... More
  • Interior Oil Hearings Postponed
    Jul 1, 2010 - Congresswoman Kathy Castor released the following statement today regarding the Interior Department’s decision to postpone hearings on expanding offshore drilling: “The Interior Department hearings have been rightfully postponed. This Interior announcement signals that the Administration’s proposal ... More
  • Castor Grills BP CEO Hayward
    Jun 17, 2010 - WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congresswoman Kathy Castor questioned BP CEO Tony Hayward during the Energy and Commerce's Oversight and Investigation hearing today and released the following statement: "BP elevated profits over safety. From the testimony I heard today from Mr. Hayward, I am convinced BP was bl... More
  • Castor's Statement Regarding President's Oval Office Address on Oil Disaster
    Jun 15, 2010 - Congresswoman Kathy Castor released the following statement regarding the President’s Oval Office address: "President Obama is rightfully concerned about jobs, small businesses and the harm caused to Florida’s improving economy by BP’s oil disaster. BP must bear full financial responsibility for the... More