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Castor Praises Introduction of the Energy Bills Relief Act by SEEC Leaders

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WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) and 122 House Democrats, led by House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Clean Energy Deployment Task Force Co-Chairs U.S. Reps. Sean Casten (IL-06) and Mike Levin (CA-49) introduced the Energy Bills Relief Act, a family- and consumer-focused approach to United States energy policy…

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Calls for Urgent Action to Support Freedom, Human Rights, & Economic Opportunity for the Cuban People

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TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Representative Kathy Castor (FL) today issued a call for swift humanitarian assistance to the Cuban people and for a broad international effort to advance fundamental freedoms and long‑overdue economic reforms on the island. As Cuban families face shortages, repression, and blackouts, Rep. Castor urged the Trump Administration and Cuban government to act—speed…

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Statement on Congressional Republicans Putting Americans’ Safety at Risk

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released a statement following House Republicans’ failure to reform Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) without any guardrails or protections to keep Americans safe following well-documented abuses: “President Trump and Congressional Republicans refuse to reform ICE to increase public safety after the murders of…

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Statement on Iran War Powers Resolution

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor released the following statement after voting in favor of House Democrats’ bipartisan Iran War Powers Resolution: “The United States Constitution is clear: Congress—not a president acting alone—is vested with the responsibility to make the grave decision to enter into war when there is no imminent threat to the nation. The bipartisan…

U.S. Rep. Castor Statement on Trump Admin Strikes in Iran

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TAMPA, Fla. – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement on the Trump Administration’s strikes in Iran: “I am deeply committed to protecting the safety of American service members and civilians in the Middle East at a moment when the president has initiated a new war without authorization from Congress or the consent of the American people. “Across the…

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Joined by Tampa Small Business Owner Who Faces Crushing Cost Increase for Health Coverage for State of the Union

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) announced that Tampa small business owner Linda Misner will join her as her guest to President Trump’s State of the Union address to highlight how Republicans in Congress and the Trump Administration are driving up health care costs for working families and small business owners while giving massive tax giveaways for the wealthy and…

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Statement on SCOTUS Overturning Trump’s Costly Tariffs

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“Today is a good day for the American people who deserve relief from Trump’s wallet-busting tariffs. Floridians are grappling with higher prices for groceries, housing, appliances and electric bills - made worse by Trump’s illegal tariffs. Families are paying up to $1700 more per year under the Trump tariffs. The Supreme Court just confirmed that the President does not have the ability…

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Statement on Trump’s Latest Gift to Polluters

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TAMPA, Fla. – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) condemned President Trump’s decision to rescind the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Air Act “Endangerment Finding,” which requires the EPA to protect people from pollution that drives extreme weather and its costly, dangerous impacts under the Clean Air Act. “Trump has cemented his legacy as the most pro-polluter,…

Castor Stands Firmly Against the Trump Administration's ICE and CBP Brutality

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Today, U.S. Representative Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement after voting ‘no’ on an extension of funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS):    “This is a moral moment for America. After the brutal murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, and the widespread abuse of power by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border…

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Votes “No” on DHS Funding Bill Due To Ongoing Abuses

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released a statement on House Republicans’ legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE): “The militarization of American cities is dangerous and un-American. At Donald Trump’s direction, ICE has discarded its core mission and is operating without…