Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) announced 16 Tampa Bay area students who received nominations for admission into America’s prestigious service academies: Air Force Academy (USAFA), Naval Academy (USNA), Military Academy (USMA) and the Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA). The outstanding student leaders hail from more than ten local high schools in… Read more »

TAMPA, Fla. – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) announced 16 Tampa Bay area students who received nominations for admission into America’s prestigious service academies: Air Force Academy (USAFA), Naval Academy (USNA), Military Academy (USMA) and the Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA). The outstanding student leaders hail from more than ten local… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) applauded the unanimous passage of the Mikaela Naylon ‘Give Kids A Chance Act,’ which she introduced alongside Reps. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.), Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.), Kim Schrier (D-Wash.), Diana Harshbarger (R-Tenn.), Doris Matsui (D-Calif.), Mike Kelly (R-Pa.), Lori Trahan (D-Mass.), Dan Crenshaw… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement on House Republicans’ weakened child online safety legislation: “Children and teenagers deserve safe online spaces that are free from manipulation and harm.  Last Congress, I was proud to co-lead bipartisan KOSA and COPPA 2.0 bills in the House. I was encouraged by the Senate’s… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) welcomed the release of Mohammed Ibrahim, a 16-year-old U.S. citizen held for more than 9 months in Israeli detention. “Mohammed’s release is long overdue. His case underscores the need for fairness, due process and respect for human rights for every civilian – especially children – caught in conflict. I’m… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reps. Kathy Castor (FL-14) and Adrian Smith (R-NE) recently introduced the Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act, legislation that would allow Medicare to reimburse licensed genetic counselors for services that would otherwise be reimbursable if provided by a physician. Genetic counselors have extensive training in identifying which tests are most appropriate… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) announced two grant awards totaling $38,617,390 from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Transit Authority (FTA), with funds appropriated by Congress, to improve mobility and transit options throughout the Tampa Bay area. “Tampa Bay neighbors deserve affordable, accessible transit that helps riders get to… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, during Lung Cancer Awareness Month, U.S. Reps. Kathy Castor (D-FL), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) and Mike Lawler (R-NY) reintroduced the bipartisan Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act, a bill that will help lower health care costs for families while expanding access to lifesaving cancer screenings and reducing… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) today strongly condemned the Trump Administration’s proposal to open areas off Florida’s Gulf Coast to offshore oil and gas drilling.   “President Trump is selling out Floridians to boost the profits of Big Oil donors. Floridians banned oil and gas drilling in state waters with almost 70% support for 2018. Drilling in federal waters off Florida’s Gulf… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Representatives Kathy Castor (FL-14), Diana DeGette (CO-01), Jared Huffman (CA-02), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Yvette Clarke (NY-09) reintroduced the Frack Pack, a set of five bills aimed at closing loopholes that allow the oil and gas industry to skirt key environmental and public health protections. The legislative package would hold the… Read more »