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 (R-Texas) and Randy W... 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 reintroduction of the strong bip... 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 thankful for the advocates, civil rights g... 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 for a particular... 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 work, school, do... 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 barriers to preventive... 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 Coast is far too ... 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 industry accountable for pol... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Kathy Castor (D-FL) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) introduced legislation to fully fund Brand USA, the nation’s public–private destination marketing organization, restoring its capacity to attract international visitors and strengthen the U.S. economy. The bill, titled the VISIT USA Act, would reinstate support by fully allocating Visa Waiver Program Electr... Read More »
Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement on Congressional Republicans’ partisan spending bill that fails to address the affordability crisis: “The fight to lower costs and ensure Floridians have access to the health care they need is not over. To the four million Floridians who rely on the Affordable Care Act tax credits for affordable coverage, I pledge to keep stand... Read More »
Ahead of Veterans Day, U.S. Representative Kathy Castor (FL-14) announced two St. Petersburg nonprofits were awarded federal grants to hire and retain veteran case managers. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul South received two awards totaling $1,699,928 for 4 case managers and Boley Centers, Inc. received $340,433.00 for 1 case manager. “Every day is Veterans Day in Tampa Bay, and I am proud to h... Read More »
U.S. Representative Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement regarding Speaker Emerita Pelosi’s upcoming retirement: “Speaker Emerita Pelosi will go down in history as the most effective Speaker of the House in history. I know, because I had a front row seat to her leadership, service and accomplishments over the past eighteen years. When she was sworn in as the first woman Speaker of... Read More »
TAMPA, Fla. – U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor released the following statement: With health insurance premiums surging and Republican Speaker Mike Johnson keeping the House on a paid vacation for six weeks, I urge the President and colleagues to return to work now to hammer out a bipartisan agreement. I also call on the President to release SNAP resources to states from the USDA SNAP contingency fund that ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Kathy Castor (FL-14) and Maxwell Frost (FL-10) and U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (MD) and Jeff Merkley (OR) are leading 10 members of the House and 13 Senators in pressing the Trump Administration on the detention of Mohammed Zaher Ibrahim, a 16-year-old American citizen who has been held in Israel’s custody since February 16, 2025. The lawmakers begin, “We... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement following reports that President Trump’s Department of Energy (DOE) issued illegal layoff notices to public servants in the Offices of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Clean Energy Demonstrations, State and Community Energy programs: “American families deserve lower electric bills. Instead, President Trump co... Read More »
