Helping Families Save Their Homes Act
02/26/2009 I rise today in strong support of the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act and this rule. The Act throws a lifeline to families who are struggling to maintain the American dream of homeownership during this housing crisis and economic downturn.

How the stimulus helps Bay Area schools
02/18/2009 Rep. Kathy Castor visits Chamberlain High School to highlight how the Recovery Package will create jobs and help Tampa Bay schools

ABC Action News
02/03/2009 Rep. Castor speaks on what the federal recovery plan means for education in Florida

Help for Homeowners
01/16/2009 Congresswoman Kathy Castor successfully amended the new TARP Reform and Accountability Act by providing extensive new conditions on the future use of the next $350 billion in recovery funds and tackling the housing crisis.

Children's Health Care
01/14/2009 "I rise in support of H.R. 2 and this rule that provides millions of children across America with affordable medical care at a time when families have been particularly hard hit by the economy."

Fox 13 - Hope in the face of foreclosure
12/08/2008 Foreclosures have impacted many millions across the country, and Florida has one of the highest foreclosure rates in the country. Saturday, a local lawmaker did something about it by putting lenders and homeowners together in one room.

Neighborhood Stabilization Program for Sulphur Springs
11/14/2008 Tampabays10.com - Thousands of Bay area families are facing foreclosure, and city leaders in Tampa are trying to do something to help this problem.

H.R. 7110 - Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act
09/29/2008 "Mr. Speaker, do you hear the American people? Do you hear what they are saying about their retirement accounts? Do you hear what they are saying about their saving for college. For their kids? I hope all of our colleagues hear the American people. Support this rule. Support this Job Creation and Infrastructure Investment Package."

Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act
09/16/2008 During debate on the House floor, Castor described the bill as a “balanced energy initiative” that diversifies the country’s energy portfolio and meets the needs of her neighbors socked by the high price of gas at the pumps. Castor also recognized that the transition away from Middle Eastern oil will reduce excessive entanglements in the Middle East that can lead to disastrous consequences like the Bush Administrations invasion of Iraq

Rep. Castor supports Paycheck Fairness Act
08/01/2008 Passing this historic paycheck fairness act will bring our nation closer to our promise of equality for all Americans. It is a hopeful day for working women and families and I urge a yes vote on their behalf.