WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) led Florida Democrats in calling on Gov. Ron DeSantis and the State of Florida to provide health coverage to at least 43,000 children who rely on the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) - known as Florida KidCare - as the law requires. For over two years, DeSantis has illegally blocked enrollment in KidCare, in defiance of federal and state ... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14), former Chair of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis (SCCC) and Ranking Democratic on the House Energy Subcommittee, released the following statement on President Donald Trump’s shortsighted decision to withdraw the United States from 66 international treaties, including the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change ... Read More »

Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement after voting “yes” on House of Representatives passage of Democrats’ historic bipartisan discharge petition that would extend the enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) Tax Credits for the next three years: “Neighbors across the Tampa Bay area who are grappling with huge health cost increases in the new year have hope for their poc... Read More »

Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement: “U.S. military service members are the most skilled in the world, and I pray for their safety. Tampa Bay neighbors and I want better for friends and family who have suffered under the oppressive Maduro regime. “Trump’s military attack on Venezuela, without the approval of Congress, violates the U.S. Constitution which vests Co... Read More »

TAMPA, Fla. – U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) announced today that her team worked to deliver over $24.4 million in aid, benefits and refunds to veterans, seniors, small businesses, and families in 2025. Additionally, $1,604,681,095 in federal grants were secured for disaster assistance, veterans' support services, early childhood learning through Tinker K-8 and Head Start, and public transportatio... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) lambasted House Republicans’ health care charade that would drive up premiums and reduce access to quality, affordable health care coverage, and instead called for the immediate consideration of House Democrats’ discharge petition to force a vote on extending the critical Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced Premium Tax Credit (ePTC). Over 540... Read More »

Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) announced that Sharan Santharam Srinivasan, Ammar Omar and Sujay Korada, 12th graders from Robinson High School, were awarded the top prize in her annual congressional app challenge with their app “SunScreened.” The app was created with JavaScript and AI image processing and aims to help Americans understand the harms of UV rays and the importance of sunscreen... Read More »

Today, U.S. Reps. Kathy Castor (FL-14) and Maria Salazar (FL-27) reintroduced the Continuous Coverage for Flood Insurance Act, which would lower costs by ensuring that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) allows consumers to exercise their right to maintain flood insurance outside of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). “Families, homeowners and small businesses across Florida – ... Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Reps. Kathy Castor (D-FL), Don Bacon (R-NE) and Kim Schrier, M.D. (D-WA) reintroduced the bipartisan Promoting Resources to Expand Vaccination, Education and New Treatments for HPV Cancers Act (“PREVENT HPV Cancers Act”) to prevent cancer and save lives by raising awareness about HPV and HPV-associated cancers through a national education campaign for health care provider... Read More »

Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement upon passage of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):“I am proud to support the FY2026 NDAA, which delivers a hard-earned pay raise for military service members and their families while improving their quality of life and safeguarding America’s national security.“I am particularly proud to have championed parts ... 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 high schools in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties... 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 (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 »