WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) introduced new legislation to lower the cost of rebuilding for homeowners and small business owners after hurricanes and other disasters. The Rebuild & Save Act would help homeowners and small business owners tap into larger Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest loans to cover the cost of resilient reconstruction. Currently, SBA’s popula... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representatives Kathy Castor (D-FL), Don Beyer (D-VA), Scott Peters (D-CA), Paul Tonko (D-NY) and 75 of their colleagues wrote Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought demanding the restoration of public access to federal datasets and data-driven tools, which are essential to government accountability, public and private sector research, and the work conducted by ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Kathy Castor (FL-14) today denounced the Trump Administration's callous and short-sighted drastic reduction of funding for independent health care Navigators who help our neighbors select affordable health care options every day. The University of South Florida’s (USF) Florida Covering Kids and Families initiative, one of the largest recipients of annual Navi... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14), Ranking Member of the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Energy Subcommittee, sent letters to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Christopher Wright and Deputy Inspector General Jennifer Quinones demanding assurances that critical DOE grants and loans remain operational and that national security safeguards are enforced following reports of u... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) and over 141 House Democrats introduced legislation to protect Americans’ sensitive personal information, like Social Security numbers, from unelected and unaccountable Elon Musk and a shady group of coconspirators The Taxpayer Data Protection Act is a direct response to Elon Musk’s shocking invasion of Americans’ privacy. It will stop people with ... Read More »
Mr. Speaker, I rise today during Black History month with gratitude for the life of Commander Eunice Butts, her service to our country and Tampa Bay community. Commander Butts volunteered to serve America and shattered glass ceilings as an African American woman in the U.S. Air Force and National Guard during the Vietnam War. She served with courage, empathy and a love of country that continues to... Read More »
Mr. Speaker, I rise today during Black History Month to celebrate a change agent, community leader and lifelong Tampa Bay advocate, Carrie Jean Lofton Hurst. Mrs. Hurst was born and raised in Tampa, Florida, as the youngest of six children. She graduated from Tampa Bay Technical High School in 1977, where she met Robert Hurst Sr. Afterwards, they became engaged but pursued different paths – Mrs. H... Read More »
Every year during Black History Month, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) pays tribute to community leaders. Rep. Castor’s written tributes to these community leaders will be memorialized in the Congressional Record and can be read here: EUNICE BUTTS CARRIE HURST Read More »
ST. PETERSBURG, FL—Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) announced the hiring of Shahra Lambert as District Advisor. Lambert brings an extensive background in government relations, public policy and community outreach, making her a valuable asset to the district. "Shahra’s exceptional experience and dedication to serving Florida families and small businesses will enhance our ability to connect wit... Read More »
Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) proudly announced the award of a significant Department of Defense grant to rebuild and expand Tinker PreK-8 School that serves the students of military service members stationed at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. The $86 million grant will provide needed funding to improve the school’s campus, expand its capacity and enhance the learning experience ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement on President Donald Trump’s day-one executive actions on U.S. energy policy, including withdrawing from the international Paris Climate Accord, opening public lands to oil and gas drilling and declaring a “national energy emergency”: “President Trump and his oil and gas supporters appear determined to stick c... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) issued a statement regarding the nomination of Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody to succeed Senator Marco Rubio (FL) in the United States Senate: “For the first time in history, a U.S. Senator representing the State of Florida will hail from Tampa/Hillsborough County once Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is sworn into the Senate. I... Read More »
Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) sent a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy urging the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to prioritize the repair and reopening of two important post office locations in the Tampa Bay region. After sustaining damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, these facilities – located in Ruskin and Town N Country – were shuttered, leaving local residents and businesses ... Read More »
Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) announced a special event to honor Vietnam War Veterans with a commemorative pinning ceremony. The event will take place on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg Campus, Nelson Poyner Library, located at 140 Seventh Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, starting at 10:00 AM. Vietnam-era Veterans who served in the Armed Force... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) praised the Biden Administration’s decisive actions to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for vulnerable populations from Venezuela, El Salvador, Ukraine, and Sudan—all nations experiencing severe instability. These measures provide critical protection for families fleeing violence, economic collapse, war and natural disasters, allowing... Read More »
