WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement after voting to pass a major disaster relief package: “Desperately needed disaster aid is on its way to Florida families and business owners to help them recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. “The $100 billion disaster aid package will deliver resources to help Tampa Bay neighbors get back on their feet,... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) hosted a press conference to shed light on Republicans’ breaking their promise to the American people by further delaying critical disaster assistance that families, businesses and communities desperately need to rebuild. “Republican chaos and dysfunction are hurting Floridians at a time we need solutions and cost-savings,” said Rep. Castor.... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement after voting in favor of $100 billion in emergency disaster aid for Florida communities and individuals who were hit hard by Hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton: “Speaker Johnson and Republicans need to get serious, stop kowtowing to Elon Musk and offer a bill with broad bipartisan support because Floridians ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) applauded the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) new Junk Fees Rule, which eliminates hidden fees on live-event tickets and short-term lodging, saving American consumers significant time and money. The rule brings transparency to pricing by requiring businesses to disclose the full price upfront, making it easier for families to budget and com... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Reps. Kathy Castor (D-FL) and Young Kim (R-CA) memorialized the stories of over 1,500 parents and loved ones impacted by the stillbirth public health crisis in the Congressional Record and urged Congress to pass their bipartisan Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education (SHINE) for Autumn Act before years end. The bill was passed out of the House Energy and Com... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Reps. Kathy Castor (D-FL) and Rob Wittman (R-VA), co-chairs of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) Critical Minerals Working Group, led the introduction of new bipartisan legislation that helps address the United States’ dependence on the CCP for critical minerals and jumpstart American ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement upon passage of the FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “Our military service members and their families deserve unwavering support, so I am proud that the FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) delivers a well-deserved pay raise for our troops while safeguarding America’s national sec... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed a critical water infrastructure improvement bill that includes legislation introduced and championed by Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) to support resiliency projects, protect our environment, bolster our beaches and support the growing Tampa Bay economy. The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) is comprehensive legislation passed by Congre... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representatives Kathy Castor (FL-14), Dave Joyce (OH-14), Deborah Ross (NC-02), and Don Bacon (NE-02) hosted a virtual press conference to announce the introduction of their Safer Sports for Athletes Act. Alongside survivors and advocates, the lawmakers introduced their bipartisan legislation to strengthen the U.S. Center for SafeSport (SafeSport) and help end sexual, phy... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement on Governor Ron DeSantis’ latest move to deprive thousands of Florida children of the health care coverage they need by rejecting the Florida Legislature-approved expansion of KidCare as approved by federal officials: “It’s cruel and short-sighted for Governor DeSantis to deprive Florida children of the docto... Read More »
TAMPA, Fla. – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) announced 26 Tampa Bay area students who received nominations for admission into America’s prestigious military academies: Air Force Academy (USAFA), Naval Academy (USNA), West Point (USMA) and the Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA). The outstanding student leaders hail from more than ten local high schools in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties. “Th... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) urged colleagues to speed disaster recovery resources to families, small business owners and local communities following President Biden’s disaster supplemental funding proposal. Rep. Castor testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee about the devastating back-to-back hurricanes, the coordinated response and t... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) applauded the U.S. Senate’s vote to confirm Embry J. Kidd as United States Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit. Judge Kidd, a distinguished jurist with deep ties to Florida and an extensive legal background, will bring his expertise and integrity to the federal appellate bench. “Judge Embry Kidd has served Florida and our nation with an u... Read More »
TAMPA, FL - Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) led the entire Florida Democratic Congressional Delegation in urging the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to promptly implement the Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings rule. This proposed rule aims to protect workers from the increasing dangers of extreme heat exposure in the workplace, a growi... Read More »
TAMPA, FL – Today, Reps. Kathy Castor (FL-14) and Deborah Ross (NC-02) introduced the bicameral Insurance Fraud Accountability Act, legislation aimed at establishing criminal penalties and enhancing consumer protections against rogue health insurance brokers who are changing Americans’ Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace plans and disenrolling them from Medicaid without their knowledge or consen... Read More »
