FLA -- A report released today says that in 2014 more than 1.7 million Floridians will be eligible for tax credits that will help them pay for health coverage. In the Tampa Bay area, more than 360,000 residents will be eligible for these tax credits. “Many of our neighbors are unaware of the new tax credit. Whether you have insurance already or not, if you earn between $15,860 and… Read more »

Today from the House floor, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) spoke against the proposed Republican budget that is estimated to reduce jobs by 2 million over the next year. Below is a link to a video of her remarks and a transcript of her remarks. Read more »

Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) met with Cuban dissident Yoani Sanchez to discuss human rights, lifting the embargo and improving engagement between the American people and Cuban people. Ms. Sanchez and her blog, Generación Y, are focused on improved human rights in Cuba. Ms. Sanchez has been touring the United States since March 14. Read more »

Today, the Florida Board of Bar Examiners issued a positive letter on Jose Godinez-Samperio’s character and fitness for entry to the Florida Bar. Read more »

During today’s budget committee meeting, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, Budget Committee Member, vehemently rejected the current Republican budget that impedes job growth in our community by undermining the keys to our neighbors and community’s economic success – cuts to investments in infrastructure, education and research. Read more »

Fred Karl was a true professional who not only provided his tremendous legal skills, service and talent to our community, but also had dedicated most of his life to our neighbors throughout Florida. Prior to public service in Hillsborough County, he devoted a large portion of his career as a state representative, state senator and Florida Supreme Court justice. Our community, like many… Read more »

Tampa, FL – U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor urges the Florida Legislature to swiftly implement the expanded Medicaid coverage for Floridians and today highlighted the harm to Tampa General Hospital (TGH) and all Tampa Bay area families if the legislature fails to do so. TGH, one of Florida's largest "safety net" hospitals, faces daunting challenges with the loss of funds for uncompensated care unless Medicaid is expanded to cover more Floridians. Read more »

Since 2000, the Library of Congress has held a special collection of personal stories of American war veterans, beginning with World War I. Read more »

Today, U.S. Rep. Castor and 211 other Congress members filed a historic Amicus Brief in support of the position that Supreme Court should rule to strike down Section 3 of the defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Over the last few years, Rep. Castor has joined many other briefs in state challenges and is proud to take the fight to the federal level today. Read more »

Women and supporters for the prevention and elimination of domestic and sexual violence were victorious today with the adoption of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 286-138. Read more »