"I commend and thank Col. Lenny Richoux for his outstanding service to our nation, to our community and to MacDill Air Force Base. As commander of MacDill, Col. Richoux showed true leadership, creativity and wisdom. Read more »

The Defense Department Appropriations bill contains significant investments for our service members, veterans and their families, as well as investments for MacDill Air Force Base and the work to develop the next generation of refueling tankers, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor said today. The bill is slated for a House vote this afternoon. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor announced today two grants totaling nearly $9 million being directed to Hillsborough Area Regional Transit. The grants will support jobs in our community. Read more »

“House Republicans should join us in taking action on jobs instead of wasting enormous amounts of time on another health care debate. Instead of working to create jobs or strengthen the middle class, the GOP appears fixated on having the same debate over the Affordable Care Act. The House has now voted on health care at least 30 times this session. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor announced today two grants awarded to the University of South Florida through the Affordable Care Act. The money will lead to jobs and scholarships at the university. Read more »

Gulf Coast states and the Gulf of Mexico achieved a major victory today when the U.S. House of Representatives passed the RESTORE Act, which directs 80 percent of the fines and penalties collected under the Clean Water Act directly to the recovery and restoration of the Gulf Coast. U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor set this as a top priority for this congressional term following the BP oil disaster, which wreaked havoc on the Gulf Coast about two years ago. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, who served on the primary committee that authored the Affordable Care Act and who crafted provisions to benefit Floridians, released the following statement regarding the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States to uphold the Act: Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor joined with the Congressional Black Caucus today in an organized protest and "walk out" of the U.S. House chamber when Republicans called for a vote to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt. Read more »

“Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, we are holding insurance companies accountable. Insurance companies are required to put patients over profits and spend at least 80 percent of premiums on health care. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor announced today that Computer Mentors Group, a nonprofit in East Tampa, is receiving a nearly $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. Read more »