I urge all of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to finalize the compromise for the remaining budget year so workers can stay on the job and necessary services remain up and running for all Americans. Read more »

Congresswoman Kathy Castor is co-sponsoring an amendment today to the Republican-proposed 2012 budget that would turn back Republican cuts to schools, students and Head Start across America. The newly proposed Republican budget cuts elementary and secondary education (Title I) as well as Head Start and thousands of related jobs. Castor’s amendment is paid for by eliminating tax loopholes for major oil companies, corporate jets, and other special interest exclusions. Read more »

In response to the Republican 2012 budget proposal released today and the impending government shutdown, Congresswoman Kathy Castor spoke on the House floor; in her remarks, she was critical of the Republican plan to dismantle Medicare as we know it and the irresponsibility of the Republicans cheering an impending government shutdown. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor is urging eligible veterans, military personnel and their beneficiaries to apply for retroactive supplemental pay as soon as possible because the new deadline – April 8 – is approaching. Read more »

In response to a Republican-led proposal to terminate the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, Congresswoman Kathy Castor highlighted today on the House floor the positive effects the initiative has had on neighborhoods throughout the Tampa Bay area. Read more »

Congresswoman Kathy Castor announced today that she and Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise have created the bipartisan Gulf Coast Caucus to help address emergencies, and discuss legislation and policy affecting the Gulf Coast. Caucus members – Democrats and Republicans – will work together to find ways to boost the Gulf Coast economy and environment, which were severely affected by last year’s BP Deepwater Horizon disaster. The group’s work will focus on issues including oil-related restoration and recovery, hurricane response efforts, tourism and seafood marketing. Read more »

“Unfortunately, Gov. Rick Scott rushed to judgment in rejecting Florida’s high-speed rail and the thousands of jobs that would have come with it. Read more »

“Today, Gov. Scott turned his back on Floridians and sent our $2.4 billion in high-speed rail money, and the tens of thousands of jobs associated with it, to other states. Read more »

Congresswoman Kathy Castor released the following statement today regarding Transportation Secretary LaHood’s decision to give Gov. Scott more time to review the high-speed rail proposal: Read more »

“I am devastated that Florida will lose thousands and thousands of new jobs to other states. We need those jobs and economic opportunities here. The governor's decision sends a terrible message to businesses that are looking at Florida for investment and hiring opportunities. Read more »