“I fought for tax cuts so hardworking families will have more money in their paychecks and improved prospects for a better economy. I am pleased businesses will receive vital relief as well. Read more »

Congresswoman Kathy Castor hailed the U.S. House passage of the Dream Act, which she cosponsored. Castor fought for the thousands of Florida students, families and businesses who would benefit under the Dream Act and the vital path to citizenship for young people who were brought to America by their parents. Read more »

Congresswoman Kathy Castor spoke directly with Karen Rae of the Federal Railroad Administration today about the great economic news for our state: an additional $342 million for Florida high-speed rail. Here is a quote from the congresswoman: Read more »

Congresswoman Kathy Castor argued today in favor of a boost for seniors on Social Security to counterbalance the flat cost-of-living increase this year during U.S. House consideration of the Seniors Protection Act. Castor, a member of the Congressional Task Force on Seniors, co-sponsored the Seniors Protection Act, which will give a one-time additional Social Security check to seniors. Read more »

Congresswoman Kathy Castor released the following statement today regarding the White House’s announcement that no new drilling will be allowed in the eastern Gulf of Mexico for at least the next seven years: Read more »

Congresswoman Kathy Castor released the following statement today regarding the passage of the Claims Resolution Act, which will direct $1.15 billion toward black farmers who faced discrimination in receiving farm loans and assistance. Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Kathy Castor announced the filing of H.R.6434, the Gulf of Mexico Economic and Environmental Restoration Act of 2010. The Act directs that the bulk of the fines and penalties to be paid by BP for the Deepwater Horizon disaster shall be devoted to the economic and environmental recovery of the Gulf Coast. Read more »

Congresswoman Kathy Castor welcomed the inaugural class of students to the Pinellas County Jobs Corps Center today and challenged the students to get the career and academic skills they need to land jobs and have successful careers in our community. Read more »

Congresswoman Kathy Castor pledged today before a group of retirees at River Apartments in Tampa that she would push for a boost in Social Security payments to counterbalance the flat cost-of-living increase this year. Read more »

An expansion to the Johnnie Ruth Clarke Health Center in South St. Petersburg has provided jobs and has successfully expanded health services to the community. Read more »