Thanks to a proposal by Congresswoman Kathy Castor that was passed by the full House today, our brave troops will be able to get help receiving mail from their friends and family back home. It’s a simple way, Castor said, to show appreciation for our men and women serving our country in uniform. Read more »

Working on the most significant health care reform in a generation, Congresswoman Kathy Castor today discussed one of the major issues facing Florida: a shortage of physician residents. The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act will increase the number of physician residency training positions in Tampa Bay area hospitals and in other communities facing resident shortages. Castor is working to include these measures in the overall health care reform package. Read more »

“Phyllis will be well remembered in our hearts for her brave leadership, for her open, gregarious style and for her ability to fix problems that were tough to tackle. Read more »

Although Hillsborough County was forced to cut funding to the Family Justice Center, Congresswoman Kathy Castor today is securing $300,000 for domestic violence victims served by the center. Castor also is securing $300,000 for the Pinellas County At-Risk Youth Diversion and Recidivism Prevention Project, which provides help for teens in need. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor and William S. Dalton, Ph.D., M.D., Center Director and CEO of Moffitt Cancer Center, are pleased to announce the awarding of more than $6 million to support cancer research at Moffitt drawn from funds authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act passed by Congress earlier this year. Read more »

Congresswoman Kathy Castor announced today that Hillsborough County is in line to receive $300,000 for the Ruskin Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory, a partnership between the county and the University of Florida. Read more »

Congresswoman Kathy Castor announced today the Department of Homeland Security has awarded more than $8 million to Tampa Bay area law enforcement agencies to keep our communities safe. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor announced today that landmark health care reform legislation will include dramatic improvements in primary care and will include many of Castor’s initiatives. Castor announced today she has filed the Primary Care Volunteer Incentive Act, which is designed to encourage more medical students to enter primary care fields. Read more »

Florida port workers and businesses are one step closer to relief from a costly and duplicative port credential due to an amendment by Congresswoman Kathy Castor that was added today to H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act. Read more »

Today, Governor Charlie Crist will sign into law legislation that boosts Florida’s KidCare health care initiative after years of steep declines in enrollment caused by bureaucratic barriers and lack of investment. Read more »