“Toys with lead and other dangerous chemicals are now banned. Our children and families deserve to be protected from and advised about imported toys and products that threaten their health.” Read more »

“Our landmark legislation today throws a lifeline to families who are struggling to maintain the American dream of home ownership during this housing crisis and economic downturn,” said Castor from the House floor. Read more »

President Bush and VP Cheney continue to side with Big Oil over the interests of the American people. Bush’s claim that drilling off of coastal Florida will lower gas prices is a hoax and a sham. Even Florida’s biggest pro business lobby states that drilling off our coast will not do anything to lower gas prices. Instead, a comprehensive energy plan is required that targets oil speculators to lower prices, promotes conservation and transit, forces oil companies to drill on the 68 million acres already available to them but not being tapped, and encourages drilling in the national reserve area to more immediately increase our oil supplies Read more »

Legislation that will expand the GI Bill of Rights was signed into law today, despite strenuous opposition by President Bush. Congresswoman Kathy Castor (D-FL) a co-sponsor of the legislation, joined Democratic sponsors Congressman Harry Mitchell and Senator Jim Webb in backing the legislation. Read more »

Congresswoman Kathy Castor and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Jim Oberstar request General Accountability Office (GAO) study on liability and indemnity agreements governing commuter and intercity passenger rail services following controversy over CSX deal during state legislative session. Read more »

This list reflects U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor’s grassroots experience. As an environmental lawyer and Hillsborough County Commissioner, Castor uses her grassroots knowledge and experience to continue to fight for Hillsborough, Pinellas and Manatee counties. She has worked on these issues directly with her neighbors: health care, education, the environment/energy independence and community/economic development. Read more »

U.S. Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) today led the fight to increase funding for the historic Head Start program. She managed the rule for the Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007, which passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support. Read more »

The landmark affordable housing trust fund established under this bill will provide over 1.5 million new affordable homes for hardworking families across America over the next decade. The bipartisan measure will focus on the construction, rehabilitation, and preservation of affordable housing. It will pool monies to target housing for families with the greatest economic need. Read more »

At a press conference in East Tampa, Castor highlighted the efforts of local organizations like the Corporation to Develop Communities (CDC) of Tampa, St. Petersburg Neighborhood Housing Services, ACORN and First Housing to help those facing foreclosure. She also underscored plans in Congress to bring relief to homeowners and borrowers in the Tampa Bay area. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL) today urged President Bush to sign the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, which makes the single largest investment in college financial aid since the GI Bill of 1944 and helps millions of students and families pay for college at no new cost to taxpayers. Read more »