Today, Representatives Kathy Castor (FL-14), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and Lauren Underwood (IL-14) introduced H.R. 9487, the Advancing Safe Medications for Moms and Babies Act of 2022. This bipartisan bill will build upon prior legislation to better our understanding of the effect of medications on pregnant and lactating women and their infants. By updating FDA regulations,… Read more »

Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) announced that Aashi Shrivastava (8th Grade) and Aditi Shrivastava (6th Grade), students at Tampa’s Terrace Community Middle School, were awarded the top prize in her annual congressional app challenge with their app, “Career Exploration.” The app was created through block code and aims to help high school students discover their career passions… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Today, Reps. Kathy Castor (D-FL) and Greg Murphy, M.D. (R-NC) announced that Rep. Murphy will serve as the Republican co-chair of the Congressional Academic Medicine Caucus (CAMC) for the 118th Congress. Established in 2009, CAMC is a bipartisan group of lawmakers that promotes academic medicine in congressional policy discussions to ensure a healthier future… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) released the following statement upon the House’s 350-80 passage of the bipartisan FY23 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “The American people witness the bravery and commitment of our military service members everyday, and 2022 brought new challenges in defending our nation and its values in the aftermath of Vladimir Putin’s illegal invasion of… Read more »

Congresswoman Kathy Castor (FL-14) and Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) introduced the Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act (H.R.9336). The bill will increase lung cancer screening rates across the United States and reduce barriers to care and preventative services in underserved communities. “Lung cancer kills too many Americans each year due in part to late-stage diagnoses.… Read more »

Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) announced that 21 students representing more than ten local high schools received nominations for admission into our nation’s military academies: Air Force (USAFA), Navy (USNA), Army (USMA) and Merchant Marine (USMMA). “These talented student leaders are critical to the future of America. Their commitment to serving our country will make our patriotic… Read more »

Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) is honoring the service and commitment of Tampa Bay’s veterans, including two Tampa-based staff members. Earlier this year, Castor welcomed Sean Saintil, a Florida native, as a Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program Fellow where he serves as a Constituent Services & Field Representative for the office. Saintil served for six years as a U.S.… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month across the Tampa area to tout solutions for the economic squeeze, particularly the Inflation Reduction Act and H.Res. 1353 relating to Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States. Castor knows District… Read more »

The U.S. Soccer Federation’s independent report on the investigation into allegations of abusive behavior and sexual misconduct in women’s professional soccer yielded disturbing results, which highlight the deep systemic abuse that runs through every level of women’s sports across the nation.   I urge the U.S. Soccer Board of Directors and leadership team to honor their commitment… Read more »

Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) and every Democrat from Florida’s Congressional Delegation wrote President Biden thanking him for his Administration’s Whole-of-Government response to Hurricane Ian. On Friday, Florida Democrats voted for a continuing resolution to fund the government that included $18.8 billion for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Relief Fund… Read more »