Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) spoke with two classes of seniors at Jefferson High School about the American Rescue Plan and heard from students about their experiences during the coronavirus pandemic. The American Rescue Plan provides $500 million for Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) to keep schools operating safely, address summer school and keep educators on the job… Read more »
Congressman Alcee Hastings was a giant of the House. He was committed to civil rights and consistently looked out for “the little guy” throughout his career. He was a fierce fighter for civil rights, Florida’s environment and human rights around the globe. His neighbors had full confidence in him as they re-elected him to the House of Representatives for 15 terms over 30… Read more »
Representative Kathy Castor (FL-14), Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and Representative Lori Trahan (MA-03) today demanded answers from Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg regarding Facebook’s recent announcement that the company is “exploring” plans to develop a version of Instagram for children. In their letter, the lawmakers express concerns about… Read more »
Jamarion Jenkins, a junior at Middleton High School, was awarded the top prize at U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor’s annual congressional art competition with the acrylic canvas painting, “Reflection.” This marks the first time a student from Middleton High School wins Castor’s Congressional Art Competition. Jamarion’s “Reflection” will be featured for one year in the U.S. Capitol… Read more »
Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) reintroduced the bipartisan Protecting Tourism in the United States Act with Rep. Fred Upton (MI06) which directs the Department of Commerce to study the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the travel and tourism industry. The legislation passed the House last Congress but was not taken up in the Senate. Companion legislation is led in the Senate by… Read more »
On Wednesday, Chair Kathy Castor (FL14) of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis released the following statement as President Biden unveiled the American Jobs Plan, a comprehensive infrastructure package that would create jobs in construction, manufacturing, clean energy, and other industries through much-needed investments in America's roads, bridges,… Read more »
Eleven years ago this week, President Barack Obama signed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law - a landmark law U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) proudly helped draft to lower costs and expand access to care. Now, with an eye on lowering costs and expanding access, Rep. Castor introduced two pieces of legislation to build on the successes of the ACA by funding the Navigators who connect… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) released the below statement following the Tampa Bay Times’ reporting on derelict conditions for workers at Gopher Resource:
“Workers and their families in Tampa appear to have been sacrificed for the corporate profits of the Gopher lead smelting plant. Lead poisoning and excessive lead exposure are very dangerous and cause severe health… Read more »
Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) voted to pass H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act, and H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act - two landmark pieces of legislation to modernize and reform America’s immigration laws and build a stronger foundation for economic recovery. The American Dream and Promise Act provides a pathway to legal permanent residency for… Read more »
Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) released the following statement on House passage of H.J.Res. 17 to remove the arbitrary deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment and H.R. 1620, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021 (VAWA).
A photo can be found here.
“The coronavirus pandemic has laid bare the inequities for women in the workplace… Read more »
