Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) proudly announced the award of a significant Department of Defense grant to rebuild and expand Tinker PreK-8 School that serves the students of military service members stationed at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. The $86 million grant will provide needed funding to improve the school’s campus, expand its capacity and enhance the learning… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement on President Donald Trump’s day-one executive actions on U.S. energy policy, including withdrawing from the international Paris Climate Accord, opening public lands to oil and gas drilling and declaring a “national energy emergency”:
“President Trump and his oil and gas supporters… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) issued a statement regarding the nomination of Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody to succeed Senator Marco Rubio (FL) in the United States Senate:
“For the first time in history, a U.S. Senator representing the State of Florida will hail from Tampa/Hillsborough County once Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is… Read more »
Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) sent a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy urging the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to prioritize the repair and reopening of two important post office locations in the Tampa Bay region. After sustaining damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, these facilities – located in Ruskin and Town N Country – were shuttered, leaving local residents… Read more »
Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) announced a special event to honor Vietnam War Veterans with a commemorative pinning ceremony. The event will take place on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg Campus, Nelson Poyner Library, located at 140 Seventh Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, starting at 10:00 AM.
Vietnam-era Veterans who served in the… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) praised the Biden Administration’s decisive actions to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for vulnerable populations from Venezuela, El Salvador, Ukraine, and Sudan—all nations experiencing severe instability. These measures provide critical protection for families fleeing violence, economic collapse, war and natural… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) called on the Michaels Organization and Harbor Bay at MacDill Air Force Base to immediately address hurricane damage to homes and necessary repairs for service members and their families. Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton, many homes remain in disrepair, leaving military families with unacceptable living conditions.
"As… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) today applauded President Joe Biden’s decision to permanently ban offshore oil and gas drilling along Florida’s Gulf Coast. This historic action reflects the Biden-Harris Administration’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding the environment, combating the rising costs of climate change and protecting our national… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) announced today that her team worked to deliver over $10.1 million in aid, benefits and refunds to veterans, seniors, small businesses, and families in 2024. In addition, $1,469,469,742 in federal grants were secured for the community for investments in education, infrastructure, good-paying… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement after voting to pass a major disaster relief package:
“Desperately needed disaster aid is on its way to Florida families and business owners to help them recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
“The $100 billion disaster aid package will deliver resources to help Tampa Bay… Read more »
