Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) introduced the Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2021 which will increase access to solar energy across the Tampa Bay area for all neighbors, regardless of income. As we celebrate Earth Day, Rep. Castor is working to expand a Department of Energy program that encourages community solar projects nationwide and increases accessibility to energy… Read more »
Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor cheered House passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act, legislation to strengthen and update the Equal Pay Act of 1963. This bipartisan bill passed the House 217-210¬¬. Castor is a proud co-sponsor of the bill. Read more »
Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) highlighted the critical infrastructure needs across Florida with the release of a new fact sheet from the White House. The pressing needs of our neighbors and communities underscore the importance of the American Jobs Plan, a comprehensive infrastructure package that would create jobs in construction, manufacturing, clean energy, and other… Read more »
Today, U.S. Reps. Kathy Castor (FL14), Gus Bilirakis (FL12) and Jamie Raskin (MD08) reintroduced the bipartisan Honest Elections and Campaign, No Gain Act (HEC NO), bipartisan legislation requiring former lawmakers and others no longer seeking office to close their campaign accounts within two years, instead of living on as zombie campaigns. A version of HEC NO was included in the… Read more »
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 »
