“Tonight, the House passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act that provides paid emergency leave and no cost virus testing for American families. These measures, along with food assistance, unemployment benefits and family medical leave, should provide peace of mind and economic security to families as we weather this public health crisis.  Working families, our older… Read more »

The House is set to introduce a significant paid sick leave and economic aid package to support individuals and working families as we address the immediate economic impacts of the coronavirus. The health and economic security of working Americans is my top priority, and the House is poised to help ensure they are able to stay home when sick without the serious consequences of lost wages. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) released the below statement following House Passage (415-2) of H.R. 6074- an $8.3 billion Coronavirus funding package. Read more »

"Last night we learned of the first two presumptively-positive cases of coronavirus in Florida, including one in Hillsborough County. The patient reportedly has a history of traveling to Italy, and is currently isolated at home while receiving care. "The American people need a well-coordinated response to keep them safe and prevent the spread of the virus, so this week I will support a… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) released the below statement following the passage of a $4.67 billion emergency aid package for Puerto Rico by a vote of 237 to 161 in the U.S. House of Representatives: Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) released the below statement after the GOP-controlled Senate’s vote to give impeached President Trump a pass on his abuse of power and obstruction following a trial with no witnesses and evidence: Read more »

Today U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) introduced the PRotecting the Information of our Vulnerable Children and Youth Act (Kids PRIVCY Act), H.R. 5703, to strengthen the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Read more »

Today, U.S. Rep Kathy Castor (FL14) was joined by AARP Florida State Director Jeff Johnson to call on the Senate to take up House-passed legislation to safeguard older Americans from age discrimination in the workplace. Read more »

Castor statement on the House of Representatives sending articles of impeachment over to the Senate. Read more »

Today, under questioning by U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14), health officials from a variety of states explained how states are able to save lives and tackle the opioid with Medicaid expansion funds at a U.S. House Energy & Commerce Committee subcommittee hearing, “A Public Health Emergency: State Efforts to Curb the Opioid Crisis.” Read more »