“For the first time in nearly six decades, the world is seeing Cuba without a Castro at the helm. For the United States, this is a new opportunity for improved relations with our neighbor just 90 miles off the Florida coast – one we cannot afford to let slip by. During the meeting, I stressed the importance of continued dialogue and engagement between the U.S. and Cuba to benefit the citizens of both countries. President Díaz-Canel expressed the hope for normal relations between the two countries as well. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) awarded six local individuals with the “American Dream Award” last night in a public ceremony in Town ‘n Country. The awardees each were recognized for their outstanding accomplishments after immigrating to America and Tampa. They have excelled in the areas of business, innovation, law, education and health care, and have made remarkable contributions to our community. Read more »

In response to ongoing Republican efforts to rip away affordable, quality health care, including protections for preexisting conditions, today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL-14) introduced a resolution of opposition to the Trump Administration’s rule that would allow insurance companies to sell sub-par junk health insurance plans: Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) released the following statement regarding the retirement announcement of University of South Florida President Judy Genshaft Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) announced that Hillsborough County Public Schools will receive $1.4 million in federal reimbursement for costs incurred during the 2017-2018 school year for serving K-12 students displaced by Hurricane Maria overwhelmingly from Puerto Rico. Read more »

.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) blasted the Republican assault on her neighbors with pre-existing health conditions, as oral arguments begin in a federal District Court in Texas in the Republicans’ Texas v. United States lawsuit to strike down the Affordable Care Act’s protections for all Americans and Floridians with pre-existing health conditions. The Republican lawsuit jeopardizes the health care of 130 million Americans, including 68 million women and girls, nationwide. Almost 8 million Floridians with pre-existing health conditions, including over 4 million women and girls, could have their coverage ripped away by the lawsuit spearheaded by the Florida GOP and Governor Rick Scott. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) released the following statement after the passing of Delia Sanchez, an advocate and an educator: Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) announced two big victories for MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), bolstering the base’s mission: (1) the relocation of a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot simulator to MacDill AFB to further train our airmen and women; and (2) passage of the Senator John McCain 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which includes investments for MacDill AFB and service members. Read more »

Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Vice Ranking Member Kathy Castor (D-FL) sent a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma today demanding answers after the Administration slashed funding for the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) Navigators program Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14 and “Cigar City”) provided her official comments today to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the legal basis to exclude “premium cigars” from a proposed FDA rule. Read more »