U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) released the following statement about President Trump’s ongoing intentional sabotage to the health care of hardworking American families and resulting increase in costs: Read more »

To help ensure the highest standard of care for our veterans, today U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) and U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross (FL15) sent a bipartisan letter to U.S Department of Veteran Affairs Secretary David J. Shulkin and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Commanding General and Chief of Engineers Todd T. Semonite, expressing their concerns over delays in planning and construction of the new… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) will hold her annual Academy Day on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 at MacDill AFB (Davis Conference Center, Bldg. 359, 2101 Florida Keys Ave.) where she will connect high school students with representatives from the U.S. Service Academies. “One of my greatest honors as your representative in the U.S. Congress is to nominate bright young men and women from the… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) released the following statement following the horrific shooting in Las Vegas that claimed at least 50 innocent lives and injured more than 400: “I am shocked and saddened by the horrific act of gun violence in Las Vegas. I am praying for the victims and their families and know many across the Tampa Bay area are doing the same. Read more »

“The safety and security of American diplomats and their families is paramount regardless of where they serve,” said U.S. Rep. Castor. “I strongly support U.S. and Cuban efforts to determine who is responsible for the harmful sonar attacks as they must be held accountable. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14), Vice Ranking Member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, released the following statement after Tampa Electric and Emera Inc. announced efforts to significantly expand their use of solar power: Read more »

“Time is of the essence to stop the Republican plan to hike costs and rip health coverage away from our neighbors,” said U.S. Rep. Castor. “Doctors, nurses, hospitals, the AARP and health organizations in Tampa Bay and across the nation are speaking out strongly in opposition to the Republican bill. I strongly urge Republicans and President Trump to return to bipartisan efforts to lower costs and boost coverage. Read more »

I intend to be a proactive partner to our local Tampa and Hillsborough County communities to speed recovery. Read more »

Last night, House Republicans blocked an amendment by U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) to protect DREAMers from deportation following the announcement by the Trump Administration that DACA is ending and congressional action is needed right away to avoid deportation of up to 800,000 DREAMers. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) released the following statement after today’s announcement of President Trump’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy adopted by President Obama in 2012, which has brought relief from deportation for nearly 800,000 DACA students: Read more »