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 »

Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) issued the following statement on the Trump Administration’s latest sabotage of the health care of American families – devastating cuts to outreach efforts for the upcoming ACA marketplace open enrollment season: Read more »

In a letter today to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Deputy Assistant Secretary Loren Sweatt, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) called on the federal agency to take steps to increase worker safety at power plants. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) alerted the Hillsborough County School Board of how the new Florida law known as House Bill (HB) 7069 runs afoul of federal law, specifically concerning Title I provisions of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Read more »