Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor announced the high school students who received her official nomination for admission into the nation’s military academies:  Air Force (USAFA), Naval (USNA), Military (USMA) and Merchant Marine (USMMA). “I am proud to have so many students who are interested in serving America,” U.S. Rep. Castor said. “These impressive students are tomorrow’s leaders… Read more »

“Cuban families and small business owners are eager to accelerate economic and human rights reforms and America must continue to support them, especially Tampa Bay area community leaders who have been at the forefront of progress and change. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) issued the following statement on local Olympian, Theresa A. Manuel, who passed away in Tampa on Nov. 21. Read more »

As shoppers set out to buy holiday gifts, colorful toys will catch the eye of children and adults. However, some toys can have hidden dangers, exposing children to dangerous chemicals or injury-causing hazards. Read more »

As lead cosponsor of the bipartisan Concrete Masonry Products, Research, Education and Promotion Act, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL) hailed this week’s 355-38 vote for passage of her bill by the U.S. House of Representatives as a big win for local manufacturers and jobs in Tampa Bay area, Florida and throughout the country. Read more »

A new AARP report issued today details the out-of-pocket costs for caregivers in the United States – on average, family caregivers are spending 20 percent of their total income on caregiving expenses. This builds on last year’s AARP family caregiving report, which revealed the number of family caregivers in the United States – about 40 million, with Florida home to nearly 2.7 million of these caregivers. Read more »

This morning, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) participated in the launch of the Cross-Bay Ferry and released the following statement: Read more »

Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) released the statement below following the reported deceptive strategy behind Florida’s solar amendment. Read more »

Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) applauded the actions announced today by the Obama Administration to take another step forward in efforts to normalize relations with Cuba. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) announced today that Tampa Police Department is the recipient of a $1.9 million federal grant to hire 15 more officers to strengthen its community policing efforts. Read more »