U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) hosted the wedding of Tampa couple, Mark Anderson and Keith Bucklew, today in her Capitol Hill office in Washington, D.C., where marriage for same-sex couples is legally recognized. Read more »

TAMPA -- “The variety and diversity reflects the talent we have here in our hometown, and I couldn’t be more proud,” U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) said before announcing the winners of her 2014 Congressional Art Contest. The announcement was made yesterday during a reception for students, families and art teachers, hosted by the Tampa Museum of Art in downtown Tampa “The students proved… Read more »

“Time is running out to enroll in a health care plan if you and your family do not have health coverage. The deadline is March 31 – five short days from now,” U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor said. “If you and your family need one-on-one assistance to review the options, there are many opportunities in Tampa Bay from Friday, March 28, through the weekend to Monday, March 31. Affordable health care options have been a godsend for Floridians -- many of whom were barred from coverage before the law or had no affordable option.” Read more »

With House Republicans continuing to block a vote on bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-Tampa/St. Petersburg) took action today to force a vote on HR15, the bipartisan Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. This legislation would provide an earned pathway to citizenship, reduce the deficit and create jobs. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL14) filed legislation today to tackle the doctor shortage in Florida by expanding medical residency positions in the state and other states with a low number of medical residents. Hospitals and medical schools say a physician shortage looms over Florida as demand for health care services is expected to increase. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-14) released the following statement on the passing of former Fla. Gov. Reubin Askew. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) announced today that the U.S. Department of Defense’s proposed 2015 budget provides the first glimpse of success from the "MacDill Means Mobility" effort launched in 2012 as the Air Force plans to add eight refueling tanker aircraft, attendant jobs and infrastructure to MacDill Air Force Base. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) today called on the Florida Legislature to act swiftly on behalf of Jose Godinez-Samperio and other immigrant students who seek to work and realize their highest potential. Read more »

After months of urging, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act today. U.S. Representative Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL), who pressured House Republican leadership for months to address the problem, hailed the measure as an important step to bring relief to families and businesses across the Tampa Bay area and across the country. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Castor highlights State of Florida’s hypocritical request for new federal Medicaid dollars, while Legislature appears ready to block expansion again Please see the attached letter sent today from U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) to the Senate President and House Speaker of the Florida Legislature.   Read more »