Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) , the Florida Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), Florida Consumer Action Network (FCAN) and All Children’s Hospital teamed up to urge parents and shoppers to remain vigilant about hazardous toys currently on shelves. In addition, practicing toy safety – such as using helmets and fastening belts correctly – is just as important when it comes to keeping kids safe and out of the emergency room. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) released the following statement regarding the extension of negotiations over Iran's nuclear program: "While the delay in negotiations relating to Iran's nuclear disarmament is disappointing, it is vital that the lead negotiators -- United States, Britain, China, France, Germany and Russia -- continue to press for a diplomatic… Read more »

“Florida families, businesses, universities, law enforcement agencies, churches and faith leaders have urged Congress for years to fix America’s broken immigration laws. I have listened to their stories and together we have pressed for change. “But time after time, Republicans who control the U.S. House failed to act, failed to allow debate on the floor and blocked a vote –… Read more »

Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) announced that Hillsborough County Public Schools is one of 26 nationwide finalists for the U.S. Education Department’s $129 million Investing in Innovation (i3) 2014 competition aimed at developing innovative approaches to improve student achievement and replicating effective strategies across the country. Hillsborough County is scheduled to receive… Read more »

During today’s Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14--Tampa/St. Petersburg) urged her colleagues to maintain America's leadership in medical research.  Rep. Castor pressed health officials to be as aggressive as possible in preventing and treating the Ebola virus. Video from today’s Congressional Hearing “This is a wake-up call for… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa, St. Petersburg, FL) sent a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder to urge a Justice Department inquiry relating to civil rights restoration in Florida. In Florida, most non-violent offenders never regain their civil rights and voting rights due to multi-year and bureaucratic requirements imposed by the Florida Clemency Board. Read more »

With last week’s U.S. Census report revealing that Tampa Bay ranks last among the country’s 25 largest metro areas when it comes to median household income, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) said today that investments in transportation and related job training will help provide a pipeline to higher wage employment. “The Tampa Bay community must stay focused on… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) released the following statement on President Obama’s address to the nation: Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) announced today that the University of South Florida received the largest “navigator” grant in the nation from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to assist families and consumers shop and enroll in the health insurance marketplace. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) announced today that Bay Area Legal Services will receive nearly $500,000 under the Legal Assistance for Victims Grants initiative and the Violence Against Women Act. The grant will strengthen civil and criminal legal assistance for adult and youth victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault. Read more »