TAMPA, FL – U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) and the entire Florida Democratic Congressional delegation urged the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to use every tool at its disposal to aid Florida families who are being cut off from their health coverage by the State.  The delegation urges CMS to examine the substantial numbers being disenrolled from health… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) today released the following statement after Republican Rep. Michael Johnson (LA-04) was elected as Speaker of the House of Representatives after weeks of GOP chaos: “From the moment Republicans gained a majority in the House, Americans have endured unnecessary and costly chaos at the hands of extreme MAGA Republicans. Republicans have… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement upon passage of a resolution in support of Israel’s right to defend itself and condemning Hamas and other terrorist organizations. "I stand with Israel and the Jewish people in the wake of the barbaric attack by Hamas terrorists. I am deeply saddened by the brutal murders, rapes and hostage-taking of… Read more »

Ever since Republicans gained a majority in the House of Representatives nine months ago, Americans have been subjected to unnecessary chaos and economic uncertainty. We deserve better. Extreme MAGA Republicans use default, shutdowns, and abortion bans in an effort to gain political advantage, while the wishes of the vast majority of Americans for bipartisanship and stability are… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement after voting to pass a bipartisan Continuing Resolution to keep the government open with uninterrupted disaster relief: “The best pathway to avoid a government shutdown is always a bipartisan path, and today a large bipartisan majority prevailed over the extreme MAGA Republicans who try to force their… Read more »

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – U.S. Rep. Castor (FL14) handed the Worrils family of three the keys to a new Habitat Home in South St. Petersburg constructed by Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties.  Kierra Worrils is a dedicated single mother with a heart full of love for her two children, Da’Marieon (age 8) and Da’Sunni (age 4), and they will begin a new… Read more »

TAMPA, FL – U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) announced $4,644,758 in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Tampa Hillsborough Homeless Initiative (THHI) to expand services and support for youth experiencing homelessness in Hillsborough County. The funding is awarded through HUD’s Youth Homelessness Demonstration initiative to construct housing… Read more »

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) today released the following statement on the Tampa Bay Rays and the City of St.Petersburg's announced deal for a new stadium in downtown St. Petersburg: "St. Petersburg and Pinellas County have an incredible opportunity to improve the economic outlook for local residents, grow small businesses and connect neighborhoods through the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the below statement after voting to send the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to a bipartisan conference between members of the U.S. House and Senate: “After MAGA Republicans in the House politicized this year’s NDAA by adding extreme policy riders that hamper our national security and harm our service… Read more »

TAMPA, FL – U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) today announced a $1 million federal grant through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Urban and Community Forestry initiative for the City of Tampa to plant and maintain trees, combat extreme heat, and improve access to natural areas. “Tampa Bay residents are living through the hottest year on record. We need more trees… Read more »