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 »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) announced her support today for an increase in the minimum wage, which would boost the economic security of women across America. Castor is a cosponsor of the Fair Minimum Wage Act (H.R. 1010), which would raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.10 an hour. Read more »

Every year during Black History Month, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor gathers with neighbors in St. Petersburg to recognize local extraordinary individuals and honor their service in the Congressional Record. This year, she celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. David T. Welch, and she was joined by his family. Dr. Welch was a champion for civil rights, education and health care. His remarkable career in public service and many contributions to our area stand as a testament to his tremendous character. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa, St. Petersburg, FL), ACLU and NAACP officials today called for an end to an insidious and discriminatory Florida policy that has disenfranchised over 1.5 million Floridians, including 20 percent of the state's African-American population. The officials urged change one month before Florida's Governor and Cabinet (sitting as the Clemency Board) will… Read more »