Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) voted to pass H.R. 4502, a package of seven government funding bills, with investments to create good-paying American jobs, grow opportunity for the middle class and small businesses, and provide a lifeline for working families. The package also includes nearly $11M in funding that Rep. Castor championed for local projects.
“As our economy recovers… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor’s (FL14) amendment to increase oversight of for-profit charter school corporations was passed by the House and included in the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies funding bill late yesterday. The House will vote on the historic FY22 appropriations package for students, public schools, colleges and universities later this week. … Read more »
Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) announced a $6,122,491 Head Start Emergency Supplemental grant for Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The funding is provided through the American Rescue Plan that was passed by Congress and signed by President Biden and is intended to help Head Start students and educators prevent and… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) released the below statement following the release of President Joe Biden’s proposed budget:
“President Biden’s budget meets this urgent moment and provides the resources needed to help communities, families, schools and businesses recover and thrive in the days ahead. Following an infusion of federal Covid-19 aid that served as a bridge for struggling… Read more »
Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) announced more than $180 million in emergency funding for Hillsborough Community College (HCC), the University of South Florida (USF), the University of Tampa (UT) and students in Florida’s 14th Congressional District under the American Rescue Plan. The funding will help local institutions cope with the severe financial fallout from the COVID-19… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) released a statement following the announcement that Hillsborough County Public Schools will receive a portion of the of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds (ESSER) II funds appropriated by Congress in December 2020.
“While I am gratified that Hillsborough County Public Schools will benefit from Covid19 federal emergency aid, students and… Read more »
Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) spoke with two classes of seniors at Jefferson High School about the American Rescue Plan and heard from students about their experiences during the coronavirus pandemic. The American Rescue Plan provides $500 million for Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) to keep schools operating safely, address summer school and keep educators on the job… Read more »
On Wednesday, Chair Kathy Castor (FL14) of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis released the following statement as President Biden unveiled the American Jobs Plan, a comprehensive infrastructure package that would create jobs in construction, manufacturing, clean energy, and other industries through much-needed investments in America's roads, bridges,… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) released the following statement after the House passed the historic American Rescue Plan. The legislation is now headed to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law.
“The American Rescue Plan will put more shots in arms and more money in the pockets of our neighbors and small business owners who need it at this precarious time in the public… Read more »
Today, U.S. Reps. Kathy Castor (FL14), Frederica Wilson (FL24) and Lois Frankel (FL21) and Democratic members of the Florida Congressional Delegation wrote Governor Ron DeSantis, Senate President Wilton Simpson, Speaker Chris Sprowls and Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran urging them to immediately disburse $3.1 billion in federal emergency aid that was approved by Congress… Read more »
