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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Announces Support for 15 Community Priority Grants

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TAMPA, FL – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) announced fifteen community projects for consideration by the House Appropriations Committee for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. “Locally-driven priorities are key to lowering costs, making the Tampa Bay area safer and our neighborhoods more sustainable. I enjoy working with dedicated community leaders to lift our vibrant…

Rep. Castor Statement on House Passage of Six Bipartisan Appropriations Bill

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) voted to pass the final Fiscal Year 2024 “minibus” appropriations bill, a package of six funding bills that will lower costs, make housing more affordable, create and protect good-paying jobs, invest in clean energy and coastal resilience, and protect women’s access to reproductive care. The first of the two funding…

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor: Democrats Lead Passage of Bipartisan Defense Bill, Now On Its Way to President Biden’s Desk

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement upon passage of the bipartisan, bicameral FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference report. “Our military service members and their families deserve our support and I am pleased that the FY2024 NDAA will provide a pay raise for our service members, strengthen America’s national security…

ICYMI: Castor, Habitat for Humanity Welcome Family to New Habitat Home

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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…

Rep. Castor Announces Over $4.6 Million to Reduce Youth Homelessness in Hillsborough County

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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…

Rep. Castor Applauds Tampa Bay Rays, City of St. Petersburg Deal for New Stadium

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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…

Rep. Castor Votes to Boost Military Pay, Increase Access to Affordable Housing for Tampa Bay Service Members

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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) released the following statement upon the House’s 350-80 passage of the bipartisan FY23 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “The American people witness the bravery and commitment of our military service members everyday, and 2022 brought new challenges in defending our nation and its values in the aftermath of Vladimir Putin’s illegal invasion of…