Congresswoman Kathy Castor announced today that the state Department of Elder Affairs is receiving $1 million through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to help seniors manage chronic conditions. Read more »

Congresswoman Kathy Castor released the following statement upon passage of historic health insurance reform legislation. Castor, a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, had a direct hand in drafting many provisions that will benefit Floridians and their health. Her leadership role was recognized, as she was the first Floridian to speak for the bill on the floor of the House. Read more »

Our parents, grandparents and neighbors throughout the Tampa Bay area and across America will see their Medicare coverage improve when landmark health reform passes. That's correct. Contrary to opposing claims, not one guaranteed Medicare benefit is cut. Read more »

Today, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office released its analysis of the health insurance reform legislation, which showed significant cost savings through the next 20 years. Read more »

As state officials continue their work on the Florida budget this week, Congresswoman Kathy Castor is calling on the state to be accountable, transparent and fair in its use of money for children, seniors and pregnant women. Castor is calling on the state to spend its share of federal Medicaid money solely on state Medicaid health services. Read more »

The U.S. Congress passed a defense appropriations bill that includes almost $10 million in investments that Congressman Kathy Castor secured for the Tampa Bay area, including for the University of South Florida and the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute. Read more »

Congresswoman Kathy Castor is hailing the expected passage today of the Jobs for Main Street Act of 2010. Read more »

President Barack Obama and Congresswoman Kathy Castor announced today at the White House that Tampa Family Health Centers is receiving more than $2.9 million through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to create jobs and improve medical services for Tampa Bay area families. Read more »

U.S. Representative Kathy Castor wrote a letter to Florida Senate President Jeff Atwater regarding state legislative leaders’ request for federal money to avoid state budget cuts to health care for children, pregnant women and seniors. Read more »

“Today we are making history. At long last, Americans will have access to health insurance that is affordable and dependable. You will have coverage you can count on. Even if you change jobs, get sick or have a pre-existing condition, you will have affordable and meaningful health insurance. Read more »