TAMPA, Fla. — Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) urged Tampa International Airport (TPA) CEO Michael Stephens and Hillsborough County Aviation Authority (HCAA) Chair Chip Diehl to reverse plans to privatize the airport’s passenger-screening workforce through the Transportation Security Administration’s TSA Gold+ initiative. The change would replace more than 700 federal Transportation… Read more »

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — This week, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) announced $2,290,288 in community project funding for two stormwater projects designed to cut costs and protect St. Petersburg residents, roadways and property from frequent flooding. St. Petersburg Mayor Kenneth T. Welch, City Council Members Deborah Figgs-Sanders and Brandi Gabbard and community leaders cheered the local… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement after Congress passed the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act: “This week, the Congress passed meaningful, bipartisan legislation that will help make home ownership more attainable for hard-working neighbors across the Tampa Bay area who have seen the dream of homeownership move farther out of… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) announced a $10,992,431 federal grant for Tampa International Airport from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) through the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) FY26 Airport Improvement Program (AIP). The funding will support the reconstruction of airport infrastructure that has reached the end of its useful life.… Read more »

TAMPA, Fla. – U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) announced today that her team worked to deliver over $24.4 million in aid, benefits and refunds to veterans, seniors, small businesses, and families in 2025. Additionally, $1,604,681,095 in federal grants were secured for disaster assistance, veterans' support services, early childhood learning through Tinker… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) announced two grant awards totaling $38,617,390 from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Transit Authority (FTA), with funds appropriated by Congress, to improve mobility and transit options throughout the Tampa Bay area. “Tampa Bay neighbors deserve affordable, accessible transit that helps riders get to… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Representatives Kathy Castor (FL-14), Diana DeGette (CO-01), Jared Huffman (CA-02), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Yvette Clarke (NY-09) reintroduced the Frack Pack, a set of five bills aimed at closing loopholes that allow the oil and gas industry to skirt key environmental and public health protections. The legislative package would hold the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) announced the introduction of amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to support the health of servicemembers, safe housing for military families and higher pay.  “The service that the Mighty Medics of the 6th Medical Group provide to their patients is unmatched, and they… Read more »

TAMPA, Fla. – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) blasted the Trump Administration’s proposal to repeal the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) “Endangerment Finding” that serves as an essential public health safeguard and allows regulation of greenhouse gases and dangerous climate pollution: “American families and businesses deserve better than the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) blasted the House Republican “Big Ugly Bill” that will rip health care coverage, food and Pell grants away from tens of millions of Americans, including children, seniors, Veterans and people with disabilities – all to give massive tax breaks to the wealthiest Americans and corporations. The Big… Read more »