The defense spending bill passed by the House of Representatives today authorizes a 10 percent budget increase for U.S. Special Operations Command, extended authority for it to carry out its missions and more money to keep its troops healthy. But it also includes reductions in benefits for troops and their families. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa Bay) announced today that Tampa International Airport will receive a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for its master plan. The $1,071,902 grant will provide design funds for TIA's new automated people mover and taxiway reconstruction. Read more »

It's rare when the four members of the House of Representatives from the Tampa Bay area meet for a local news conference, but when it comes to lavishing praise on one of the region's most prized assets —Tampa International Airport — it's apparently a no-brainer for all of them to show up. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor hosted a bipartisan meeting today to continue discussions about what the future will bring for MacDill Air Force Base with members of the Tampa Bay delegation and Kathleen Ferguson, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment and Logistics and related Department of Defense officials. Read more »

Federal dollars are flowing south to buoy a proposed water ferry between Gibsonton and MacDill Air Force Base meant to alleviate highway congestion. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) announced today that the Tampa Bay area will receive a $4.8 million federal boost for capital funding to help launch a private-public, high-speed ferry service to link job centers across Tampa Bay, including MacDill Air Force Base. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor announced today that Port Tampa Bay will gain new leverage in moving vital dredging projects with the passage of the bipartisan Water Resources Reform & Development Act Read more »

The Tampa Bay area is moving now. That’s right — the Interstate 4/Selmon Expressway Connector will open soon to the delight of commuters, port businesses and Ybor City enthusiasts. The massive infrastructure project failed to get off the ground until the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act gave the project new life. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg) is urging Congress to pass a bill designed to spur job creation and economic growth by making smart investments to improve our nation’s ports and other key water infrastructure. Read more »

U.S. Representative Kathy Castor along with county and city officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony held at the Hidden River Corporate Park Monday to celebrate a new bus route of the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit system. Read more »