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U.S. Rep. Castor Applauds Hillsborough County and Local Partners for Delivering Emergency Federal CARES Act Funds to Hardest Hit

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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) released the below statement following the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners’ meeting detailing the ongoing allocation of local Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding to serve the community. The CARES Act is a $2 trillion coronavirus relief package for states and local communities passed by Congress and signed into…

Castor Statement on House Passage of Third Coronavirus Aid Package

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"In times of challenge and adversity, America responds to support each other. That is what I intend to do today to ensure that American families and workers have the help they need to weather the COVID-19 pandemic.   "In Florida, we are used to the chaos and harm that a hurricane brings. Well, this coronavirus is a monster storm that is wreaking havoc, especially…

Castor Announces $1.2 Million Returned to Tampa Area Families and Veterans in 2019, $1.3 Billion in Federal Grants

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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) announced today that Tampa area families, veterans and seniors received over $1.2 million though the work of her constituent service team in 2019. Castor also worked to secure more than $1.3 billion in federal grants in 2019, including $958 million for medical research that demonstrates that Tampa Bay continues to grow as a national hub in health care innovation.

MacDill AFB, Tampa Bay in U.S. House Defense Spending Bills

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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) announced passage of robust appropriations bills to fund America’s national defense and support military families at MacDill Air Force Base and across the country. H.R. 2740 and H.R. 3550 passed this week and include a boost in pay for our service members as well as provisions to correct substandard on-base housing and strengthen the care our veterans have earned and deserve. U.S. Rep. Castor also insisted that funds meant for investments in our troops and national security are not diverted to the President’s border wall.

Castor Announces 2018 Federal Dollars for Tampa

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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) announced today she and her office worked to deliver $2.6 million to veterans, seniors, small businesses and families across Tampa Bay. She also worked to secure more than $340 million in federal grants this year to create jobs, invest in education and infrastructure, and bolster the important work of local partners.

U.S. Rep. Castor: Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall is a Reminder of Service, Sacrifice

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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) released the following statement after the opening ceremony of the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall at Hillsborough County’s Veterans Memorial Park. Neighbors can visit the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall now through Oct. 30. In addition, U.S. Rep. Castor is hosting a Vietnam War Veterans 50th Commemoration on Monday, Oct. 30, 10 a.m. at the Bryan Glazer Family JCC, the former home of Ft. Homer Hesterly Armory, 522 N. Howard Ave., Tampa, FL 33606.