U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) released the below statement following the passage of a $4.67 billion emergency aid package for Puerto Rico by a vote of 237 to 161 in the U.S. House of Representatives:
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Today U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) introduced the PRotecting the Information of our Vulnerable Children and Youth Act (Kids PRIVCY Act), H.R. 5703, to strengthen the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
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Congresswoman Kathy Castor, who was selected to lead the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, writes that lessons learned in South Florida will inform solutions for the rest of the nation. Read more »
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) introduced a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives to recognize September 24, 2019 as National Voter Registration Day. Read more »
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. Read more »
The U.S. House today voted 231 to 190 for the Climate Action Now Act (H.R. 9), a bill that would prevent the Trump Administration from withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement. Read more »
Yesterday, in a major victory for consumers, small businesses and entrepreneurs, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) and her colleagues in the U.S. House passed the Save the Internet Act. U.S. Rep. Castor is an original cosponsor of this legislation and has been outspoken on the need to restore net neutrality protections and nurture competition. Read more »
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) released the statement below following media reports today of a confidential plan under development by the Trump Administration to drill off of Florida's coast: Read more »
VAWA is comprehensive legislation that provides these and communities across the country with vital funding and resources to empower victims and survivors, and gives law enforcement the tools to aggressively combat domestic violence. Read more »