U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) released the following statement after today’s version of the U.S. Senate GOP Trumpcare bill was unveiled: “Unfortunately, the latest GOP Trumpcare bill is just as terrible as the previous version. The inclusion of the Cruz Amendment would inflict even greater suffering for Americans with pre-existing conditions – on top of an already brutal bill. Read more »

Parts of the stalled Senate health care bill could hurt those addicted to opioids, according to U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor. The Tampa Democrat says if the bill passes, it will limit access to substance abuse treatment. Read more »

This news release was issued by U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross (FL-15): WASHINGTON, D.C., June 21, 2017 – Today, the House Financial Services Committee passed the bipartisan Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act, introduced by Reps. Dennis A. Ross (R-FL-15) and Kathy Castor (D-FL-14). This bill would encourage the development of a robust private flood insurance market that will provide homeowners more coverage options and lower costs. Having been ordered out of the committee with broad bipartisan support and by a unanimous vote, the bill now is in line for consideration by the full House of Representatives. Read more »

After the pattern of deception and recent disclosure involving President Trump's attempted influence of the FBI’s investigation into the Trump campaign and ties to Russia, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) signed a House discharge petition to force the U.S. House to take up bipartisan legislation to establish an independent, outside commission. The commission would bring transparency to the investigation of Trump-Russia connections and possible collusion following well-established Russian meddling in the election. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) released the following statement about the firing today of FBI Director James Comey: Read more »

Today on Equal Pay Day, the Paycheck Fairness Act is being introduced to help close the wage gap that still exists today for women to boost broader economic prospects for everyone. Read more »

On the seventh anniversary of the landmark Affordable Care Act that significantly expanded health insurance coverage across America, the GOP is trying to ram through a repeal bill that would undo our nation’s progress and rip coverage away from 24 million Americans while forcing millions of families to pay more for less benefits. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) released the following statement on the threat to Florida jobs and economy, health and education under President Donald Trump's budget that was released today: Read more »

The House Energy & Commerce Committee passed the GOP health care repeal bill this afternoon. Read more »

El Comité de Energía y Comercio de la Cámara de Representantes aprobó ayer la ley de abrogación del cuidado de salud del Partido Republicano. Read more »