President Obama signed Congresswoman Kathy Castor’s tourism promotion bill into law today. Castor was an original co-sponsor of the Travel Promotion Act because tourism is one of the most vital industries in the state of Florida and because the legislation could lead to the creation and retention of thousands of jobs in our nation and our state. The Travel Promotion Act is designed to encourage visitors from other countries to travel to the United States. Read more »

Congresswoman Kathy Castor and U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis announced today that Boley Centers in south St. Petersburg is receiving a $2.3 million grant to provide on-the-job training for approximately 150 youth. Read more »

Congresswoman Kathy Castor secured $200,000 for domestic violence victims served by the Family Justice Center. The funding was included in the fiscal year 2010 appropriations bill, which was signed by President Obama. Read more »

The U.S. Congress passed a defense appropriations bill that includes almost $10 million in investments that Congressman Kathy Castor secured for the Tampa Bay area, including for the University of South Florida and the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute. Read more »

Congresswoman Kathy Castor is hailing the expected passage today of the Jobs for Main Street Act of 2010. Read more »

Congresswoman Kathy Castor successfully amended the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to aid struggling homeowners on the way to final passage by the House of Representatives today. Read more »

“We must quickly and comprehensively reform Wall Street so that the economic collapse we experienced never happens again. Read more »

Families who rely on prepaid calling cards should beware of rip offs, Congresswoman Kathy Castor warned today in announcing she will champion the Calling Card Consumer Protection Act. Read more »

U.S. Representative Kathy Castor wrote a letter to Florida Senate President Jeff Atwater regarding state legislative leaders’ request for federal money to avoid state budget cuts to health care for children, pregnant women and seniors. Read more »

“Today we are making history. At long last, Americans will have access to health insurance that is affordable and dependable. You will have coverage you can count on. Even if you change jobs, get sick or have a pre-existing condition, you will have affordable and meaningful health insurance. Read more »