The U.S. House of Representatives gave final approval today for the Ruskin Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory to receive $300,000, Congresswoman Kathy Castor announced. Read more »

With tourism one of the most vital industries in the state of Florida, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor spoke on the House floor today in support of a bill designed to encourage visitors from other countries to travel to the United States, a move that has the potential to create thousands of jobs in our nation. Read more »

A bill introduced by Congresswoman Kathy Castor to eliminate disparities in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment will be the subject of a significant hearing Wednesday in the Subcommittee on Health. The Eliminating Disparities in Breast Cancer Treatment Act of 2009 will create incentives and requirements for adequate care for all women, regardless of race, income or health insurance status. Read more »

Congresswoman Kathy Castor secured nearly $6 million today for improvements to the Port of Tampa and Port Manatee. The money will bolster our region’s vibrant shipping industry, which supports hundreds of jobs in the Tampa Bay area. Read more »

“The Medicare Premium Fairness Act ensures that millions of seniors will not see increases in their 2010 Medicare Part B premiums. Read more »

Congresswoman Kathy Castor released the following statement regarding the House’s passage of legislation to provide extended unemployment benefits in at least 27 states, including Florida: Read more »

The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, cosponsored by Florida Congresswoman Kathy Castor, is poised to pass the U.S. House of Representatives this week. Read more »

Medicare Advantage marketing abuses have affected many seniors, prompting Congresswoman Kathy Castor to take steps to protect the elderly from these deceptive practices through the health care reform effort. Read more »

Congresswoman Kathy Castor released the following statement today regarding Energy and Commerce’s passage of the America’s Affordable Health Choices Act: “America’s health care system is broken. Health care is too expensive. Wages have not kept pace with the rising cost of premiums. Insurance companies rake in exorbitant profits every year. Meanwhile families with insurance and families without insurance are suffering. Read more »

Midnight approached and the lawmakers were still debating. Back and forth it went over the role of government in health care. U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor stood out for not standing out. Head down, she focused on the mountain before her — the 1,000-plus pages that make up America's Affordable Health Choices Act. Read more »