“The stakes are very high for Florida when it comes to our clean energy future and climate change. The American Clean Energy and Security Act will help rebuild Florida’s economy with clean energy jobs and tackle climate change that poses serious risks to Florida families and businesses. Read more »

Thanks to a proposal by Congresswoman Kathy Castor that was passed by the full House today, our brave troops will be able to get help receiving mail from their friends and family back home. It’s a simple way, Castor said, to show appreciation for our men and women serving our country in uniform. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor announced today that landmark health care reform legislation will include dramatic improvements in primary care and will include many of Castor’s initiatives. Castor announced today she has filed the Primary Care Volunteer Incentive Act, which is designed to encourage more medical students to enter primary care fields. Read more »

Florida port workers and businesses are one step closer to relief from a costly and duplicative port credential due to an amendment by Congresswoman Kathy Castor that was added today to H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act. Read more »

Today, Governor Charlie Crist will sign into law legislation that boosts Florida’s KidCare health care initiative after years of steep declines in enrollment caused by bureaucratic barriers and lack of investment. Read more »

“This historic bill makes a critical investment in clean energy jobs, bolsters our national security and protects our environment. Read more »

Congresswoman Kathy Castor announced passage today of the 21st Century Green High-Performing Public Schools Facilities Act, which will make innovative, energy efficient investments in our local schools by updating buildings and classrooms. The bill also ensures students have up-to-date educational technology. The legislation will bring approximately $35 million to schools in the Tampa Bay area and will create tens of thousands of jobs nationwide. Read more »

With the goal of eliminating disparities in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor announced today that she has introduced a bill designed to ensure that the cancer diagnostic and follow-up tests that are offered to some are offered to all. The bill will require providers to report their practices to encourage doctors to offer adequate care for all, regardless of race, income or health insurance status. Read more »

Taking aim at unfair and deceptive credit card practices, aggressive billing tactics and exorbitant fees, Tampa Bay area Congresswoman Kathy Castor today helped pass the Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights in the United States House of Representatives. The consumer-friendly legislation includes provisions pushed by Castor to guarantee that credit card applicants receive truth-in-lending information when applying for a credit card. Read more »

Congresswoman Kathy Castor hails the passage today of the Federal Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act, which will ensure that hate crimes based on sexual orientation will be treated the same way as hate crimes committed on the basis of race, religion and national origin. I Read more »