The U.S. Congress is poised to approve tonight a final bipartisan budget agreement to keep the government open and fund critical investments for Florida and the country. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Castor announced today a new grant of $1,951,773 to continue to support a fisheries and spawning habitat research effort launched from a previous grant award. In addition, this grant will support the competitive selection of several new projects to focus on science, monitoring and technology related to marine wildlife research, seafloor mapping and science support for the northwest Florida estuary programs. Read more »

Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) urged GOP Senate Leader Mitch McConnell and President Trump to immediately reopen the U.S. government.  U.S. Rep. Castor shared stories from neighbors across the Tampa area who are not receiving paychecks even though they are at work and others impacted by the shutdown.  Watch her full remarks below: … Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) voted yesterday to immediately reopen the U.S. Departments of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and Agriculture. Yesterday’s bills represent individual appropriations bills already passed by U.S. Senate Republicans. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) announced today she and her office worked to deliver $2.6 million to veterans, seniors, small businesses and families across Tampa Bay. She also worked to secure more than $340 million in federal grants this year to create jobs, invest in education and infrastructure, and bolster the important work of local partners. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) today announced that Tampa Bay Wave, the leading technology accelerator in Tampa Bay, has been awarded a $300,000 grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to help launch a regional investor collaborative. “Tampa Bay Wave is growing our region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, expanding small businesses and boosting jobs,” U.S. Rep. Castor said.… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) awarded six local individuals with the “American Dream Award” last night in a public ceremony in Town ‘n Country. The awardees each were recognized for their outstanding accomplishments after immigrating to America and Tampa. They have excelled in the areas of business, innovation, law, education and health care, and have made remarkable contributions to our community. Read more »

In response to ongoing Republican efforts to rip away affordable, quality health care, including protections for preexisting conditions, today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL-14) introduced a resolution of opposition to the Trump Administration’s rule that would allow insurance companies to sell sub-par junk health insurance plans: Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) announced two big victories for MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), bolstering the base’s mission: (1) the relocation of a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot simulator to MacDill AFB to further train our airmen and women; and (2) passage of the Senator John McCain 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which includes investments for MacDill AFB and service members. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14 and “Cigar City”) provided her official comments today to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the legal basis to exclude “premium cigars” from a proposed FDA rule. Read more »