Congresswoman Kathy Castor has successfully added a provision to a bill that will help workers and businesses at the Port of Tampa and other ports throughout the state of Florida. Read more »

As thousands of Floridians continue losing their homes to foreclosure, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor is calling on the Treasury Department to provide detailed information about the number of trial loan modifications offered to at-risk homeowners. Read more »

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 »

“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 »

Congresswoman Kathy Castor announced today that the U.S. Department of Justice has awarded more than $4.7 million to three local law enforcement agenices to hire, rehire or keep on board 25 officers. The money comes from President Obama’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Read more »

Recognizing the high impact of Tampa’s port on our local economy, Congresswoman Kathy Castor announced today that $10 million is heading to Port of Tampa businesses through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The recipients of the money are dedicated to adding jobs at their shipyards. Read more »

Congresswoman Kathy Castor announced today that Tampa Bay area community health centers are receiving more than $7 million through President Obama’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The money is creating and preserving jobs, enabling health centers to see more patients and funding critical construction work at health center locations. Read more »

“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 »