WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor released the following statement after voting in favor of House Democrats’ bipartisan Iran War Powers Resolution:
“The United States Constitution is clear: Congress—not a president acting alone—is vested with the responsibility to make the grave decision to enter into war when there is no imminent threat to the nation. The bipartisan… Read more »
TAMPA, Fla. – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement on the Trump Administration’s strikes in Iran:
“I am deeply committed to protecting the safety of American service members and civilians in the Middle East at a moment when the president has initiated a new war without authorization from Congress or the consent of the American people.
“Across the… Read more »
TAMPA, Fla. – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) announced 16 Tampa Bay area students who received nominations for admission into America’s prestigious service academies: Air Force Academy (USAFA), Naval Academy (USNA), Military Academy (USMA) and the Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA). The outstanding student leaders hail from more than ten local… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) announced the introduction of amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to support the health of servicemembers, safe housing for military families and higher pay.
“The service that the Mighty Medics of the 6th Medical Group provide to their patients is unmatched, and they… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Reps. Kathy Castor (FL-14) and Richard Hudson (NC-09) reintroduced the MISSION ZERO Reauthorization Act to allow the Department of Defense (DoD) to continue assigning trauma surgeons to civilian trauma centers to assist in filling gaps in emergency care.
“The MacDill Air Medical Group and Tampa General Hospital have led the way in ‘full team’… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) slammed House Republicans during an Energy and Commerce full committee markup on the committee’s authorization and oversight plan for the 119th Congress. The oversight plan sets the structure for the committees’ oversight responsibilities for the 119th Congress. Despite the ongoing dismantling of the federal government… Read more »
Every year during Black History Month, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) pays tribute to community leaders.
Rep. Castor’s written tributes to these community leaders will be memorialized in the Congressional Record and can be read here:
EUNICE BUTTS
CARRIE HURST
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Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) proudly announced the award of a significant Department of Defense grant to rebuild and expand Tinker PreK-8 School that serves the students of military service members stationed at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. The $86 million grant will provide needed funding to improve the school’s campus, expand its capacity and enhance the learning… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement upon passage of the FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):
“Our military service members and their families deserve unwavering support, so I am proud that the FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) delivers a well-deserved pay raise for our troops while safeguarding… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed a critical water infrastructure improvement bill that includes legislation introduced and championed by Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) to support resiliency projects, protect our environment, bolster our beaches and support the growing Tampa Bay economy. The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) is comprehensive… Read more »
