U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor released the following statement on the executive order on refugees:  “President Trump’s executive order targeting and banning legal permanent residents and refugees from war-torn areas is illegal, immoral and un-American.  It has made us less safe.  If the President wants to empower jihadists, this is the way to do it. I am in contact with… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) released the following statement after oral arguments today at the U.S. Supreme Court on the President’s Immigration Executive Actions: Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) released the following statement regarding H.R. 4038. Please also see U.S. Rep. Castor’s op-ed, “To combat Islamic State, strengthen Special Forces and insist on more help from other nations,” published today. Read more »

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Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) slammed the House Republican leadership’s reckless and ideological bill amendments that could result in defunding the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Read more »

“Florida families, businesses, universities, law enforcement agencies, churches and faith leaders have urged Congress for years to fix America’s broken immigration laws. I have listened to their stories and together we have pressed for change. “But time after time, Republicans who control the U.S. House failed to act, failed to allow debate on the floor and blocked a vote –… Read more »

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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg) today released the following statement after House Republicans voted for legislation that does not responsibly address the problem of unaccompanied children apprehended at the border, and could result in the deportation of DREAMers. “Congressional Republicans voted tonight to eliminate sex trafficking protections for children and to… Read more »

With House Republicans continuing to block a vote on bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-Tampa/St. Petersburg) took action today to force a vote on HR15, the bipartisan Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. This legislation would provide an earned pathway to citizenship, reduce the deficit and create jobs. Read more »

Ayer la Congresista Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) hizo una llamada para que la Legislatura de la Florida tome acción rápida por parte de Jose Godinez-Samperio y otros estudiantes inmigrantes quienes quieren trabajar y realizar su potencial. Read more »