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U.S. Rep. Castor invites local face for immigration reform to State of the Union

| Posted in Press Release
Tags: Immigration

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor’s special guest to President Obama’s State of the Union on Feb. 12 is Jose Godinez-Samperio, who has been profiled over the past year in the media as an example of a local student who has achieved academic success, despite many obstacles, but now is unable to pursue his professional career because of his undocumented status.

Pushing immigration reform, Kathy Castor invites Jose Godinez-Samperio to the State of the Union address

| Posted in Article

When it comes to advocating for comprehensive immigration reform, Tampa-area Democratic Congresswoman Kathy Castor is all in. Today she continued her strong push for a measure to be passed this year by announcing that 26-year-old Florida State Law School graduate Jose Godinez-Samperio will be her guest for the annual State of the Union address. The speech will be delivered by President Obama on Tuesday night in Washington D.C.

Castor Announces Progress in Combating Identity Theft and Tax Fraud

| Posted in Press Release
Tags: Jobs & Economy, Protecting Consumers

Tampa, FL - U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor detailed today the progress made in the fight against identity theft and tax-related crimes, and announced the filing of new legislation to continue the momentum. Together with Rep. Rich Nugent, Tampa Police Chief Jane Castor and local law enforcement, Castor has pressed successfully for strong action from the IRS.

Bill McBride

| Posted in Speeches and Floor Statements

Mr. Speaker:  I rise today to honor and highlight the distinguished life of Bill McBride.  Mr. McBride’s contributions to the Tampa Bay community, the state of Florida, and the country are worthy of recognition by all. Born on May 10, 1945, Mr. McBride moved to Florida at the age of 9 and spent most of his childhood in Leesburg, Florida where he attended high school and…

Castor's Statment on Obama's Plan to Protect our Children and our Communities by Reducing Gun Violence

| Posted in Press Release
Tags: Gun Violence Prevention

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor released the following statement regarding President Obama’s Plan to Protect our Children and our Communities by Reducing Gun Violence: “We need swift action to protect our children and communities from gun violence. The Congress should act to limit the potential for mass violence through measures including those to:

Castor to Continue on Energy & Commerce, Budget Committees

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U.S. Congresswoman Kathy Castor will continue her service in the 113th Congress on two of the most influential committees in the U.S. House: the Energy and Commerce Committee as well as the Budget Committee. The important jurisdiction of Energy and Commerce and Budget Committees allows Castor to focus on issues vital to Tampa Bay area families, including health care, jobs, travel and tourism.