Mr. Speaker, I rise today during Black History month with gratitude for the life of Commander Eunice Butts, her service to our country and Tampa Bay community. Commander Butts volunteered to serve America and shattered glass ceilings as an African American woman in the U.S. Air Force and National Guard during the Vietnam War. She served with courage, empathy and a love of country that… Read more »

Mr. Speaker, I rise today during Black History Month to celebrate a change agent, community leader and lifelong Tampa Bay advocate, Carrie Jean Lofton Hurst.   Mrs. Hurst was born and raised in Tampa, Florida, as the youngest of six children. She graduated from Tampa Bay Technical High School in 1977, where she met Robert Hurst Sr. Afterwards, they became engaged but pursued… 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 Read more »

ST. PETERSBURG, FL—Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) announced the hiring of Shahra Lambert as District Advisor. Lambert brings an extensive background in government relations, public policy and community outreach, making her a valuable asset to the district. "Shahra’s exceptional experience and dedication to serving Florida families and small businesses will enhance our ability to… Read more »

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 on President Donald Trump’s day-one executive actions on U.S. energy policy, including withdrawing from the international Paris Climate Accord, opening public lands to oil and gas drilling and declaring a “national energy emergency”: “President Trump and his oil and gas supporters… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) issued a statement regarding the nomination of Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody to succeed Senator Marco Rubio (FL) in the United States Senate: “For the first time in history, a U.S. Senator representing the State of Florida will hail from Tampa/Hillsborough County once Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is… Read more »

Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) sent a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy urging the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to prioritize the repair and reopening of two important post office locations in the Tampa Bay region. After sustaining damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, these facilities – located in Ruskin and Town N Country – were shuttered, leaving local residents… Read more »

Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) announced a special event to honor Vietnam War Veterans with a commemorative pinning ceremony. The event will take place on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg Campus, Nelson Poyner Library, located at 140 Seventh Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, starting at 10:00 AM. Vietnam-era Veterans who served in the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) praised the Biden Administration’s decisive actions to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for vulnerable populations from Venezuela, El Salvador, Ukraine, and Sudan—all nations experiencing severe instability. These measures provide critical protection for families fleeing violence, economic collapse, war and natural… Read more »