“New commercial airline service between Tampa and Cuba marks another important milestone for families on both sides of the Florida Straits. I am proud that the Tampa community has been at the forefront of positive change in America’s relationship with the Cuban people. We must turn the page on the Cold War policies of the past and build new bridges to jobs and economic opportunities for Tampa residents and the Cuba people. The regular Southwest Airline flight from Tampa International Airport is the culmination of years of advocacy with the Obama Administration. The flight is affordable and will connect families, students, cultural institutions at a pivotal time in the history of U.S./Cuba relations.” Read more »

Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) applauded the actions announced today by the Obama Administration to take another step forward in efforts to normalize relations with Cuba. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL14) has been asked by President Barack Obama to join him and First Lady Michelle Obama on his historic trip to Cuba, scheduled for March 20-23. President Obama will become the first sitting U.S. president in almost 90 years to visit the island, located less than 90 miles of the coast of Florida. Read more »

La noticia sobre los planes del presidente Barack Obama de hacer una visita oficial a Cuba no ha hecho sino reforzar la postura de la congresista demcrata, Kathy Castor, de seguir construyendo ms puentes de intercambio y poner fin al embargo. Read more »

Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) released the statement below following her recent trip to Cuba and President Obama’s announcement today of his planned trip to the island: Read more »

On the eve of the one-year anniversary of President Obama’s historic announcement to re-establish U.S./Cuba diplomatic relations, today U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14-Tampa Bay) announced that she will help breathe life into a bipartisan task force to press for congressional action that will build on the progress. Read more »

… Tom Emmer (R-MN06) today introduced the Cuba Trade Act of 2015 (HR3238). This … the private sector to trade freely with Cuba, while prohibiting taxpayer funds to be … these new markets. “The United States and Cuba have taken historic actions this year … embargo and reestablishing historic trade ties with Cuba will be a boost to our … a change in Cold War policies toward Cuba for many years, including direct travel … and exciting chapter for the U.S. - Cuba relationship,” said Rep. Emmer. “The American … Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL14) released the statement below after attending today’s flag-raising ceremony at the Cuban embassy in Washington, D.C., which marked restoration of diplomatic ties between the United States and Cuba: Read more »

Congresista Kathy Castor público la siguiente declaración después de asistir a la ceremonia hoy para oficialmente abrir la embajada Cubana en Washington, D.C.: Read more »

The United States’ isolationist policies toward Cuba have achieved little in more than 50 years, so President Barack Obama is justified in trying to thaw relations and bolster U.S. influence in the island nation. Read more »