U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) today announced $91,119,942 in Federal Transit Administration (FTA) urbanized area funds for Tampa-St. Petersburg that were authorized by recently passed Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The CARES Act, a $2 Trillion relief package passed by Congress, includes FTA direct funding to local entities to prevent, prepare for, and respond… Read more »

"In times of challenge and adversity, America responds to support each other. That is what I intend to do today to ensure that American families and workers have the help they need to weather the COVID-19 pandemic.   "In Florida, we are used to the chaos and harm that a hurricane brings. Well, this coronavirus is a monster storm that is wreaking havoc, especially… Read more »

Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) announced a grant to help Tampa Family Health Centers serve our neighbors in need and combat the spread of COVID-19. Castor championed the $8.3 billion coronavirus funding package passed by the House two weeks ago and signed into law that included these funds to protect the public health of our Tampa neighbors. “I’m working to… Read more »

Hillsborough small businesses impacted by the coronavirus should complete the Florida Business Damage Assessment Survey to help assess impacts of ?COVID-19 on local businesses. Read more »

“Tonight, the House passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act that provides paid emergency leave and no cost virus testing for American families. These measures, along with food assistance, unemployment benefits and family medical leave, should provide peace of mind and economic security to families as we weather this public health crisis.  Working families, our older… Read more »

The House is set to introduce a significant paid sick leave and economic aid package to support individuals and working families as we address the immediate economic impacts of the coronavirus. The health and economic security of working Americans is my top priority, and the House is poised to help ensure they are able to stay home when sick without the serious consequences of lost wages. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) released the below statement following House Passage (415-2) of H.R. 6074- an $8.3 billion Coronavirus funding package. Read more »

"Last night we learned of the first two presumptively-positive cases of coronavirus in Florida, including one in Hillsborough County. The patient reportedly has a history of traveling to Italy, and is currently isolated at home while receiving care. "The American people need a well-coordinated response to keep them safe and prevent the spread of the virus, so this week I will support a… Read more »

Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a true “Man of Vision,” Mr. Ross Anderson.  He was born and raised in Tampa, Florida and has left an indelible mark in our hometown. Mr. Anderson graduated from Hillsborough High School and the University of South Florida. He received his graduate degrees from Columbia Southern University and Waldorf College, respectively. While Mr. Anderson takes… Read more »

Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a jurist who has served our Tampa neighbors for decades – and continues his dedication to this day. Through his work spanning more than 40 years and as the second African American appointed to the bench in Hillsborough County, which is the longest tenure for an African American judge in the county’s history, Judge Perry A. Little has helped shape our… Read more »