U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) released the below statement following the passage of the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Report by a vote of 377 to 48 yesterday in the U.S. House of Representatives. Read more »

Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) announced 20 high school students received nominations for admission into our nation’s military academies: Air Force (USAFA), Navy (USNA), Army (USMA) and Merchant Marine (USMMA). Read more »

U.S. Representative Kathy Castor (FL14) released the following statement on the passage of the Voting Rights Advancement Act (VRAA), H.R. 4, that would restore the protections of the landmark Voting Rights Act: Read more »

Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) was joined by Ernest Coney, CEO and President of Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa, Inc (CDC of Tampa), Wanda Jennings of EPA Region 4 and other leaders to announce a $200,000 grant for the CDC through the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training Grant. Read more »

Congresswoman Kathy Castor, who was selected to lead the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, writes that lessons learned in South Florida will inform solutions for the rest of the nation. Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Kathy Castor (FL14), Tampa business owner Ivan Montoya, Solar Axiom’s Elio Muller and Tampa Bay Solar’s Steve Rutherford called on Congress to extend the federal solar tax credit by the end of the year. Castor highlighted the significant cost savings for small businesses like the Montoya Family Maaco Paint and Collision Repair in Town ‘N Country, which has nearly eliminated its entire monthly electric bill and draws almost all its power from clean energy after installing a solar rooftop . Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Kathy Castor (FL14) was joined by Jodi Ray, Program Director of Florida Covering Kids & Families, and community partners to outline what Floridians will find on the health care marketplace during this enrollment period, which takes place November 1 to December 15. Florida residents can take advantage of local Navigators who provide free assistance when looking for the best coverage plan for their families. Read more »

Hoy la Congresista Kathy Castor (FL14) se reunió con Jodi Ray, Directora de Programas de Florida Covering Kids & Families, y miembros de la comunidad para explicar qué Floridanos encontrarán en el mercado de seguros médico durante el periodo de inscripción que dura desde el 1 de noviembre hasta el 15 de diciembre. Residentes de la Florida pueden tomar de ventaja a los Navegadores… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to formalize the impeachment inquiry into the abuse of power of President Donald Trump: Read more »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) rallied with Gonzalo Valdes from Sierra Club Florida and Yaritza Perez from Ecomadres (Green Latinos/Moms Clean Air Force) to outline the steps needed to ensure a healthier future for all as temperatures climb and risks escalate – no matter what zip code you live in. Read more »