U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) released the following statement regarding the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act.
“I am pleased that a number of provisions in the bill passed today could benefit the Airmen and their families who serve at MacDill Air Force Base, including a 2.1 percent pay raise for our troops and their families and an authorization for an Army Reserve… Read more »
Medical researchers at the Moffitt Cancer Center and University of South Florida are likely beneficiaries as are families who struggle with cancer, Alzheimer's and opioid addiction of the 21st Century Cures legislation that passed last night in the U.S. House with overwhelming bipartisan support, announced U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14). Read more »
Investigadores medicinales en el Moffit Cancer Center y University of South Florida son los beneficiarios, además de los familiares que sufren del cáncer, Alzheimer y adicción de opiáceos, de la legislación aprobada anoche en la Cámara de Representantes federal con apoyo bipartidista abrumador llamada “21st Century Cures”, anunció la Representante Kathy Castor (FL14). Read more »
Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor announced the high school students who received her official nomination for admission into the nation’s military academies: Air Force (USAFA), Naval (USNA), Military (USMA) and Merchant Marine (USMMA).
“I am proud to have so many students who are interested in serving America,” U.S. Rep. Castor said. “These impressive students are tomorrow’s leaders… Read more »
“Cuban families and small business owners are eager to accelerate economic and human rights reforms and America must continue to support them, especially Tampa Bay area community leaders who have been at the forefront of progress and change. Read more »
As shoppers set out to buy holiday gifts, colorful toys will catch the eye of children and adults. However, some toys can have hidden dangers, exposing children to dangerous chemicals or injury-causing hazards. Read more »
As lead cosponsor of the bipartisan Concrete Masonry Products, Research, Education and Promotion Act, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL) hailed this week’s 355-38 vote for passage of her bill by the U.S. House of Representatives as a big win for local manufacturers and jobs in Tampa Bay area, Florida and throughout the country. Read more »
The U.S. House passed a bill sponsored by Democratic Florida Rep. Kathy Castor Wednesday that would boost construction jobs and help develop better building materials. Read more »
A new AARP report issued today details the out-of-pocket costs for caregivers in the United States – on average, family caregivers are spending 20 percent of their total income on caregiving expenses. This builds on last year’s AARP family caregiving report, which revealed the number of family caregivers in the United States – about 40 million, with Florida home to nearly 2.7 million of these caregivers. Read more »
