U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) released the following statement on the short-term funding bill: Read more »

Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) is accompanying President Barack Obama on Air Force One to travel to Tampa, FL in support of his visit with active duty members at MacDill Air Force Base, home of the U.S. Special Operations Command, the 6th Air Mobility Wing and U.S. Central Command. Rep. Castor is also traveling with the President in support of the counterterrorism campaign he has directed as Commander-in-Chief. Read more »

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of an extraordinary Tampa resident and Olympian, Theresa A. Manuel. While Ms. Manuel competed internationally in track and field, her undying commitment to students at home as a teacher and coach may have had an even greater impact on the hearts of my neighbors across the Tampa Bay area. Despite growing up during segregation, Theresa Manuel… Read more »

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 »

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) issued the following statement on local Olympian, Theresa A. Manuel, who passed away in Tampa on Nov. 21. 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 »