U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) announced that the University of South Florida will once again receive the largest “navigator” grant in the nation from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to assist families and consumers shop and enroll in the health insurance marketplace. USF was awarded $5,912,400, an increase of more than $500,000 over last year’s grant amount. U.S. Rep. Castor released the following statement regarding this grant award: Read more »

Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa Bay, FL) announced that long-time community servant, Sister Anne Dougherty, OSF, will be her special guest to the U.S. Capitol for Pope Francis’ address to a Joint Meeting of Congress on Thursday, Sept. 24. Pope Francis will be the first leader of the Catholic Church to address Congress. Read more »

Mr. Speaker: I rise today to recognize the Beulah Baptist Institutional Church in Tampa, Florida in celebrating its 150th anniversary. Founded by freed slaves in 1865, the church holds a unique place in history. It has served many generations and the entire community with its mission of freedom of worship and dignity of the individual. Read more »

On Tuesday, Aug. 18, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor sent a letter to Secretary of Education Arne Duncan regarding the Tampa Bay Times' report which raises very serious questions regarding Pinellas County Schools' use of Title I dollars. Read more »

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate a true public servant, Sarah Stroud Wynn in honor of her 100th birthday. Her remarkable career in public service has had a tremendous impact on the Tampa Bay community and is worthy of recognition by all. Read more »

U.S. Reps. Kathy Castor (D-FL14) and Tom Emmer (R-MN06) today introduced the Cuba Trade Act of 2015 (HR3238). This legislation would lift the Cuban embargo and allow for businesses in the private sector to trade freely with Cuba, while prohibiting taxpayer funds to be used on promotion or development of these new markets. “The United States and Cuba have taken historic actions this year… Read more »

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate and to recognize Robert Fisher upon his recent election to the Board of Directors at the National Association of Federal Credit Unions. 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 »

A major, new report released by AARP today reveals that the economic contribution of caregivers is on the rise. Read more »