Dear friend,Thank you to all of my neighbors and local leaders who are working to lift our community.From welcoming Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to the Port of Tampa Bay where we celebrated a $12.6 million dollar grant to lower costs to sharing the good news of lower prescription drug costs with seniors, our neighbors can look forward to relief and progress. This year’s American Dream Awards gave us the chance to honor some of the immigrants who are opening doors and increasing access to opportunity for everyone who calls Tampa home. Learn more about their stories and work here. Yes, that was me with President Biden as he signed the Inflation Reduction Act to lower drug costs, taking on Big Pharma’s egregious price gouging and instituting an out-of-pocket cap for seniors. Important for Florida, we’re also delivering the largest climate and clean energy investment in history, paving the way for reduced pollution, cleaner air, and cost-saving electric vehicles and technologies, all while making a historic down payment on deficit reduction of approximately $300 billion to fight inflation. You may have received information on how to take advantage of the law’s cost-saving measures in the mail – you can find that information here.
Representative Kathy Castor
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Dear friend,


Thank you to all of my neighbors and local leaders who are working to lift our community.


From welcoming Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to the Port of Tampa Bay where we celebrated a $12.6 million dollar grant to lower costs to sharing the good news of lower prescription drug costs with seniors, our neighbors can look forward to relief and progress. 


This year’s American Dream Awards gave us the chance to honor some of the immigrants who are opening doors and increasing access to opportunity for everyone who calls Tampa home. Learn more about their stories and work here. 


Yes, that was me with President Biden as he signed the Inflation Reduction Act to lower drug costs, taking on Big Pharma’s egregious price gouging and instituting an out-of-pocket cap for seniors. Important for Florida, we’re also delivering the largest climate and clean energy investment in history, paving the way for reduced pollution, cleaner air, and cost-saving electric vehicles and technologies, all while making a historic down payment on deficit reduction of approximately $300 billion to fight inflation. 


You may have received information on how to take advantage of the law’s cost-saving measures in the mail – you can find that information here.
 
 

CONGRESSIONAL WOMEN'S SOFTBALL GAME
 
 
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With the support of the Moffitt Cancer Center and a little coaching by the USF Softball Team's Coach Ken Eriksen, I am pleased to report that the bipartisan members women’s softball team were victorious over the press team (“Bad News Babes”) in the 14th Congressional Women’s Softball Game. Most importantly, we helped the Young Survival Coalition and raised awareness about breast cancer in young women.
 
 
 

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VOTES THIS WEEK
 
 
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H.R. 2988 – Whistleblower Protection Improvement Act of 2021 clarifies that no federal employee – including the President or Vice President of the United States – may interfere with or retaliate against a whistleblower for sharing information with Congress. Passed 221-203.
 

H.R. 8326 – Ensuring a Fair and Accurate Census Act: The Census is a critical tool that allows Florida and other states to bring their fair share of tax dollars back home, and this legislation will ensure that there is no partisan interference in this Constitutional process. Passed 220-208.
 
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H.R. 302 – Preventing a Patronage System Act of 2021: America’s civil servants play an invaluable role in keeping our nation moving forward – from national security to administering federal benefits for veterans and others – and we must ensure that these positions continue to be filled by qualified applicants. This bill would ensure that the merit-based hiring system for our federal workforce is protected and that future presidents cannot fire civil servants and replace them with political appointees. Passed 225-204.
 
 

COVID19 BIVALENT BOOSTERS AND FLU SHOTS NOW AVAILABLE
 
 

Pharmacies across the Tampa are here to serve you this fall – bivalent Covid19 boosters that better protect against the coronavirus and flu shots are now available. Take some time to get you and your loved ones vaccinated. Check in with your local pharmacy or health provider for details on how to schedule your appointment and protect yourself and our community.


As always, my team is here to help at 813-871-2817. Stay safe and healthy.
 
Sincerely,
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Kathy Castor
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