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ICYMI: As FL Sets Extreme Heat Records, Grapples with Flooding & Intense Hurricanes, Castor Hosts Local Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli for Q&A with Tampa Bay Residents About Climate Change
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) hosted a virtual Town Hall with WFLA Meteorologist, Jeff Berardelli to provide an update on extreme weather patterns and events that occurred this summer in the Tampa Bay area, and cost-saving solutions to reduce electric bills.
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Castor Calls on USPS to Quickly Address Lack of Air Conditioning During Extreme Heat and Electrify Delivery Fleet in Tampa Bay Area
U.S. Representative Kathy Castor (FL-14) urged Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and local Postmasters to address the lack of air conditioning in mail delivery trucks by swiftly updating the mail delivery fleet with modern electric vehicles while making desperately needed fixes to its current fleet to ensure the health and safety of Letter Carriers as climate pollution exacerbates extreme, record-breaking heatwaves.
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U.S. Rep. Castor Statement on Dismissal of Orlando State Attorney
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) today released the following statement regarding Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ dismissal of Orlando-area State Attorney Monique Worrell
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Rep. Castor Introduces Bill to Ban Power Companies from Manipulating Elections, Misleading Voters
The “Ethics in Energy Act” would prohibit electric utilities from using ratepayer dollars to fund shady political activities in the wake of scandals
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Castor Calls Out Gov. DeSantis’ Sneaky Move to Deny Lower Energy Costs for Hard-Working Florida Families
On July 26, 2023, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) called outGovernor Ron DeSantis for his sneaky veto of funds that would lower costs for Florida families and small businesses through significant energy efficient discounts and rebates provided through the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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House Passes Rep. Castor’s Legislation to Bring Transparency to Air Traffic Control Tower Replacements
FAA bill addresses some consumer-friendly improvements as air travel is busier than ever, including at TPA
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Votes NO on Extreme MAGA GOP FY24 NDAA
Warns of Harm to America’s National Security, Military Recruitment and Service Member Health
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ICYMI: Castor Joins Local Parents and Health Providers in Calling for Congress to Pass Legislation to Address National Drug and Device Shortage Crisis
Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) hosted a roundtable with local parents, advocates and health care professionals to discuss the drug and medical device shortage crisis in the Tampa Bay area and across the United States.
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Rep. Castor Applauds Biden Administration’s Action to Protect Americans from Junk Health Insurance Plans
On July 7, 2023, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released a statement applauding the Biden Administration’s actions to crack down on the sale of Short-Term, Limited Duration Health Insurance (STLDI) plans, also known as “junk plans.”
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Tours Western Flyer Marine Research Vessel Prior to Scientific Voyage
On June 30, 2023, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) climbed aboard the Western Flyer for a tour of the marine research vessel and to learn more about the Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO) and University of South Florida’s (USF) Peerside initiative.
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U.S. Rep. Castor Attends Indian Prime Minister’s Address to Congress with Special Guest
On June 23, 2023, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) welcomed Mrs. Kamakshi Shete, President of the Federation of Indian Association of Tampa Bay (FIA), as her guest for the Joint Session of the Congress with India’s Prime Minister following a bilateral meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden.
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ICYMI: Rep. Castor Announces $300K to the Woodson African American Museum of Florida
While celebrating Juneteenth in St. Petersburg, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) announced $298,347 will be awarded to the Woodson African American Museum of Florida in St. Petersburg through the Museum Grant for African American History and Culture (AAHC) from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
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Castor, Dingell Lead Letters to Social Media Platforms Requesting Information About Protections for Children
Representatives Kathy Castor (FL-14) and Debbie Dingell (MI-06) led 18 other members of the House in sending letters to social media companies requesting information regarding their platforms, algorithms, and steps they take to mitigate harms to children online.
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ICYMI: Rep. Castor Announces $2 Million Grant to Confront Black Maternal Health Crisis
On June 6, 2023, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) was joined by leadership from Evara Health, formerly the Community Health Centers of Pinellas, to announce a new $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to confront the Black maternal health crisis and improve health outcomes for Black mothers and babies.
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Castor, FL Congressional Democrats Urge Gov. DeSantis to Protect Our Neighbors from Costly Medical Bills, Pause Termination of Medicaid Coverage
Nearly 250k Floridians lost Medicaid coverage in the first month of redetermination due to bureaucratic hurdles
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Reps. Castor, Letlow, Schrier Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent HPV-Related Cancers
On May 24, 2023, Reps. Kathy Castor (D-FL), Julia Letlow (R-LA) and Kim Schrier, M.D. (D-WA) introduced the bipartisan Promoting Resources to Expand Vaccination, Education and New Treatments for HPV Cancers Act, or the PREVENT HPV Cancers Act, which would help prevent cancer and save lives by raising awareness about HPV and HPV-related cancers through a national campaign to educate providers, parents, and the public about the life-saving HPV vaccine.
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Rep. Castor Applauds Biden-Harris Admin’s Actions to Protect Kids Online
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement on the Biden-Harris Administration’s actions to safeguard children’s privacy, health and safety from online harms.
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Rep. Castor Presents Prestigious Congressional Award Medals to Chase Hartman Bay Area Student
On May 22, 2023, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) presented the prestigious Congressional Award to Sickles High School junior Chase Hartman. Hartman earned the Silver and Bronze Congressional Award medals for his work on literacy and sustainability, particularly through his innovative non-profit, Eco Brothers, Inc., that he pioneered with his younger brother Zach.
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Castor, Bilirakis, Scholten, Franklin Introduce Air Traffic Control Tower Replacement Process Report Act
Reps. Kathy Castor (D-FL), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Hillary Scholten (D-MI) and Scott Franklin (R-FL) introduced bipartisan legislation to bring transparency to the process by which the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) selects air traffic control towers (ATCT) for replacement.
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ICYMI: Historic EPA Grants Coming to FL14
Last week, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) spoke with EPA Administrator Michael Regan about the historic grants from the Inflation Reduction Act, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and CHIPS and Science Act coming to the Tampa Bay area.