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Wednesday, December 18, 2024

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor introduces bipartisan legislation for athlete safety

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Kathy Castor U.S. House of Representatives from Florida | Official U.S. House Headshot

Kathy Castor U.S. House of Representatives from Florida | Official U.S. House Headshot

U.S. Representative Kathy Castor, who has been serving Florida's 14th district since 2007, recently shared several updates on her social media platform. These updates highlight legislative initiatives and state programs aimed at enhancing community safety and resilience.

On December 6, 2024, Rep. Castor announced the introduction of bipartisan legislation focused on ensuring a safe environment for athletes across all levels of sports. She emphasized the importance of restoring trust and strengthening safeguards to help athletes thrive: "Every athlete at every level deserves to participate in sports in a safe, harm-free environment."

Later that day, she provided information about an application process through a link: "Learn more and prepare for the application here." The specifics of this application were not detailed in the tweet.

Additionally, Rep. Castor shared news from the Florida Division of Emergency Management regarding the launch of Florida’s first Statewide Residential Mitigation Program named Elevate Florida. This program aims to enhance community resilience by mitigating private residences against natural hazards: "Good news! The Florida Division of Emergency Management announced Florida’s first Statewide Residential Mitigation Program, Elevate Florida."

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