Kathy Castor
DDemocratFL-14 · Representative
63
/ 100
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Attendance98
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone20
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency95
Avg: 57
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology54
Total Statements
39
Floor Speeches
15
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered
What They Talk About
Environment: 24Taxes: 21Trade: 17Healthcare: 16Housing: 10Defense: 10Foreign Policy: 9Climate: 8Infrastructure: 8Economy: 6Veterans: 6Crime & Justice: 5Agriculture: 5Education: 4Labor: 3
Speech Tone
Neutral: 20Ceremonial: 13Bipartisan: 11Urgent: 10
Statements (54)
Press Release2026-05-21BipartisanTaxesDefenseTrade
Rep. Castor Introduces Resolution Supporting SOF Week and Supporting U.S. Special Operations ForcesRep. Castor Introduces Resolution Supporting SOF Week and Supporting U.S. Special Operations Forces WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Representative Kathy Castor (FL-14), Co-Chair of the Congressional SOF Caucus, announced the introduction of a resolution in support of SOF Week 2026, recognizing the…
Press Release2026-05-20BipartisanHealthcareTaxesTrade
Reps. Castor & Buchanan Reintroduce Bill to Expand Hospital at Home, Lower Health Care CostsReps. Castor & Buchanan Reintroduce Bill to Expand Hospital at Home, Lower Health Care Costs WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Kathy Castor (FL-14) and Vern Buchanan (FL-16) reintroduced the bipartisan At Home Observation and Medical Evaluation (HOME) Services Act to expand access to…
Press Release2026-05-20
U.S. Rep. Castor Statement on Indictment of Former Cuban President Raúl CastroU.S. Rep. Castor Statement on Indictment of Former Cuban President Raúl Castro WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement on the indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro: “The indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro marks a critical…
Press Release2026-05-13TaxesEnvironmentInfrastructure
U.S. Rep. Castor Announces $10.9 Million Federal Grant for TPA ImprovementsU.S. Rep. Castor Announces $10.9 Million Federal Grant for TPA Improvements WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) announced a $10,992,431 federal grant for Tampa International Airport from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) through the Federal Aviation Administration’s…
Press Release2026-05-07BipartisanHealthcareTaxesTradeHR8651
Castor, Fitzpatrick, Underwood Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Promote the Inclusion of Pregnant and Lactating Women in Clinical ResearchCastor, Fitzpatrick, Underwood Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Promote the Inclusion of Pregnant and Lactating Women in Clinical Research TAMPA, Fla. – Ahead of Mother’s Day, Representatives Kathy Castor (FL-14), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and Lauren Underwood (IL-14) reintroduced H.R. 8651,…
Floor Speech2026-04-30TaxesEnvironmentForeign Policy
COMMEMORATING TAMPA BAY DOWNSCOMMEMORATING TAMPA BAY DOWNS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E399] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…
Floor Speech2026-04-22BipartisanEconomyClimateEnvironmentHR4690HRES1189
RELIABLE FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE ACTRELIABLE FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3057-H3061] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…
Floor Speech2026-04-21CeremonialHealthcareTaxesForeign Policy
HONORING SENATOR DARRYL ROUSONHONORING SENATOR DARRYL ROUSON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E348] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Press Release2026-04-17DefenseTradeHousing
ICYMI: U.S. Rep. Castor Presses for Higher Pay for MacDill AFB Civilians & Service Members, and Investments in Critical MissionsICYMI: U.S. Rep. Castor Presses for Higher Pay for MacDill AFB Civilians & Service Members, and Investments in Critical Missions WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) this week pressed for stronger investments in MacDill Air Force Base and higher pay for MacDill civilians and service…
Press Release2026-04-17BipartisanEconomyTaxesClimate
ICYMI: U.S. Rep. Castor Channels Popular Anger at Energy Sec. Wright for Sky-High Electric and Fuel BillsICYMI: U.S. Rep. Castor Channels Popular Anger at Energy Sec. Wright for Sky-High Electric and Fuel Bills WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) grilled Trump-appointed Energy Secretary Chris Wright on policies that are costing Americans. Trump and GOP policies and their war with…
Press Release2026-04-16UrgentHealthcareEnvironment
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Supports Haitian NeighborsU.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Supports Haitian Neighbors WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement after voting in favor of legislation that would extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians following the actions of the Trump Department of Homeland…
Press Release2026-04-07Foreign Policy
Castor: [Trump] is unfit to lead our great countryCastor: [Trump] is unfit to lead our great country TAMPA, Fla. - Rep. Castor responds to President Trump threatening on Truth Social "A whole civilization will die tonight..." on Tuesday, April 07, 2026, in relation to his war with Iran. "This morally repugnant threat comes from a feckless…
Press Release2026-03-31BipartisanEnvironmentForeign Policy
U.S. Rep. Castor Blasts Trump for Selling Out Florida Families to Big Oil, AgainU.S. Rep. Castor Blasts Trump for Selling Out Florida Families to Big Oil, Again TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) today blasted the Trump Administration’s latest proposal to weaken endangered species protections in the Gulf of Mexico to benefit Big Oil. Castor warned that the move risks…
Press Release2026-03-31Ceremonial
Castor Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner “A Million Paths To Take”Castor Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner “A Million Paths To Take” TAMPA, Fla. – Out of 124 submissions from Tampa Bay area high school students, Blake High School Senior Cora Bowen was awarded the top prize at U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor’s annual Congressional Art Competition with the…
Press Release2026-03-29CeremonialDefenseTradeVeterans
Dr. Michael TomorDr. Michael Tomor Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the retirement of Dr. Michael A. Tomor after 40 years of working at and leading art museums across the nation, including more than a decade as Executive Director at the Tampa Museum of Art. Dr. Tomor has left a lasting impact on the Tampa Bay…
Floor Speech2026-03-27CeremonialDefenseTradeVeterans
CELEBRATING THE RETIREMENT OF MICHAEL TOMORCELEBRATING THE RETIREMENT OF MICHAEL TOMOR Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E280] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-03-19CeremonialEnvironmentHousingCivil Rights
HONORING THE FLORIDA SENTINEL BULLETIN AND THE ANDREWS FAMILYHONORING THE FLORIDA SENTINEL BULLETIN AND THE ANDREWS FAMILY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E243-E244] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Floor Speech2026-03-19CeremonialHealthcareTaxesEnvironment
CELEBRATING THE LEGACY OF ELIHU AND CAROLYN BRAYBOYCELEBRATING THE LEGACY OF ELIHU AND CAROLYN BRAYBOY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E237] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2026-03-19BipartisanTaxesTradeHousing
HONORING GYPSY GALLARDOHONORING GYPSY GALLARDO Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E238] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-03-19CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentCrime & Justice
COMMEMORATING STARLING SCHOOL AND THE LEADERSHIP OF CAROLYN CLOUDCOMMEMORATING STARLING SCHOOL AND THE LEADERSHIP OF CAROLYN CLOUD Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E239-E240] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Floor Speech2026-03-19Ceremonial
COMMEMORATING THE JOHNSON FAMILY AND THE WEEKLY CHALLENGERCOMMEMORATING THE JOHNSON FAMILY AND THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E241] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-03-19CeremonialEducationHousingCrime & Justice
CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF GWENDOLYN HENDERSONCELEBRATING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF GWENDOLYN HENDERSON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E242] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-03-19HealthcareCrime & JusticeInfrastructure
HONORING CANDY LOWE JONESHONORING CANDY LOWE JONES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E245] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-03-19EnvironmentTradeCrime & Justice
HONORING THE LIFE OF MARVIN R. KNIGHTHONORING THE LIFE OF MARVIN R. KNIGHT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E246] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Press Release2026-03-18TaxesClimateEnvironment
Castor Praises Introduction of the Energy Bills Relief Act by SEEC LeadersCastor Praises Introduction of the Energy Bills Relief Act by SEEC Leaders WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) and 122 House Democrats, led by House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Clean Energy Deployment Task Force Co-Chairs U.S. Reps. Sean Casten (IL-06)…
Press Release2026-03-17UrgentImmigrationInfrastructure
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Calls for Urgent Action to Support Freedom, Human Rights, & Economic Opportunity for the Cuban PeopleU.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Calls for Urgent Action to Support Freedom, Human Rights, & Economic Opportunity for the Cuban People TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Representative Kathy Castor (FL) today issued a call for swift humanitarian assistance to the Cuban people and for a broad international effort to advance…
Press Release2026-03-05ImmigrationEnvironment
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Statement on Congressional Republicans Putting Americans’ Safety at RiskU.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Statement on Congressional Republicans Putting Americans’ Safety at Risk WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released a statement following House Republicans’ failure to reform Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) without any guardrails or…
Floor Speech2026-03-04CeremonialEducationVeterans
CELEBRATING VETERAN ROBERT JAMES HAGARTY'S 90TH BIRTHDAYCELEBRATING VETERAN ROBERT JAMES HAGARTY'S 90TH BIRTHDAY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E185] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-02-25UrgentHealthcareEconomyTaxesHR4758HRES1075
HOMEOWNER ENERGY FREEDOM ACTHOMEOWNER ENERGY FREEDOM ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2301-H2306] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-02-24UrgentTaxesForeign PolicyChinaHR4626HRES1075
(1420) DON'T MESS WITH MY HOME APPLIANCES ACT(1420) DON'T MESS WITH MY HOME APPLIANCES ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2279-H2285] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-02-11UrgentHealthcareEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR3617HRES1057
SECURING AMERICA'S CRITICAL MINERALS SUPPLY ACTSECURING AMERICA'S CRITICAL MINERALS SUPPLY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2150-H2154] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2026-02-11CeremonialEnvironmentForeign PolicyIsrael
HONORING THE 2025 FELLOWS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF INVENTORSHONORING THE 2025 FELLOWS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF INVENTORS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E127-E128] From the Congressional Record Online through…
Floor Speech2026-02-09
PERSONAL EXPLANATIONPERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E116] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-02-09CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentDefense
CELEBRATING BALLAST POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL'S 100TH ANNIVERSARYCELEBRATING BALLAST POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL'S 100TH ANNIVERSARY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E114] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Floor Speech2026-02-02
Sponsored: Energy Threat Analysis Center Act of 2026Kathy Castor sponsored this legislation: Energy Threat Analysis Center Act of 2026. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Floor Speech2026-01-09BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR5184HR5148
AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVER MANDATING EFFICIENCY STANDARDS ACTAFFORDABLE HOUSING OVER MANDATING EFFICIENCY STANDARDS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026)] [House] [Pages H595-H604] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…
Floor Speech2026-01-07BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR4593S2020
SAVING HOMEOWNERS FROM OVERREGULATION WITH EXCEPTIONAL RINSING ACTSAVING HOMEOWNERS FROM OVERREGULATION WITH EXCEPTIONAL RINSING ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026)] [House] [Pages H127-H132] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-01-07BipartisanHealthcareTaxesHousingHR1834HRES780
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1834, BREAKING THE GRIDLOCK ACTPROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1834, BREAKING THE GRIDLOCK ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026)] [House] [Pages H122-H126] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2025-12-11
Sponsored: To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to allow for the consideration of private flood insurance for the purposes of applying…Kathy Castor sponsored this legislation: To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to allow for the consideration of private flood insurance for the purposes of applying continuous coverage requirements, and for other purposes.. Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Floor Speech2025-12-10
Sponsored: PREVENT HPV Cancers Act of 2025Kathy Castor sponsored this legislation: PREVENT HPV Cancers Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Floor Speech2025-11-20
Sponsored: Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening ActKathy Castor sponsored this legislation: Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions…
Floor Speech2025-11-18
Sponsored: CLEANER Act of 2025Kathy Castor sponsored this legislation: CLEANER Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Floor Speech2025-07-29
Sponsored: Honest Elections and Campaign, No Gain ActKathy Castor sponsored this legislation: Honest Elections and Campaign, No Gain Act. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as…
Floor Speech2025-07-29
Sponsored: Ethics in Energy Act of 2025Kathy Castor sponsored this legislation: Ethics in Energy Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Floor Speech2025-07-23
Sponsored: Keep Kids Covered ActKathy Castor sponsored this legislation: Keep Kids Covered Act. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Floor Speech2025-06-26
Sponsored: Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2025Kathy Castor sponsored this legislation: Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2025. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of…
Floor Speech2025-06-23Ceremonial
Sponsored: Recognizing the contributions of academic medicine and observing Academic Medicine Week from June 23 through 27, 2025.Kathy Castor sponsored this legislation: Recognizing the contributions of academic medicine and observing Academic Medicine Week from June 23 through 27, 2025.. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Floor Speech2025-03-27BipartisanHealthcareEconomyTaxesHRES242HJRES24
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY RELATING TO "ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM: ENERGY…PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY RELATING TO "ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM: ENERGY CONSERVATION STANDARDS FOR WALK-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN... Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171,…
Floor Speech2025-03-26UrgentHealthcareClimateEnvironmentHRES242HJRES75
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE OFFICE OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY RELATING…PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE OFFICE OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY RELATING TO "ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM: ENERGY... Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 55 (Wednesday, March 26, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171,…
Floor Speech2025-03-05UrgentHealthcareEconomyTaxesHRES177HJRES42
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY RELATING TO "ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM FOR APPLIANCE…PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY RELATING TO "ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM FOR APPLIANCE STANDARDS: CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS, LABELING... Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 42 (Wednesday, March 5, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171,…
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