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Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) has announced that Hillsborough County Public Schools are receiving a $7.9 million grant for 20 new electric buses awarded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The EPA has instituted its Clean School Bus Program which has granted almost $1 billion in funds toward environmentally cleaner forms […]

Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) announced that she and her team secured over $1 billion in federal grants for the Tampa Bay area in 2023. This includes over $10 million in “aid, benefits and refunds to veterans, seniors, small businesses, and families.” The $1 billion was acquired through a total of 207 federal grants. “The Tampa […]

Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) is referring to Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) as a “grinch” this Christmas after he rejected the $320 million federal grant for transportation infrastructure. The rationale for the decision was based on the notion that the grant was “politicized” to address climate change, according to Business Insider. The grant would’ve been facilitated […]

Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) led 50 House Democrats in calling for lower and upper chamber appropriators to repudiate the House Republicans’ medical training policy rider. The rider resides in the Fiscal Year 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill that will “worsen maternal health outcomes” according to Rep. Castor’s press […]

Despite a vocal minority showcasing their displeasure with the passing of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), some Florida lawmakers shared their support for the legislation and its benefits for service members. For instance, Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) was pleased that those in the military would be receiving a raise […]

As the former Chair of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) has released a statement after the conclusion of the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28). The Florida congresswoman was optimistic following efforts from the Biden administration and America’s global partners to push for cleaner, green energy. “It is crucial that […]

Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) has introduced legislation to “make American companies more competitive” while simultaneously addressing greenhouse gas emissions by imposing fees on high-carbon imports. The bill known as the Clean Competition Act, would look to lower emissions globally by creating a “carbon border adjustment.” This policy would impose an adjustment on energy-intensive imports and […]

Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) joined the bipartisan effort to introduce the Reforming Energy-Efficient Buildings and Appliances Tax Exemptions (REBATE) Act. This bill would “amend the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)” and allow local governments to receive federal funding for high-efficiency electric home rebate programs. Legislators – mostly from the Sunshine State – included Representatives Darren Soto […]

Florida Democrats were split after the House of Representatives passed a funding package for Israel. Most lawmakers on the left side of the aisle like Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) want to combine funding for Israel, Ukraine, and allies in the Indo-Pacific into one bill. However, the small minority of Democrats who sided with Republicans such […]