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A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
To prohibit the disclosure of records by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of individuals for the purposes of immigration enforcement, and for other purposes.
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
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119-hres-1335·Jun 11, 2026·89% of D voted NO
Condemning actors seeking to defraud the United States Government, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that governmentwide fraud and improper payment prevention reforms will meaningfully improve the financial prosperity of the United States, and that Federal program eligibility should be verified before payment.
To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022
Castor, Fitzpatrick, Underwood Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Promote the Inclusion of Pregnant and Lactating Women in Clinical Research
Position: The release advocates for legislation that would modernize FDA regulations to include pregnant and lactating women in clinical research, increase awareness of such research, and encourage NIH-funded priority research projects to improve medication safety and health outcomes for mothers and infants.
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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, the Advancing Safe Medications for Moms and Babies Act. The bipartisan legislation builds on earlier congressional efforts to strengthen and deepen the understanding of how medications affect pregnant and lactating women and their infants. It would modernize FDA regulations, raise awareness of research that includes pregnant and lactating women, and encourage high-quality priority research projects to be conducted at the NIH—to help ensure moms and babies stay safe and healthy.
“Excluding pregnant and lactating women from research and trials creates significant information gaps that can impact the health of mothers and babies,” said Rep. Castor. “We can and must do better. Expectant mothers and their doctors deserve clear, accurate guidance about how medications affect both mom and baby so they can make informed decisions and achieve the best possible health outcomes. Too often, a blanket assumption that medications are unsafe during pregnancy or breastfeeding is simply wrong—and in some cases, it can put moms and babies at greater health risk of costly complications. I’m grateful to my colleagues, Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick and Lauren Underwood, for their partnership in advancing this bipartisan effort to expand high-quality scientific research and improve health outcomes through the Advancing Safe Medications for Moms and Babies Act.”
“It is vital that we continue to advance medications and treatments for pregnant and lactating women to keep them healthy,” said Rep. Fitzpatrick. “I am proud to work alongside Representatives Castor and Underwood to push for updated FDA regulations, continued educational materials, and overall awareness of how medications impact pregnant and lactating women.”
“Pregnant and lactating people must be protected through research, not excluded from it,” said Rep. Underwood. “The exclusion of this population from clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccines led to a serious information gap that resulted in lower vaccination rates for pregnant people. Evidence now shows that COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective for people who are pregnant or trying to become pregnant. We must do more to protect this population, and the Advancing Safe Medications for Moms and Babies Act takes important steps to ensure that pregnant and lactating people can safely access life-saving vaccines and therapeutics.”
“The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has long advocated for the inclusion of pregnant people in clinical trials to help ensure the safety and efficacy of medication taken during pregnancy. Ninety percent of pregnant individuals take at least one medication during pregnancy, and yet seventy percent of medications approved by the FDA have no human pregnancy data. Not only does this present challenges for clinicians who have to manage the treatment of chronic conditions during pregnancy, but it creates uncertainty for patients when there is a lack of critical data on the effects of medications and therapeutics taken during pregnancy and lactation,” said ACOG President Camille A. Clare, MD, MPH, CPE, FACOG. ”By taking steps to ensure pregnant and lactating women are included in clinical trials, the Advancing Safe Medications for Moms and Babies Act will help give our patients and their physicians peace of mind when taking needed medications during pregnancy and lactation. We applaud the continued leadership of Representatives Kathy Castor, Brian Fitzpatrick, and Lauren Underwood for introducing this legislation and ensuring that this issue remains at the forefront.”
“As the nation’s leading nonprofit fighting for the health of all moms and babies, March of Dimes strongly supports the Advancing Safe Medications for Moms and Babies Act of 2026. Despite the prevalence of pregnancy complications, pregnant and lactating individuals are often excluded from clinical trials for the therapeutics they depend on. This legislation takes important steps to better our understanding for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding of how to take medications and vaccines safely and effectively. We applaud Representatives Kathy Castor, Brian Fitzpatrick, and Lauren Underwood for their continued leadership,” said Stacey Y. Brayboy, Senior Vice President, Public Policy and Government Affairs, March of Dimes.
“The Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) is pleased to see the reintroduction of the Advancing Safe Medications for Moms and Babies Act. By advancing the inclusion of pregnant and lactating populations in clinical research, this legislation will drive safer, evidence-based treatments and healthier outcomes for moms and babies alike. SWHR thanks Representatives Castor, Fitzpatrick, and Underwood for introducing this important legislation and their continued leadership in this space,” said Kathryn Schubert, President and CEO, Society for Women’s Health Research.
“Inclusive clinical research isn’t just good science; it’s essential for the health of pregnant and lactating individuals. As the CEO of HealthyWomen and a practicing maternal and fetal nurse, I have seen firsthand how critical it is to equip expectant and new mothers with accurate, evidence-based information on how to best care for themselves and their babies, including medication use and vaccine uptake. But too often, this information is unavailable, sparse or delayed, leaving pregnant and lactating individuals uncertain during a vulnerable time. That’s why we are proud to support this bill that takes a crucial step toward ensuring that clinical trials and research are inclusive and accessible to pregnant and lactating individuals,” said Beth Battaglino, RN-C, CEO of HealthyWomen.
“Including pregnant women in research is not a risk to be avoided—but an opportunity to embrace. For the first time in decades, researchers have begun to learn how to identify and prevent preeclampsia with new therapies on the horizon. However, the therapeutic pipeline only reaches patients if pregnant women are included in clinical research, and the federal investment is there to support it. The Advancing Safe Medications for Moms and Babies Act delivers both. We thank Representatives Castor, Fitzpatrick, and Underwood for their leadership and urge Congress to pass this bill without delay,” said Eleni Tsigas, CEO, Preeclampsia Foundation.
The bill is supported by the following organizations: Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM); American Academy of Pediatrics; American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG); Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP); HealthyWomen; Lupus Foundation of America; March of Dimes; Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance; Preeclampsia Foundation; Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention; Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine; Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR); U.S. Breastfeeding Committee; VAMPSS (Vaccines and Medications in Pregnancy Safety Studies) / American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology; Wake Up Narcolepsy, Inc.; WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease.
ICYMI: U.S. Rep. Castor Channels Popular Anger at Energy Sec. Wright for Sky-High Electric and Fuel Bills
Position: Rep. Castor opposes Trump administration energy policies, arguing they have driven up household energy and fuel costs, canceled clean energy projects, and prioritized oil and gas interests over affordability and clean energy development.
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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 Iran are driving massive price hikes and inflation. Rep. Castor grilled Energy Secretary Chris Wright over the painful energy squeeze, channeling the frustration of hardworking Americans over their wallets. Since the beginning of Trump’s second term, household energy bills have skyrocketed. In March 2026 alone, energy inflation increased by 10.9 percent, and gas prices increased by more than 21 percent—the largest increase in recorded history. Meanwhile, Wright and Trump have illegally canceled hundreds of clean energy projects already in progress, bent a knee to powerful oil and gas lobbies, and contributed to the rampant affordability.
“At best, the policy priorities from the DOE and the administration are incoherent. At worst, they pose a real risk to our energy reliability and resilience,” said Rep. Castor. “This budget does nothing to help hardworking American families. In fact, it actively hurts them. It’s a budget that will leave the United States further behind our competitors in the global energy race, while callously telling Americans, ‘good luck to you’ as they continue to scrape by.”
Castor pressed Secretary Wright to prioritize cheaper, cleaner energy in the Department’s budget, keeping Americans top of mind, rather than corporations and polluters.
Below are Castor’s remarks as delivered:
Welcome, Mr. Secretary. Mr. Secretary, the policies of the Trump administration have made life very expensive for our neighbors back home. It is truly soul-crushing what they are experiencing right now. Electric bills are way up under the Trump administration — household electric bills have risen as much as 13% nationally, and utilities are imposing massive rate hikes.
Trump’s war in Iran has sent an energy shock rippling through the economy with huge price spikes. Energy inflation is up 10.9% — that’s the highest in 20 years. Gas prices jumped over 21% in March alone, the biggest increase since records began in 1967.
Americans are grappling with wildly higher gas and diesel prices. And you know, consumer goods are transported across the country by trucks running on diesel, so folks are bracing for higher costs for consumer goods, too. The pain in the pocketbook comes at a rotten time for hard-working Americans.
They’re already paying more due to arbitrary and illegal Trump tariffs, and over the past few days, Republicans have been celebrating the Big Ugly Bill, but the impact has been devastating when it comes to energy bills for our neighbors back home. Because to pay for tax cuts for billionaires, Republicans in Congress rolled back many of the clean energy initiatives from the Inflation Reduction Act, which had been helping consumers save on energy costs. The Trump administration [and] the GOP eliminated tax credits for solar, wind, electric vehicles and home efficiency upgrades.
So altogether, what is happening is you’re really sticking hard-working Americans with higher electric bills. On top of all that, despite higher energy demand and the need to lower prices, the Department of Energy has effectively killed cleaner, cheaper energy projects — some fully permitted and under construction — to the point that the country, in many places, is grappling with a shortage of power, and rate payers are paying even higher electric bills. And it's troubling that the DOE is making it all the more expensive by forcing expensive, dirty coal plants to stay online — counter to the plans of utilities, state regulators and grid operators due to the cost of ongoing operation.
But do you know who’s making out like bandits through all this? Oil and gas executives.
The Wall Street Journal recently reported that Trump’s war in Iran is yielding a windfall for America’s top oil executives, particularly CEOs who have pocketed—get this—over the past couple of months, $1.4 billion. When the Chevron chief executive sold shares, he pocketed $104 million. ConocoPhillips’ CEO netted about $54.3 million in March alone. The CEO of Baker Hughes sold about $33 million worth of stock during the same month.
The Trump Administration and fossil fuel executives certainly have consumers over the barrel in more ways than one. You know, this Trump energy crisis almost seems intentional, and this is the context for the President's proposed budget. Aside from the NNSA, you’re proposing an 11% cut in areas that help consumers save, like full elimination of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program and the weatherization program that this committee reauthorized in a bipartisan fashion last year.
You proposed to cut initiatives for critical minerals, geothermal energy and hydropower—those are bipartisan issues that we all support. That seems backwards. As usual, the only thing that the administration reliably supports are polluters. The President's budget proposes $23 million to subsidize the dying coal industry. It requests over almost $2 billion for a new baseload power account to preserve coal, oil and gas industries.
At best, the policy priorities from the DOE and the administration are incoherent. At worst, they pose a real risk to our energy reliability and resilience.
You've lost a lot of employees. They were DOGE’ed. They were fired. Now, the DOE faces a historic labor shortage. It calls into question whether you can administer the law as Congress intended. You've now lost so many people that, rather than address it, you request new power for political appointees alone to make these decisions, and this opens the door to more corruption and grift that has become a hallmark of the Trump Administration.
This budget does nothing to help hardworking American families. In fact, it actively hurts them. It's a budget that will leave the United States further behind our competitors in the global energy race, while callously telling Americans ‘good luck to you’ as they continue to scrape by.
Our neighbors back home deserve better, Mr. Secretary. They deserve cheaper, more affordable, reliable, clean energy. I hope you can answer these questions, because we have a lot of them today. I yield back. Thank you very much.
ICYMI: U.S. Rep. Castor Presses for Higher Pay for MacDill AFB Civilians & Service Members, and Investments in Critical Missions
Position: Rep. Castor advocates for increased federal investments in MacDill Air Force Base, including higher compensation for civilian and military personnel, improved military family housing, and strengthened support for Special Operations Command and Central Command operations.
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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 members, and military families in testimony before the House Armed Services Committee, outlining key priorities for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Representing the Tampa Bay region—anchored by MacDill AFB, home to U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) and U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)—Castor called for targeted investments to strengthen national security and improve quality of life for service members and their families.
I recommend investments “of critical importance to MacDill presently: the strength of SOCOM, the quality and accountability of base housing, and the retention of the civilian workforce,” said Rep. Castor. “I look forward to working with members and staff of this committee to advance the priorities I have presented in efforts to support MacDill’s personnel and families, and our military as a whole, within a strong NDAA for Fiscal Year 2027.”
Read her written testimony here and view her recorded remarks here.
In her testimony, Castor urged Congress to:
Castor emphasized how these priorities are critical to supporting the more than 16,000 personnel and thousands of military families across the Tampa Bay region.
Position: Rep. Castor supports extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians, arguing that TPS holders are valued community members who contribute economically and deserve protection given Haiti's dangerous conditions and humanitarian crisis.
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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 Security to send hundreds of thousands of Haitians back to the dangerous country:
“Haitian families and neighbors legally living and working in the U.S. should not have the rug ripped out from under them by Trump and his Department of Homeland Security. Haitian neighbors are part of the fabric of our community and deserve respect after more than a decade of natural disasters and political instability. Armed militants and gangs control large parts of Haiti, and access to food and health care remains severely limited. The U.S. State Department’s Level 4 ‘Do Not Travel’ advisory makes clear just how dangerous conditions are,” said Rep. Castor.
Castor continued, “In Florida and across the country, Haitian TPS holders are valued members of our communities—working hard, paying taxes, raising families, and contributing to the economy. Arbitrarily condemning hundreds of thousands of people who legally live and work in America would worsen a humanitarian crisis abroad and disrupt families, workplaces and local economies here at home. That’s why I voted to advance this legislation and stand with Tampa Bay’s Haitian families who deserve safety, security, and the opportunity to continue contributing to our community.”
“This vote to move TPS forward brings peace of mind to families and business owners across Tampa Bay who have built their lives here while supporting loved ones back home,” said Esther Wofia, Greater Haitian American Chamber. “Haitian community members are working hard, raising families, and contributing every day, and we are grateful to Rep. Castor for helping ensure their voices are heard, and this critical issue receives a vote in Congress.”
TPS is granted to individuals who cannot return home due to extraordinary conditions, and Haiti continues to face severe instability. More than 350,000 Haitians currently rely on TPS in the United States, with nearly one-third living in Florida. Roughly 20 percent of Haitians in the U.S. work in health care and other essential industries, contributing significantly to local economies, including in Tampa Bay.
Castor supported a discharge petition that forced the legislation to the House Floor for a vote, thereby overcoming opposition from the Trump Administration and Republicans in Congress.
U.S. Rep. Castor Blasts Trump for Selling Out Florida Families to Big Oil, Again
Position: Rep. Castor opposes the Trump Administration's proposal to weaken endangered species protections in the Gulf of Mexico to facilitate oil drilling. She argues the move risks environmental and economic damage to Florida's coastal communities and tourism economy while providing unnecessary subsidies to oil companies.
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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 repeating the costly damage of past disasters while doing nothing to lower prices for Americans already facing rising costs driven by the Trump Administration’s policies.
“The Trump Administration is once again bending over backward for polluters at the expense of Florida’s families, our ocean wildlife, and the coastal economy that depends on clean water and healthy beaches. The so‑called ‘God Squad’ proposal to dismantle endangered species protections is reckless, dangerous, and costly. Floridians remember the billions in damages from the BP Deepwater Horizon disaster—we refuse to let history repeat itself.
“This proposal will do nothing to address the high prices families are paying at the pump as a result of Trump’s war in Iran. Big Oil already sits on thousands of unused leases and receives billions in taxpayer subsidies. They don’t need another giveaway—especially when Trump’s policies are already making life more expensive for hardworking Americans. I will continue fighting to permanently ban drilling in the Eastern Gulf and protect our coastal way of life.
“The Gulf is central to life in Tampa Bay—supporting tourism, national security, and the livelihoods of families across our region and down Florida’s coast. Weakening these protections is a direct threat to our pocketbooks at a time when people are already being squeezed by Trump’s policies. Despite bipartisan efforts and overwhelming public support to keep drilling away from Florida’s shores, President Trump continues to put our communities at risk, selling off our treasured lands and waterways to the highest bidder.”
Castor Praises Introduction of the Energy Bills Relief Act by SEEC Leaders
Position: Rep. Castor supports the Energy Bills Relief Act, which expands renewable energy deployment to lower electricity costs for American families and businesses while increasing grid reliability.
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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) and Mike Levin (CA-49) introduced the Energy Bills Relief Act, a family- and consumer-focused approach to United States energy policy that ensures Americans have access to the most reliable and low-cost source of power available – renewable energy.
The SEEC Energy Bills Relief Act incorporates legislative priorities to lower energy costs for hardworking American families that U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor has championed in Congress, including policies to connect more clean energy to the grid, deploy advanced technologies, and protect families and small businesses from rising power demand.
“Trump and Congressional Republicans are making electric bills unaffordable for our neighbors back home,” said Castor. “American families deserve better than a constant struggle with the high cost of living. Clean energy is the fastest, lowest-cost resource we can add to our electric grid to help lower bills. I’m thankful for Reps. Casten and Levin’s leadership, and I’m proud to support legislation that lowers costs and commits to clean energy innovation.”
Text of the legislation can be found here.
A section-by-section can be found here.
A one-page summary can be found here. A three-page summary can be found here.
Statements of support from key issues advocacy organizations and industry leaders can be found here.
The Energy Bills Relief Act prioritizes consumers and ensures access to low-cost energy for our homes, businesses, and economy by:
Electricity rates are surging nationwide, and millions of households are struggling to pay their rising energy bills. The most effective way to lower utility costs for American households is to expand access to renewable energy — the most reliable and low-cost energy source.
We have the tools to power America with abundant, reliable, American-made clean energy. The missing link between those tools and expanded access to that low-cost and efficient energy is a consumer-first energy policy.
For too long, U.S. energy policy has boosted the profits of energy producers at the expense of energy consumers. The Energy Bills Relief Act shifts our focus to lowering costs and increasing reliability for American homes and businesses by deploying more renewable energy. It is firmly rooted in the American values of choice and competition. It prioritizes consumers and ensures access to low-cost energy for our homes, businesses, and economy.
The Energy Bills Relief Act is what American families need to see costs go down, reliability go up, and ensure our electric grid can meet rising demand.
Last September, Reps. Casten and Levin released a discussion draft of the legislation under the name of the Cheap Energy Act.
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Calls for Urgent Action to Support Freedom, Human Rights, & Economic Opportunity for the Cuban People
Position: Rep. Castor calls for urgent humanitarian assistance to Cuba, coordinated international action to advance democratic freedoms and human rights, and economic reforms on the island, while warning against inaction that could trigger instability and refugee crises.
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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 fundamental freedoms and long‑overdue economic reforms on the island.
As Cuban families face shortages, repression, and blackouts, Rep. Castor urged the Trump Administration and Cuban government to act—speed food and aid, restore power, and pursue real reforms. The need has grown more urgent with the recent energy grid collapse, which plunged the country into darkness.
“The Cuban people have endured decades of hardship under communist rule, and their courage in the face of repression continues to inspire,” Rep. Castor said. “They deserve the basic freedoms, human rights protections, and economic opportunities that people across our hemisphere enjoy. The international community must stand with them at this pivotal moment.”
Rep. Castor stressed that coordinated action with allies, the Cuban diaspora, and the Catholic Church is key to peaceful change. She emphasized pairing humanitarian relief with a clear commitment to democratic principles, warning that inaction risks instability and a refugee crisis.
“Humanitarian aid is needed now, but a broad economic and political transition is essential,” Castor said. “Progress will come when the Cuban people are free to speak, organize, innovate, and build a modern economy that reflects their talents and aspirations.”
Rep. Castor reaffirmed her longstanding support for policies that promote human rights, expand economic opportunity, and strengthen connections between Cuban families and Florida communities.
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Statement on Iran War Powers Resolution
Position: Rep. Castor supports the bipartisan Iran War Powers Resolution, arguing that Congress—not the president acting alone—must authorize military action absent imminent threat, and that the Trump administration's military escalation with Iran lacked proper congressional approval and strategic planning.
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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor released the following statement after voting in favor of House Democrats’ bipartisan Iran War Powers Resolution:
“The United States Constitution is clear: Congress—not a president acting alone—is vested with the responsibility to make the grave decision to enter into war when there is no imminent threat to the nation. The bipartisan War Powers Resolution is necessary to ensure that the American people—through their representatives in Congress—have a voice in decisions that send our troops into harm’s way and draw heavily on taxpayer money.
“Donald Trump launched the United States into a dangerous war with Iran without making the case to Congress or the American people. At a moment when families are struggling with rising grocery prices, health care bills and rent, the American people deserve honesty about the financial, strategic and human consequences of another war in the Middle East. Any action that draws America further into conflict must be grounded in law, guided by a clear strategy and built around a defined endgame—not an open-ended war that risks American lives and drains billions of taxpayer dollars away from urgent needs here at home.
“The Iranian regime’s brutality, violation of human rights and sponsorship of global terrorism are well known, but it appears that Trump did not learn the lessons of Iraq, Afghanistan or Libya. Military successes can lead to chaos and failed states if there is no long-term plan. The Iranian people deserve the freedom and dignity that a broad-based plan with countries in the region would provide.
“I’m grateful for the leadership of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) at MacDill AFB, and for the brave men and women serving in the Middle East carrying out the mission they were assigned. I do not want to see one more American soldier lose their life in a conflict that Congress never debated and never approved. This resolution is about reining in a reckless escalation and requiring the Trump Administration to come to Congress, as required by the Constitution.”
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Statement on Congressional Republicans Putting Americans’ Safety at Risk
Position: Rep. Castor opposes House Republicans' approach to ICE reform without guardrails and calls for passage of legislation to fund DHS agencies (FEMA, TSA, Coast Guard) separately while ICE reform negotiations continue. She argues that ICE has committed documented abuses and that taxpayer dollars should not fund such practices.
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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 protections to keep Americans safe following well-documented abuses:
“President Trump and Congressional Republicans refuse to reform ICE to increase public safety after the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in the streets of Minneapolis. House Republicans are enabling significant abuses of power and holding hostage the rest of the Department of Homeland Security, including TSA, Coast Guard and FEMA. Republicans should at least pass legislation I cosponsor to fund these agencies while negotiations over ICE reforms continue.
“I cannot sanction taxpayer dollars being misused to brutalize U.S. citizens and immigrant families. The Trump Administration and Republicans in Congress must come to the negotiating table on ICE funding and policies, and until they do, they must pass House Democrats’ legislation to fully fund the law-abiding components of DHS, including FEMA, TSA and the United States Coast Guard.”
Read Rep. Castor’s statement on the January 22 vote here.
U.S. Rep. Castor Statement on Trump Admin Strikes in Iran
Position: Rep. Castor opposes the Trump Administration's military strikes in Iran, arguing that the president initiated military action without congressional authorization and that such open-ended military commitments divert resources from domestic needs and lack clear strategic objectives.
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TAMPA, Fla. – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement on the Trump Administration’s strikes in Iran:
“I am deeply committed to protecting the safety of American service members and civilians in the Middle East at a moment when the president has initiated a new war without authorization from Congress or the consent of the American people.
“Across the country, Americans have made clear that they do not want to be drawn into another open-ended, costly conflict in the Middle East. They deserve full honesty about the financial, strategic, and human consequences of a major military escalation—especially at a time when families are struggling with rising grocery prices, health‑care costs, and rent. Any mission undertaken in their name must be grounded in law, guided by a coherent strategy, and built around a clear endgame. It cannot be an open-ended commitment that risks American lives and diverts billions of taxpayer dollars away from urgent needs here at home.
“Iranian hardliners are brutal, and their violations of human rights and sponsorship of global terror are well documented. The world wants freedom for the people of Iran, but right now, the Administration has left us with more questions than answers.
“The American people have repeatedly rejected the idea of another ‘forever war.’ History shows that the consequences of entering conflicts without defined objectives or a realistic plan to conclude them cost our nation dearly.”
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Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle
Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
1.INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERSLabor6 contributionsTrade-union PAC for electrical workers — backs prevailing-wage protections, apprenticeship programs, infrastructure investment, and project labor agreements.AI$30,000
2.REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEReal Estate5 contributionsReal estate industry PAC representing the National Association of Realtors — backs candidates supporting homeownership incentives, property-tax policies, and real estate market deregulation.AI$25,000
3.AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEIdeological4 contributionsPAC arm of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, federalized in 2021. Backs candidates of both parties who support U.S.-Israel security and economic ties.AI$20,000
4.NEW YORK LIFE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE4 contributions$20,000
5.UA UNION PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS VOTE! PAC (UNITED ASSOCIATION OF JOURNEYMEN AND APPRENTICES OF THE PLUMBING & PIPEFITTING INDUSTRY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA)Labor4 contributionsTrade-union PAC for United Association plumbers and pipefitters — backs prevailing-wage protections, federal infrastructure funding, project labor agreements, and apprenticeship programs.AI$20,000
6.DRIVE COMMITTEELeadership4 contributionsLeadership or member-affiliated PAC — specific positions and affiliated member not inferable from the name alone.AI · low$20,000
7.MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUELabor4 contributionsTrade-union PAC of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers — backs candidates supporting union organizing, prevailing wages, and aerospace/manufacturing jobs.AI$20,000
8.AAJ PAC4 contributions$20,000
9.UAW V CAP3 contributions$15,000
10.CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEELabor3 contributionsTrade-union PAC for the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. Backs prevailing-wage protections, federal infrastructure funding, project labor agreements, and worker organizing rights.AI$15,000
Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.
Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.SELF$28,875
2.MERALEX FARM$7,000
3.TRENAM KEMKER$7,000
4.ARNOLD VENTURES$7,000
5.MASSIE PARTNERS$6,800
6.AMSCOT FINANCIAL$6,800
7.SALT POINT STRATEGIES$6,500
8.MEHLMAN CONSULTING INC.$5,800
9.TAMPA STEEL ERECTING COMPANY$5,500
10.VMWARE$5,000
Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.
