Kathy Castor
Sourced recordU.S. House - FL District 14 · Congressional District 14
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Profile Snapshot
Katherine Anne Castor is an American politician and lawyer serving as the U.S. representative for Florida's 14th congressional district since 2007. The district, based in Tampa, was numbered as the 11th district from 2007 to 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served on the Hillsborough County Commission from 2002 to 2006. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Five-pillar framework
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
Religious Liberty
Second Amendment
Due Process
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
Protection of Individual Rights
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
Sanctity of Life
Marriage
Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
Promise Keeping
Honesty
Transparency
Ethics
Corruption Record
Financial Accountability
Abuse of Power
Consistency
Leadership Character
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
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National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
Border Security
Immigration Policy
National Defense
Veterans
Law & Order
Support for Law Enforcement
Election Integrity
Public Safety
Foreign Policy
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
Fiscal Responsibility
Balanced Budget
National Debt
Tax Policy
Inflation
Government Spending
Regulatory Reform
Energy Independence
Economic Growth
Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
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- PartialKathy Castor is a candidate for U.S. House - FL District 14profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted No on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on TRIA Program Reauthorization Act
- VerifiedRaised $1,954,816.96 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Speeches & Floor Statements
- VerifiedPublic statement: Speeches and Floor Statements
- VerifiedPublic statement: When Time Matters Most, Patients Shouldn’t Have to Wait
- VerifiedPublic statement: ICYMI: Rep. Castor Highlights Hurricane Recovery & Resilience Assistance, Hosts Pop-Up Help Session for Hillsborough Neighbors
- VerifiedPublic statement: Castor Leads Long-Overdue Bipartisan Action to Protect Kids Online
- VerifiedNews coverage: Kathy Castor posts $1M quarter as she prepares to defend redrawn CD 14 - Florida Politics
- VerifiedNews coverage: A crowded field of Republicans is vying to unseat Democrat Kathy Castor after 20 years in Congress - WUSF
- VerifiedNews coverage: Kathy Castor seeks guarantee ratepayers won’t cover added costs from data centers - Florida Politics
- VerifiedNews coverage: U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Introduces Bipartisan Bill Protecting Americans from Paying for Data Center Development - U.S. Representative Kathy Castor (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Video Rep. Kathy Castor on peace deal with Iran - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- VerifiedNews coverage: Castor Urges Quick Delivery of Home Energy Rebates to Lower Costs for Florida Families After Months of Delays - U.S. Representative Kathy Castor (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Florida GOP House leaders back Kevin Steele in challenge to Kathy Castor - Florida’s Voice
- VerifiedNews coverage: Mike Beltran jumps into CD 14 race to challenge Kathy Castor - Florida Politics
- VerifiedNews coverage: Mike Beltran considers challenge to Kathy Castor in newly GOP-leaning CD 14 - Florida Politics
- VerifiedNews coverage: Democratic Reps. Kathy Castor & Debbie Wasserman Schultz say they're running again this fall - Florida Phoenix
- VerifiedNews coverage: Redistricting shuffle: Kathy Castor stakes claim to CD 14 amid map shake-up in Tampa Bay - Florida Politics
- VerifiedNews coverage: U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Supports Haitian Neighbors - U.S. Representative Kathy Castor (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: U.S. Rep. Castor Blasts Trump for Selling Out Florida Families to Big Oil, Again - U.S. Representative Kathy Castor (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Joined by Tampa Small Business Owner Who Faces Crushing Cost Increase for Health Coverage for State of the Union - U.S. Representative Kathy Castor (.gov)
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-06-18: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-06-03: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-06-02: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-05-20: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-05-04: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-06-29: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025-12-11: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
2025-12-10: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2025-11-20: 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 as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2025-11-18: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Public Statements
Menu Menu icon MEET KATHY Interactive Map About 14th District News Articles Opinion Pieces Press Releases Newsletters En Español Videos Photos Services Help with a Federal Agency Select Committee on the Climate Crisis Federal Grants Internships Flag Requests Tour Requests Immigration Resources Visit D.C. Vietnam War Commemoration Program Requests & Transparency FY 2027 Community Project Funding Requests FY 2027 Appropriations Requests Castor Funded projects Archive Issues <
Filter All Article En Espanol Opinion Pieces Press Release When Time Matters Most, Patients Shouldn’t Have to Wait July 1, 2026 | Posted in Opinion Pieces READ ON 535.news. Access to affordable, quality health care remains a challenge for too many Americans. For those living with metastatic breast cancer who can no longer work because of their disease, the challenges are even greater. Time is precious for people living with metastatic breast cancer and their families. Yet under current law, man
Filter All Article En Espanol Opinion Pieces Press Release Speeches and Floor Statements July 1, 2026 | Posted in Opinion Pieces READ ON 535.news. Access to affordable, quality health care remains a challenge for too many Americans. For those living with metastatic breast cancer who can no longer work because of their disease, the challenges are even greater. Time is precious for people living with metastatic breast cancer and their families. Yet under current law, many are forced to wait 24 mo
/a> READ ON 535.news. Access to affordable, quality health care remains a challenge for too many Americans. For those living with metastatic breast cancer who can no longer work because of their disease, the challenges are even greater. Time is precious for people living with metastatic breast cancer and their families. Yet under current law, many are forced to wait 24 months for Medicare and five mon... Read More » June 30, 2026 | Posted in Press Release TAMPA, Fla.—Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Cast
span> TAMPA, Fla.—Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) was joined by Tampa City Councilman Luis Viera, Hillsborough County Commissioner Harry Cohen, CEO of Boricuas de Corazón and caseworkers with Hillsborough County to highlight the County’s Rebuilding for Tomorrow Hurricane Recovery and Resilience initiatives made possible through $709 million in federal funding through the Community Development Bloc... Read More » June 29, 2026 | Posted in Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Kathy
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