Kathy Castor

Washington, Dec 8 -- Congresswoman Kathy Castor released the following statement today regarding the comprehensive Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act:

“We must quickly and comprehensively reform Wall Street so that the economic collapse we experienced never happens again. We need more accountability and more oversight to rein in the free-dealing that has plagued Wall Street for far too long.

“Last year, I voted against the Wall Street bailout bill because it did not address the root causes of the economic crisis. It gave too much money and attention to help Wall Street rather than the hard-working middle-class families across America and in the Tampa Bay area.    » read more »

Washington, Dec 3, 2009 -- Families who rely on prepaid calling cards should beware of rip offs, Congresswoman Kathy Castor warned today in announcing she will champion the Calling Card Consumer Protection Act. The act will particularly protect folks in Hispanic communities who use calling cards from deceptive and fraudulent practices.

The legislation was the subject of a hearing today held by the House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.    » read more »

Washington, Nov 7 - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Kathy Castor released the following statement today regarding the historic passage of the Affordable Health Care for America Act:

“Today we are making history. At long last, Americans will have access to health insurance that is affordable and dependable. You will have coverage you can count on. Even if you change jobs, get sick or have a pre-existing condition, you will have affordable and meaningful health insurance.    » read more »

Washington, Oct 7 - Congresswoman Kathy Castor, working to eliminate disparities in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, advocated her bill today during a significant hearing on the Subcommittee on Health. The Eliminating Disparities in Breast Cancer Treatment Act of 2009 will create incentives and requirements for adequate care for all women, regardless of race, income or health insurance status.    » read more »