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Kathy Castor is a U.S. Representative for Florida's 14th congressional district, having served since January 4, 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, she has been an advocate for various issues, including healthcare, education, and environmental protection. Throughout her tenure, Castor has worked on initiatives aimed at improving access to healthcare and addressing climate change. She has also focused on education reform and supporting local communities in Florida.
17 babies in the United States have been born with birth defects tied to the Zika virus. Currently, over 80 pregnant women in my home State of Florida and over 1,600 women in the United States have the Zika virus. I urge the Speaker and my…
It is unconscionable that Republicans are adjourning the House early rather than staying to work on issues to keep Americans safe, whether that is giving us a vote to prevent dangerous people like terrorists from obtaining a machine gun or…
I appreciate Chairman Calvert's comments, but I can speak from personal experience. Our local law enforcement officers are overworked and often not equipped to handle the concerns on our national wildlife refuges. This is a Federal…
My amendment ensures that we keep the appropriate safety regulations in place for offshore oil drilling to reduce the risk of an offshore oil disaster and the devastating impacts on our economy and environment. The Deepwater Horizon…
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Florida will be postponed. Amendment No. 13 Offered by Mr. Huffman The Acting CHAIR. It is…
My amendment increases the law enforcement budget for America's national wildlife refuges by $2.4 million to match the President's budget request. The plus-up would be fully offset from the account relating to the Office of the Secretary…
I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 8, line 22, after the dollar amount insert ``(increased by $2,434,000)''. Page 38, line 20, after the dollar…
If you support the tourism industry, if you support the jobs in the fishing industry, if you support just saving lives, and being able to prevent disasters like the BP Deepwater Horizon from ever happening again, it is important that you…
I demand a recorded vote. The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Florida will be postponed.
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 69, beginning at line 3, strike section 124. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 820, the…
I strongly support this. I am so pleased that the committee is being proactive on this because I have seen it work back home in Tampa.
In addition to the over 64 votes to repeal the law, the Republicans in Congress have decided to sue, targeting now the cost sharing reductions that are a key part of ensuring that our neighbors back home have access to affordable health…
if the House Republicans prevail in this lawsuit it is going to be our neighbors all across America who are hurt.
Approximately 20 million Americans have gained coverage since the Affordable Care Act became law about 6 years ago, but my Republican colleagues continue to look for ways to pull the rug out from under these Americans.
We would also like to thank Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton and Ranking Member Frank Pallone.
I want to thank my colleagues, Representatives Castro and Barton, for championing this legislation for many Congresses.
We need this legislation to make this care more coordinated and seamless for the families.
I wish to thank the original co-sponsors of the ACE Kids Act, Chairman Joe Barton and Representative Kathy Castor.
We must do a better job and ensure that all of those exceptional kids get the care they need.
I look forward to working with my colleagues to move this legislation forward to give our children the bright futures they deserve.
It proves that the health care of our children is an issue that is above partisanship and brings us all together.
I urge my colleagues not to forget the important role that Medicaid plays broadly for children in this country.
It's not an overstatement to say that Medicaid is lifesaving to these children and provides a financial lifeline for their families.
As a nation, we have an obligation to improve care for our sickest, most vulnerable children.
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