Kathy Castor

I rise in strong opposition to the underlying bill and in support of the DeLauro amendment. Mr. Chairman, hardworking families all across America have been whipsawed in recent years by Wall Street and special interests who have had free…

I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This will be a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 234, noes 185, not voting 12, as follows: [Roll No. 340] AYES--234…

I thank my colleague for yielding time. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 1229. This Republican proposal is very poor public policy. And as a Member who represents a community that is dependent on the gulf coast's economy…

I thank my colleague from Colorado. I rise in strong opposition to the rule and the underlying bill. In the State of Florida, we are still recovering from last year's BP oil blowout disaster. We're recovering economically and…

The vote on the Republican budget is one of the most important votes that I and my colleagues will cast as Members of Congress. The vote will tell the story of two distinct visions for America: how we reduce our debt, our economic future…

My amendment requires a Government Accountability Office study within 90 days of enactment of this bill to examine the economic impact Prevention and Public Health grants have on States and local communities. Now, I can tell you we don't…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill, add the following: SEC. 2. GAO STUDY ON THE ECONOMIC IMPACTS THAT FUNDING THROUGH…

How much more time do I have? The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Florida has 1 minute remaining and the gentleman from Pennsylvania has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining.

We are spending our dollars wisely when we are investing in prevention and wellness because prevention works. Prevention saves money, it saves the taxpayers money, it saves families money and it saves lives. Now, there has been a great…

My amendment requires a government accountability study within 90 days of enactment of the law to study the impact the Prevention and Public Health initiative has on preventing chronic diseases and promoting public health. Madam Chair…

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. 3 Offered by Ms. Castor of Florida The Acting…

What a waste of money it would be if we do not act on education and knowledge, because we know that prevention works in America. When you educate someone on healthier lifestyles, the likelihood is that they are going to live a healthier…

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. Announcement by the Acting Chair The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill, add the following: SEC. 2. GAO STUDY ON THE IMPACTS THAT FUNDING THROUGH THE…

Who has the right to close? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Pennsylvania has the right to close.

My amendments are very simple. They say that 90 days after enactment of this bill, we will commence a Government Accountability study to determine the impact of Neighborhood Stabilization rounds 1, 2, and 3 on communities all across the…

I have en bloc amendments at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the en bloc amendments. The text of the en bloc amendments is as follows: amendment no. 9 At the end of the bill, add the following new section: SEC. 5. GAO…

I thank my colleague very much for agreeing to accept my amendments. My point on comparing neighborhood stabilization to the Wall Street bailout was just to point out--and I know both sides of the aisle were involved in the Wall Street…

We really need to find something to pull us on that glide path with a comprehensive plan.

We were hired by our neighbors in our hometowns to come up to Washington and fight for jobs and help get the country back on the road to recovery. But instead, this Republican Congress is taking an extreme right turn right back into the…

I am committed to cutting the deficit, and I sought a seat on the Budget Committee to do so. But I rise to express deep concerns over the congressional Republicans' irresponsible fiscal scheme that will harm communities and students back…

It is a time of hope and promise, but in the middle of a time of great economic challenge for Arizona, for Florida, and for all of America. But Gabby Giffords has an optimistic eye to the future. She believes that working together we can…

I rise to honor my friend and colleague, Gabrielle Giffords, her staff and the other victims of the Arizona shooting tragedy. The arc of time of Congresswoman Giffords' service to her community and in the U.S. House so far has proven to be…

I felt compelled to come to the floor of the House now because the Republican rules package is asking us to vote on a huge deception of the American people. Over the last year, we have had a robust debate about deficits and debt in this…

I rise in strong support of the Seniors Protection Act, and I thank my colleague, Mr. Pomeroy from North Dakota, for his tremendous leadership. Mr. Speaker, my older neighbors throughout the Tampa Bay Area in Florida have shared with me…