Kathy Castor
DInflation jumped again in September, outpacing what experts expected. Gas prices have remained steadily above $4/gallon for 158 days consecutively—a new record! Families cannot afford for this to continue. A reckless war in Iran and rampant corruption in Washington are crushing my neighbors, and I won’t stand for it.
Social Security is a lifeline for Americans. It’s one of the things that makes America great—you work hard all your life, play by the rules and live your retirement years in dignity. I’m fighting the extreme politicians threatening its solvency. Join me: https://t.co/uEgjH9mo21
Lung cancer takes the lives of too many Floridians every year. I'm leading a bipartisan bill to remove red tape and expand access to low-dose CT screening for our at-risk neighbors. https://t.co/57XrSyfsdx
Help is available for long-term hurricane recovery via bipartisan disaster aid https://t.co/05kobJBGCq
Our health care system is broken. In Congress, I’ve fought to lower prescription drug prices, protect Medicare and cap insulin prices. I will continue this fight to expand affordable health care access. #CastorforCongress
It’s been two years since Hurricanes Helene and Milton made landfall within two weeks of each other. Tampa Bay hadn’t experienced such a devastating hurricane season in our lifetimes. After the storms, I worked alongside my neighbors to clean up and recover. I saw the very best of our community in an incredibly difficult time. Reflecting on the two years since, I’m proud of our resilience and our action. We care for each other in Tampa Bay, and this anniversary is a good reminder to look out for your neighbors and yourselves. 🙏🏻
❗️Hillsborough County neighbors: Do you know someone still in need of home repair or replacement due to damage caused by Hurricane Helene or Milton? Check out bipartisan disaster aid from Congress helping our neighbors ➡️ https://t.co/DZ4KscZV3L
The reckless war in Iran has been actively raising everyday costs for almost 8 months. From the gas pump to the grocery store, families are feeling the squeeze. Congress has taken three bipartisan votes to rein in the conflict, and service members are still being sent into harms way. It’s time to end this war.
Our Tampa Bay neighbors are fed up with the economic pain inflicted by DC’s extreme politicians. I’m standing up to the special interests raising your costs to help their bottom line. Join me in this fight: https://t.co/uEgjH9lQct
Hillsborough neighbors, protect yourself and your family from mosquitoes carrying dengue fever. 🦟 The county has extended its local state of emergency through Oct. 8. Drain standing water, wear protective clothing and don’t forget your bug spray! Find out more: https://t.co/jFn1iZPwrl
TODAY is the last day to register to vote in November’s general election! Check your registration and make a plan to vote at https://t.co/yo4LXzLI3A 🗳️
TODAY is the last day to vote in November’s general election! Check your registration and make a plan to vote at https://t.co/yo4LXzLI3A 🗳️
🇺🇸 Thank you Tampa and Hillsborough neighbors! Grassroots in action w over 10k individual contributors who want an effective advocate to tackle the high cost of living!
Life already costs too much. You shouldn’t worry that corruption, fraud, and corporate wrongdoing will make it worse. The FTC is key to keeping corporations accountable—that’s why I introduced the 21st Century FTC and FTC Autonomy Acts with @JanSchakowsky to strengthen its ability to act and restore civil penalties for first time offenses. I’m committed to restoring the FTC’s autonomy and authority, and I urge Congress to pass this important legislation.
WASHINGTON – As new technologies, business practices, and online marketplaces create new ways for companies to take advantage of consumers, U.S. Representatives Kathy Castor (FL-14) and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) are introducing legislation to ensure the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has the tools and independence it needs to protect consumers in the modern economy. The 21st Century FTC Act, introduced by Rep. Castor, and the FTC Autonomy Act, introduced by Rep. Schakowsky, would strengthen the FTC’s ability to respond to unfair and deceptive practices and hold companies accountable when they harm consumers. “The current economic pain being inflicted on hardworking Americans shouldn’t be exacerbated by fraudsters and corporate wrongdoers. It’s imperative that corporations be held accountable when they take advantage of consumers,” said Rep. Castor. “The FTC is key to accountability, and the 21st Century FTC and FTC Autonomy Acts will strengthen the ability to act and restore civil penalties for first time offenses. I’m committed to restoring the FTC’s autonomy and authority, and I urge Congress to pass this important legislation.” “Companies are constantly finding new ways to take advantage of consumers, and the FTC needs the tools to keep up,” said Rep. Schakowsky. “I’m glad to be in this fight with Congresswoman Castor to make sure the FTC has the authority and independence it needs to protect consumers. We need an FTC that can keep pace with the modern economy, not one held back by outdated rules and unnecessary barriers.” The FTC is the federal government’s primary consumer protection agency, but outdated procedures and restrictions on its enforcement authority can make it harder for the agency to respond to emerging threats. The 21st Century FTC Act would give the FTC streamlined rulemaking authority under the Administrative Procedure Act and allow the agency to seek civil penalties for first-time violations of the FTC Act. These changes would help the FTC respond more effectively to emerging consumer harms and deter companies from engaging in unfair or deceptive practices. The FTC Autonomy Act would allow the FTC’s own attorneys to bring cases seeking civil penalties without first having to enlist the assistance of the Department of Justice. Removing this procedural barrier would allow the agency to pursue enforcement actions more efficiently and hold companies accountable. Together, these bills would give the FTC the modern tools it needs to protect consumers in a rapidly changing economy. As technology and business practices evolve, consumers should not be left vulnerable because federal consumer protection laws have failed to keep pace. The 21st Century FTC Act and FTC Autonomy Act would strengthen the FTC’s ability to set clear rules, respond to new consumer threats, and hold companies accountable when they cross the line. Full text of the 21st Century FTC Act is available HERE. Full text of the FTC Autonomy Act is available HERE. ###
THIS FRIDAY, October 2, my opponent and I will meet for our first debate. I’m prepared to defend my record of fighting corruption and lowering costs against MAGA Mike’s history of self-interest and rubber stamping policies that are costing you. https://t.co/rc4YXiYj7l
Tune into 88.5 WMNF Radio on Friday at 11 AM, and decide for yourself who’s fighting for you, not the special interests. #CastorforCongress #FL14
“Last year, investor-owned utilities made more $ off residents in Florida – more than $6 billion – than any other state despite having fewer customers and lower base rates than other places like CA and NY.” Read how extreme FL politicians allow this to happen 😒👇
Families need affordable health coverage, not more economic pain caused by ripping health care away. I led a resolution to ensure that a predatory rule change to kick 2 million Americans off their health care and send costs soaring does not go into effect. Today, the Senate is voting on its companion to ensure everyone can access health care—not just the wealthy and well-connected. I’m committed to making health care affordable and accessible, and I’ll work with anyone to get it done, regardless of their party or chamber. I urge my Senate colleagues to pass the resolution.
Thanks to @SenatorBaldwin and @RepTomSuozzi for their partnership in keeping our neighbors covered! READ MORE: https://t.co/ksorTRwTLH
Was your home affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton? There is help available! Rebuilding for Tomorrow is a federally funded, county administered program that has millions of dollars available to help you repair and rebuild. I’m heartened to see this funding helping neighbors like Kristina and proud to have helped bring these federal dollars home to Tampa! Learn more at https://t.co/fDHXeZN91g. https://t.co/wm5OvgQurC
@megmeedra ❤️🌅I’m going to call you later today 😘
Floridians are losing health coverage faster than anyone else in the country thanks to extreme politicians letting ACA tax credits expire. They’ve created a cost-of-living crisis and put health care out of reach for millions. Every week, I hear from my neighbors who have lost coverage or are being crushed by its high prices—I’m committed to ensuring that health care is affordable and accessible to all who need it. You shouldn’t have to choose between doctors visits and paying your electric bills.
Tomorrow, women of Congress from both parties take the field for the 18th annual Congressional Women’s Softball Game! 🥎 This year, I’m proud to be playing for my neighbor Nelcy Baltz. She’s a breast cancer survivor and a small business owner who started her own breast cancer nonprofit—a perfect representation of what our bipartisan game is all about. 💕💪🏼 #CWSG2026 @CWSoftballGame
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