Donald Trump has never used my name during his presidency. Now he is afraid to meet to discuss the Republican healthcare crisis and pending government shutdown. Why is that? Sincerely, Hakeem Sekou Jeffries

Our Tampa Bay community is stronger because of our immigrant neighbors.   We will not let extremist leaders and their fear mongering political games impact the vibrancy of our culture.

It was great to see all the Tampa Bay area students interested in attending one of our nations prestigious service academies! Thank you MacDill Air Force Base for hosting my annual Academy Day event and investing in our younger neighbors. We know you all will go so far! 🇺🇸💙

American College of Obstetricians &Gynecologists advises: “In more than 2 decades of research on the use of acetaminophen in pregnancy, not a single reputable study has successfully concluded that the use of acetaminophen in any trimester … causes neurodevelopmental disorders in children.”

As I head to #ClimateWeekNYC, I am thinking of my neighbors who desperately want to lower their utility bills. The time is NOW to secure your home energy tax credits before Republicans take them away at the end of the year. Our planet & our pocketbooks deserve better than their policies.

Yesterday, I met Debbie — the mom of Autumn Joy who was stillborn. Debbie turned her pain into action to prevent stillbirths. I introduced the SHINE for Autumn Act with @usrepkathycastor.bsky.social & Rep. Young Kim to improve data & research around stillbirths. Every mother deserves hope.

Today is National Stillbirth Awareness and Prevention Day and I am honored to work with SHINE for Autumn to reintroduce the SHINE for Autumn Act! Too many families are suffering from the heartbreak of losing a baby to stillbirth, and it’s past time for Congress to address this crisis..

Today I voted NO on the GOP budget bill as millions of Floridians face devastating health care cost increases due to Congressional Republicans’ and President Trump’s refusal to extend the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced Premium Tax Credits.

We have made strides in pediatric cancer research, but it's still the leading cause of death by disease for children.    At the annual Childhood Cancer Summit, I joined families from across the country to continue the fight through more research, treatment and care.

Garcia: Tomorrow is a big day for us. We’re getting Alex Acosta—the man who put together the Jeffrey Epstein sweetheart deal. Why didn’t he go after all the other men? How did someone who chose to essentially give Epstein a slap on the wrist go on to become Trump’s Labor Secretary

It is 2025, not 1925. We must trust scientists and proven vaccines that protect us from hepatitis B, measles, mumps, and more and abandon RFK Jr.'s conspiracy theories before more people are exposed to life-threatening diseases.

Making it much harder and more expensive to get safe and effective vaccines is a five-alarm public health fire - and I am pulling the alarm.

Governor DeSantis could easily fix both of these problems and help the over 400K Floridian children who don't have health coverage, but he is too busy trying to get a primetime interview on Fox News.

While the GOP in Congress is trying to rip away health care for millions of Americans, don't forget that Governor DeSantis has been preventing the expansion of health care for Florida's kids for almost 2 years AND breaking federal law by kicking kids off their coverage.

President Trump and Congressional Republicans are doubling down on their goal to make your health care more expensive. The clock is ticking for Speaker Johnson to bring legislation to the House Floor to make ACA Tax Credits permanent so our neighbors can have health care premiums they can afford.

Energy efficiency helps Floridians save electricity, reduces consumer costs, and makes homes more comfortable and resilient. It's a win-win-win; but Republicans and the Trump Administration hate it, because it reduces profits for their Big Oil and Gas buddies.

As Tampa grows, we can't forget neighborhoods that have unfairly been left behind for generations.   For Robles Park, that means 1200 new units of safe, affordable housing, a memorial for the Zion Cemetery that was unjustly paved over, and a community center connecting our neighbors.

¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana! El área de la Bahía de Tampa no sería la misma sin las contribuciones y logros de nuestros vecinos hispanos. Gracias por todo lo que hacen, hoy y siempre me uno con ustedes 💙

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! The Tampa Bay area would not be the same without the contributions and achievements of our Hispanic neighbors. Thank you for all you do, and I stand with you today and always 💙

Each year I am honored to present my American Dream Awards to distinguished immigrants across the Tampa Bay area. Their contributions to our community are irreplaceable and I am grateful for their service and stories.

5️⃣0️⃣ days until the Affordable Care Act open enrollment period for 2026 begins!   Call your Senators and House Representatives NOW and urge them to extend these cost-saving policies to lower your health care premiums!

Join my Office for my annual Academy Day! Students and families will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from our nation’s service academies to learn about the congressional nomination process and ROTC scholarships. RSVP by September 15th HERE: castor.house.gov/constituents...

Today we remember the innocent lives lost on September 11th, 2001. Our country will never forget the bravery of public service members and emergency responders that day. May we continue to advocate for peace and good health for all those impacted by our nation's tragedy.

Political violence has no place in the United States. These senseless attacks are wrong, no matter your political party. I am thinking of Charlie Kirk and his family during this time.

Our favorite small businesses in St. Pete and Tampa can only thrive if the business owners have the tools they need, and that includes health care.   Our economy will suffer, along with our people, if Congress takes away the health tax credits for small business owners. www.kff.org/affordable-c...

Take it from our neighbors in Shore Acres and Riviera Bay: FEMA is critical to effective and efficient Hurricane response and recovery. Our planet, our people and our pocketbooks need investment and assistance from the federal government. Not Trump's deceptive political games.

Public opinion on the GOP Big Ugly bill is quite ugly too - Congressional Republicans and President Trump should be worried 🫶

It's simple: Everyone should be able to see a doctor without going broke. The Big Ugly Bill took a sledge hammer to our health care. Now, Congressional Republicans want to eliminate tax credits to make health care even more expensive. They miss the mark on what Americans want, every time.

My neighbors deserve a disaster assistance agency that works for them - not for political special interests. President Trump’s actions to politicize FEMA will only hurt our neighbors at times they need assistance the most.

🇺🇸 Today I announced the introduction of my amendments to the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to support the health of servicemembers, safe housing for military families and higher pay. Read my full statement here: castor.house.gov/news/documen...

Florida faces ever-increasing risks from extreme storms. Our Suncoast really felt it. I joined @usrepkathycastor.bsky.social & @reptimkennedy.bsky.social to hear from USSOCOM, CDC of Tampa & Tampa Emergency Management about Florida's disaster management prep & discuss how a strong FEMA can help.

Effective hurricane response requires partnership between our neighbors and all levels of government.   Thank you @reptimkennedy.bsky.social and @wassermanschultz.house.gov for listening to my Tampa Bay neighbors about what Floridians need to live safe, successful lives.

Mordecai Walker was an extraordinary leader, educator and pillar of the St. Petersburg community. His legacy will be felt for generations. May he rest in peace. www.tampabay.com/news/st-pete...

Stranded at the airport? Don’t expect to get your money back.    President Trump just ended rules requiring airlines to compensate passengers for delays/cancellations they cause.   Don't blame your gate agents - blame President Trump. www.axios.com/2025/09/04/t...

Only someone who avoided the draft would want to rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War.

"Their 'Big Ugly Bill' passed in July is already projected to crush working families with higher costs. And now, this spending bill adds insult to injury." Thank you @usrepkathycastor.bsky.social for exposing how Trump and Republicans' war on clean energy is hurting families and raising costs 👇

From our kids, to our jobs - everyone needs access to the internet. President Trump's FCC announced a complete reversal on federal dollars that would equip school buses, schools and libraries with Wi-Fi. From internet to health care, President Trump's administration thinks it's 1955, not 2025.

Trump’s Dept of Energy is captured by polluters … and that means higher costs, less innovation and an overheating climate. You deserve better and we are fighting back 💪

The backward and dangerous announcement is a setback to our dynamic region of innovation and investment, and to the incredibly dedicated people who work here, and must be rejected far and wide.

My statement on the dangerous DeSantis & Ladapo announcement on Childhood Immunizations. castor.house.gov/news/documen...

Today, Governor DeSantis shared his plans to end vaccine requirements in the state of Florida. We are concerned that today's announcement will put children in Florida public schools at higher risk for getting sick and have ripple effects across their community. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

The victims deserve justice and everyone deserves to know the truth. That’s why I signed the bipartisan discharge petition to force a vote on releasing the files … over GOP Speaker Johnson’s objections and continued White House obstruction.

This misguided announcement likely will raise costs and complicate easy access. Ask your pediatrician! Your child deserves to live healthy and well!

Childhood immunizations are key to a long, healthy life free from serious illnesses. Plus, they keep communities healthy by preventing the spread of severe and deadly illnesses.

As school in the Tampa Bay area is back in full swing, it was great to check in on Eisenhower Middle School with School Board Member Patti Rendon! I was inspired by all the teachers and Principal Finch! Thank you for all you do to make our children’s lives the best it can be 👏💙🍎

Governor DeSantis and President Trump need to go back to the drawing board for their Infrastructure plans.

Happy Labor Day, Tampa Bay! 💙☀️ Today we honor the work of our neighbors and union workers to better our country 🇺🇸

Trump’s Big Ugly Law killed ACA premium tax credits. Starting next year, premiums will increase by an average 75% – or more. We’re talking hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars more per month. People can’t afford Trump's America.

OMG FSU!!!!! 🏈🇺🇸😜🤩