US Rep Kathy Castor

US Rep Kathy Castor @USRepKCastor

Thank you, @HHS_ASH Admiral Giroir for listening to our concerns re ramping up a national testing plan during bipartisan @EnergyCommerce call today. The #COVID19 testing initiative must be a robust partnership with $ and supplies for local communities &prioritize most vulnerable. — PolitiTweet.org

US Rep Kathy Castor @USRepKCastor

I am proud to have secured $1.7m in #CARESAct funds for the @THAuthority which will relieve some of the burdens felt by our neighbors due to COVID-19. This funding is a lifeline that will support efforts to keep everyone housed which is a cornerstone of staying safe and healthy. https://t.co/CAqQqcBv55 — PolitiTweet.org

US Rep Kathy Castor @USRepKCastor

Otherwise, your payment at this time will be $1,200, and the IRS has said the additional $500 per eligible child amount would be paid in association with a return filing for tax year 2020. Please share with you friends and relatives too. Read more: https://t.co/oAxSAVSOMU — PolitiTweet.org

US Rep Kathy Castor @USRepKCastor

SSI + VA RECIPIENTS 🚨IMPT DEADLINE- If you have children + didn't have to file a tax return in 2018/2019, visit 'Non-Filers Enter Payment tool' on the IRS website by TMW, May 5 to auto-receive $500/child in direct cash assistance provided by the #CARESAct https://t.co/mLypysvDsm — PolitiTweet.org

US Rep Kathy Castor @USRepKCastor

This is a must-read for #Floridians “Elected officials, agency heads & experts responsible for the st’s public health system knew an epidemic capable of killing thousands & decimating the state's economy would come. But Florida didn't fix the problems. It contributed to them” — PolitiTweet.org

US Rep Kathy Castor @USRepKCastor

Troy told my team that “#PPP funding was the lifeboat we needed.” They applied during the first wave of funding, receiving their #PPP on April 20. Troy says that the process + people at Valley National Bank were shipshape. #PPP helped Troy and his team to stay afloat. https://t.co/oI3z16UjhD — PolitiTweet.org

US Rep Kathy Castor @USRepKCastor

Troy’s company was operating above capacity + he had just added another water taxi to its fleet. But on March 16 because of stormy economic outlook, they shut down, laying off 90% of workers. He only kept a skeleton crew to maintain the vessels and to answer the phones. https://t.co/lL0Sk86is9 — PolitiTweet.org

US Rep Kathy Castor @USRepKCastor

I’ve been heartened to hear from many Tampa area small business owners who've received emergency aid provided by Congress under the #CARESAct under #PPP... including Troy, a 20-year owner of a hospitality & water taxi company with 145 employees. https://t.co/ihVC1fGrhd — PolitiTweet.org

US Rep Kathy Castor @USRepKCastor

In the true Tampa tradition of pulling together when times get tough, Joe is using #PPP to pay it forward. When he realized some businesses were closed and without income, but still need security monitoring, he was ready and worked to accommodate many of those businesses. https://t.co/nhxXRG2RJM — PolitiTweet.org

US Rep Kathy Castor @USRepKCastor

Tampa native Joe Lubrano’s 4-person Florida Communication Electronics – a community staple since 1976- successfully secured a #PaycheckProtectionProgram loan under the #CARESAct provided by Congress to help him + staff stay afloat through the #COVID19 pandemic. https://t.co/iPPNpDEchP — PolitiTweet.org

US Rep Kathy Castor @USRepKCastor

In the true Tampa tradition of pulling together when times get tough, Joe is using #PPP to pay it forward. When he realized some businesses were closed and without income, but still need security monitoring, he was ready and worked to accommodate many of those businesses. https://t.co/o8OGyNeYpJ — PolitiTweet.org

US Rep Kathy Castor @USRepKCastor

Tampa native Joe Lubrano’s 4-person Florida Communication Electronics Security Systems – a community staple since 1976- successfully secured a #PaycheckProtectionProgram loan under the #CARESAct provided by Congress to help him + staff stay afloat through the #COVID19 pandemic. https://t.co/gGmAmC6vHS — PolitiTweet.org

US Rep Kathy Castor @USRepKCastor

RT @FLDEO: This weekend, we're restricting access to CONNECT so that the system can dedicate 100% of its processing power to processing app… — PolitiTweet.org

US Rep Kathy Castor @USRepKCastor

Take it to the next level @FlyTampa! Congrats on @FAANews $5M grant for new cargo construction project. It’s always important to invest in the best airport in the world and new jobs for #Tampa neighbors. — PolitiTweet.org

US Rep Kathy Castor @USRepKCastor

RT @RaysBaseball: We've made it to May, and we're still undefeated. — PolitiTweet.org

US Rep Kathy Castor @USRepKCastor

Happy Anniversary @CityofTampa⁩’s outstanding Mayor ⁦@JaneCastor⁩! Thanks for being my partner 👉 lifelines to local small biz owners from fed #CARESAct & #OneTampa during covid crisis. #PaycheckProtection 👮‍♀️👨🏿‍🚒👷🏻‍♂️👨🏽‍🍳👩🏽‍⚕️😷 🌤 In this together! https://t.co/efCsejtck4 — PolitiTweet.org

US Rep Kathy Castor @USRepKCastor

Gov DeSantis & @FLDEO are failing our neighbors. He has the authority to increase the # of weeks &expand unemployment benefits. He has refused to do so. Our system was designed to fail &minimal effort has been made to ensure it works. The gov must do more. https://t.co/gE7bUwk8W3 — PolitiTweet.org

US Rep Kathy Castor @USRepKCastor

So cool 👉 @Lin_Manuel took some time to help our high school students prep for the @APForStudents US History exam before they’re in the online ‘room where it happens’ later this month! Check it out: https://t.co/Fsx1btXz4B — PolitiTweet.org

US Rep Kathy Castor @USRepKCastor

Our health experts continue to say the key to reopening #Florida’s economy is testing, testing, testing. @GovRonDeSantis must heed their advice and expand testing now for public health and a safe return to our way of life. https://t.co/bEKvmZRxM7 — PolitiTweet.org

US Rep Kathy Castor @USRepKCastor

@PaulFox13 Paul, thank you and Brody 🥰 for giving everyone a smile and laugh at a time when they really need it. — PolitiTweet.org

US Rep Kathy Castor @USRepKCastor

Until you have a broad-based testing strategy where you’re testing hundreds of thousands of people and you’re able to analyze the results, my Tampa neighbors and fellow Floridians are not going to feel safe. — PolitiTweet.org

US Rep Kathy Castor @USRepKCastor

I have serious concerns about the state’s testing capability. Only 1.4% of the population in @HillsboroughFL has been tested for the virus. https://t.co/8FQHPWJCit — PolitiTweet.org

US Rep Kathy Castor @USRepKCastor

RT @ClimateCrisis: The Trump administration has a track record of ignoring public health experts at the expense of families. Americans dese… — PolitiTweet.org

US Rep Kathy Castor @USRepKCastor

Last week, Congress passed a 4th #COVID19 aid package that secured $11 billion for nationwide testing including critical funds for 👇 https://t.co/Rpic8qCYZo — PolitiTweet.org

US Rep Kathy Castor @USRepKCastor

On a bipartisan @EnergyCommerce teleconference w @NIHDirector Collins advises that need for diagnostic testing is “urgent”, and $ provided by Congress will accelerate development of innovative tests for #COVID19. #RADx is a competition that will help save lives. #GoScientists — PolitiTweet.org

US Rep Kathy Castor @USRepKCastor

Nonprofits play an important role now and as a bedrock for recovery, + I’m pleased to see that some important nonprofits like @cfctampabay were able to secure #PPP funds. I promise to keep pressing to bring aid home swiftly + for competence in the entities we are all counting on. — PolitiTweet.org

US Rep Kathy Castor @USRepKCastor

Like Florida's unemployment process, the Trump admin’s handling of #PPP has been flawed. Congress intended this $ to be an immediate lifeline + foundation for recovery once testing allows for it. There have been some successes.. we are grateful for those. https://t.co/jR3paAR7Oy — PolitiTweet.org

US Rep Kathy Castor @USRepKCastor

RT @DianneHartFL: @USRepKCastor Thank you Congresswoman Castof it is my pleasure to serve in our community! Thanks for all you’re doing to… — PolitiTweet.org

US Rep Kathy Castor @USRepKCastor

#HometownHeroes like State Rep. @DianneHartFL are doing important work to make sure East Tampa does not suffer from food insecurity during the #COVID19 pandemic. I’m proud to work with local partners like her to serve the needs of our Tampa neighbors. https://t.co/GPIpbyL7Le — PolitiTweet.org

US Rep Kathy Castor @USRepKCastor

RT @SenJanetCruz: No one is making more on unemployment in Florida, where applying has become a full time job for hundreds of thousands of… — PolitiTweet.org