Washington, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Kathy Castor issued the following press release:
Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) voted to pass the final Fiscal Year 2025 "minibus" appropriations bill, a package of 3 funding bills that will help address higher energy costs and build stronger and safer communities.
"It's heartening to see Democrats and Republicans come together to reject the harmful budget cuts proposed by the Trump Administration. Democrats also forced Republicans to strip many harmful policies from the funding bills and put guardrails on some of the worst tangents of the President. In the end, the appropriations package is good news for working families, seniors, students, Veterans, military families, and the economic engines of the Ta...