Kathy Castor is an American politician serving as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives since 2007. She represents Florida's 14th congressional district, which includes parts of Tampa and Hillsborough County. As a member of the Democratic Party, she focuses on issues such as healthcare, education, and environmental protection. Born on July 20, 1966, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Castor earned her bachelor's degree from Emory University and a law degree from Florida State University. Before her congressional career, she served on the Hillsborough County Commission, where she worked on local initiatives and community development projects.