Kathy Castor is Tampa Bay’s voice in the U.S. Congress. She was elected in 2006 and represents Florida’s 14th Congressional district, which includes Tampa and parts of Hillsborough County. She is the first woman to represent Hillsborough and Pinellas counties in the U.S. Congress.
Castor focuses on issues vital to Tampa Bay area families and businesses, and is committed to building a stronger economy that works for everyone as a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee and Chair of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis. She works on initiatives to create jobs, protect the environment and consumers, improve schools, ensure veterans receive the benefits and care they have earned, provide access to affordable health care and defend protections for people with preexisting health conditions.
Information on Emergency Payments for Veterans Awaiting Post-9/11 G.I. Bill Benefits
Veterans whose post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits have been delayed can receive emergency payments, up to $3,000, at the St. Petersburg VA Regional Office. Veterans visiting the St. Petersburg VA Regional Office should bring a government-issued photo ID and a course schedule. Veterans in need of transportation to the regional office can request free van service by calling their nearest VA medical center.
Veterans also can apply online at www.va.gov. Payments applied for online will be issued within three work days of your request.
To help ensure the veterans in her district receive the benefits and care they have earned, Rep. Castor regularly holds roundtable discussions with veterans and veterans-related nonprofits to address challenges and maximize collaboration.