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Press Release: Rep. Kathy Castor Proposes Legislation to Prevent Utility Companies from Misleading Voters and Manipulating Elections

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Rep. Kathy Castor's bill aims to prevent utility companies from using ratepayer funds for political activities and deceptive practices.

Quiver AI Summary

U.S. Representative Kathy Castor has reintroduced the 'Ethics in Energy Act', aimed at preventing utility companies from using customer funds for political activities, including funding 'ghost candidates' through dark money. Castor emphasized that utility bills should solely cover electricity costs and not political maneuvers that mislead voters.

The legislation responds to concerns over rising electric bills, with Florida residents facing significant increases. Reports have alleged that utilities, including Florida Power and Light, have misused ratepayer money for political gain, prompting calls for regulatory reform.

Advocates, including experts from various energy and environmental organizations, support the bill, arguing that it would protect consumers and ensure utilities serve the public interest rather than their own political ambitions. Original co-sponsors include other notable congress members, emphasizing a bipartisan call for accountability.

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Kathy Castor Net Worth

Quiver Quantitative estimates that Kathy Castor is worth $15.0M, as of August 5th, 2025. This is the 69th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.

Castor has approximately $3.3M invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.

You can track Kathy Castor's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Castor.

Kathy Castor Bill Proposals

Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Kathy Castor:

  • H.R.4786: To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require authorized committees and leadership PACs of candidates for election for Federal office to disburse funds remaining unexpended after the date of the election involved, and for other purposes.
  • H.R.4785: Ethics in Energy Act of 2025
  • H.R.4641: To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide for continuous eligibility for certain children under the Medicaid program and the Children's Health Insurance Program.
  • H.R.4162: Community Solar Consumer Choice Act of 2025
  • H.R.3907: ENROLL Act of 2025
  • H.R.2986: Expediting Generator Interconnection Procedures Act of 2025

You can track bills proposed by Kathy Castor on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Castor.

Kathy Castor Fundraising

Kathy Castor recently disclosed $174.4K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 14th, 2025. This was the 487th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 54.4% came from individual donors.

Castor disclosed $66.1K of spending. This was the 629th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.

Castor disclosed $398.1K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 525th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.

You can see the disclosure here, or track Kathy Castor's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.

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