Jeanne-Marie Thomas, Author at U.S. Senator John Fetterman

Fetterman, Colleagues Reintroduce Supporting Urban and Innovative Farming Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) reintroduced the Supporting Urban and Innovative Farming Act to improve federal support for urban farmers. This bill would strengthen the quality and delivery of technical assistance for urban and innovative producers, allow partnerships with community experts, and expand farmers’ access to grant funding. The bill is also co-sponsored by U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-PA), Adam Schiff (D-CA),

April 30, 2026

Fetterman, Colleagues Call on Trump Administration to Halt Removal of Afghan Allies to DRC

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined 29 of his colleagues in writing to Secretary of State Marco Rubio raising alarm over the Trump Administration’s reported plans to transfer Afghan interpreters and allies currently located in Qatar to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). These Afghan refugees were evacuated from Afghanistan by the U.S. government due to their work on behalf of American forces and have been

April 30, 2026

In Letter to DHS Secretary Mullin, Fetterman Reiterates Opposition on Proposed Pennsylvania ICE Warehouses

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following his original letter to former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) today sent a letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin reiterating his opposition to the proposed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers in Pennsylvania. “While I have been clear in my support for the enforcement of federal immigration law, this decision will do significant damage to these

April 30, 2026

ICYMI: U.S. Senators John Fetterman and Katie Britt Talk Friendship, Mental Health, and Social Media on Bipartisan NBC Show

Watch the full interview here. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Katie Britt (R-AL) joined Kristen Welker on NBC’s Common Ground Live, a live show bringing together leaders with different perspectives who work across the aisle, and engage in discourse on bipartisan policy issues. The senators discussed mental health, their joint social media safety bill, families, and political futures. See highlights below and

April 27, 2026

ICYMI: U.S. Senator John Fetterman Joins Meghan McCain to Talk Family Life, Mental Health, Psychedelics, Politics

Watch the full interview here. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined Meghan McCain on Citizen McCain for a conversation around mental health and his own struggles with depression, being a family man, what it means to represent all Pennsylvanians, and working across the aisle at a time when politics has become increasingly polarizing. See highlights below and watch the full interview here. – McCain: I

April 23, 2026

Fetterman, Colleagues Introduce Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined U.S. Senators Jim Justice (R-WV), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Michael Bennet (D-CO) in introducing the Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants to purchase hot rotisserie chicken with their benefits. “America’s best (and delicious) affordability play is Costco’s $4.99 rotisserie chicken ,” said Senator Fetterman. “It’s one of my family’s favorites and I’m proud

April 22, 2026

Fetterman, Colleagues Recognize Pennsylvania Farmers on National Mushroom Day

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) led his Pennsylvania colleagues U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA), and U.S. Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-06) and Dan Meuser (R-PA-09), in introducing a bipartisan, bicameral resolution recognizing June 1st as National Mushroom Day. In 1885, a florist in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania advanced the method of growing mushrooms by utilizing controlled indoor environment settings. As a result, mushrooms now grow year-round and the

April 16, 2026

Fetterman, Britt Bill to Help Protect Mental Health of Minors Passes Committee

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Katie Britt’s (R-AL) Stop the Scroll Act passed the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee by voice vote. The bipartisan bill would create a mental health warning label requirement for users under the age of 18 on social media platforms, ensuring minors are aware of the potential mental health risks posed by social media usage and are provided access to mental health

April 14, 2026

Fetterman Requests Increased Federal Support Ahead of NFL Draft in Pittsburgh

BRADDOCK, PA – Last week, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) penned a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin requesting a heightened federal security designation ahead of the National Football League (NFL) draft hosted in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. “The NFL Draft is one of the most iconic sporting events held each year. It draws football fans from around the country to cheer on the newest members of their favorite

April 3, 2026

Fetterman, McCormick Announce $600 Million to Replace Delaware River Bridge, Improve PA Turnpike

BRADDOCK, PA — Today, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Dave McCormick (R-PA) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding $600 million to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission through the FY 2025 Bridge Investment Program. The funding will advance the PA Turnpike/I-95 Interchange Program by replacing the existing 1956 Delaware River Bridge, a critical crossing connecting Bucks County, Pennsylvania to Burlington County, New Jersey. “This $600 million investment is one

April 1, 2026

Author: Jeanne-Marie Thomas