Tkani Finau, Author at U.S. Senator John Fetterman

Fetterman Celebrates $132 Million CHIPS Act Boost for Pennsylvania’s Semiconductor Manufacturing in Bethlehem and Easton

Braddock, PA — Today, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) celebrated the Department of Commerce’s announcement of two CHIPS Act funding awards for semiconductor production in the commonwealth. The investments include up to $79 million to expand Coherent’s Easton facility and $53 million for Infinera’s new Bethlehem operations. “The CHIPS Act continues to deliver for our workers and our economy. This funding will help create more good-paying jobs, strengthen our supply chains, and

January 17, 2025

Senator Fetterman Secures Over $52 Million in Federal Funding for Pennsylvania Infrastructure Projects

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) announced more than $52 million in federal funding for infrastructure projects across Pennsylvania. These grants, awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) under programs created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will fund essential upgrades to bridges, sidewalks, roads, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. These projects aim to reconnect communities, enhance safety, and boost economic development by prioritizing underserved communities across Pennsylvania.

January 9, 2025

Fetterman Delivers Nearly $15 Million in Federal Aid for Hurricane Debby Recovery in Pennsylvania

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Fetterman announced a $14.62 million allocation of federal disaster recovery funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to help North Central Pennsylvania rebuild and recover in the wake of Hurricane Debby. This funding, provided through the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program, was authorized by the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2025. It will support unmet recovery

January 8, 2025

Senator Fetterman Proudly Takes on New Senate Committee Assignments to Serve Pennsylvanians in the 119th Congress

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) is honored to announce his new Senate committee assignments for the 119th Congress. These assignments reflect his unwavering commitment to improving the lives of Pennsylvanians and their families. “These committee assignments give me the chance to fight for the issues that matter most to Pennsylvania families—from protecting the right to food and supporting our farmers to making sure older Americans can live with

January 7, 2025

Fetterman’s Statement on Blocked Sale of U.S. Steel

“I’m always going to trust and follow the wisdom and the judgement of the union. My goal is their goal: to protect the union way of life and allow it to endure.” Washington, D.C. – Today, President Biden officially blocked Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion takeover of the United States Steel Corporation. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) released the following statement in response: “The original U.S. Steel-Nippon deal was a death sentence for the Mon

January 3, 2025

Fetterman, Colleagues Applaud Senate Passage of Bill Honoring D-Day Hero Henry Parham

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Senator John Fetterman celebrated the Senate’s unanimous passage of a bipartisan bill to name the new Department of Veterans Affairs Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, as the Henry Parham VA Clinic. The legislation, introduced in the Senate by Senators Fetterman and Bob Casey, now awaits President Biden’s signature. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) also supported this legislation. The bill, co-led in the House by Congresswoman Summer

December 23, 2024

Fetterman on National Defense Authorization Act Vote

Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in a bipartisan manner. While this must-pass bill largely supports our national defense, Speaker Mike Johnson included a provision targeting the health care for transgender children of our servicemembers. Senator Fetterman joined Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and 23 Senate colleagues on an amendment that would have stripped this provision out of the NDAA. Senator Fetterman

December 18, 2024

Fetterman, Casey Celebrate Confirmation of Keli Neary to U.S. District Court in Pennsylvania

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Pennsylvania U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Bob Casey (D-PA) proudly celebrated the Senate’s confirmation of Keli Neary to serve as a judge on the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Neary, who will serve in Harrisburg, is the thirteenth Pennsylvanian to be nominated to the bench by President Biden and confirmed by the Senate, eleven of whom are women. “Keli Neary’s confirmation is a

December 11, 2024

Fetterman, Casey Celebrate Catherine Henry’s Confirmation to Federal Bench

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Bob Casey (D-PA) celebrate the Senate’s confirmation of Catherine Henry to serve as a federal judge for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Henry, who will serve in the Lehigh Valley, is the eleventh Pennsylvanian to be nominated to the bench by President Biden and confirmed by the Senate, of which nine have been women. “Cathy Henry has

December 3, 2024

Fetterman, Casey, House Colleagues, Announces Over $43 Million in Federal Funding to Protect Pennsylvania Families from Lead Hazards

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA), Bob Casey (D-PA), and House colleagues announced that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded over $43 million to several Pennsylvania communities as part of the FY2024 Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction (LHR) Grant Program. This funding will help reduce lead-based paint hazards and improve the health and safety of homes across the Commonwealth, benefiting families in Allegheny County, Allentown,

October 8, 2024

Author: Tkani Finau