Press Releases - Page 10 of 26 - U.S. Senator John Fetterman

Fetterman Cosponsors Bill to Expand Healthcare Options for Selected Reserve and National Guard

WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman joined bipartisan, bicameral legislation to expand affordable healthcare options for members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard. The Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act allows members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard who are also employed by the federal government to choose between military and civilian healthcare plans. The legislation is led by U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S.

April 12, 2024

Fetterman Response on Trump Abortion Statement

Washington, D.C. – Today, former President Donald Trump said that abortion rights should be left to the states. Trump has previously bragged about installing extreme right-wing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade, said that there should be punishment for women who get abortions if they become outlawed, and recently suggested he’d support a 15-week federal abortion ban. Senator Fetterman released the following statement in response: “Donald Trump is the architect

April 8, 2024

Fetterman Joins Resolution Commemorating International Transgender Day of Visibility

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator John Fetterman joined 26 Democratic colleagues in introducing a resolution celebrating International Transgender Day of Visibility. This resolution aims to uplift the courage and resilience of the transgender community while shedding light on the persistent challenges they face. “Today and every day, I’m proud to stand with the transgender community and recognize their resilience, bravery, and invaluable contributions to our society,”said Senator Fetterman. “As violence and discrimination

March 30, 2024

Fetterman, Colleagues Send Letter to DOL & OMB in Support of Proposed Retirement Security Rule

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman led a letter to the Department of Labor (DOL) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) urging them to finalize the proposed Retirement Security Rule – often referred to as the Fiduciary Rule. If finalized, the proposed rule would ensure that every retirement saver who seeks the assistance of an investment professional will receive advice that puts their best interests first. Senators Brian

March 26, 2024

In Government Funding Bill, Fetterman Secures $117 Million for PA Projects to Strengthen Pennsylvania Infrastructure, Housing, Health Care, and More

WASHINGTON, DC – Early this morning, the Senate passed the final part of a 6-bill “minibus” that will avert a government shutdown and fund key projects across Pennsylvania. This bill cleared the Senate by a 74-24 vote and will be sent to the president to be signed into law this afternoon. “Any day that we get to bring millions of federal dollars back to Pennsylvania communities is a good day.” said Senator Fetterman. “I’m

March 23, 2024

Fetterman Celebrates Huge Wins for PA in EDA Reauthorization

WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman voted to advance the bill that would reauthorize the Economic Development Administration (EDA) out of the Environment & Public Works (EPW) Committee. The bipartisan bill, which would reauthorize the EDA for the first time in nearly 20 years, included key provisions to benefit Pennsylvania—and specifically steel communities—that Senator Fetterman pushed for and secured. “The Economic Development Administration is long overdue for

March 22, 2024

Ernst, Fetterman, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ban Strategic Petroleum Reserve Sales to Foreign Adversaries

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced the Banning Oil Exports to Foreign Adversaries Act, which would prohibit the export or sale of oil from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to foreign adversaries. Specifically, the bill will ban sales to China, Russia, Iran, Venezuela, Syria, and Cuba, as well as any entity owned, controlled, or influenced by the Chinese Communist Party. Senators Tom Cotton (R-AR),

March 21, 2024

Fetterman Joins Colleagues to Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Domestic Bus Manufacturing Market

WASHINGTON, DC – This week, U.S. Senator John Fetterman joined his colleagues, Senators Tina Smith (D-MN), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), and Katie Britt (R-AL), to introduce the bipartisan Bus Rolling Stock Modernization Act. The bill would cut red tape and reform the domestic bus manufacturing industry by providing more flexibility for local transit systems when purchasing buses. Current U.S. standards impose outdated, 40-year-old payment practices on our bus manufacturers and purchasers, which result in

March 13, 2024

Fetterman, Casey, Lee Announce $2 Million for Pittsburgh’s Penn Avenue Cap Connector Project

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators John Fetterman and Bob Casey, and Representative Summer Lee announced that Allegheny County will receive $2 million through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) grant program. The funding will support the Penn Avenue Cap Connector Project. The Penn Avenue Cap Connector Project aims to connect economically-disadvantaged communities in Pittsburgh to public transit, grocery stores, services, and jobs. Specifically, the project will make the

March 12, 2024

At Hearing, Fetterman Speaks to PA’s Housing Crisis & How His Whole-Home Repairs Act Will Help Address It

Fetterman illustrated the magnitude of PA’s housing crisis with stats out of Centre, Pike, Indiana, Montour, Lehigh, Franklin, Allegheny, and Dauphin Counties WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator John Fetterman spoke at the Senate Banking Housing and Urban Development Committee hearing about his recently introduced Whole-Home Repairs Act. The bipartisan bill—which Senator Fetterman introduced last week with Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY)—would create a national five-year pilot program to expand on a wildly successful and popular

March 12, 2024