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Fetterman Meets with Labor Secretary Nominee Julie Su, Announces Support for Nomination

WASHINGTON, DC – Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman today met with the Secretary of Labor nominee Julie Su to discuss her nomination to the position, protecting workers on the job, and ensuring labor rights in Pennsylvania and across the country. “We need a Secretary of Labor who will fight for workers. It was an honor to meet with Acting Labor Secretary Su. I know she is the labor ally we

May 3, 2023

Fetterman Wraps Up Another Busy Week in D.C.

WASHINGTON, DC – Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman completed another busy week today, after penning letters, meeting with constituents and fellow Members, attending receptions, and participating in three hearings for two different committees. This week’s session began on Tuesday afternoon, when Senator Fetterman cast the first vote of the week and met with fellow western Pennsylvanian, U.S. Representative Chris Deluzio. The Pennsylvanian Members share similar goals on Capitol Hill –

April 28, 2023

Deluzio, Fetterman Share a Brewski and Raise a Glass to the Yinzer Way of Life

WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Western Pennsylvanian Yinzers Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17, Aspinwall) and Senator John Fetterman (PA, Braddock) punctuated their week of votes down in Washington, D.C. by meeting up, pumping some Iron City beers, and proclaiming their Western PA pride for all to see. “Repping Western PA down here in D.C. is a huge honor,” said Rep. Deluzio. “I’ve been welcoming folks to my Capitol Hill office for a while now

April 28, 2023

Sens. Casey and Fetterman, Reps. Deluzio and Lee Urge NLRB to Investigate Unfair Practices, Promote Bargaining in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Labor Dispute

WASHINGTON, DC – Pennsylvania U.S. Senators Bob Casey and John Fetterman, and U.S. Representatives Chris Deluzio and Summer Lee, this week sent a letter to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) urging the Board to quickly investigate any pending unfair labor practice charges in the ongoing labor dispute between the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and its striking workers and promote both parties coming back to the bargaining table in good-faith. “We urge the National Labor

April 27, 2023

Fetterman Pens Letter Opposing the Use of Inflation Reduction Act Funds for Farm Bill Conservation Efforts

WASHINGTON, DC – Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman on Thursday sent a letter to Sen. Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Sen. John Boozman, Ranking Member of the Committee, detailing his opposition to the use of Inflation Reduction Act funding for Farm Bill conservation efforts. “I strongly oppose any measures that would essentially cannibalize Inflation Reduction Act conservation funding in order to pay for the Farm Bill

April 27, 2023

In Banking Hearing, Fetterman Promotes Pennsylvania’s Whole Home Repair Bill

WASHINGTON, DC – Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman, a member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, on Wednesday promoted Pennsylvania’s “Whole-Home Repairs program when questioning witnesses at a hearing discussing the future of housing. “I’m really excited about Whole-Home Repairs, said Sen. Fetterman in the hearing. “Here in Pennsylvania, one of my friends, Nikil Saval in the Senate, shepherded it. And he got linked up with

April 26, 2023

Fetterman Hits the Ground Running First Week Back in D.C.

WASHINGTON, DC – Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman wrapped up his first week back in the Senate. Sen. Fetterman spent his time in Washington speaking at a press conference, questioning administration nominees, meeting with constituents, and chairing a subcommittee hearing. Sen. Fetterman on Tuesday joined Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and Martin Heinrich (D-NM), along with House colleagues, to introduce the ETHICS Act. The new bill that would

April 21, 2023

NEWS: Fetterman Chairs First Subcommittee Hearing on Nutrition

WASHINGTON, DC – Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman on Wednesday led his first hearing as Chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture’s Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research. The hearing focused on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), and other nutrition assistance in the 2023 Farm Bill. “This is not a Republican or Democratic issue. SNAP is a critical safety

April 19, 2023

Fetterman Joins Colleagues to Introduce New Stock Trading Ban Legislation at Presser

WASHINGTON, DC – Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman today joined his Senate colleagues to introduce the ETHICS Act, a new bill that would ban Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent minors from owning or trading stocks, commodities, or futures. The bipartisan, bicameral bill is led by Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and is co-sponsored by over 20 senators. Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Michael Cloud (R-TX) are the House leads.

April 18, 2023

Fetterman Statement on House GOP Proposal to Cut SNAP Funding

WASHINGTON, DC – Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman on Monday released the following statement on House Republicans’ plan to cut funding for SNAP: “Cut SNAP for families and kids while pushing tax cuts for billionaires? Not on my watch.” Sen. Fetterman on Wednesday will chair his first subcommittee hearing in the Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research for a hearing will focus specifically on SNAP and the critical assistance

April 17, 2023