Press Releases

Senator Fetterman Statement on Black History Month

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman on Wednesday released the following statement in honor of Black History Month: “February marks the beginning of Black History Month, a celebration of the culture, contributions, and achievements of the Black community. Today is also a day of somber reflection, as we honor the life of Tyre Nichols, the 29-year-old Black man whose life ended violently at the hands of people who were sworn

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Fetterman Meets with Planned Parenthood, Vows to Fight for Abortion Rights

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman on Tuesday met with advocates from Planned Parenthood of Pennsylvania to discuss access to sexual and reproductive healthcare. The group discussed the repercussions of the Dobbs decision, shared their personal experiences with abortion, and asked to Senator to continue fighting to protect abortion access both in PA and nationwide. “I am grateful to those who shared their stories and for the opportunity to discuss

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Fetterman Statement on Record Big Oil Profits

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman on Tuesday released the following statement after Exxon announced record profits for 2022, following Chevron’s announcement last week that they also made record profits last year: “This summer, families across PA paid $5 a gallon for gas while Exxon made profits that ‘smashed earnings records’ and Chevron posted ‘record earnings.’ “This price gouging is simply disgusting, and I’m going to get to the bottom of it.”

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Fetterman Unveils Official Senate Portrait

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Fetterman today released his official Senate portrait and his official Twitter account, @SenFettermanPA. The photo is available to download here. Last week, Sen. Fetterman announced his first slate of cosponsorships, which include the Better Care Better Jobs Act, the Assault Weapons Ban, the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, and the Washington, D.C. Admission Act. These bills focus on issues that Sen. Fetterman campaigned on, including expanded

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Fetterman Co-Sponsors Four Bills In First Week In Senate

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In his first week back in D.C. after being sworn in, Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman co-sponsored four critical pieces of legislation. “I was proud to hit the ground running in D.C. and co-sponsor these vital pieces of legislation. These bills all deliver on promises I made during our campaign, to combat gun violence, expand health care services, improve wages, and increase voting rights and representation for people

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Fetterman to Join Agriculture, Banking, Aging, and Environment & Public Works Committees

WASHINGTON, DC – Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman today announced that he will serve on the powerful U.S. Senate Committees on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; and Environment & Public Works. He will also serve on the critical Joint Economic Committee and the Special Committee on Aging. Fetterman’s committee assignments put him in a strong position to deliver for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.   “It is an

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Fetterman Applauds New $6.8 Million USDA Agreement with Pennsylvania to Increase Purchase of Nutritious Local Foods for School Meals

WASHINGTON, DC — Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman on Tuesday applauded the United States Department of Agriculture’s new $6.8 million agreement with Pennsylvania to expand the purchase of nutritious, local foods for its school meal programs. Through the program, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) will purchase and distribute local and regional foods and beverages for schools to serve children through the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. The products will be healthy

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Fetterman Statement on New Union Membership Statistics

BRADDOCK, PA — Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman on Thursday released the following statement after the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicated that the percentage of American workers who belong to a union dropped to its lowest rate ever: “Every worker deserves a union. Unions built the middle class and they built America. It’s time to pass the PRO Act and drastically expand union membership across this country.”

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Fetterman Spends MLK Day in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman spent Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Philadelphia, attending events, addressing community leaders, and participating in the city’s annual Day of Service. Fetterman spent the morning speaking to the Barristers’ Association of Philadelphia, which helps address the professional needs and development of Black lawyers in the city. Later, Fetterman addressed the city’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at Girard

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