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Fetterman Celebrates Signing of the Laken Riley Act

Washington, D.C. – Today, President Donald Trump is set to sign the Laken Riley Act. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), who cosponsored the legislation and voted in favor of it, will attend the signing ceremony at the White House. Senator Fetterman released the following statement in response: “I believe a secure border creates a more secure nation and it’s just common sense. “I believe a stronger border is fully compatible with my commitment

January 29, 2025

Fetterman on Freezing of Federal Aid

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senator John Fetterman released the following statement in response to a Trump administration order that froze federal financial assistance: “I am closely monitoring the repercussions in PA as a result of the federal funding pause. “My office just received calls from over a dozen PA organizations, including one that serves both 🔴 ➕ 🔵 low-income families, and their access to funds through the Federal Payment Management System have been cut off.

January 28, 2025

Fetterman Secures Victory for Pennsylvania Workers with New Rule to End Decades-Long Pay Disparity

2,100+ Federal Workers in PA Will Get Pay Raises Under New Rule Washington, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) applauded the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for publishing a rule that will end a decades-long pay disparity affecting more than 2,100 hourly federal workers in Pennsylvania and nearly 14,500 across the country. This long-overdue reform, which will take effect on October 1, 2025, will raise wages for hourly federal

January 24, 2025

Fetterman, Lummis Combat Housing Crisis with Bipartisan Whole Home Repairs Act

“This program helped thousands of Pennsylvanians stay in their homes, imagine what it could do for families across the country.” Washington, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) and Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) reintroduced the Whole-Home Repairs Act, a bipartisan bill to address the nationwide housing crisis by providing essential home repair assistance to low- and moderate-income homeowners and small landlords. The legislation seeks to replicate the successful Whole-Home Repairs

January 22, 2025

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