Press Releases - U.S. Senator John Fetterman

In Letter to FEMA, Fetterman Calls Out Delayed Healthcare Reimbursements

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Border Management, Federal Workforce, and Regulatory Affairs, sent a letter to the top official at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) calling out delays in reimbursements to healthcare providers dating back to the COVID-19 pandemic. “As you may know, there is more than $600 million in unobligated FEMA Public Assistance funding owed to healthcare providers

May 6, 2026

Fetterman, Ricketts Introduce FAIR Labels Act to Protect Beef, Require Transparent Labeling for Plant-Based Protein Products

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced the Fair and Accurate Ingredient Representation (FAIR) on Labels Act to require cell-cultivated protein and plant-based alternative protein products to bear an accurate label, clearly differentiating these products from meat and poultry products. Companion legislation in the House is led by U.S. Representatives Mark Alford (R-MO-04), Mike Flood (R-NE-01), and Buddy Carter (R-GA-01). “The hardworking

May 5, 2026

Fetterman, Colleagues Reintroduce Supporting Urban and Innovative Farming Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) reintroduced the Supporting Urban and Innovative Farming Act to improve federal support for urban farmers. This bill would strengthen the quality and delivery of technical assistance for urban and innovative producers, allow partnerships with community experts, and expand farmers’ access to grant funding. The bill is also co-sponsored by U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-PA), Adam Schiff (D-CA),

April 30, 2026

Fetterman, Colleagues Call on Trump Administration to Halt Removal of Afghan Allies to DRC

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined 29 of his colleagues in writing to Secretary of State Marco Rubio raising alarm over the Trump Administration’s reported plans to transfer Afghan interpreters and allies currently located in Qatar to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). These Afghan refugees were evacuated from Afghanistan by the U.S. government due to their work on behalf of American forces and have been

April 30, 2026

In Letter to DHS Secretary Mullin, Fetterman Reiterates Opposition on Proposed Pennsylvania ICE Warehouses

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following his original letter to former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) today sent a letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin reiterating his opposition to the proposed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers in Pennsylvania. “While I have been clear in my support for the enforcement of federal immigration law, this decision will do significant damage to these

April 30, 2026

ICYMI: U.S. Senators John Fetterman and Katie Britt Talk Friendship, Mental Health, and Social Media on Bipartisan NBC Show

Watch the full interview here. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Katie Britt (R-AL) joined Kristen Welker on NBC’s Common Ground Live, a live show bringing together leaders with different perspectives who work across the aisle, and engage in discourse on bipartisan policy issues. The senators discussed mental health, their joint social media safety bill, families, and political futures. See highlights below and

April 27, 2026

ICYMI: U.S. Senator John Fetterman Joins Meghan McCain to Talk Family Life, Mental Health, Psychedelics, Politics

Watch the full interview here. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined Meghan McCain on Citizen McCain for a conversation around mental health and his own struggles with depression, being a family man, what it means to represent all Pennsylvanians, and working across the aisle at a time when politics has become increasingly polarizing. See highlights below and watch the full interview here. – McCain: I

April 23, 2026

Fetterman, Colleagues Introduce Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined U.S. Senators Jim Justice (R-WV), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Michael Bennet (D-CO) in introducing the Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants to purchase hot rotisserie chicken with their benefits. “America’s best (and delicious) affordability play is Costco’s $4.99 rotisserie chicken ,” said Senator Fetterman. “It’s one of my family’s favorites and I’m proud

April 22, 2026

Fetterman, Colleagues Recognize Pennsylvania Farmers on National Mushroom Day

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) led his Pennsylvania colleagues U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA), and U.S. Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-06) and Dan Meuser (R-PA-09), in introducing a bipartisan, bicameral resolution recognizing June 1st as National Mushroom Day. In 1885, a florist in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania advanced the method of growing mushrooms by utilizing controlled indoor environment settings. As a result, mushrooms now grow year-round and the

April 16, 2026

Fetterman, Britt Bill to Help Protect Mental Health of Minors Passes Committee

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Katie Britt’s (R-AL) Stop the Scroll Act passed the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee by voice vote. The bipartisan bill would create a mental health warning label requirement for users under the age of 18 on social media platforms, ensuring minors are aware of the potential mental health risks posed by social media usage and are provided access to mental health

April 14, 2026