Press Releases - U.S. Senator John Fetterman

OPINION: Why I changed my mind about the filibuster

The 60-vote Senate rule forces compromise. Democrats were wrong to attack it. The Washington Post By: John Fetterman It’s not often you hear someone in D.C. admit they were wrong, let alone horribly wrong — and the entire Democratic Party was, including me. When Democrats had the presidency and a majority in both chambers, they were frustrated with the 60-vote threshold needed to advance legislation. Senate Democrats attempted to end

July 27, 2026

Fetterman Opens State College Office

STATE COLLEGE, PA — Today, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) announced the opening of a satellite office in State College, Pennsylvania. The office becomes the sixth office in the Commonwealth and will serve as a point of contact for constituents in the Central Pennsylvania region. “I’m proud to share that our State College office is officially open for those in Central PA to get the help they might need. Constituent

July 23, 2026

Fetterman, Thune, Fischer, Introduce Legislation to Improve the FCC’s Broadband Mapping Process

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA), John Thune (R-SD), and Deb Fischer (R-NE) introduced the Broadband Mapping Accurate Providers (MAP) Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation that directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to evaluate and improve its broadband mapping process. The FCC has made significant strides in enhancing the accuracy of its National Broadband Map, but providers have reported difficulties with the FCC’s challenge process, which

July 21, 2026

Fetterman Joins Colleagues in Reintroducing Federal Marijuana Legalization Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined his Senate Democratic colleagues in reintroducing the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act, comprehensive legislation that would end the harmful federal prohibition of cannabis by removing cannabis from the list of federally controlled substances and empowering states to create their own laws. “I’ve always been very pro-weed. In a very libertarian slant: I’m not going to judge anyone for using it to

July 21, 2026

Fetterman Leads Pennsylvania Colleagues in America 250 Congressional Time Capsule Submission

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), in collaboration with U.S. Steel and the United Steelworkers, submitted a steel plaque on behalf of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to be included in the America 250 Congressional time capsule. The inscription — Forged in steel from the birthplace of the United States of America — recognizes Pennsylvania’s important history in the foundation of the greatest country and its countless

July 20, 2026

At Fetterman’s Urging, FEMA Continues to Release Disaster Recovery Funding

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released nearly $13.5 million in funding to support disaster recovery in Pennsylvania. The funding is the latest to be released after U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) penned a letter in April urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to release delayed grants to entities across the Commonwealth. “I’m grateful that FEMA continues to release funding that was owed to

July 14, 2026

Pennsylvania Wins “BEST IN SHOW” at the Great American State Fair

Pennsylvania pavilion was named top state exhibit during America’s 250th Anniversary celebration on the National Mall – a win Senators Fetterman and McCormick say belongs to all of Pennsylvania WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, Pennsylvania was recognized as one of the top state pavilions at America’s 250th birthday celebration, receiving one of the event’s “Best in Show” honors during the closing ceremony at the Great American State Fair on the National

July 11, 2026

Fetterman Celebrates 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Becoming Law

WASHINGTON, D.C. — After President Trump refused to sign the bipartisan and bicameral 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the housing package is now forced into law as outlined in Article 1, Section 7 of the U.S. Constitution. The legislative package includes a pair of bills Senator Fetterman introduced –– the Whole-Home Repairs Act and the Housing Supply Frameworks Act — and were the result of working across the aisle

July 11, 2026

Fetterman Secures $25 Million for Colebrookdale Railroad Project

BRADDOCK, PA — This week, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a $25 million grant award for a railway improvement project along the Colebrookdale Railroad in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The award comes after U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) penned a letter of support to Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy highlighting the safety and economic benefits of federal investment in this historic railroad. “When we invest in historic landmarks like

July 9, 2026

Fetterman Urges Federal Reserve to Expedite Payment Speeds for Working Families and Small Businesses

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) penned a letter to Federal Reserve Board Chairman Kevin Warsh urging the board to begin rulemaking under the 1987 Expedited Funds Availability Act to expedite payments and speed up paychecks for every American. “I write to urge you to begin rulemaking pursuant to the directives of the Expedited Funds Availability Act (EFAA),12 U.S.C. §§ 4001–4010, to expedite check clearing and

June 30, 2026