Press Releases - U.S. Senator John Fetterman

Fetterman Celebrates $15 Million in Funding for Pennsylvania School Districts

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) announced $15 million in funding to two Allegheny County school districts through the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Renew America’s Schools program. This federal funding, which has been frozen by the administration since last year, will now go to Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) and Wilkinsburg School District (WSD) over the next five years. “Bringing money back to our public schools ensures every

November 10, 2026

Fetterman Tours Erie Air Traffic Control Tower

ERIE, PA – Today, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) met with union representatives from the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) and leaders at the Erie International Airport’s Air Traffic Control Tower to discuss tower operations, staffing and training, controller pay, working conditions, and upcoming technology and infrastructure improvements at Erie International Airport. “Air traffic controllers have high pressure jobs with absolutely zero room for error. We need to

November 6, 2026

Fetterman Tours City of Washington’s Flood Prone Areas

WASHINGTON, PA – Today, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) visited the City of Washington to tour flood prone areas due to the Chartiers Creek and met with JoJo Burgess, Mayor of Washington, Demond Nixon, Mayor of East Washington, and other city officials. The group discussed further action and how the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ resource opportunities can help the City. “I’m proud to

November 6, 2026

Fetterman Statement in Support of Coca-Cola Teamsters Local 110 Strike

BRADDOCK, PA — In announcing his support for the Teamsters Union Local 110 members who are on strike at the Abarta Coca Cola Plants in Cambria and Clearfield Counties, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) today released the following statement: “I’m proud to stand with the Teamsters Local 110 and every union member fighting for fair wages and a safe workplace. I urge Abarta Coca-Cola management to come back to the

November 2, 2026

Fetterman Celebrates $20.5 Million in Funding to Make Pennsylvania’s Streets Safer

BRADDOCK, PA — Today, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) announced $20.5 million in funding for communities in Pennsylvania through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Fiscal Year 2026 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program. These awards will fund planning and construction projects aimed at improving roadway safety and saving lives. “These grants show that the federal government and our communities can work together to tackle street safety,” said

October 30, 2026

In PA Field Hearing, Fetterman and McCormick Discuss Loneliness and Social Isolation Among Seniors

Watch the full hearing here PITTSBURGH, PA – Today, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Dave McCormick (R-PA) hosted a field hearing in Pittsburgh where they discussed a rising topic among Pennsylvania’s seniors: loneliness and social isolation. The witnesses on the panel included Dr. Shannah Gilliam, PhD Director at Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging (DHS-AAA), Dr. Martin Sliwinski, PhD Professor of Aging Studies and Director

October 29, 2026

Fetterman Announces $42.2 Million in Funding for Pennsylvania’s Rail Infrastructure

BRADDOCK, PA — Today, U.S. Senator Fetterman (D-PA) announced $42,287,800 in funding for Pennsylvania’s rail infrastructure through the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement (CRISI) Program. Three of the four awards were supported by Senator Fetterman and the funds will improve safety, efficiency, and reliability along four of the Commonwealth’s rail corridors: the Lehigh Valley Rail corridor in Bethlehem, the Buffalo & Pittsburgh Railroad in Western

October 21, 2026

Fetterman Statement in Support of Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 Strike

BRADDOCK, PA — In announcing his support for the Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 members who are on strike at Lloyd Industries in Montgomery Township, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) released the following statement: “Proud to stand with Local 19 and the Union Way of Life. Every worker has a right to be treated with dignity on the job –– these workers are no exception. It’s time for management to

October 9, 2026

Fetterman Leads Colleagues in Letter to HUD Urging Implementation of Whole Home Repairs Law

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) led his colleagues in a letter to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner urging an establishment of a Whole Home Repairs program through the Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes. The letter was cosigned by U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and U.S. Representative Nikema Williams (GA-5). “Almost 7 million Americans live in homes that

September 30, 2026

Fetterman Celebrates Teamsters Local 500’s New Contract with Quaker Valley Foods

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, after the announcement of a new contract agreement between Teamsters Local 500 and Quaker Valley Foods, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) released the following statement: “The members of Teamsters Local 500 work year-round to move food up and down the East Coast. This deal with Quaker Valley gives them what we all deserve: a dignified retirement. Sending my congratulations to everyone who stood together in fighting for this

September 29, 2026