Press Releases - U.S. Senator John Fetterman

Fetterman Statement on Mullin Committee Vote

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs will vote to advance the confirmation of U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) to be Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) released the following statement: “In January, I called on the president to fire Noem—and he did. “I truly approached the confirmation of my colleague and friend, Senator Mullin, with an

March 19, 2026

Fetterman Statement on Voting Against Debate on the SAVE America Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, following the Senate voting to begin debate on the Save America Act, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) released the following statement: “83% of Americans agree on voter ID. “71% of Democrats agree on voter ID. “Keep it basic: PHOTO ID to vote. “Stop turning this into a Christmas list and attacking vote-by-mail. “If the GOP wants real reform over a show vote––put out a clean, standalone

March 17, 2026

Inquirer: Fetterman, McCormick: Here’s why we’re behind a bipartisan plan to help first-time home buyers

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Dave McCormick (R-PA) penned a Philadelphia Inquirer op-ed in support of the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act discussing its importance for Pennsylvanians and all Americans. The legislative package, which includes Senator Fetterman’s bipartisan Whole-Home Repairs Act, was passed this afternoon by the U.S. Senate 89-10 and now heads to the U.S. House of Representatives for consideration. — By: U.S.

March 12, 2026

Fetterman Continues Fight for Food Worker Rights in Reintroduction of SNAP Legislation

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) reintroduced the Food and Nutrition Delivery Safety Act to require Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) authorized retailers to treat delivery drivers fairly, pay good wages, ensure SNAP groceries are delivered safely, and protect SNAP users’ online data. He was joined by U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA), Michael Bennet (D-CO), and Ron Wyden (D-OR). “SNAP is a lifeline for so many hard

March 11, 2026

Fetterman Secures $8.47 Million for Transit Ahead of the FIFA World Cup

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) announced $8.47 million in federal funding to support the Philadelphia area’s public transit needs during the FIFA World Cup this summer. “I’m proud to have secured critical funds to support our commonwealth’s public transit needs as the biggest soccer stage in the world heads to Philadelphia,” said Senator Fetterman. “More than half a million visitors are expected for the six

March 6, 2026

Fetterman, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Expand Nutrition Assistance for Puerto Rico

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Democratic Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) introduced the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act to address inequalities in food assistance for Puerto Ricans by allowing Puerto Rico to fully participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). “I’ve always maintained that SNAP is a critical lifeline, yet Puerto Ricans aren’t fully eligible. We all get hungry and

March 2, 2026

In Letter to Department of Education, Fetterman Expresses Opposition to Professional Degree Reclassification

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon urging the Department of Education to reconsider finalizing a proposed rule that would reclassify nursing degrees as non-professional and narrow federal student loan eligibility. “Since the beginning of the second Trump Administration, the Department of Education has implemented several changes that have effectively dismantled pathways to higher education, weakened oversight and

March 2, 2026

Fetterman, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect SNAP Benefits Against Theft

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and U.S. Representatives Dan Goldman (D-NY-10) and Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) introduced their bipartisan, bicameral Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act to boost security of electronic Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit cards amid a sharp rise in theft by hackers and scammers. Tens of millions of dollars in SNAP benefits have been stolen by criminals exploiting

February 27, 2026

Fetterman, Colleagues Reintroduce Bipartisan Railway Safety Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Jon Husted (R-OH), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Eric Schmitt (R-MO), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Roger Marshall (R-KS), and Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) in reintroducing the bipartisan Railway Safety Act of 2026 to enhance rail safety by improving hazardous materials oversight, strengthening emergency response support, and raising overall rail safety standards. Senator Fetterman was a co-lead of the original

February 26, 2026

Fetterman Secures Nearly $300 Million in Federal Funds for Pennsylvania Projects

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) announced $289,366,974 in Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) funding was included in the eleven FY26 Appropriations bills signed into law, supporting 121 projects focusing on affordable housing development, water infrastructure upgrades, equipment for police departments, and other critical initiatives across Pennsylvania. Projects supported by Senator Fetterman included a $183,829,000 award for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ project to modernize the

February 10, 2026