Press Releases - U.S. Senator John Fetterman

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

Fetterman, Young Introduce Bill to Preserve Ohio River Basin

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Todd Young (R-IN) introduced the Ohio River Restoration Program Act to improve water quality, transportation and economy, ecological well-being, and other aspects of watershed health. The restoration program would create an Ohio River National Program Office within the Environmental Protection Agency, bringing together states, local governments, Tribal nations, and nonprofit groups to boost initiatives that directly benefit communities. “As

February 10, 2026

Fetterman, Colleagues Urge Extension of Library Passport Acceptance Program

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the Trump administration banning local libraries as passport acceptance facilities, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) led his colleagues in a bipartisan and bicameral letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the secretary to extend the existing program while Congress works to enact a permanent solution. The letter is signed by U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Richard

February 9, 2026

Fetterman Criticizes Proposed Pennsylvania ICE Warehouses in Letter to DHS Secretary Noem

BRADDOCK, PA – Following reports of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) intention to convert two recently purchased warehouse facilities into U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) expressed his concerns today in a letter to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and requested further information. “While I have been clear in my support for the enforcement of federal immigration law, this decision will do significant

February 7, 2026

At Hearing on Autonomous Vehicles, Fetterman Declares “Respect the Parking Chair!”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) questioned a panel of industry leaders on autonomous vehicles (AVs), with a particular focus on how they impact Pennsylvania’s workers and how AV companies plan to keep roads and highways safe. “Back in 1994, I worked with UPS drivers there and I was proud to work with the Teamsters back then. I also realized how difficult their way of life is

February 5, 2026

Fetterman Celebrates Seven Pennsylvanians Competing in 2026 Winter Olympic Games

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) released the following statement recognizing seven Pennsylvania athletes heading to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games: “In the greatest country there is, it’s no surprise we have the best athletes in the world representing us at the Olympics, with seven of them from Pennsylvania. “It takes years of commitment and sacrifice, endless support from loved ones, and a passion for

February 3, 2026