Press Releases

Fetterman Statement on 25th Anniversary of the Sept. 11 Terrorist Attacks

SHANKSVILLE, PA — Following the wreath ceremony at the Flight 93 Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) released the following image and statement: “Hallowed ground here at the Flight 93 Memorial in Shanksville commemorating 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. “This sacred land honors the Americans who fought back to prevent another, larger attack. The precise timing of the wreath layings marked the times of

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Fetterman Urges U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to Pay Medical Service Providers 

BRADDOCK, PA — Last week, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) sent a letter to the Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), David J. Venturella, to note his concern with the lack of reimbursement to medical service providers for care provided to detainees, and to urge immediate repayment.  “For more than two decades, ICE paid the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to process

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Fetterman Secures $80 Million Investment for Accessibility Improvements at SEPTA Trolley Stations

BRADDOCK, PA — Today, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) announced an $80 million grant award for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA)’s All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP). This funding will support accessibility improvements at SEPTA’s 22nd Street, 33rd Street, and 36th Street trolley stations in Philadelphia. “This money will make all the difference for our seniors, for Pennsylvanians with disabilities, and for anyone who

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Fetterman, McCormick Celebrate $96 Million Rail Vehicle Replacement Program Investment in PRT, SEPTA

BRADDOCK, PA — Today, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Dave McCormick (R-PA) announced a combined $96 million in grant awards for Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA)’s Rail Vehicle Replacement Program. These awards will support the replacement of PRT’s aging Light Rail (“T”) fleet and SEPTA’s 50-year-old Silverliner IV Regional Rail cars. “Hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians across

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Senator Fetterman, Congressman Kelly Urge Postmaster General to Reopen South Erie Post Office

BRADDOCK, PA — Today, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) and U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA-16) sent a letter to Postmaster General David Steiner urging the U.S. Postal Service to reopen the South Erie Post Office. “Erie residents who do not drive struggle to access alternative post offices, while others report long waits at retail counters to retrieve their rerouted mail. In addition, we are concerned about dangerous conditions at the

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Fetterman, McCormick, Introduce Bill to Stop Spread of Spotted Lanternflies

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Dave McCormick (R-PA), joined by U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), introduced the Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act to designate the Spotted Lanternfly, an invasive species that poses a significant threat to our nation’s agricultural economy, as a high-priority research initiative for the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. “Spotted lanternflies have ravaged crops that

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Fetterman Secures Priorities in Bipartisan Water Resources Development Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works unanimously passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) which included several of U.S. Senator John Fetterman’s (D-PA) priorities to support Pennsylvania’s rivers and recreation. “Investing in our communities, the rivers they use, and the overall recreation helps boost economies and keeps jobs  in Pennsylvania,” said Senator Fetterman. “I’m grateful these priorities were included and urge my

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Fetterman Meets with Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) met with Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding to discuss the Farm Bill, strengthening SNAP benefits, investing in small farmers, trade with Canada, and other issues facing Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry. “I’ve been very clear that I fully stand behind PA’s agriculture leaders, especially the men and women who work tirelessly to put food on the table of hardworking families,” said Senator

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Fetterman, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect CFTC Whistleblowers

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ahead of National Whistleblower Day, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduced the CFTC Whistleblower Protection and Program Improvement Act to provide long-term stability to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) whistleblower program, strengthen protections for whistleblowers, and speed up award processing. The bill is cosponsored by U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA). The CFTC ensures America’s commodity markets remain fair,

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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

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