Press Releases - U.S. Senator John Fetterman

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

Fetterman, Grassley Urge Implementation of Whistleblower Program to Fight Money Laundering

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) sent a letter to Department of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Director Andrea Gacki, urging them to finalize rules implementing FinCEN’s whistleblower program to fight money laundering, terror-financing, and sanctions evasion. “An effective FinCEN whistleblower program is a critical tool for America’s on-going fight against terrorists, drug-traffickers, and sanctioned state actors who

February 3, 2026

Fetterman Statement on Three-Year Anniversary of Norfolk Southern Train Derailment

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the third anniversary of the derailment of a Norfolk Southern train along the Pennsylvania-Ohio border, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) released the following statement: “Three years ago, the toxic Norfolk Southern train derailment shook communities along the Pennsylvania-Ohio border. “As I’ve said before, this derailment was a tragedy, and it’s something we could have prevented. I’m proud to have co-led legislation to hold railroads accountable and

February 3, 2026

Fetterman, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Reduce Barriers to Organic Agriculture

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined 14 bicameral lawmakers in reintroducing the Opportunities in Organic Act to help farmers and other agricultural producers transition to organic practices, and build successful and sustainable businesses. This legislation would help eliminate steep barriers farmers often face to enter the industry, including high certification costs and insufficient technical assistance from existing United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs. “Pennsylvania

January 30, 2026

Fetterman Calls on President Trump to Fire DHS Secretary Noem

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, following the tragedies in Minnesota and the incompetence of the Department of Homeland Security under Secretary Noem, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) released the following statement: “President Trump: I make a direct appeal to immediately fire Secretary Noem. “Americans have died. “She is betraying DHS’s core mission and trashing your border security legacy. “DO NOT make the mistake President Biden made for not firing a grossly

January 27, 2026

Fetterman Statement on Department of Homeland Security in Minnesota, Minibus Appropriations

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) released a statement responding to growing concerns over the Department of Homeland Security and the upcoming minibus appropriations vote: “Ms. Good and Mr. Pretti should still be alive. My family grieves for theirs. “The operation in Minneapolis should stand down and immediately end. It has become an ungovernable and dangerous urban theatre for civilians and law enforcement that is incompatible with

January 26, 2026

Fetterman, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Cap Credit Card Late Fees at $8

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Credit Card Fairness Act, legislation that would put into statute the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s popular $8 cap on credit card late fees. Consumers currently pay $14 billion per year in credit card late fees, which pads the profits of the biggest banks. The standard $30 to $41 late fee is up

January 15, 2026