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ICYMI: Fetterman Joins Welch, Shaheen, Colleagues in Call to Protect ENERGY STAR

The ENERGY STAR program has saved American families and businesses $500 billion since 1992 Washington, D.C. – On May 20, 2025, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined Senator Peter Welch (D-VT), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and 19 of his colleagues in a letter urging the Trump Administration to immediately reverse course on its plan to illegally and unilaterally

May 29, 2025

ICYMI: Fetterman, Cornyn, Blumenthal, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Aid Recovery of Nazi-Confiscated Art

Washington, D.C. – On May 22, 2025, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined a bipartisan group of his Senate colleagues to introduce the Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery (HEAR) Act, which would aid in the recovery of Nazi-looted art and deliver justice for Holocaust survivors and their families. “Eighty years after the Holocaust, we have a moral responsibility to do right by the victims of these atrocities and their families,” said Senator Fetterman. “I’m grateful to

May 28, 2025

Fetterman, Grassley, Klobuchar Lead Bipartisan Call for Return of Kidnapped Ukrainian Children Prior to Any Final Peace Agreement

Russia has kidnapped nearly 20,000 Ukrainian children to erase their cultural identity and heritage Washington, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined a bipartisan group of senators in introducing a resolution calling for the return of abducted Ukrainian children before any peace agreement is finalized ending the war against Ukraine. The resolution condemns Russia’s abduction and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children and notes Russia’s invasion has increasingly exposed children

May 22, 2025

Fetterman, Moore, Sorensen Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter to DoD Secretary Hegseth on Critical Hiring Freeze Exemptions

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), Congressman Blake Moore (R-UT-01), and Congressman Eric Sorensen (D-IL-17) led a bipartisan letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth encouraging the Department of Defense (DoD) to exempt all depots, shipyards, arsenals, and maintenance facilities from any department-wide civilian hiring freezes, pauses, restrictions, or limitations. While the DoD has had an exemption in place for these facilities since March 18, 2025, there are still

May 16, 2025

Fetterman Pushes Amtrak Nominee to Commit to Reading Rail Expansion by 2029

Amtrak Board of Directors nominee commits to prioritizing vital Reading passenger rail project Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) questioned Mr. Robert Gleason, nominee to be Director of the Amtrak Board of Directors, during a Commerce, Science, and Transportation committee hearing. Senator Fetterman asked Mr. Gleason if he would commit to expanding passenger rail service in Reading, Pennsylvania. “One hundred Amtrak trains run through Pennsylvania every day, including maybe

May 14, 2025

Senators Fetterman, Cornyn, Lankford, Gallego Introduce Legislation to Address Threats from Chinese Communist Party

Washington, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA), John Cornyn (R-TX), James Lankford (R-OK), and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced the SHIELD Against CCP Act, which would create a dedicated working group at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to address threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). “The CCP controls everything that happens in China and they will cheat, steal, and poison our communities if it helps them

May 9, 2025

Senators Fetterman, Kelly, Young, Murkowski, and Colleagues Introduce SHIPS for America Act to Boost American Shipbuilding, Strengthen US Economy and National Security

Washington, D.C. – On April 30, 2025, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Todd Young (R-IN), and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) to introduce the Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security (SHIPS) for America Act, comprehensive legislation to revitalize the United States shipbuilding and commercial maritime industries. Representatives John Garamendi (D-CA-08) and Trent Kelly (R-MS-01) introduced the House companion legislation. “When it comes to maintaining our competitive edge against China,

May 9, 2025

Fetterman Backs Bill to Expand and Protect Union Rights for VA Health Workers

“Trump and Musk are thoughtlessly axing thousands of VA staff, threatening to fire thousands more, and fighting to take away the bargaining rights of all VA staff on top of it. This bill is an alternative approach.” Washington, D.C. —Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D‑PA) cosponsored the VA Employee Fairness Act, a bill that expands collective‑bargaining power to VA nurses, physicians, and other frontline health care professionals while President Trump attacks collective bargaining rights of

May 8, 2025

Fetterman, Husted Introduce Resolution Spotlighting Children’s Mental Health Awareness

“As someone who’s been open about my own mental health journey, I know firsthand that silence can be deadly. Our kids deserve to grow up in a world where asking for help is easy and stigma-free.” Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Jon Husted (R-OH) introduced a resolution to support the designation of May 4 through May 10, 2025, as Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week. “As someone

May 8, 2025

Fetterman Backs Bill to Gut GOP SNAP Time Limit, Keep Food on Pennsylvania Tables

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D‑PA) announced his support for the Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2025, a bill led by Senators Peter Welch (D‑VT) and Kirsten Gillibrand (DNY) that strikes down the Republicans’ three‑ month‑ cap on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for child‑free adults who can’t lock in 30 hours of work each week. “Food isn’t a reward for punching a timecard, it’s a basic human need,” said Senator Fetterman. “Republicans

May 7, 2025