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Fetterman Statement on Biden Admin Request to Reschedule Marijuana from a Schedule I Drug

BRADDOCK, PA – Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman on Thursday released the following statement after the Department of Health and Human Services sent a recommendation to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recommending that the agency reschedule marijuana from a Schedule I drug to Schedule III: “For many, many years now, I have been pushing for decisive action on marijuana. Nearly one year ago to the day, I met with President Biden in Pittsburgh

August 31, 2023

Fetterman Statement on UAW Strike Authorization Vote

BRADDOCK, PA – Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman on Friday released the following statement after the United Auto Workers announced that 97% of Big Three workers voted to authorize a strike: “We’ve got your back if you do.”

August 25, 2023

Fetterman Swings Through Erie, Shows Support for Seniors and Striking Workers

ERIE, PA – Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman swung through Erie County on Monday, where he stopped by the county’s annual Senior Fair and headlined a rally to stand in solidarity with striking Wabtec workers. Sen. Fetterman first visited State Representative Ryan Bizzarro’s annual Senior Fair & Older Living Expo, where he met with constituents and promised to protect Social Security, Medicare, and seniors’ right to live with dignity in

August 23, 2023

Casey, Fetterman Call on Norfolk Southern to Join Close Call Reporting System in Continued Push to Hold Company Accountable

WASHINGTON, DC – Pennsylvania U.S. Senators Bob Casey and John Fetterman today sent a letter to Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw regarding the company’s failure to join the Federal Railroad Administration’s Confidential Close Call Reporting System (C3RS). C3RS allows employees to report near-misses or close calls on railroads when they see them and ensures that the employees cannot be disciplined for reporting these events. Norfolk Southern has not yet joined

August 18, 2023

Fetterman Swings Through Central and Northeastern Pennsylvania for Events

BRADDOCK, PA – Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman last week wrapped up a busy swing through central and northeastern Pennsylvania, holding multiple events throughout the Commonwealth to meet with constituents. Sen. Fetterman on Wednesday visited Penn State University’s Agriculture Progress Days to meet with advocates and speak about agriculture and farming. Sen. Fetterman delivered remarks about his work fighting for rural communities on the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and

August 14, 2023

Fetterman’s Agriculture Priorities in Senate Session Deliver Wins for Farmers, Rural Communities, and Union Workers

BRADDOCK, PA – Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman wrapped up a busy Senate session last week, during which he delivered several wins for farmers and the agricultural economy. Senator Fetterman introduced the following pieces of legislation that would secure funding; make programmatic reforms; and invest in urban agriculture, organics research, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Organic Science and Research Investment Act: Requires USDA’s research agencies to better

August 3, 2023

Fetterman Statement on Sentence in Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting Case

BRADDOCK, PA – Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman on Wednesday released the following statement after a jury declared the verdict for the shooter who killed eleven people at a Pittsburgh synagogue: “Today, I am remembering the victims who lost their lives in the Tree of Life massacre — eleven lives lost because of antisemitism and hate. “I hope that today’s sentencing decision is a step toward justice and healing for the

August 2, 2023

Fetterman Wraps Up Busy Senate Session, Grabs Local and National Headlines

BRADDOCK, PA – Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman wrapped up a busy Senate session in Washington D.C., introducing numerous bills, conducting interviews with local and national media, and grabbing local and national headlines. In interviews with Time, the New York Times, and the Pennsylvania Capital Star, Fetterman discussed his recovery from depression, his time back in Washington, and the legislation he has introduced throughout the past few months. It was

August 2, 2023

Fetterman Celebrates Love, Stands Up Against Hate at Central PA Pride

HARRISBURG, PA – Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman and his wife Gisele Barreto Fetterman on Saturday joined the Central Pennsylvania Pride Festival in Harrisburg. Senator Fetterman, Gisele Barreto Fetterman, and PA State Representative Paul Takac (D-Centre). Senator Fetterman expressed his continuing support for the LGBTQ+ community and vowed to fight for equal protection under the law. He recounted the story of how, just 10 years earlier as Mayor of Braddock,

July 31, 2023

Fetterman, Brown Lead Bill Investing in Underserved Farmers, Increasing Access to Fresh Foods in Urban Communities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman, along with Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Bob Casey (D-PA), Ed Markey (D-MA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) today introduced the Supporting Urban and Innovative Farming Act of 2023, legislation to support the growth of urban and suburban farmers through increased programmatic and research funding. For the first time, USDA Service Centers are opening in urban cities across the nation

July 28, 2023