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Fetterman Votes To Confirm President Biden’s Historic 100th Judge

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman today voted to confirm three judicial nominees and advance the nomination of one more. The Senate to date has confirmed over 100 judges during President Joe Biden’s administration. “It was an honor to cast my votes to confirm these judges, who are part of the most qualified and diverse slate of judicial appointments in history and will help deliver more balance and

February 15, 2023

Fetterman Votes to Confirm Judge Cindy Chung

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman on Monday voted to confirm Judge Cindy Chung to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, which covers all of Pennsylvania. “It was an honor and a privilege to cast my vote this evening to confirm Judge Cindy Chung to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals,” said Senator Fetterman. “Her nomination and confirmation as the first Asian Pacific American to serve on the Third

February 13, 2023

Fetterman Meets with PA Colleges, Discusses Importance of Access to Higher Education

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman yesterday held meetings with groups representing colleges across the Commonwealth to discuss access to higher education, particularly the importance of Pell Grants, and the economic, social, and cultural impact of these institutions. “I was honored to meet with these higher education champions, and I am grateful to the students and staff who shared how these institutions have changed their lives and their communities.

February 8, 2023

Fetterman Announces Dennis Horton as SOTU Guest

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman on Monday announced that Dennis “Freedom” Horton would be his guest to Tuesday’s State of the Union Address in Washington, D.C. Dennis and his brother, Lee Horton, were incarcerated for nearly 28 years for a crime they did not commit. Following years of advocacy, then-Lt. Governor Fetterman led the charge as chair of Pennsylvania’s Board of Pardons to commute their sentences to time served. In

February 6, 2023

Fetterman Opens Harrisburg Office

HARRISBURG, PA – Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman today announced the opening of his Harrisburg regional office, located on the fourth floor of the Strawberry Square complex. “I am proud to share we opened our Harrisburg office last week. As Lieutenant Governor, I spent significant time in our state capitol working to deliver for the people of Pennsylvania. I am pleased to continue that work as Senator by providing top-notch constituent

February 6, 2023

Casey, Fetterman Announce $340 Million for Philadelphia Water Infrastructure, Lead Pipe Replacement

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) announced $340 million in federal funding for Philadelphia to modernize its water infrastructure and work to ensure Philadelphians can access safe, clean drinking water. Philadelphia will receive a low-interest Water Infrastructure and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which will jumpstart the work to modernize the drinking water system with an initial

February 3, 2023

Fetterman Participates in First Senate Hearing

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman on Wednesday attended his first Senate hearing in the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry to discuss challenges facing Pennsylvania’s family farms and other issues relating to the upcoming Farm Bill. “I was honored and proud to join my first Senate Agriculture Committee hearing today. I am looking forward to advocating for Pennsylvania’s farmers in the upcoming Farm Bill. Thank you to Senators

February 2, 2023

Senator Fetterman Statement on Black History Month

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman on Wednesday released the following statement in honor of Black History Month: “February marks the beginning of Black History Month, a celebration of the culture, contributions, and achievements of the Black community. Today is also a day of somber reflection, as we honor the life of Tyre Nichols, the 29-year-old Black man whose life ended violently at the hands of people who were sworn

February 1, 2023

Fetterman Meets with Planned Parenthood, Vows to Fight for Abortion Rights

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman on Tuesday met with advocates from Planned Parenthood of Pennsylvania to discuss access to sexual and reproductive healthcare. The group discussed the repercussions of the Dobbs decision, shared their personal experiences with abortion, and asked to Senator to continue fighting to protect abortion access both in PA and nationwide. “I am grateful to those who shared their stories and for the opportunity to discuss

January 31, 2023

Fetterman Statement on Record Big Oil Profits

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman on Tuesday released the following statement after Exxon announced record profits for 2022, following Chevron’s announcement last week that they also made record profits last year: “This summer, families across PA paid $5 a gallon for gas while Exxon made profits that ‘smashed earnings records’ and Chevron posted ‘record earnings.’ “This price gouging is simply disgusting, and I’m going to get to the bottom of it.”

January 31, 2023