News Releases

According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 4 in 10 high school students feel persistently sad or hopeless Young people who receive peer support report improvements in self-esteem, effective coping, and recovery from mental health conditions Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) introduced two bills to combat the youth mental health crisis by making peer and school-based mental health support more accessible and...

Why are costs still so high for consumers when monthly inflation has fallen? Corporate greedflation is to blame—companies using inflation as cover to raise prices and make record profits It gets worse: companies are selling products smaller in size and quantity but charging the same retail price Family Size Double Stuf Oreos went from 1lb 4oz, now 1lb 2.71 oz; Kleenex tissues went from 65 sheets to 60 sheets in a box Between 2020 and 2022, corporate profits rose by 75 percent—five times as fast...

PA’s Senior Senator lays groundwork for investments in several PA military installations NDAA includes Casey provisions requiring Department of Defense transparency on PFAS clean-up Casey slammed House Republicans for dropping legislation providing insight into national security risks posed by Chinese government access to American technology and know-how Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced that several provisions he advanced have been successfully adopted and passed...

In late summer and early fall of 2023, over 3 million people thought they were at least somewhat likely to face eviction or foreclosure in the next two months Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-3) introduced the Eviction Prevention Act to tackle rising housing instability by connecting low-income tenants with legal representation and enabling federal agencies to better track eviction cases. “Far too many Americans are at an increased risk...

According to White House, American Rescue Plan investments in home and community-based services have exceeded $37 billion Casey: “If we do not take action to make these temporary investments permanent, all these gains may be lost” Casey’s Better Care, Better Jobs Act and HCBS Relief Act would ensure long-term, sustained investment in home care Washington, D.C. - Today, following the White House announcement that American Rescue Plan Act investments in home and community-based services (HCBS)...

A 2021 report found that only about 57% of community colleges are accessible to public transit Average community college student spends $1,930 per year on commuting costs Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced the Promoting Advancement Through Transit Help (PATH) to College Act. The PATH to College Act would increase access to public transportation for college students by establishing a new grant program for public transit providers. Companion legislation has been...

Old York Road and Hunting Park Avenue will receive safety upgrades to improve driver, pedestrian, and cyclist safety Casey fought to secure funding from Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All program, created by the infrastructure law   With this award, Philadelphia has $46.4 million in Safe Streets funding in 2023 alone Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) and U.S. Representatives Dwight Evans (D-PA-3) and Brendan Boyle...

Funding from Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All program, created by the infrastructure law Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) announced $160,000 in federal funding for the Borough of Lewisburg to develop a comprehensive action plan to make the borough’s roads safer for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers alike. “The infrastructure law is making our communities safer by funding long-overdue safety projects in communities...

Funding to improve pedestrian safety along routes to 13 schools in Chester-Upland and Southeast Delco School Districts Funding from Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All program, created by the infrastructure law Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) and U.S. Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA-5) announced $261,942 in federal funding for Delaware County to make it safer for local students to get to school. This funding will...

West Broad Street to receive major safety upgrades, including intersection improvements, protected bike lanes, and improved public transportation infrastructure Casey fought to secure funding from Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All program, created by the infrastructure law   Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) and U.S. Congresswoman Susan Wild (D-PA-7) announced $9.9 million in federal funding for Bethlehem to increase...

County has averaged over 12,000 crashes per year since 2002 Casey fought to secure funding from Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All program, created by the infrastructure law Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) and U.S. Representatives Summer Lee (D-PA-14) and Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17) announced $520,000 in federal funding for the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC) to develop a comprehensive plan of action to make...

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released on the following statement on the resignation of University of Pennsylvania President Magill: “President Magill’s resignation allows the University of Pennsylvania to chart a new course in addressing antisemitism on campus. The Board of Trustees and other university leaders must ensure that Penn’s campus is a safe environment, not a hostile environment, for all students to learn without the specter of antisemitism, Islamophobia, or...

In letter to Appropriations Subcommittee, Casey emphasized concerning rise in antisemitism on campuses since Hamas’ October 7 attack Casey pushes for increased funding for the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) within the Department of Education, which enforces civil rights laws on campuses Despite this rise in antisemitism and Islamophobia, FY 2024 funding bill proposed by House Republicans reduces OCR budget by 15% Casey: “Adequately funding the agency tasked with ensuring all students can safely...

Congress created the Recompete Program in CHIPS and Science Act to connect distressed communities to jobs and investment Casey: “For decades, lawmakers have made decisions that prioritized big corporations and outsourcing over American communities, manufacturing, and workers.” Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) sent a letter to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo in support of Pennsylvanian applicants to the Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program, created by the CHIPS and...

On September 9, Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Wyoming counties suffered serious damage from floods that claimed the lives of two residents and caused numerous injuries Members of Congress: “This damage exceeds the capacity of local governments’ recovery capabilities if federal assistance is not provided.” In November, the Members sent a letter urging approval of Governor Shapiro’s August request for a major declaration Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA)...

As Casey-Cornyn bill to screen U.S. investments in China is dropped from NDAA, conservative think tanks, national security experts, and more criticize House Republicans The Outbound Investment Transparency Act was included as amendment to Senate NDAA bill by vote of 91-6, but House Republican leadership killed the bill in conference stage National Review Editorial Board: “The House GOP is about to make a huge mistake” Heritage Foundation: “On this issue, House Republicans have it...

One-quarter of adults aged 65 and older in the U.S. face social isolation The Addressing Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults (SILO) Act invests in community-based organizations that provide social connection for older Americans Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, and Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) introduced the Addressing Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults (SILO) Act. As many older Americans face...

Casey fought to enhance Amtrak service between major PA cities and communities; new designation and award made possible by Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Project received $500,000 from federal development program facilitating creation and enhancement of intercity passenger rail corridors Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) announced $143,629,028 from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to upgrade rail infrastructure along the Keystone...

Casey: “If Johnson continues to stand in the way of this bipartisan legislation, he’ll be aligning himself with President Xi Jinping, and against the interests of the American people” Casey’s bill would provide insight into the vulnerabilities and risks posed to our national security when Chinese companies have access to our military and national security technology Washington, D.C. – In case you missed it, Senator Bob Casey authored an op-ed, “When it comes to China, Speaker Johnson’s talk is...

Sen Casey fought to restore service between Reading and Philly; new designation and award made possible by Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Designation is critical step towards federal funding for Reading to Philly rail service   Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has included the Reading to Philadelphia corridor in its Corridor Identification and Development (Corridor ID) Program with the goal of reestablishing...