News Releases

In letter to President Biden, Senators push for increased funding to secure ports of entry along southwest border Fentanyl is overwhelmingly smuggled into U.S. through ports of entry, hidden in everyday items by smugglers Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) led 7 of his colleagues in pushing President Biden to prioritize additional resources to strengthen the security at the southwest border to stop the flow of illicit drugs like fentanyl through ports of entry along the...

Grants from Appalachian Regional Commission will help communities affected by coal mining loss 19 projects across the Commonwealth are receiving a total of $17.3 million for economic development Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is announcing that counties and organizations in Pennsylvania coal communities will receive a total of $17.3 million in POWER grants from the Appalachian Regional Commission. The grantee projects include high-speed internet expansion, workforce...

The USPS facility review begins modernization process for Lehigh Valley postal network Review comes after Sen. Casey repeatedly pushed USPS to address mail issues in the Lehigh Valley Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) applauded the United States Postal Service announcement that it will be conducting a Mail Processing Facility Review (MPFR) of its facility in Lehigh Valley later this month. As part of the MPFR, the Postal Service will share information and solicit public...

Payroll glitch delayed, disrupted paychecks for more than 50,000 rural mail carriers nationwide Some Pennsylvania carriers reported problems had not been resolved even weeks after the disruption occurred Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) sent a letter to United States Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to express concern for rural mail carriers who missed or partially received their September 1 paychecks due to a payroll error. While USPS has since...

Bill would better prepare principals and education leaders as states expand publicly funded pre-kindergarten programs A 2017 study found that only nine states reported their principal licensing programs explicitly provided coursework in early childhood education Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Mitt Romney (R-UT) introduced legislation to prepare principals, superintendents, and other school leaders to facilitate high-quality early childhood education programs in...

At confirmation hearing, Casey praised Judge Munley’s work as advocate for workers, seniors, survivors of assault Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) are announcing that the Senate has confirmed Judge Julia K. Munley to serve on the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania: “Judge Julia Munley’s experience as a judge, a lawyer, and an advocate for workers, seniors, and many more Pennsylvanians leaves no doubt in my mind...

New regional hydrogen hub poised to impact PA families, workers, businesses The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act created the Department of Energy’s Hydrogen Hubs program Administration announcement consistent with Casey speech on future of American workers and economy; hydrogen hub funding follows other major investments in regional economy Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is announcing that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding up to $925 million to...

New regional hydrogen hub poised to benefit Southeastern PA families, workers, businesses The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act created the Department of Energy’s Hydrogen Hubs program Casey pushed Department of Energy to designate MACH2 as hydrogen hub to bring good union jobs and burgeoning clean energy industry to Southeastern PA Administration announcement consistent with Casey speech on future of American workers and economy; hydrogen hub funding follows other major investments in...

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement on freezing the $6 billion in Iranian sanctions funding: “Republican politicians should stop intentionally misleading the American people about this serious matter. None of the sanctions funds have been transferred to Iran. These funds should remain frozen until we can determine whether Iran played a role in the attack and what the appropriate U.S. response should be. Attempts to divide the United States in...

Pittsburgh-based Catalyst Connection will receive funding from infrastructure law to support clean energy manufacturers in the region Funding will support manufacturing of renewable energy, hydrogen power, low-carbon and decarbonized power, smart grid improvements, electric vehicles, and green buildings Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) and U.S Representatives Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17) and Summer Lee (D-PA-12) announced $10 million for...

Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement on the coordinated terrorist attacks against Israel carried out by Hamas: “Hamas has launched a coordinated terrorist attack against Israel, starting with thousands of rockets fired upon innocent Israelis and continued violence throughout the day. The United States must stand with Israel and its right to self-defense. “This is a tragic day. Hundreds are already dead and countless Israeli and Palestinian...

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) sent a letter to U.S. Senate and House leaders calling for immediate legislation to provide critical and sustained security and economic support for Ukraine to ensure the country has the necessary resources to defend itself against Putin’s unjustified invasion. “It is past time for the U.S. Congress to take up and pass legislation guaranteeing Ukraine has the critical resources necessary to continue defending...

More than 67 million Americans receive Medicaid coverage from a managed care organization (MCO) In letter, Casey raises concerns about health insurance companies routinely denying coverage of medically necessary care for people enrolled in Medicaid MCOs Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, sent a letter to Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure seeking information about the...

Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement on Senate passage of the government funding bill: “Today, common sense prevailed to keep the government open and avoid the unnecessary hardship a shutdown would have put on Pennsylvania families. I am relieved that House Republicans abandoned their draconian bill to cut law enforcement, Meals on Wheels, and nutrition programs for women, children, and infants, and more. But make no mistake, this was a...

Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement on the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein: “Today, the Nation lost a giant in Senator Dianne Feinstein. Throughout her career, she blazed a trail for women behind her—stepping up to serve as the first female mayor of San Francisco in the wake of tragedy that marred that city, and later becoming the longest serving woman in the Senate. At a time when only six women served in this body, Dianne fought fiercely...

New rules from Casey’s STURDY Act require furniture to meet safety and stability requirements before being sold In letter, members compel manufacturers to ensure all furniture available in stores and online is compliant with the new safety and stability standard Members: “Failing to do so puts children at risk of injury or death” Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, led his colleagues Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT),...

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) announced a $736,000 grant for the Pennsylvania Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship to stimulate growth in the region’s tourism and outdoor recreation workforce. The grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) at the U.S. Department of Commerce will be matched with $184,000 in local, state, and other funds to help rural North Central Pennsylvania communities, including many coal communities, diversify...

Biden Administration’s interpretation of gun safety law currently bars schools from using certain federal funding for hunter safety classes Casey bill would protect federal funding for archery and hunter safety education programming, preserve Pennsylvania hunting culture House passed bill 424-1 yesterday; legislation now heads to President Biden’s desk Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced passage of his bipartisan bill to reverse the U.S. Department of Education’s...

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf urging the FDA to take action to prevent future infant formula shortages and ensure production levels for domestic infant formula remain constant and store shelves remain stocked as manufacturers begin to upgrade their production infrastructure. “It is imperative that we continue to address the nation’s...

Approximately 1 in 5 adults are living with chronic pain Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) introduced legislation to close gaps in chronic pain research and help scientists propel chronic pain research forward. The Advancing Research for Chronic Pain Act would centralize current information and data to help clinicians and scientists more effectively research chronic pain conditions plaguing many...