News Releases

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement on the death of United Steelworkers International President, Tom Conway: “I am saddened to hear about the passing of Tom Conway. Driven by a fundamental belief in the strength of American workers, Tom dedicated his career to protecting jobs here at home and advancing labor rights. He got up every day and fought to improve the lives of workers and their families. I was proud to work alongside Tom for many...

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement on the indictment of Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ): “Public service is a sacred trust. The specific allegations set forth in the federal indictment indicate to me that Senator Menendez violated that trust repeatedly. While he is entitled to the presumption of innocence, serving in public office is a privilege that demands a higher standard of conduct. Senator Menendez should resign.”

Child poverty rate more than doubled between 2021 and 2022 after the expiration of federal investment like the expanded Child Tax Credit Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Chair of the Senate HELP Subcommittee on Children and Families, Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced the Child Poverty Reduction Act to commit the Nation to cutting child poverty by half in five years and to implement an accountability framework to ensure we achieve this goal. U.S....

Procedural errors in 30 states improperly disenrolled many from Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Casey applauds action by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to reinstate health coverage for those affected, including 100,000 Pennsylvanian children and families Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, applauded an announcement by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services...

PA Senior Senator: “Members of Congress have a choice to make: either you support the people of Ukraine and democracy, or you support Putin and autocracy.” Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s meeting with the United States Senate: “It was an honor to hear from President Zelenskyy today about the strength and resilience of the Ukrainian people in the face of tragedy. We have a duty to stop Vladimir...

62 percent of families eligible for the adoption tax credit made too little to fully benefit without refundability One-third of adopted children live in households with annual income at or below 200 percent of the poverty level Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) introduced the Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act to support families wishing to adopt by easing the financial costs associated with adoption. The bill will restore the refundability...

Funding will be used to upgrade taxiways, reduce emissions, improve safety With this funding, Pittsburgh International Airport has received more than $107 million in federal funding since the start of 2021; Allegheny County Airport has received more than $11.5 million 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) are announcing that Pittsburgh International Airport is receiving...

Funding will be used to rehabilitate runways, improve runway lighting With this funding, Lehigh Valley International Airport has received nearly $51 million in federal funding since the start of 2021; Allentown Queen City Municipal Airport has received nearly $4.27 million Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) and U.S. Representative Susan Wild (D-PA-7) are announcing that Lehigh Valley International Airport is receiving $4,987,205 in new...

Additionally, Dubois Airport set to receive $96,081 With this funding, University Park Airport has received nearly $22.1 million in federal funding since the start of 2021; Dubois Regional Airport has received more than $840,000 Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) are announcing that University Park Airport is receiving $5,452,959 in new infrastructure funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Additionally, Dubois Regional Airport is...

Funding will be used to upgrade taxiways, reduce emissions With this funding, Philadelphia International Airport has received more than $274 million in federal funding since the start of 2021; Northeast Philadelphia Airport has received nearly $8.11 million 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) and Congressman Brendan Boyle (D-PA-2) announced that Philadelphia International Airport is receiving...

Funding will be used to reconstruct the airport’s taxiway With this funding, ERI has received more than $19.6 million in federal funding since the start of 2021 Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) are announcing that Erie International Airport is receiving $2,420,405 in new infrastructure funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). This grant is an award from the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). “This award for Erie International...

Funding will be used to rehabilitate runways, expand airport tarmacs With this funding, Harrisburg International Airport has received more than $48.3 million in federal funding since the start of 2021; Lancaster Airport has received more than $10.3 million Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) are announcing that Harrisburg International Airport is receiving $9,776,896 in new infrastructure funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and...

As many as 80 percent of children in foster care have significant mental health needs A report found that only 3-11 percent of former foster care youth attain a bachelor's degree Former foster youth being raised by grandparents, relatives, and close family friends are excluded from Medicaid to 26 coverage Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced three bills to support foster and former foster youth by preventing family separation and promoting mental health services in...

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement on the United Auto Workers strike: “When the auto industry was struggling, UAW members voluntarily reduced their benefits to help these companies survive, and when the industry collapsed during the financial crisis, taxpayers bailed them out. Now as business is booming, profits are sky-high, and CEOs are being rewarded with double-digit raises—suddenly the Big 3 are claiming that the well has dried up....

Pandemic-era expansion of Medicaid and CHIP increased children’s enrollment by 11 percent The Medicaid for Every Child Act would ensure that every American child is automatically enrolled in Medicaid at birth, ensuring no child has to live without health care Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, introduced the Medicaid for Every Child Act. The bill would automatically enroll all children through age 18 in Medicaid. “As...

New report shows that accidental drug overdoses were top cause of death for Pennsylvanians under 40 last year Casey urging bill to crack down on fentanyl supply chain, from chemical suppliers in China to cartels in Mexico, to be included in annual defense bill Casey: “We need to crack down on the Chinese producers of synthetic fentanyl and the Mexican cartels that bring it across the border by hitting them where it hurts—their bottom line.” Washington, D.C. - Amid a new report detailing drug...

Legislation aims to prevent future hate crimes committed with firearms Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced the Disarm Hate Act to prevent individuals convicted of violent misdemeanor hate crimes from purchasing or possessing firearms. The bill would address the dangerous gap in current federal law by providing that individuals who have been convicted of a misdemeanor-level hate crime, or received an enhanced sentence for a misdemeanor crime after a judicial finding that...

108 pensions in Plasterers and Cement Masons Local No. 94 Pension Fund, based in Camp Hill, will be protected Pension plan benefits were cut in 2019, funding restores original benefits for PA workers and retirees American Rescue Plan has saved the pensions of at least 33,138 workers and retirees in PA-based plans so far Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) applauded the announcement that the pensions of workers and retirees in the Plasterers and Cement Masons Local No. 94...

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) and U.S. Congressman Brendan Boyle (D-PA-2) announced a $500,000 neighborhood revitalization grant for the Yorktown neighborhood, including the Harrison Plaza Low-Rise. This federal funding will help renovate Harrison Plaza Low-Rise to create a more comfortable and secure living experience for families and promote investment to create a neighborhood that is vibrant, safe, and welcoming. The U.S. Department of...

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) and U.S. Representative Susan Wild (D-PA-7) announced a $500,000 neighborhood revitalization grant for the Stefko-Pembroke Neighborhood, including Pembroke Village. This federal funding will promote investment to create a neighborhood that is vibrant, safe, and welcoming. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is awarding the funding to the City of Bethlehem and the Bethlehem Housing Authority...