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Members of Congress: “This damage exceeds the capacity of the impacted local governments’ recovery capabilities if federal assistance is not provided.” On September 9, Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Wyoming counties suffered serious damage from floods that claimed the lives of two residents and caused numerous injuries In November, Senators Casey and Fetterman and Congressman Cartwright sent a letter urging the President to approve Governor Shapiro’s request for a major disaster declaration In...

At hearing, Casey issued public call for families to share their experiences navigating the assisted living landscape Casey also touted oversight of major assisted living facility owners and urged for increased transparency around costs and quality of care Watch full hearing video here Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Bob Casey (D-PA) held a hearing entitled, “Assisted Living Facilities: Understanding Long-Term Care Options for Older Adults.” The hearing...

Infrastructure law has sent more than $600 million to Pennsylvania for clean drinking water upgrades Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced that the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) approved $78 million worth of projects across the Commonwealth that will help communities access safe and clean water, remove and replace contaminated and hazardous pipes, and collect and treat wastewater. The selected projects are all receiving either full or...

To alleviate child care costs for working families, Casey, Wyden and Murray introduce Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Enhancement Act to permanently expand child care tax credits Bill increases the max credit amount to $4,000 per child, keeps pace with inflation, expands eligibility to low-income families In 2021, Casey secured temporary expansion of Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit that resulted in the average tax credit per family quadrupling from $593 to $2,158 Washington, D.C. –...

Corporations are charging families excessive fees on everything from cable to credit cards to home rentals, hiding them until the last minute Junk fees include cable early termination fees, bank overdraft fees, car rental and hotel resort fees FTC estimates that families would save $1.23B per year on event tickets and hotel stays alone by requiring companies to move to all-in pricing, billions more if enacted across other industries Read Casey’s latest greedflation report “Additional Charges May...

Funding will build bridge between terminals to reduce turn time per call, save equipment run time Casey advocated for funding for the PhilaPort project PhilaPort has received more than $15.3 million from the infrastructure law to date Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) and U.S. Representatives Brendan Boyle (D-PA-2) and Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA-5) announced the Port of Philadelphia (PhilaPort) is receiving $13,017,024 in new infrastructure funding...

Funding will improve day-to-day operations, movement of freight Casey and Wild advocated for funding for the Lehigh Valley project With this funding, Lehigh Valley International Airport has received over $95 million in federal funding since the start of 2021 In 2023, 275,605,699 pounds of air cargo was processed through ABE 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 Lehigh Valley International Airport...

At Casey’s urging, new report was issued detailing issues with accessibility of VA’s websites and information technology systems Casey: “I hope this report finally spurs the action that people with disabilities, older adults, and veterans deserve” Washington, D.C. - Today, after the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of the Inspector General (VA OIG) issued a report on VA’s compliance with the accessibility standards set by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA),...

Influx of federal funding from infrastructure law allows PennDOT to reallocate funds, make vital repairs to additional, critical projects McKees Rocks Bridge, West End Bridge, Fort Duquesne Bridge all receiving repairs and upgrades Infrastructure law has delivered more than $1 billion to repair Pennsylvania bridges Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced $132 million for three major Pittsburgh bridges: the McKees Rocks Bridge is receiving $25 million; the West End...

Casey secures $387,500 for Pennsylvania Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship, an economic development organization Appalachian Regional Commission grant made possible by Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will help spur new investment in communities in North Central Pennsylvania Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) secured a $387,500 grant for the Pennsylvania Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship to stimulate growth in the region’s tourism and outdoor recreation workforce. The...

In letters to CEOs of largest facility owners, Casey pushes for information about high costs, worker shortages, and safety of residents Letters follow disturbing reporting about widespread care, cost, and workforce issues at American assisted living facilities Casey will hold Aging Committee hearing addressing these concerns on January 25 Casey: “I have an interest in ensuring that older adults and people with disabilities are receiving high-quality care, have access to proper housing, and...

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) sent a letter to press Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) Director Donald Koenig for answers on the challenges facing VAPHS, including chronic staffing shortages, the lowest possible rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and a patient suicide onsite last year. The Members of Congress asked...

The Stop Fentanyl at the Border Act will increase staffing and technology to detect and stop the flow of fentanyl coming across the border Bill strengthens security at ports of entry along southwest border, which is the most common way criminals smuggle fentanyl into the U.S. Casey, Kelly have previously pushed Biden administration for more funding to secure the border    Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced legislation to reduce the flow of...

Senators call for investigation of Iran’s “ghost fleet” used to circumvent sanctions Investigation would enforce U.S.-imposed sanctions on Iranian oil; Iran funds terrorist groups like Hezbollah and Hamas with oil revenue Senators: “Hamas’ barbaric attack on Israeli civilians on October 7 highlights the urgency of depriving this regime of the funding it uses to advance its evil agenda.” United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) has identified 383 suspected “ghost fleet” vessels, including 189...

In letter, Casey calls on the Government Accountability Office, an independent watchdog, to examine effects of corporate greed on American consumers Casey: “The American people should not have to tolerate corporate executives squeezing them for every last nickel and dime” Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), urging the oversight agency to examine the effects of corporate greed on American consumers. In recent months,...

Reckitt/Mead Johnson, producer of specialty formula for infants with allergies, recalled over 675,000 cans of infant formula Casey led the charge on accountability for formula producers during massive recall of 2022 Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) sent a letter to formula producer Reckitt/Mead Johnson demanding answers regarding the recent recall of Nutramigen Powder, a specialty infant formula for infants with allergies. Less than two years since a massive infant formula...

Commercial flights to fly from IPT for the first time since late 2021, two flights a day to Dulles Airport Since 2012, Casey has fought and delivered vital funding to the northeast PA airport Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is applauding the return of commercial air service to Williamsport Regional Airport (IPT), an important transportation hub in North Central Pennsylvania. IPT has not had commercial air service since the departure of American Airlines in 2021. Service...

Philadelphia, William Penn, Pittsburgh, Laurel Highlands, and New Castle Area School Districts will receive a total of 120 clean school buses from infrastructure law Diesel air pollution is linked to asthma and other conditions that harm students’ health Casey: “Clean school buses ensure our children are breathing cleaner air, which will set them up with a brighter and healthier future” Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced that five Pennsylvania school districts will...

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) joined 30 of their colleagues in a letter to 13 non-unionized automakers urging them not to illegally block United Auto Workers’ (UAW) unionization efforts at their manufacturing plants. After the ratification of historic agreements between UAW and the Big Three automakers in Detroit, thousands of non-union autoworkers are publicly organizing to join the UAW. “We are concerned by reporting at numerous automakers...

Washington D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement on the Biden Administration’s proposed rule for the 45V hydrogen production tax credit:  “I have serious questions that this proposed rule will hinder our ability to produce clean hydrogen to power the U.S.’s energy future. Further, it appears that this rule may cut out of the equation Pennsylvania workers and businesses that are ready and willing to lead the way on hydrogen power. Pennsylvania jobs are at...