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Commonwealth starting to feel impacts of laws passed to invest in PA industry and manufacturing, rebuild infrastructure, create good-paying jobs Casey-authored bills to protect children from furniture tip-overs, improve air travel safety, ensure workplace safety for pregnant women took effect Senator held 215 in-person events in PA, connecting with thousands of Pennsylvanians Casey office opened more than 15,000 constituent cases, helping Pennsylvanians access Social Security, Medicare benefits,...

$500,000 planning grant from the Recompete Pilot Program will help historically disadvantaged residents overcome barriers to employment Earlier this year, Casey pushed for Biden Administration to select PA applicants for Recompete funding and Casey sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Raimondo urging the approval of Allentown’s application to program Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA), and Congresswoman Susan Wild (D-PA) secured an economic...

400,000 planning grant from the Recompete Pilot Program will help historically disadvantaged residents overcome barriers to employment Earlier this year, Casey pushed for Biden Administration to select PA applicants for Recompete funding and Casey sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Raimondo urging the approval of Chester’s application to program Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman, and Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA) secured an economic development...

In wake of announcement of Nippon Steel’s proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel, members of Congress blast purchase in letter to Chair of Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States Members argue that the United States’ iconic steel company—which is vital to important industries like defense, power, and infrastructure—should not be sold to a foreign company Members: “Steel is essential to our national security and we believe that the United States’ marquee steel company should remain under...

Reports show that fraud victims are facing high tax bills following Republican repeal of casualty and theft losses deduction Casey asks IRS for data about how 2017 tax law is hurting fraud victims in Pennsylvania and across the Nation 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 Internal Revenue Services (IRS) Commissioner Daniel Werfel, calling on the agency to provide information about how fraud victims are...

Casey advocated for grant to make significant safety improvements to I-376 and MLK Jr. Busway 100,000 daily travelers on the two arteries will see upgrades including bridge rehab, flood mitigation, traffic congestion reduction New floodwall will finally drain “the Bathtub” in downtown Pittsburgh Parkway among most congested roads in the United States Casey fought to pass Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which funded grant Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John...

On day of announcement of Nippon Steel’s proposed purchase of U.S. Steel, members of Congress question Japan-based company’s commitment and future footprint in Keystone state Members also admonish Nippon Steel for breaking commitments to United Steelworkers under current labor agreements Members: “Our railroads, skyscrapers, and critical infrastructure across the country would not exist without Pennsylvania steel and the workers who forged it” Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA)...

Casey: “I’m concerned about what this means for the Steelworkers and the good union jobs that have supported Pennsylvania families for generations, for the long-term investment in the Commonwealth, and for American industrial leadership” Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement about the announced sale of the U.S. Steel Corporation to the Japan-based Nippon Steel Corporation: “The United States’ marquee steel company should remain under American...

Increase in Mexican steel imports violates agreement and threatens American steel industry jobs; surge in imports has already contributed to plant closures Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) sent a bipartisan letter to United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan urging him and the Biden Administration to take action to stop an unsustainable increase in Mexican steel imports. In the letter, Senators demanded the Administration set a clear deadline for Mexico to enforce its...

The Grandfamilies Act would expand benefits, improve access to resources for grandparents and relative caregivers raising children Nearly 260,000 Pennsylvanian children live in grandfamilies Almost 20 percent of grandfamilies nationwide are below the poverty line Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, and Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL) introduced the Grandfamilies Act to support grandparents and kinship caregivers who have...

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...