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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...

Federal development program facilitates creation of intercity passenger rail corridors Designation is critical step towards federal funding for NEPA rail service Casey, Cartwright have long pushed to restore passenger rail service to region Direct rail service between Scranton and New York would generate as much as $84 million of economic activity every year, according to Amtrak study Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (D-PA-8)...

Small family-owned woodlands make up more than a third of U.S. forests Small-scale and family-owned forests are often left out of financial opportunities; legislation would open doors for these foresters to access carbon market Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Mike Braun (R-IN), and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, introduced bipartisan legislation to provide economic opportunities to small-scale, family...

In letter to FTC, Senators request information on how the agency is tracking the role of A.I. in scams targeted at older Americans Senators: “We still have a lot to learn about how AI will be utilized in the future against American consumers and older adults” Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, led his colleagues Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), John Fetterman (D-PA), and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) in sending a letter to the...

Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement on the passing of former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Sandra Day O’Connor: “Today, our Nation lost a monumental figure in Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. As the first woman appointed to the Supreme Court, Justice O’Connor inspired millions of women and blazed a trail followed by some of our Nation’s finest legal minds. She was independent and demonstrated a commitment to moderation and...

Pittsburgh-based CorePower Magnetic will receive funding from infrastructure law to build manufacturing facility for electric vehicle battery components Funding will create more than 25 jobs at electric vehicle battery component manufacturing facility Casey fought to secure funding for grant program in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced $20 million from the Department of Energy (DOE) for Pittsburgh-based CorePower...

Alpen High-Performance Products, Inc. will receive funding from infrastructure law to build pioneering insulated glass manufacturing facility in Vandergrift Funding will create 100 good-paying jobs and reduce energy and heating costs for consumers Casey fought to secure funding for grant program in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced $5.8 million for Alpen High-Performance Products (HPP) to build the first automated triple-...

In letter, Senators Casey and Brown raise concerns about potential reductions in Section 232 and 301 tariffs Senators: “These tariffs are essential to level the playing field for American workers to compete and counter unfair trade practices by China” Tariffs have been in effect since 2018, currently under review and negotiations Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) sent a letter to President Joe Biden sharing concerns about reductions in Section 301...

Bill would ensure every coal miner who suffers from black lung disease receives the benefits they are entitled to Since 1968, more than 76,000 people have died from as a result of ‘Black Lung’ disease Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), John Fetterman (D-PA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Mark Warner (D-VA), and Joe Manchin (D-WV) and U.S. Representative Bobby Scott (D-VA-3) introduced the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act to help miners who have suffered from...

On September 9, Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Wyoming counties suffered extensive damage from flash floods that claimed the lives of two residents and caused numerous injuries Follows an August request for major disaster declaration for Berks, Bucks, and Northampton counties Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) and U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (D-PA-8) sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to approve a request by Governor Josh Shapiro for...

At hearing, Casey released annual Aging Committee Fraud Book Hearing featured testimony from Pennsylvania AI-scam victim, as well as video where additional victims shared their stories Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Bob Casey (D-PA) held a hearing entitled, “Modern Scams: How Scammers Are Using Artificial Intelligence & How We Can Fight Back.” The hearing examined how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be utilized by scammers to deploy scams and...