News Releases

In letter to President Biden, Casey calls for Administration officials to push Chinese Foreign Minister Yi on two of the most pressing challenges facing the United States Casey: “I urge you to impress upon Foreign Minister Yi the importance of China’s cooperation in addressing the ongoing fentanyl crisis” Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) sent a letter to President Joe Biden as top Administration officials prepare to meet tomorrow with Chinese (PRC) Foreign Minister and...

Funds will establish an economic hub for the green building supply chain in Upper Appalachia The project will serve and improve 113 communities in the region, and more than 500 businesses, 100 entrepreneurs, and 1,000 workers through engaged outreach Casey sent a letter to the Appalachian Regional Commission advocating in support of this funding Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) announced that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is awarding...

New data show companies employed 5,792 children in violation of child labor law in FY23 Since 2019, child labor violations have increased roughly 88 percent New bill would strengthen labor law, give Department of Labor greater enforcement power Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Patty Murray (D-WA) and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-3) introduced legislation to protect children from exploitative child labor practices and hold the companies and individuals who take...

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) announced unanimous Senate passage of a resolution to recognize the fifth commemoration of the Pittsburgh synagogue mass shooting and to remember the 11 Jewish worshippers who were tragically killed and the seven more, including five law enforcement officers, who were injured during the attack.  “Five years ago, our Nation witnessed a cowardly and horrific act of violence as 11 Jewish worshippers observing Shabbat...

More than a quarter of U.S. households struggle with home energy bills Funding will help PA families stay safe and warm in their homes during the winter season Families should visit energyhelp.us to see if they qualify for assistance Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey announced $193,486,298 to help lower heating costs for Pennsylvania families this winter. The funding comes from the Low Income Home Energy Assistant Program (LIHEAP) and will help low-income households in...

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced the Safe Schools Improvement Act to safeguard against bullying and harassment in K-12 schools. The bill would require school districts to adopt codes of conduct specifically prohibiting bullying and harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics), disability, and religion. Companion legislation has been introduced in the U.S. House of...

In a 2022 report, over 70 percent of direct service providers reported they cannot fill staffing vacancies for home care As a result, 83 percent of providers said they turn away new referrals and 63 percent have discontinued some programs and services Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, led a group of 17 of his Democratic colleagues in introducing the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Relief Act, legislation to...

Federal grant for North Central PA consortium awarded through nationally competitive Tech Hubs program Congress created Tech Hub program in CHIPS and Science Act to create high-tech jobs across Nation Casey advocated for rural PA-based initiative, urged Biden Administration to swiftly implement program North Central PA home to one-third of world’s powdered metallurgy and carbon manufacturing; grant will boost pressed materials manufacturing sector Announcement consistent with Casey speech on...

Philly awarded designation through nationally competitive program; Southeastern Pennsylvania further established as leader in precision medicine, life sciences sectors Congress created Tech Hub program in CHIPS and Science Act to create high-tech jobs in cities across Nation Casey advocated for Philly initiative, urged Biden Administration to swiftly implement program Tech Hub designation comes on heels of Casey announcement that Southeastern PA has won $750 million to develop hydrogen...

Alongside Energy Secretary Granholm, Governor Shapiro, Casey hosts event in Westmoreland County to announce new federal resources to spur growth in PA energy communities Rapid Response Team will help connect and coordinate local PA stakeholders with federal resources to support energy workers and communities In addition to announcement, Casey hosted panels for hundreds of Pennsylvania stakeholders to learn how to best compete for federal funding opportunities Casey also announced 19 Appalachian...

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...