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Munley, a Scranton native, is a fourth-generation public servant Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) are announcing that President Joe Biden has nominated Judge Julia K. Munley to serve on the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senators play an essential role in recommending to the White House U.S. District Court judge candidates with the commitment to equal justice, legal...

Fiscal Year 2023 spending bill funding will enable acquisition of two new electric bridge cranes, improving supply chain and facilitating operations Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is announcing $660,783 for Brownsville-based Heartland Fabrication to acquire two new electric bridge cranes for their shipyard, which will help modernize the shipyard and facilitate loading and unloading operations. The funding comes from the Fiscal Year 2023 spending bill and will enable...

PA Members of Congress applaud announcement to protect pensions of 2,566 workers and retirees of the Newspaper Guild of Greater Philadelphia  Newspaper Guild of Greater Philadelphia Pension Plan will receive $296 million in Special Financial Assistance from the American Rescue Plan  American Rescue Plan has saved the pensions of at least 25,500 worker and retirees in PA-based plans so far Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA), and U.S....

Bill would increase funding for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and expand development of accessible housing for seniors and people with disabilities  A 2011 study found less than 6 percent of housing in U.S. is accessible Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, introduced the Visitable Inclusive Tax Credits for Accessible Living (VITAL) Act to address the housing affordability and accessibility crisis for people...

Nearly 1 in 5 Americans provide unpaid care to family members or loved ones  Casey’s Better Care Better Jobs Act and HCBS Access Act would invest in home care, addressing the decades-long workforce shortage crisis, raising wages and improving benefits for caregivers Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, joined U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Jack Reed...

Senators push government watchdog to study barriers to access rural and tribal transit services for older adults and people with disabilities About 1 out of 4 older adults live in a rural area, many face physical isolation and barriers to accessing health care Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Bob Casey (D-PA) led a letter to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) concerning access to rural and tribal transit services for older adults and...

Roughly one in three older adults aged 65 and older are economically insecure, and many older workers face age discrimination in the workplace. Casey bill would level playing field for older workers, restore safeguards against age-based discrimination Washington, D.C. - On Thursday, April 20, U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Bob Casey (D-PA) held a hearing entitled, “Beyond the 9 to 5: Dismantling Barriers and Building Economic Resilience for Older Workers,” which...

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) applauded the Biden Administration’s executive actions to expand access to care and provide support for care workers and family caregivers. In Congress, Senator Casey has led the charge on caregiving issues, as the author of the Better Care Better Jobs Act to provide high-quality, affordable home care to seniors and people with disabilities and support the workers that provide this life-affirming care. Senator Casey is also a...

Congress created Tech Hubs program in CHIPS and Science Act to create high-tech jobs in cities across Nation Pennsylvania’s world-class universities and robust talent pipeline, transportation infrastructure, and growing industries make the Commonwealth primed for a successful Tech Hub   Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) sent a letter to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo urging swift implementation of the Tech Hubs program, created by the CHIPS and Science Act,...

Funding from American Rescue Plan to expand internet access for 44,000 Pennsylvania homes and businesses  PA expected to receive at least a billion more in high-speed internet funding from infrastructure law in coming years Gettysburg, PA – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) joined local, state, and Biden Administration officials to announce $200 million from the Capitol Projects Fund, established under the American Rescue Plan, to expand high-speed internet access for more than...

Infrastructure law has sent more than $400 million to Pennsylvania for clean drinking water upgrades Funding from infrastructure law will enable PA to remove ‘forever chemicals’ like PFAS from drinking water Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) announced $265,913,000 in federal funding from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to make Pennsylvania’s drinking water safer and cleaner. The funding, bolstered by the...

As the COVID-19 public health emergency comes to an end, Senators note seniors, people with disabilities still vulnerable to infection Casey pushed for Medicare to cover at-home COVID-19 tests in 2022 letter Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) led a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra urging HHS to continue providing Medicare coverage for rapid, at-home COVID-19 tests after the public health emergency expires...

Inflation Reduction Act includes tax credits to incentivize domestic manufacturing of clean energy technologies  Credits give American workers a leg up on Chinese competitors who do not play by the rules  Senators push for Casey provision to provide bonus tax credit to companies that use American-made manufacturing throughout process  Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), John Fetterman (D-PA), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) sent a letter...

Bills would include students with disabilities in campus emergency preparations, help break barriers to higher education many people with disabilities face Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced three bills to make education more accessible to students with disabilities and help ensure their safety at school. These policies would make transitions to postsecondary education smoother, campus emergency procedures more accurate, accessible, and inclusive of students...

There are approximately 1.3 million adult guardianships in the United States and an estimated $50 billion in assets under guardianship arrangements Casey’s Guardianship Bill of Rights Act would create standards to protect the civil rights of people under guardianships and promote alternatives Washington, D.C. - On Thursday, March 30, U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Bob Casey (D-PA) held a hearing entitled, “Guardianship and Alternatives: Protection and...

U.S. Senate voted 60-33 to restore defense authority to Congress, formally end two forever wars  Casey: “Congress will be an equal partner in deciding whether to send our servicemembers into harm’s way and how to ensure our national security while protecting our troops” Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement on the Senate’s bipartisan vote to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs)...

Bills include protections against workplace discrimination and combatting food insecurity for seniors An estimated 5.2 million older adults struggle to put enough food on the table  Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, introduced two bills to support senior economic security across the Nation, including protections from workplace age discrimination and increased access to healthy, affordable meals for older...

Grant will improve Air Traffic Control Tower visibility and replace communication systems  University Park Airport has received more than $12.8 million in recent federal investments  Infrastructure law has invested more than $230 million in Pennsylvania airports Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $410,000 from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to better protect Air Traffic Control tower...

Grant will fund structural repairs, facility renovations, accessibility improvements at Westmoreland County airport  Arnold Palmer Regional Airport has received more than $5 million from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act  Infrastructure law has invested more than $230 million in Pennsylvania airports Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $855,000 from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs...

Bill will allocate $750 million to build, renovate, and modernize fire stations and EMS facilities Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) co-sponsored bipartisan, bicameral legislation to help construct and upgrade fire stations across the Nation. The Facilitating Investments Required for Emergency Services to All Towns in Our Nation (FIRE STATION) Act will invest in our public safety and security by creating a $750 million fund within the Federal Emergency Management...