News Releases

Funding will be used to reconstruct the airport’s taxiway With this funding, ERI has received more than $19.6 million in federal funding since the start of 2021 Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) are announcing that Erie International Airport is receiving $2,420,405 in new infrastructure funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). This grant is an award from the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). “This award for Erie International...

Funding will be used to rehabilitate runways, expand airport tarmacs With this funding, Harrisburg International Airport has received more than $48.3 million in federal funding since the start of 2021; Lancaster Airport has received more than $10.3 million Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) are announcing that Harrisburg International Airport is receiving $9,776,896 in new infrastructure funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and...

As many as 80 percent of children in foster care have significant mental health needs A report found that only 3-11 percent of former foster care youth attain a bachelor's degree Former foster youth being raised by grandparents, relatives, and close family friends are excluded from Medicaid to 26 coverage Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced three bills to support foster and former foster youth by preventing family separation and promoting mental health services in...

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement on the United Auto Workers strike: “When the auto industry was struggling, UAW members voluntarily reduced their benefits to help these companies survive, and when the industry collapsed during the financial crisis, taxpayers bailed them out. Now as business is booming, profits are sky-high, and CEOs are being rewarded with double-digit raises—suddenly the Big 3 are claiming that the well has dried up....

Pandemic-era expansion of Medicaid and CHIP increased children’s enrollment by 11 percent The Medicaid for Every Child Act would ensure that every American child is automatically enrolled in Medicaid at birth, ensuring no child has to live without health care Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, introduced the Medicaid for Every Child Act. The bill would automatically enroll all children through age 18 in Medicaid. “As...

New report shows that accidental drug overdoses were top cause of death for Pennsylvanians under 40 last year Casey urging bill to crack down on fentanyl supply chain, from chemical suppliers in China to cartels in Mexico, to be included in annual defense bill Casey: “We need to crack down on the Chinese producers of synthetic fentanyl and the Mexican cartels that bring it across the border by hitting them where it hurts—their bottom line.” Washington, D.C. - Amid a new report detailing drug...

Legislation aims to prevent future hate crimes committed with firearms Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced the Disarm Hate Act to prevent individuals convicted of violent misdemeanor hate crimes from purchasing or possessing firearms. The bill would address the dangerous gap in current federal law by providing that individuals who have been convicted of a misdemeanor-level hate crime, or received an enhanced sentence for a misdemeanor crime after a judicial finding that...

108 pensions in Plasterers and Cement Masons Local No. 94 Pension Fund, based in Camp Hill, will be protected Pension plan benefits were cut in 2019, funding restores original benefits for PA workers and retirees American Rescue Plan has saved the pensions of at least 33,138 workers and retirees in PA-based plans so far Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) applauded the announcement that the pensions of workers and retirees in the Plasterers and Cement Masons Local No. 94...

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) and U.S. Congressman Brendan Boyle (D-PA-2) announced a $500,000 neighborhood revitalization grant for the Yorktown neighborhood, including the Harrison Plaza Low-Rise. This federal funding will help renovate Harrison Plaza Low-Rise to create a more comfortable and secure living experience for families and promote investment to create a neighborhood that is vibrant, safe, and welcoming. The U.S. Department of...

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 a $500,000 neighborhood revitalization grant for the Stefko-Pembroke Neighborhood, including Pembroke Village. This federal funding will promote investment to create a neighborhood that is vibrant, safe, and welcoming. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is awarding the funding to the City of Bethlehem and the Bethlehem Housing Authority...

Court documents allege MV Realty’s “Homeowner Benefit Program”(HBP) misleads and unfairly targets older adults, people of color, and people with disabilities In letter, Chairman Casey pressed the company for more information about the HBP Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, and Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), Chairman of the Senate...

Currently, widows, widowers, and surviving divorced spouses face disproportionately high rates of poverty and unnecessary and burdensome hurdles to access Social Security benefits The SWIFT Act would fix these outdated and arbitrary restrictions, ultimately increasing Social Security benefits for more than one million Americans Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, introduced the Surviving Widow(er) Income Fair Treatment...

Since 2000, more than 470 U.S. children have died from furniture tip-over accidents Casey-led STURDY Act passed last December, goes into effect today Parents should visit AnchorIt.gov to learn how to protect their children from unstable furniture Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey’s (D-PA) legislation, Stop Tip-overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth (STURDY) Act, is going into effect, requiring furniture companies to ensure their products meet safety and stability requirements...

Casey sent letter encouraging CMS to adopt staffing minimums in February Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) applauded a new Biden Administration proposed rule establishing nursing home staffing minimums and taking additional steps to protect the safety of nursing home residents: “Our Nation’s 1.2 million nursing home residents expect and deserve high quality care that prioritizes health, safety, and human dignity,” said Chairman Casey. “But for too long, many nursing homes...

Eos to construct new state-of-the-art production lines to produce new battery energy storage systems at Turtle Creek plant Department of Energy announced conditional commitment for $396 million loan to Eos Project is expected to create 50 union contractor construction jobs and as many as 650 new operations jobs Casey fought to pass Inflation Reduction Act to manufacture more in PA, Eos credits Inflation Reduction Act for new investments Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA)...

Casey-backed Inflation Reduction Act gave Medicare power to negotiate drug prices for the first time Biden Administration announcing first round of 10 prescriptions drugs today   Casey: Democrats and the Inflation Reduction Act paved the way to lower drug costs for the 63 million Americans on Medicare Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Aging, applauded the Biden Administration’s announcement of the first 10 prescription drugs selected for...

Casey secured tax credits in Inflation Reduction Act for investments made in in “energy communities” Tax credits incentivize building clean energy in communities with economies dependent on coal, oil, or natural gas In May, Casey invited a Pittsburgh witness to testify at Senate Finance Committee hearing on importance of tax credits for energy communities, like Southwestern PA Companies that invest in energy communities get a 33% boost in tax credits Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Casey...

In Berks County, flash flooding washed away a large section of the bank of Antietam Creek along with the foundation of a nearby building In Northampton County, the municipal storm system of Bangor was overwhelmed by the intense storm, leading to severe damage to homes and property In Bucks County, flash flooding devastated a community still mourning the loss of seven victims and attempting to recover from the severe damage to homes and roadways Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob...

Inflation Reduction Act is lowering health care and prescription drug costs for families and seniors, including $35 a month cap on insulin for seniors IRA also lowers Americans’ energy costs—from electricity bills to electric vehicles Law also makes major investments in American manufacturing; includes Casey-led provisions to incentivize manufacturing projects that use American materials, as well as investments made in energy communities Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator...

Congress created Tech Hub program in CHIPS and Science Act to create high-tech jobs in cities across Nation Tech Hubs will spur innovation and inclusive growth in research, manufacturing, and entrepreneurship in communities across the country Casey’s support for Pittsburgh application comes after rousing speech laying out his vision for future of American economy by investing in American workers and manufacturing ICYMI: Casey Announces Over $62 Million to Expand and Strengthen Southwestern...