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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 Lehigh Valley application comes after rousing speech laying out his vision for future of American economy by investing in American workers and manufacturing ICYMI: Sen. Casey tours manufacturer Infinera, touts CHIPS and Science...

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 Philadelphia applications comes after rousing speech laying out his vision for future of American economy by investing in American workers and manufacturing Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) sent letters of...

Casey has been leading the effort to protect American workers and manufacturing and strengthen our national security by screening U.S. investment in countries like China New policy builds on recently-passed Casey-led NDAA amendment to give the U.S. visibility into investments in national security sectors made in countries of concern, including People’s Republic of China In June 2023, Casey made a case for this proposal as apart of vision for American economic future in Pittsburgh...

Legislation helps United States compete by investing in semiconductor manufacturing and supply chains and bolstering national security Casey has advocated for PA semiconductor manufacturers across the Commonwealth to receive CHIPS funding Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the CHIPS and Science Act being signed into law by President Joe Biden: “One year ago, Democrats enacted the CHIPS and Science Act to fulfill...

Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program offsets costs for hospitals that provide care to large numbers of Medicaid patients If no action is taken before October 1, program will face $8 billion in cuts Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, and Senator James Lankford (R-OK) led a letter joined by 49 of their Senate colleagues urging Senate Major Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch...

With Casey’s efforts, Darlington Township has received more than $1.2 million from Norfolk Southern in relief following train derailment Casey has repeatedly fought for resources for Pennsylvanians affected by the derailment and worked to hold Norfolk Southern accountable for the cleanup and to help the community recover Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced that Norfolk Southern Corporation has reimbursed Darlington Township for $544,700, the estimated cost to repair...

More than 2,400 PA workers and retirees’ pensions estimated to be protected Pittsburgh-based pension plan serves the industrial division of the Communication Workers of America American Rescue Plan has saved the pensions of at least 33,030 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 approximately 2,400 Pennsylvania workers and retirees will be protected, thanks to the American...

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement on the verdict in the penalty phase of the trial for the person responsible for the Pittsburgh synagogue attack: “Today closes a painful chapter in the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, but our work to honor the victims, and to root out antisemitism, must never end. Five years ago, fueled by hatred and bigotry, a shooter targeted worshippers observing Shabbat morning services in the deadliest attack...

Casey bill would establish Advisory Committee to evaluate and issue recommendations to improve accessibility of VA resources, including facilities and technology  Washington, D.C. – U.S Senator Bob Casey, the Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, and Senator Rick Scott introduced the Veterans Accessibility Act to ensure that VA complies with federal disability laws and makes its programs accessible for people with disabilities. The bill would establish a 15-person...

The PACT Act expanded health care benefits to veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances Millions of veterans have yet to file claims for expanded benefits There is no deadline to file future claims, but veterans who file by August 9 will have their benefits backdated to August 10, 2022 Veterans should visit VA.gov/PACT or call 1-800-MY VA 411 Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is urging veterans who were exposed to toxic substances—including burn...

Outbound Investment Transparency Act gives the United States visibility into investments in national security sectors made in countries of concern, including People’s Republic of China Casey and Cornyn first introduced legislation in 2021, have worked to garner support for proposal in years since Casey made case for screening outbound investments in The Hill op-ed, “How to keep American jobs and innovation out of Chinese hands” In June 2023, Casey made case for proposal as...

In Pennsylvania alone, more than 1,600 people died from domestic violence-related incidents during the last decade, More than 40 percent of women and a quarter of men in America report that they experienced sexual violence, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introduced legislation to enhance and expand support, protection, and prevention for Americans affected by family...

A 2019 investigation into a Pennsylvania juvenile detention center found that youths had been assaulted and harassed by staff for decades Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representatives Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA-5) and Kelly Armstrong (R-ND-AL) introduced legislation to create better avenues of recourse for young people who have suffered abuse in correctional facilities. The Justice for Juveniles Act would exempt anyone under the age of 22...

Casey’s bipartisan bill to screen U.S. national security investments in China and other countries of concern passes defense bill NDAA includes Casey provisions requiring Department of Defense transparency on PFAS clean-up PA’s Senior Senator secures investments in several PA military installations Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced that several provisions he advanced have been successfully adopted and passed as part of the National Defense...

Letter to CMS follows Casey investigation that revealed staffing shortages leading to nursing home inspection delays across Nation 28 percent of the Nation’s 15,000 nursing homes have not received a comprehensive annual inspection for 16 months Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senate Committee on Aging Chairman Bob Casey (D-PA) led his colleagues Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Budget Committee Ranking Member Chuck Grassley (R-IA) in a letter to the U.S. Centers for...

Washington, D.C. - Today, on the 33rd anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), U.S. Senator Bob Casey, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, introduced new legislation to expand access to the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) program. The ABLE MATCH (Making ABLE A Tool to Combat Hardship) Act removes some of the financial barriers low-income Americans with disabilities face when enrolling in the ABLE program, which allows people with...

Marc Fogel, a Pennsylvania resident, was given a disproportionate 14-year sentence in Russia despite low-level offense Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and U.S. Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17) introduced a bipartisan concurrent resolution calling for the immediate release of Marc Fogel. Fogel is a U.S. citizen and career educator who has been imprisoned by Russia since August 2021 for carrying about half an ounce of medical marijuana, which was legally prescribed...

Outbound Investment Transparency Act gives the United States visibility into investments in national security sectors made in countries of concern, including People’s Republic of China Casey and Cornyn first introduced legislation in 2021, have worked to garner support for proposal in years since Casey made case for screening outbound investments in The Hill op-ed, “How to keep American jobs and innovation out of Chinese hands” In June 2023, Casey made case for proposal as apart of vision for...

Current bureaucratic requirements place undue burden on survivors to access the benefits they deserve The Relief for Survivors of Miners Act would make it easier for miners’ survivors to successfully claim benefits. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), John Fetterman (D-PA), Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Joe Manchin (D-WV), and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) reintroduced legislation to support family members of miners who have passed away due to black lung disease. Currently...

A recent report found health plans and pharmacy benefit managers are overcharging Medicare Part D beneficiaries for prescription drugs The Protecting Seniors from High Drug Costs Act prohibits this unfair practice Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced the Protecting Seniors from High Drug Costs Act. The bipartisan bill would help bring down drug costs by prohibiting health plans and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from charging Medicare...