News Releases

Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced that as a result of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Pennsylvania is slated to receive an initial $104 million in funding to create jobs plugging orphaned oil and gas wells, pending application. The Commonwealth can access more than $330 million in additional funding in future years in formula grants. With at least 8,000 documented “orphan wells,” Pennsylvania is expected to receive more funding than...

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement on a new report he and U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) requested from the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) on censorship by foreign governments: “China’s predatory censorship tactics harm not only Chinese citizens, but American workers and companies doing business in international markets,” said Senator Casey. “The USITC report shows that the Chinese...

Washington, D.C. – Today, Senator Casey released the following statement on the retirement of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer: “Justice Stephen Breyer has devoted his life to making our Nation a fairer and better place for all Americans. Pragmatic in his decision-making, he worked to build consensus among the Court while standing up for what he believed was right, including protecting Americans’ access to health care through the Affordable Care Act. I thank him for his...

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement to announce the inclusion of key trade priorities in the U.S. House of Representatives text of the America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology and Economic Strength Act (America COMPETES Act). “My National Critical Capabilities Defense Act with Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) is commonsense, bipartisan legislation that will ensure we have a clear understanding of our...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced more than $31 million in federal funding for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for dredging of the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers in Philadelphia and maintenance of Blue Marsh Lake in Berks County. The funding comes from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. “Across Southeastern Pennsylvania, our water infrastructure plays a critical role in our economy, from commercial cargo transport to recreation,” said Senator...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced $11.176 in infrastructure investments for the Wyoming Valley Levee project. Through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the funding will be used for completion of all mitigation work associated with the authorized flood risk management project for the communities of Plymouth, Kingston-Edwardsville, Swoyersville-Forty Fort, Hanover, Exeter and Wilkes-Barre. “The Wyoming Valley Levee protects communities across Northeastern...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced $1.859 million in federal funding for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for maintenance and repairs on Tionesta Lake, Cowanesque Lake and Hammond Lakes in the Pennsylvania Wilds region in northern Pennsylvania. The funding comes from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. “This region relies on its natural resources and outdoor recreation to drive its economy and support its communities,” said Senator Casey....

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced $1.045 million in federal funding for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to maintain the Indian Rock Dam in York. The funding comes from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. “As we work to continue to preserve and protect the Chesapeake Bay watershed, maintaining the structural integrity of the Indian Rock Dam in York is critical,” said Senator Casey. “This funding, made possible by the infrastructure law,...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced $1.4 million in federal funding for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to maintain Beltzville Lake in Carbon County. The funding comes from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. “The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built the Beltzville Dam to mitigate flood damage and control water supply, but also created a recreation area where Pennsylvanians can swim, fish and enjoy time outdoors with their loved ones,” said Senator...

Washington, D.C. – One year after the inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is releasing a statement applauding the progress that the Administration has made to build back better: “One year ago today, President Biden and Vice President Harris inherited the worst public health crisis in a century and major economic challenges. Since that time, the Biden-Harris Administration has made substantial progress to combat COVID-19, get people...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following the statement after Senate Republicans voted to block voting rights legislation: “It’s disappointing to see my Republican colleagues continue to block legislation to protect the fundamental right to vote. The fight for our democracy is not a hypothetical one. In state legislatures across the country, Republican officials who perpetuate the former President’s Big Lie are working to restrict access the...

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced $857 million in federal funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to complete construction on the Montgomery Lock and Dam. This funding will support the replacement of locks that keep water levels high enough for large cargo ships to pass through the upper Ohio River in Allegheny and Beaver Counties. The project will create and sustain jobs in Southwestern Pennsylvania and enhance the region’s ability to...

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is releasing a statement applauding the nomination of Arianna Freeman to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit: “I am pleased that President Biden has nominated Arianna Freeman to serve as a Circuit Judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Ms. Freeman is a highly qualified nominee. Her extensive legal experience and keen intellect, combined with her deep commitment to the community...

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement on Martin Luther King Jr. Day: “Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. devoted his life to advancing equality and justice. In March of 1968, just days before he was killed, he said the following, ‘We shall overcome because the arc of the moral universe is long but it bends towards justice.’ Through all of his activism and his tireless dedication to fighting both legal and systemic racism, he...

Washington, D.C. – As communities across the Nation tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Tina Smith (D-MN) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) are introducing bipartisan legislation to strengthen the workforce of community health workers and address health disparities among underserved communities. Studies have demonstrated that community health workers can identify and address the specific health needs of their communities, promote healthy behavior and...

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced $327.2 million to fix bridges in Pennsylvania for fiscal year 2022. The funding is made possible by the infrastructure law passed last year. Pennsylvania will continue to receive additional bridge funding for four additional years as well as be able to compete for billions in additional funding dedicated to bridge and highway infrastructure. Over the next five years, Pennsylvania is expected to receive a total of $1.6...

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is releasing a statement on the anniversary of the January 6, 2021 insurrection: “January 6, 2021 was one of the darkest days in our Nation’s history. After months of lying about the election and stoking baseless conspiracy theories, the former President encouraged a mob of thousands of armed insurrectionists to attack the United States Capitol in order to overturn the results of a free and fair election and keep himself...

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) applauded Governor Wolf’s announcement to provide relief for student loan borrowers in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The PSLF program allows public servants’ loans to be forgiven after ten years of service, including teachers, nurses, first responders and servicemembers. However, current state law requires Pennsylvania residents to pay income taxes on their loan forgiveness. Senator Casey worked with...

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced more than $70 million in funding for 62 airports in Pennsylvania. The funding comes from the Airport Infrastructure Grants in the recently passed bipartisan infrastructure bill. More funding for Pennsylvania airports is expected in years to come. “Our commonwealth’s airports connect us to each other and the rest of the world,” said Senator Casey. “These investments will help stimulate local economies...

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced that several provisions he worked to advance have been successfully adopted and passed as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year (FY) 2022. Specifically, the 2022 NDAA includes the following priorities for which Senator Casey advocated: PFAS: Senator Casey helped secure the inclusion of a number of provisions to advance research and a path toward remediation of toxic exposure to perfluoroalkyl and...