News Releases

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement on the multi-country prisoner swap that released Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan, but did not include Pennsylvania teacher Marc Fogel: “This prisoner swap is good news for Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, and their families, but Marc Fogel is still sitting in a Russian prison. Marc Fogel is a teacher from Pittsburgh with chronic health issues whose health has declined significantly during his...

Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA), and U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chris Deluzio (D-PA), and Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) released the following statement calling on the Biden Administration to include Marc Fogel in any prisoner swap made with Russia. Fogel, detained in Russia since August 2021, is currently serving a 14-year sentence for possession of medical marijuana used to treat his severe back injury. “As news of a potential prisoner...

Saporito, a former public defender, has been a United States Magistrate Judge for the Middle District since 2015 Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is announcing that the Senate has confirmed Judge Joseph F. Saporito, Jr. to serve on the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania: “For nearly four decades, Judge Saporito has served the people of Luzerne County and Northeastern Pennsylvania with a commitment to fairness and integrity,” said Senator...

Safeguarding Domestic Energy Production and Independence Act will help small, medium, and independent refineries contend with runaway costs, protect jobs, and support the transition to renewable fuels The Members wrote: “The Safeguarding Domestic Energy Production and Independence Act is a commonsense compromise that would support the transition to renewable fuels while restoring long-term certainty for domestic refiners and protecting our energy security.” Legislation is supported by unions,...

The Older Americans Act funds critical programs like Meals on Wheels, senior community centers, and home and community-based services Casey fought to ensure reauthorized bill strengthens advocacy for long-term care facility residents, provides new support for grandparents raising grandchildren, and makes it easier for low-income seniors to access nutritious meals Casey: “Our Nation’s older adults have fought in our wars, raised our families, and built our communities—they deserve our support as...

The bipartisan, bicameral Stop Copay Overpay Act would make mental health care visits cost no more than a regular doctors’ visit  Across TRICARE plans, copay costs for mental health visits increased by at least 250% since 2017 Servicemembers and veterans are more likely than civilians to experience mental health conditions Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Stop Copay Overpay Act to make mental and behavioral health care affordable and...

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released a statement following the announcement of Woodbridge Healthcare’s purchase of Regional and Moses Taylor Hospitals in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre General Hospital in Wilkes-Barre: “Northeastern Pennsylvanians rely on Regional, Moses Taylor, and Wilkes-Barre Hospitals for their care and they deserve health centers that are putting their patients over profits. I will be monitoring this deal closely to see if new ownership will...

Senator Casey urged IRS to expand free Direct Filing tax options to PA Direct File is a new online platform offered by IRS to allow free, secure, and easy to use tax filing Casey voted for law that created Direct File program, pushed for it to be made available to as many Americans as possible Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced the permanent expansion of the Direct File tax program to Pennsylvania. This will give Pennsylvanians the option to file their taxes...

Helping Improve Recruitment and Retention Efforts for Prosecutors Act would establish a competitive grant program to help hire, train, and retain local prosecutors Despite 93% of prosecutors reporting high job satisfaction, inadequate pay and heavy caseloads drive prosecutor shortage and low retention rates Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Helping Improve Recruitment and Retention Efforts for (HIRRE) Prosecutors Act to better support,...

Pennsylvania has at least 27,000 documented abandoned wells including “orphan” wells Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act would improve well detection and documentation practices and measure effects of well pollution on the environment Millions of Americans live within just one mile from an abandoned coal mine or an orphaned oil and gas well Casey has secured $109.2 million from infrastructure law for orphan well remediation in PA Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob...

In letter to Community Health Systems, Casey expressed concerns about the company’s business practices amidst efforts to sell Scranton hospitals Company owns Moses Taylor Hospital and Regional Hospital in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre General Hospital in Wilkes-Barre Casey: “It is [the company’s] responsibility to find a trustworthy buyer who has a strong record and experience in running hospitals in order to provide a pathway to safe, affordable, and accessible care for their patients and to the...

The PACE program provides thousands of lower-income seniors and people with disabilities with comprehensive care New bipartisan PACE Anytime Act will make it easier for eligible individuals to enroll and access PACE programs Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Mike Braun (R-IN), Chairman and Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, introduced the bipartisan PACE Anytime Act. The bill will expand access to the PACE program, which provides thousands of...

Preventing the Financing of Illegal Synthetic Drugs Act will investigate how transnational criminal organizations finance synthetic drug trafficking Legislation now heads to President’s desk to become law PA Senior Senator has led efforts to crack down on fentanyl producers in China and traffickers bringing drugs across the southwest border Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) applauded Senate passage of the Preventing the Financing of Illegal Synthetic Drugs Act, a bill that will...

Ensuring Efficiency and Fairness in Federal Subcontracting Act would help small businesses, including women, minority, and veteran-owned small businesses, access federal subcontracting opportunities Casey has long pushed for minority business development through federal subcontracting Federal subcontractors support the government by offering specialized skills, providing diverse available goods and services, and creating jobs Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced the...

Allenwood federal corrections officers report that low pay, staffing shortages put them at risk on the job Senator Casey pushed BOP to request special pay rate to pay Allenwood Corrections Complex employees fairly, increase employee retention incentives In February, Senator Casey introduced the Pay Our Corrections Officers Fairly Act to improve working conditions at correctional facilities across the Nation Senator Casey wrote: “Allenwood […] is only staffed to about 72% of its correctional...

Casey’s new Section 508 Refresh Act would require federal agencies take several steps to ensure people with disabilities can use federal technology, including websites While Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requires federal technology to be accessible for people with disabilities, a 2022 Casey investigation found that agency technology still falls short Casey: “We would not ask someone using a wheelchair to walk up the courthouse steps, but we are doing something similar when we ask people...

The Strengthening Advocacy for Long-Term Care Residents Act would bolster the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program Long-Term Care Ombudsmen advocate for long-term care residents and monitor conditions and care within long-term care facilities Casey has long been one of the Senate’s leading advocates for long-term care residents Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, and Tim Kaine (D-VA) introduced the Strengthening Advocacy...

Funding from Inflation Reduction Act will be used to support diverse industrial decarbonization projects statewide RISE PA initiative to promote manufacturing of low-carbon materials, decarbonize carbon-intensive industries, create jobs, help disadvantaged communities With demand growing for low-carbon goods, the investment will help Pennsylvanian manufacturers remain globally competitive Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced $396 million in new competitive grant...

Infrastructure law has sent more than $800 million to Pennsylvania for clean drinking water upgrades Funding to support drinking water, wastewater, and environmental decontamination projects across the Commonwealth Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced that the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) approved $207,618,615 worth of projects across the Commonwealth that will help communities access clean, safe drinking water; remove or replace hazardous...

Funding from infrastructure law will be used to replace the high-traffic Harrisburg bridge rated in poor condition by PennDOT Casey has led Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation in fighting for bridge replacement funding Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is announcing $500,000,000 in new competitive grant funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to replace the Interstate 83 John Harris Memorial Bridge, also known as the I-83 South Bridge. The bridge,...