News Releases

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released a statement following the passing of former Senator and civil rights activist Harris Wofford: “Harris Wofford was a champion of justice and a man of uncommon courage who dedicated his life to service. From his work on the Civil Rights Commission in the 1950s to his work as Special Assistant to President Kennedy for Civil Rights and through his friendship with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, few Americans are more responsible for advancing...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is releasing a statement applauding Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf on his moves to address climate change in Pennsylvania: “I commend Governor Wolf for taking bold action to address climate change in Pennsylvania. He recognizes that our state and our workers have the ability to confront a changing climate and grow our economy.  These greenhouse gas reduction goals will position our businesses and workers to create new,...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), U.S. Senators Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Cory Booker (D-NJ)  and a number of their colleagues, introduced legislation Thursday to lower the skyrocketing cost of prescription drugs by allowing Americans to import safe, low-cost medicine from Canada. The Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act would authorize the secretary of Health and Human Services to allow importation from other advanced countries in two...

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) alongside 33 of his Democratic Senate colleagues, urged the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to direct federal agencies to work with contractors to provide back pay to compensate low- and middle-income contractor employees for the wages they have lost during the shutdown. “Contract workers and their families should not suffer the consequences of a shutdown that they did not cause,” The Senators wrote to the...

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released a statement following the Trump Administration's rollback of mercury pollution regulations: "I am dismayed that the Trump Administration has once again chosen to put the interests of polluters above public health; this time deciding to expose more unborn children to mercury pollution. The Mercury and Air Toxics Standard has received bipartisan support in the Senate, and industry is by and large already in compliance and electricity prices...

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released a statement about his vote on the Strengthening America's Security in the Middle East Act of 2019: "I support S.1 because  it contains important provisions to strengthen our security relationship with Israel, to support defense cooperation with Jordan, to sanction those spreading unrest in Syria, and to prevent unwarranted boycotts of and divestment from our nation’s ally, Israel. However, the Trump shutdown must end and...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is releasing a statement following the President’s address on the ongoing Trump shutdown: “President Trump shut down the government to force the construction of a wall that security experts say won’t work. A concrete or steel wall is not border security. Instead of continuing his shutdown, President Trump should commit to signing the Republican bills passed by the Democratic House that would reopen the government and secure...

Washington, D.C. – In an effort to fulfill our nation’s promise to the miners who have kept the lights on for generations, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and a number of his colleagues introduced the American Miners Act of 2019, legislation to secure our nation’s retired miners pensions. “It is our responsibility to keep our promises to the men and women who built our great nation,” said Senator Casey. “I won’t stop fighting until we’ve secured the...

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released a statement following President Trump's desire to shut down the federal government: "We’re moving towards a Trump shutdown. The President said he would be ‘proud’ to shut down the government and now he’s doing just that. Instead of creating chaos, President Trump should support the bipartisan funding bill that the U.S. Senate passed unanimously. It provides over $1 billion for border security funding, but not a...

Washington, D.C. – For decades, our nation’s miners have endured back-breaking work to ensure that the lights keep running and our homes can be heated. And for many, their hard work has led to debilitating black lung. To ensure that our nation upholds its obligation to the men and women who’ve worked to literally power our country, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and U.S. Representatives Mike Doyle (D-PA-14), Matt Cartwright (D-PA-17), and Conor Lamb (D-PA-18) are calling on...

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Bob Casey released a statement following President Trump's announcement of a change in policy in Syria: "This decision only underscores that the Administration has no plan for Syria other than allowing Vladimir Putin to dictate U.S. policy. President Trump’s Russia-first policy in the Middle East is harming U.S. national security." ###

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congress passed the Juvenile Justice Reform Act, a major package reauthorizing many of our Nation’s federal juvenile justice programs. The bill included two key provisions based on legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA). The legislation authorizes Youth Promise Grants, a core piece of the Youth Promise Act introduced by Senator Casey. Youth Promise Grants will help local communities implement evidence-based prevention and intervention...

Washington, D.C. – Following Senate passage of a bipartisan Farm Bill, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, is announcing a number of critical wins for Pennsylvania farmers, families and rural communities. Among other legislative provisions authored or pioneered by Casey, the law will include measures that address senior nutrition needs, improve conservation efforts and work to protect water quality in the...

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released a statement following the passing of President George Herbert Walker Bush: "Today, our nation mourns the loss of President George H.W. Bush and reflects on his lifetime of service. From his time in uniform to his days in Congress and ultimately in the White House, President Bush served our country honorably and with distinction for over 40 years. As President, he promoted democracy in the former Soviet Union and worked to expand...

Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) announced the unanimous passage of a resolution recognizing the pervasive threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world. “With passage of this resolution, the Senate has made clear that persistent attacks on the media and minimization of journalism as ‘fake news’ are unacceptable,” said Senator Casey. “Journalists take incredible risks to tell the...

Washington, D.C. – As our nation continues to grieve the deadliest attack on the American Jewish community in our country’s history, U.S Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) has led a bipartisan group of his colleagues in pressing for robust community safety funding in any FY19 appropriations package. Specifically, the Senators have called for adequate allocations to the DHS Nonprofit Security Grant program which helps nonprofit organizations like religious institutions, schools, and community...

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released a statement following a proposed Title IX rule from Education Secretary DeVos: “This proposed rule from Secretary DeVos is another example of how this Administration is determined to undermine protections for victims of sexual harassment and assault and stop holding institutions accountable for protecting their students. We should be looking at ways to strengthen the supports and protections for victims and prevent sexual harassment...

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Bob Casey released a statement honoring the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces: "On Veterans Day, we come together to honor the courageous actions of the brave men and women who have served our country. Veterans represent what’s best about our nation, and we owe a debt of gratitude for their incredible sacrifice. We also owe a great deal to their families who offer vital love and support in the toughest of times. "To...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released a statement on the passing of United States District Court Judge Richard P. Conaboy: “Today, our Commonwealth is mourning the passing of U.S. District Court Judge Richard P. Conaboy. We are grateful for his lifetime of service, including his 39 years on the federal bench and his time as a judge on the Court of Common Pleas in Lackawanna County. Judge Conaboy pursued justice and fairness while maintaining a fidelity to the...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is issuing the below statement following the resignation of Attorney General Jeff Sessions: “Pressuring and forcing Attorney General Sessions to resign is an unacceptable effort to interfere with the chain of command in the Russia investigation. This is part of President Trump’s pattern of obstructing Special Counsel Mueller’s independent investigation. He has attempted to fire, demand loyalty of and interfere with any...