News Releases

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), along with a group of his Senate colleagues, called on President Trump to use the authority given to him under the Defense Production Act (DPA) to more quickly respond to the disaster unfolding in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The DPA was passed in 1950 to give the federal government the ability to quickly mobilize vast private sector resources through the Defense Department to respond to crises. Specifically, they requested the...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement regarding the latest tax plan put forth by the Administration and congressional Republicans: “Congress’ first priority should be working to rebuild the middle class and level the playing field for our workers. The goal of any tax reform legislation should be to create jobs, boost our economy and grow incomes for families, which is why we should cut taxes for the middle class and small...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the statement below following reports that Senate Republicans will forgo a vote on their Cassidy-Graham  scheme: “While I’m relieved that Senate Republicans are abandoning a vote on the Graham-Cassidy bill, I am a no and was always a no on this irresponsible scheme. This bill would have raised premiums and reduced protections for families while decimating Medicaid. It’s time for Republicans in Washington to...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), along with a group of Senate colleagues, wrote to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Speaker of the House Paul Ryan to request that Congress swiftly take up legislation that provides the necessary help to the U.S. citizens living in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands impacted by Hurricanes Maria and Irma. Citing the growing extent of the devastation in their letter, the Senators requested Congress immediately take up a...

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Bob Casey, lead sponsor of the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act (Campus SaVE), released a statement following Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’ move to undercut campus sexual assault protections.  "Secretary DeVos and this Administration have betrayed the victims of campus sexual assault with this decision. This decision is not just a betrayal of the victims of campus sexual assault -  it also discourages future victims from coming forward...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced that several of his amendments have been successfully adopted to and passed within the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Senator Casey’s amendments would help ensure safe drinking water in communities impacted by PFC contamination and would require the U.S. to move away from dependence on Russian energy in bases across Europe. “I am pleased that several of the provisions which I helped introduce were included...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement after his “no” vote on Senator Rand Paul’s (R-KY) Amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY18: “The 2001 and 2002 AUMFs are outdated and don’t reflect today’s realities and threats. I called on the Obama Administration to engage Congress in crafting a new AUMF and have urged the Trump Administration to do the same. When we ask our men and women in...

Washington, D.C. - Today, Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Richard Burr (R-NC) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introduced the Boost Saving for College Act, which will provide crucial new options for 529 college savings accounts to help more American families save more for college. This legislation would provide a tax credit to low- and middle-income families who might not ordinarily save for college, incentivize employers to match employee contributions to their college savings, allow unused savings to...

Information from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Identity theft protection following the Equifax data breach Millions of Americans have been impacted by the recent Equifax data breach. Whether or not your personal information has been stolen, there are steps you can take to protect yourself and your credit. What is identity theft, and what can you do? Sometimes criminals who steal data use it to engage in identity theft.  It’s important to first understand what identity...

Washington, D.C. – Pennsylvania’s U.S Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Pat Toomey (R-PA) announced the Senate passage of their bipartisan legislation, the Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act (S.597), which would give the children of fallen law enforcement officers, firefighters, and EMS workers the maximum Pell Grant authorized by federal law. “First responders put their lives on the line every day without hesitation,” said Senator Casey. “Our Nation must do all...

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Casey released the following statement following the House Judiciary Committee’s decision to advance H.R. 620, the ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017: “Today, the House Judiciary Committee moved to gut the rights of people with disabilities to have equal access to restaurants, hotels, theaters, ball parks, web sites, and all places and services to which all non-disabled citizens have access. In 1990, Congress, through the Americans with...

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), lead sponsor of the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act (Campus SaVE), is releasing the statement following Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’ move to undercut campus sexual assault protections. “Secretary DeVos’ decision to revisit existing campus sexual assault protections is an insult to survivors of sexual assault. I passed into law the Campus SaVE Act and worked with the Obama Administration on new campus sexual...

Washington, D.C. –U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement following the President’s decision to put an end to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program: “The ‘Dreamers’ are young people who have lived in our country since they were children. They have been law-abiding residents who have learned English, paid taxes and secured jobs that allow them to support themselves and their families. Our government promised them that...

Pittsburgh, PA - U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released a statement on Labor Day: "On this Labor Day we’re thinking of so many hard working Americans and in particular, the women and men of organized labor, who worked and sacrificed to build the middle class and help move our country forward. In 1894, Labor Day first became a national holiday; at that time workers had few protections in the workplace and their voices were often drowned out. Many of our families, including mine, saw...

Washington, D.C. -  U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released a statement following the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education’s decision to forgive more than $30 million in loans to Cheney University: “I commend the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education for stepping forward and aiding Cheyney University. The faculty and students are working towards critical goals and this funding is a recognition of that. It’s vital that we support Cheyney, both students...

Washington, D.C.  – In an effort to clarify recent reports of the Administration’s attempts to undermine diversity consideration in the college admissions process, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions calling for answers to four vital questions. “The DOJ and Department of Education should, together, be working to preserve and promote the civil rights of all students, to ensure...

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released a statement following President Trump’s address on Afghanistan: "For nearly sixteen years, American servicemembers and diplomatic and development personnel have been in Afghanistan, fighting terrorism and helping the people of Afghanistan to rebuild their nation after decades of Taliban rule.  Our armed forces and the U.S. government have made some progress, but Afghanistan has a long fight ahead to gain the sustainable...

Washington, DC- On the heels of a Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report showing that cutting cost sharing reduction payments (CSR) would spike premiums for the most popular plans offered on the exchanges by 20% next year, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Patty Murray (D-WA), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Representatives Richard Neal (D-MA) and Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released a new letter to the Administration calling on them to continue CSR payments in light of the Administration’s threats...

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released a statement following the recent action on China: “I commend the Administration for opening this investigation. I encourage the Administration to follow through and carry out measures to confront China’s cheating on trade, and their policies which force companies to hand over their intellectual property. When China cheats on trade, Pennsylvania workers lose their jobs and our economy suffers. I would urge this Administration, as...

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released a statement following the attack in Charlottesville: "Today our nation mourns for Heather Heyer, who was murdered in yesterday’s domestic terror attack in Charlottesville, and her family. I’m also praying for the law enforcement officers who lost their lives as well, Pilot Lt. H. Jay Cullen and Trooper-Pilot Berke M.M. Bates. The terrorist who committed yesterday’s violent act must be held fully accountable. All public...