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Letter comes after December 2023 derailment outside of Altoona where company failed to share critical safety information with local officials Senators also pressed company on potential changes that could endanger jobs and safety of Altoona-area railroad workers Senators: “[Norfolk Southern’s] importance does not supplant the company’s obligation to be a responsible member of the community and treat its workers with fairness” Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John...

At Aging Committee hearing, Casey touted his Capping Prescription Costs Act Casey’s new bill would lower prescription drug costs for millions of Americans Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, held a hearing highlighting his efforts to lower health care costs for American patients. At the hearing, entitled “Health Care Transparency: Lowering Costs and Empowering Patients,” Senator Casey touted his new Capping Prescription...

Funding to support five-year project to transition Volvo Mack Trucks plants to zero-emissions vehicle manufacturing facilities Funding comes from Domestic Manufacturing Conversion grant, made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act Volvo Mack Trucks’ zero-emissions vehicle transition project is supported by United Auto Workers Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) delivered $208 million from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to support Volvo Mack Trucks’ zero-emissions vehicle...

Funding will go towards Penn College’s MIDAS program, which prepares Pennsylvanians for jobs across high-demand manufacturing industries Investment is part of $244 million Department of Labor investment in Registered Apprenticeships across the Nation Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) secured $4 million in funding for Pennsylvania College of Technology to expand Registered Apprenticeship programs that will prepare workers for jobs in high-demand advanced manufacturing...

The Capping Prescription Costs Act would cap annual out-of-pocket prescription drug costs at $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for families Casey’s bill builds on the success of the Inflation Reduction Act, extends out-of-pocket caps to commercial health care market Casey introduces bill ahead of today’s Aging Committee hearing on lowering health care costs Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, and Reverend Raphael...

Funding will support five-year project to support increased production of Zero-Emissions Motorcycles Senator Casey sent letter of support to the Department of Energy advocating for funding Funding comes from Domestic Manufacturing Conversion grant, made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) secured $89 million in competitive grant funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to support Harley Davidson’s zero emissions motorcycle...

U.S., Mexico to prevent China, other countries from surging steel into U.S. market in violation of 2019 trade agreement, a practice that threatens American steel industry jobs, has contributed to plant closures PA Senior Senator has long pushed Administration to stop trade cheats from hurting PA steel workers and manufacturers Earlier this year, Casey successfully pushed Administration to investigate China’s unfair trade practices that harm American shipbuilding, raise tariffs on China to...

Casey criticized original tax credit proposal, continues to push administration to change course Hydrogen energy poised to bring news jobs, economic development to communities across PA Senators: “The 45V credit offers the United States an irreplaceable opportunity to boost our economic and international competitiveness. ... We have one more chance to get this right” Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and 12 of his Senate colleagues urged U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen...

Senator Casey has produced four reports detailing his investigations into corporate greed squeezing families’ budgets According to data compiled in Casey’s greedflation series, from June 2020 through June 2022, inflation rose by 14 percent while corporate profits rose by more than 74 percent Senator Casey continues to push for passage of Price Gouging Prevention Act and Shrinkflation Reduction Act Washington, DC – Today, at a U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Children and...

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) announced that President Joe Biden has nominated Judge Gail A. Weilheimer to serve on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senators play an essential role in recommending to the White House U.S. District Court judge candidates with the commitment to equal justice, legal experience, and integrity necessary to serve the Commonwealth. “Judge Weilheimer has...

Casey, Houlahan have fought for years to keep the plant open and to bring new work to the facility Members wrote to Air Force opposing Navy divestment in CH-46 and urging exploration of new work in the aircraft Arrival of four CH-46 in Coatesville for modernization could lead to up to 200 additional jobs at the Coatesville plant Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-6) announced the arrival of four CH-46 helicopters at the...

Aging Committee Majority Staff report details the damage caused by hoarding disorder, which affects as many as 14 million Americans In report, Casey examines the effects of the condition and issues recommendations for how federal government can help older adults and their communities Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, unveiled a new Aging Committee Majority Staff report shedding new light on the heartbreaking effect...

Lock and dam removal is part of broader effort to modernize Monongahela River, key for region’s economy and community recreation Members of Congress: “Keeping this waterway safe and navigable in the long run is critical to the region’s economy and way of life.” Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) and U.S. Representative Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17) urged the U.S. Coast Guard (USGC) to ensure that the Monongahela River can remain safe, for local commercial...

In letter, the Senators express concern about how pending sale of U.S. Steel could threaten trade enforcement Senators advocate to protect domestic steel industry Since announcement of proposed sale, Senators have pressed Nippon for answers and advocated for workers Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) John Fetterman (D-PA) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) raised the alarm that Nippon’s proposed purchase of U.S. Steel would destabilize America’s trade enforcement system—and in the...

Senator Casey continues to push for passage of the Railway Safety Act Legislation would take action to prevent future, man-made rail disasters like Norfolk Southern’s 2023 derailment In July 2023, the Senator urged DOT to advance proposed rule Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) applauded Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s (PHSMA) final rule to require railroads to proactively provide first responders with real-time, electronic information about rail...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Bob Casey (D-PA) along with Representative Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17) today announced a nearly $25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to support the Borough of Sharpsburg’s “Reconnecting the Allegheny Riverfront to Economic Opportunity Project.” This significant investment is part of the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Discretionary Grant Program, which awarded a total of...

Grant will construct a mile of waterfront trail along Codorus Creek to create pedestrian and bike paths for residents and visitors Project also includes flood control infrastructure along the creek Funding comes from RAISE grants, thanks to the infrastructure law Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) announced $15 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to support the Codorus Greenway Project along Codorus Creek in York. The Codorus...

Grant to connect Westpark Redevelopment to park, SEPTA station Funding comes from RAISE grants, thanks to the infrastructure law Members have secured highly competitive RAISE grants for Philadelphia for four consecutive years—each year since infrastructure law passed Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) and U.S. Representative Dwight Evans (D-PA-3) announced $21,395,555 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for the Philadelphia Housing...

Grant will construct a new bus transfer center and new maintenance and operations facility New center will include 16 bus berths, real-time passenger information, seating and weather protection, and more for passengers Funding comes from RAISE grants, thanks to the infrastructure law Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) announced $25 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for a new bus transfer center and new maintenance and...

More than 6,700 Pennsylvania workers and retirees’ pensions will be protected Pension plan serves bakery and confectionery workers President Biden credited Casey’s work to protect pensions American Rescue Plan has saved the pensions of more than 52,000 workers and retirees in PA-based plans Hershey, PA – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) joined White House American Rescue Plan Coordinator Gene Sperling and Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union (BCTGM)...