News Releases

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is releasing the following statement regarding today’s two immigration issue votes on Sanctuary Cities and Kate’s Law: “Pennsylvanians expect Democrats and Republicans to work together to adequately fund local law enforcement’s efforts to track down violent criminals and suspected terrorists. Republicans in Congress have for years refused to support this funding and now want to take already overworked and underfunded...

Washington, D.C. –Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Mike Enzi (R-WY), and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) announced that their bipartisan legislation that would provide law enforcement with an additional tool to help find missing or exploited children has been signed into law by President Obama. The Recovering Missing Children Act would allow taxpayer information from the Internal Revenue Service to be shared with state and local law enforcement agencies to assist in the investigation of missing...

Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) along with eight Democratic Senators called on Secretary of the Treasury Jacob Lew to address a recent decision by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) that could embolden Iran’s terrorist financing. FATF, the independent body responsible for setting global standards for anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT), recently suspended counter measures currently in place against Iran concerning its money...

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Bob Casey released a statement following the confirmation of Brigadier General Anthony J. Carrelli as The Adjuntant General of Pennsylvania: “I look forward to working with Brigadier General Carrelli as Adjutant General of Pennsylvania.  He is exceptionally well-qualified for this role, having served as Acting Adjutant General and Deputy Adjutant General, as well as distinguished service and multiple deployments in the Air Force and Air National Guard...

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Johnny Isakson (R-GA) introduced legislation that would provide the President additional leverage to penalize foreign governments failing to shut down terrorist financiers and facilitators. The Stop Terrorists Operational Resources and Money (STORM) Act would authorize the President to designate a country that is not doing enough on terrorism financing as a “Jurisdiction of Terrorism Financing Concern.” This...

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is releasing the below statement following the vote on the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA): “Today’s vote on the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA) was a choice between protecting health care for vulnerable children, funding for schools and other essential services or turning the futures of 3.5 million American citizens, who have fought our wars and paid their...

Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), a member of the National Security Working Group and former Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs, released a statement following the terrorist attack in Turkey: "I'm deeply saddened by the terrorist attack in Istanbul at Ataturk International Airport. Today, our nation stands in solidarity with the Turkish people and its government, a NATO ally, in its fight against...

Washington, DC – Following efforts from U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and IKEA today announced a recall to prevent future injuries and deaths from tip-overs of the IKEA Malm dresser. In February, a 22-month old from Apple Valley, Minnesota was killed by a falling Malm dresser; however, his family was unaware of the danger the Malm dresser posed, including two previous...

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released a statement following the Supreme Court deadlock in United States v. Texas: "The President’s Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and enhanced Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) would have helped millions of law abiding families remain together and fully contribute to our nation. I’m saddened that today’s indecision by the Supreme Court means that these families will remain in limbo. Fortunately, the DACA...

Washington, D.C. - Following four votes on gun control reform on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is releasing the following statement: “Tonight, the Senate defaulted on its basic obligation to keep America safe. Universal background checks and a ban of those on the terrorist watchlist from buying guns represent the bare minimum steps the Senate should take to address gun violence. Some in the U.S. Senate believe that there’s nothing our nation, the most powerful in...

Pittsburgh, PA - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced that he is introducing legislation that would keep guns out of the hands of those who commit criminal acts based on hate. The Hate Crimes Prevention Act would prohibit the purchase, possession or shipment of a firearm by anyone convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime or who received a hate crime sentence enhancement, and prohibit the sale of firearms to anyone reasonably suspected to be guilty of a misdemeanor hate crime. Casey also...

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released a statement following the shooting in Orlando: "Today, I’m praying for all  those impacted by last night’s horrific attack on an LGBT nightclub in Orlando. Our nation stands in solidarity with the victims, their families and the City of Orlando. While we’re still learning about the shooter’s motivation, this is an act of terror and yet another mass shooting in our nation. It is also an attack on the...

Washington, D.C. –Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), joined by U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), introduced the Stop Tip-overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth (STURDY) Act.  The legislation comes as serious safety concerns have arisen from fatal tip-over incidents involving children in PA and across the nation. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), tip-overs of furniture, TVs,...

Washington, DC- Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced that he is cosponsoring a major LGBT civil rights bill, the Equality Act. The Equality Act expands current civil rights laws to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in public accommodations, education, federal financial assistance, employment, housing, credit, and federal jury service. The Equality Act accomplishes this by amending current law, primarily the Civil Rights Act (CRA), to expand...

Washington DC- With the Pittsburgh Penguins and San Jose Sharks set to square off in the Stanley Cup Finals, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) have placed a friendly wager on the outcome. The Senator with the losing team will deliver a home state product to the other. Casey and Feinstein have decided on a Whiskey vs Wine matchup. Casey has wagered some of Pittsburgh’s own Wigle Whiskey and Senator Feinstein has wagered California chardonnay.  “The...

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released a statement following the announcement of GE layoffs in Erie. “GE’s decision to move jobs to Texas is an insult to the workers and the people of Northwestern Pennsylvania. What has undergirded GE’s progress with their quality locomotives over many years is the dedication and skill of workers in Northwestern Pennsylvania. The success that these workers have helped to achieve on behalf of GE should not be...

Washington, D.C. - U.S.Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released a statement following reports of the first case in the United States of bacteria resistant to all antibiotics: “I’m concerned by reports that a patient in Pennsylvania has contracted a dangerous bacterial infection that is resistant to all antibiotics. I’ve supported legislation and participated in hearings on this issue and believe that antibiotic resistant bacteria present an urgent public health problem that we must...

WASHINGTON, DC – With the summer’s busy travel season rapidly approaching and lines growing ever-longer at the nation’s commercial airports, today U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) signed onto a letter calling for increased funding for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to help address long wait times and better ensure passenger safety. “With summer travel season quickly coming upon us, it is vital that...

Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement after Philadelphia Police Officer Sergeant Robert Wilson III posthumously received the Medal of Valor: “Today, our nation, the state of Pennsylvania and the city of Philadelphia pause to honor the heroism of Sergeant Robert Wilson III as he posthumously receives the Medal of Valor for giving his life to protect innocent civilians. As Sergeant Wilson stopped into a store to buy a gift to reward his son...

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey released the following statement celebrating Israel Independence Day. “This week, we are celebrating 68 years of Israel’s independence. In February, I visited Israel to discuss regional security issues with Israeli officials. Each time I visit Israel, I am reminded of the strength, resilience, and abiding faith of the Israeli people. More than 45 years ago, President John F. Kennedy said, “Israel will endure and flourish....