News Releases

WASHINGTON DC – The Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee favorably voted out three bills authored by Senator Casey (D-PA), bringing them one step closer to becoming law. S. 1878, the Advancing Hope Act, was authored by Senator Casey and Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA). This bill will extend an important program to incentivize the development of new drugs to treat rare pediatric diseases (affecting fewer than 200,000 children). The pediatric priority review program became...

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement on recent violence in Israel: "The continued violent Palestinian aggression against Israeli civilians is destructive and will never yield resolution, just more violence, lives lost and families broken. This senseless terrorism against the people of Israel, which just this week claimed the life of an American civilian, makes peace harder. During my recent visit to Israel and the West Bank, I met with...

Washington DC- U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released a statement following the passing of former Scranton Mayor James Barrett McNulty. “Mayor McNulty was a dedicated public servant who contributed greatly to the City of Scranton and all of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Mayor McNulty was a visionary who saw a greatness in our city and its people. He fought tirelessly to make life better for residents. His joyful presence around Scranton left an indelible mark long after his mayoralty ended....

Washington DC- U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released a statement following news of a tentative agreement between Allegheny Technologies (ATI) and the United Steelworkers (USW). Over the last months Senator Casey spoke multiple times with Richard Harshman, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of ATI and Leo Gerard, International President of the United Steelworkers. Casey also spoke with Secretary of Labor, Thomas Perez, and senior officials at the Department of Labor to discuss the...

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), along with Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT), announced that they have introduced the Stopping Unfair Collateral Consequences from Ending Student Success Act (SUCCESS Act), a bill to promote achievement in higher education by removing questions about prior drug charges.  Specifically, the bipartisan bill repeals the section of the Higher Education Act of 1965 that strips federal financial aid for college students convicted of a drug...

WASHINGTON, DC – 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, will travel to the Middle East over the United States Senate’s Presidents Day recess next week to explore, research, and investigate the issue of terrorism financing. He will meet with officials in Saudi Arabia and Qatar to press for greater action against terrorist financiers...

WASHINGTON – Today Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Bob Casey (D-PA) and Congressmen Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Bobby Scott (D-VA) urged the Obama Administration to strongly support agricultural conservation programs to ensure a clean Chesapeake Bay in its FY 2017 budget. To increase the economic benefits from the lands and waters throughout the Bay’s watershed, states are working to achieve the Chesapeake Bay Clean Water Blueprint, but progress is in jeopardy if programs are not...

Washington, D.C. - Courthouses in Pittsburgh and Erie are one step closer to having judicial vacancies filled as two nominees supported by U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-Pa.) and Pat Toomey (R-Pa.). were approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee today.  Judge Susan P. Baxter and Judge Marilyn J. Horan were nominated by the president in July to the federal district court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Sens. Casey and Toomey introduced and endorsed them at the committee...

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 overseeing the Middle East, announced that he has sent a letter to Secretary of State John Kerry and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power expressing concern about reports that following consultations with the Assad regime, the UN appeared to make revisions a humanitarian aid document that diminished the severity of the...

Washington DC - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced that he has spoken to Allegheny Technologies (ATI) CEO Richard Harshman and United Steel Workers International President Leo Gerard regarding the ongoing lockout of 2,200 steelworkers at facilities in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Oregon, Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York. During the calls, Casey urged both sides to remain at the negotiating table and to pursue a fair deal that allows the workers to return to their jobs. “The US...

Washington, DC - U.S. Sentor Bob Casey (D-PA) relased the following statement on refugee screenings: “Our first priority must be to keep America safe, which means destroying terrorist networks wherever they are and ensuring that those offered refugee status go through the most rigorous possible screening. Refugee applicants are subject to the highest level of security checks for any category of traveler to the U.S. The process, which involves 18-24 months of review, includes screening by...

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 release of U.S. citizens imprisoned in Iran: Today we welcome the release of those U.S. citizens who were imprisoned in Iran. This is a positive development for those released and their families who have suffered tremendously...

Philadelphia, PA – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) joined by Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney, called for new efforts to bolster homeland security from domestic terror threats after a briefing from Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross on the current investigation following the shooting of Officer Jesse Hartnett as well as the security in the region. Casey announced he is signing on as a cosponsor to the Community Partnerships Act of 2015, which would help to support state...

Washington DC- U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released a statement following the President’s State of the Union address: “Tonight President Obama delivered a forward looking, optimistic State of the Union Address that highlighted the progress our nation has made during the last seven years while acknowledging the substantial challenges we must confront in order to move the nation forward in the coming years. Seven years ago our nation was standing on the edge of an economic cliff that...

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement on additional sanctions for Iran: “We must not sit by while the Iranian regime continues its provocative and aggressive behaviors, including recent tests of ballistic missiles.  I am concerned that as implementation of the JCPOA moves forward, the Administration has not taken steps to hold Iran accountable for its actions and to demonstrate that there will be swift consequences for violations...

Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released a statement following a news conference by the Philadelphia Police Department on the shooting of Officer Jesse Hartnett. “My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Jesse Hartnett and his family during this time. I am encouraged by the reports that Officer Hartnett will make a full recovery. The city of Philadelphia and the Commonwealth will be there to support him and his family. Officer Hartnett showed an awe inspiring level of...

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released a statement following President Obama's actions to reduce gun violence: “Today President Obama laid out commonsense steps that close loopholes in our background check system, improve mental health screenings and increase investment in law enforcement. These efforts have the potential to increase safety in our communities while respecting 2nd Amendment rights. Congress should move to immediately fund the President’s request for...

Washington DC – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released a statement following GE’s decision on bonuses for local GE workers. On November 18th, Casey urged GE Transportation CEO Jamie Miller to follow through on awarding the bonuses. Casey’s original letter is attached. “GE has made the right decision by agreeing to pay all of its workers the bonuses they earned. I called on GE to pay these bonuses this November because the workers in Northwestern Pennsylvania, who have...

Washington, D.C. – As the 2015 legislative year comes to an end, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced several major legislative wins and public laws he led to passage on behalf of Pennsylvanians. 13 Casey led bills were enacted into law in 2015; 7 bills introduced by Casey, and 6 bills on which he served as the lead Democratic sponsor. These public laws will help improve the lives of Pennsylvanians across all spectrums, creating jobs, keeping kids in school by creating a more...

Washington, D.C. – As the Senate ended its legislative year with the passage of the sweeping Omnibus Bill, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced several education-based wins he advocated for in the legislation. “Education is the ticket to the American dream for working families across Pennsylvania and throughout the nation,” Senator Casey said.  “I am pleased that members of the Senate worked together to put our differences aside and do what is best for...