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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)...

At senators’ urging, the Panama Maritime Authority opened investigation into “ghost fleet” transporting Iranian oil in violation of U.S. sanctions Since then, Panama has removed at least 32 vessels suspected of transporting Iranian oil Investigation enforces U.S.-imposed sanctions on Iranian oil; Iran funds terrorist groups like Hezbollah and Hamas with oil revenue Now, senators are calling for greater transparency to help eradicate the ghost fleet across major shipping states Washington, D.C. -...

Proposed rule comes at urging of Senator Casey, lead sponsor of Outbound Investment Transparency Act Casey is leading voice in Congress to screen U.S. investments in national security sectors in countries like China Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement on the Department of Treasury releasing a proposed rule on U.S. investments in national security sectors that are made in countries of concern, including the People’s Republic of China. As a lead...

Amidst Senator Casey’s ongoing investigation of corporate greed squeezing the budgets of American families, Casey sends letters to retailers linking their pricing practices to greedflation While all three companies have recently lowered prices, Casey asks why their prices remained high for so long after inflation came down Casey: “Americans deserve to pay fair prices, and corporations must be held accountable for taking advantage of working families” NBC News: “Pennsylvania Sen. Casey warns...

Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced that 21 Pennsylvania students have accepted appointments to the United States service academies. “For generations, our U.S. service academies have endowed cadets with the lessons and skills essential to a career in our Nation’s military,” said Senator Casey. “It was my honor to recommend these young Pennsylvanians who have distinguished themselves in their classrooms and their communities across our state. I have no doubt they...

Legislation would extend key FDA program that incentivizes development of new treatments for rare pediatric conditions including cancers Casey pushed for program’s creation in 2012, has reauthorized it in the years since Since 2012, the program has awarded 53 vouchers for 39 rare pediatric diseases that have led to innovations benefitting over 200,000 patients Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP)...

In letter, Casey raises concerns that A Place for Mom, which markets itself as an unbiased and no-cost referral service for assisted living facilities, is misleading older adults and their families Casey points to evidence that company’s recommendations are not objective, not safe, and not truly free Casey pushes company for more information so families can better understand what A Place for Mom’s recommendations mean Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate...

Casey secured tax credits in Inflation Reduction Act for clean energy investments made in “energy communities,” places with economies dependent on coal, oil, or natural gas Casey pushes Administration to fix loophole could exclude many former fossil fuel sites from clean energy development bonus tax credit Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) urged U.S. Department of the Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm to clarify...

Casey created the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) program in 2014 to allow people with disabilities to save money without losing eligibility for critical federal programs Three ABLE provisions that make the program more accessible and expansive are set to expire in 2025 The bipartisan ENABLE Act would enshrine those provisions in law permanently Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, and Senator Eric Schmitt...

Casey passed bill named after Bucks County pilot last month Casey calls for swift implementation of FAA ruling to implement Saracini Enhanced Aviation Act guidance Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1) urged U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Whitaker to swiftly implement the bipartisan, bicameral Saracini Enhanced Aviation Act, which was...

Bills would address child food insecurity by expanding access to free or reduced-price school meals Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) introduced two bills that would expand access to free or reduced-price meals for millions of American children. When children experience food insecurity, they face unique barriers that affect their ability to do well in school. The bills expand criteria for individual students to receive free or reduced-price school...