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Infrastructure law funding to support planning, community engagement, and installation of EV chargers in underserved Philadelphia neighborhoods, EV charging hub at Philadelphia Airport EV charger installation project to create jobs Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA), U.S. Representatives Dwight Evans (D-PA 3), and Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA-5) and Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker announced a total of $8,984,800 in funding to bring electric vehicle...

Earlier this month, 28 counties across the Commonwealth suffered extensive damage from the aftermaths of Tropical Storm Debby Members urge President Biden to swiftly declare major disaster declaration Members: “Individual Assistance from the federal government is critical for helping households and individuals […] recover. […] It is already evident that multiple counties have been severely impacted, leaving many people displaced, particularly some of our most vulnerable...

Price Gouging Prevention Act cracks down on excessive price increases Vice President Harris endorsed Casey’s price gouging bill in economic speech today Since fall 2023, Senator Casey has produced four reports detailing his investigations into corporate greed squeezing families’ budgets Washington, D.C. –U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) applauded growing support for his Price Gouging Prevention Act, including from Vice President Kamala Harris today. This legislation would crack down on corporate...

On anniversary of law to lower energy and health care costs for Americans, Senator Casey touts new jobs; energy investment; reduced health care and prescription drug costs for families and seniors, including a $35 a month cap on insulin for seniors Casey-led provisions drive clean energy and manufacturing, incentivizing projects that use American materials as well as investments in energy communities Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement on the...

Statement follows announcement of the new, lower costs of the first ten prescription drugs subject to Medicare price negotiations Casey fought to pass law giving Medicare the power to negotiate and lower prescription drug prices New, lower prices will go into effect for Eliquis, Jardiance, Xarelto, Januvia, Farxiga, Entresto, Enbrel, Imbruvica, Stelara, and NovoLog/Fiasp on January 1, 2026 Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on...

Marc Fogel, a Pennsylvania resident, was given a harsh 14-year sentence in Russia On the third anniversary of Marc Fogel’s imprisonment, Members of Congress again call to designate him as “wrongfully detained” Casey reiterated his commitment to bringing Marc Fogel home following prisoner exchange that omitted Fogel earlier this month The Members: “We ask that you do everything in your power to bring Marc Fogel home. […] Designating Marc as “wrongfully detained” will underscore the political...

In bipartisan letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the Senators called for the agency to provide Medicare coverage for standing elevation systems in power wheelchairs Standing elevation systems allow some people with disabilities to stand, improving health outcomes and providing greater independence Senators: “The absence of Medicare coverage for these systems leaves many beneficiaries without access to critical technology that can significantly improve their health outcomes...

Senators raised concerns about how dynamic pricing can be used to price gouge and squeeze American families Kroger is the largest supermarket operator in the United States, boasting over 400,000 employees and nearly 3,000 stores across the country.  Since fall 2023, Senator Casey has produced four reports detailing his investigations into corporate greed squeezing families’ budgets The Senators wrote: “It is outrageous that, as families continue to struggle to pay to put food on the table,...

The FIGHTING for America Act to crack down on fentanyl smuggling and imports of products made with forced labor Senator Casey has led efforts to crack down on fentanyl producers in China and traffickers bringing drugs across the border Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Rob Wyden (D-OR), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced bipartisan legislation to crack down on illicit goods including fentanyl, counterfeits, and products made...

The hearing examined the needs and issues affecting caregivers for children, older adults, and people with disabilities Witnesses from Pennsylvania testified about their experiences as caregivers and recipients of care, and raised issues about the cost, quality, and availability of care Casey touted his long record of leadership on caregiving in the Senate and called for federal action to provide more resources to caregivers both paid and unpaid Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey...

Streaming platforms including Netflix, Paramount, and HBO Max are increasing subscription prices and decreasing the content available for consumers While streaming companies squeezed American families with higher prices, executives reported a combined total of $170.2 million in compensation in 2023, a significant increase from the year prior Read Casey’s latest greedflation spotlight “A Steady Stream of Price Hikes: How Streaming Services Put Profit Over Consumers” HERE Washington, D.C. – Today,...

Federal funding comes from infrastructure law grant program for K-12 public schools to make energy upgrades to decrease costs Pittsburgh Public Schools and Wilkinsburg School District to make needed energy upgrades to ensure schools remain open, energy-efficient, and safe learning environments Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) and U.S. Representatives Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17) and Summer Lee (D-PA-12) announced $15,300,000 in competitive grant funding from...

Lock and dam removal is part of broader effort to modernize Monongahela River, key for region’s economy and community recreation  Miscalculations about river depth during project have limited commercial barge traffic, costing millions per week The river must be at least nine feet deep for commercial barges to navigate it safely Members of Congress: “We […] call on USACE to prioritize the return of the nine foot draft […] Any additional delays will have steep economic costs for Southwestern...

Following Casey and Wild's advocacy, City of Allentown earned highly selective federal grant to connect residents to good-paying jobs Phase 2 of Recompete Program to help City to realize goals of removing barriers to employment, connecting residents to the fast-growing industries in the Lehigh Valley Congress created the Recompete Program in CHIPS and Science Act to connect distressed communities to jobs and investment Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), U.S. Congresswoman...

The Members urged Norfolk Southern to support Darlington Township’s effort to provide a permanent source of clean public water from nearby Beaver Falls, PA     Since train derailment Casey, Fetterman, and Deluzio have secured resources for Darlington residents, pushed Norfolk Southern to help the community recover The Members wrote: “Given Norfolk Southern’s role in the derailment and the subsequent contamination concerns that have followed, it is imperative that the company provide funding for...

Casey’s bipartisan Informing Grandfamilies Act would require states to inform grandparents raising grandchildren about the resources available to them An estimated 2.7 million children in the United States are being raised by grandparents, other relatives, or close family friends Grandfamilies face unique challenges and often are eligible for support from federal programs, but awareness of benefits is not widespread Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S....

Casey’s new Residential Recovery for Seniors Act would expand access to residential recovery for older adults covered by Medicare Casey: “Substance use disorder is a crisis in every age group and in every community across our Nation, and we must respond by giving Americans who are suffering a wide range of options to begin the road to recovery” Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, introduced the Residential Recovery for...

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 Casey’s legislative package includes three bills to expand the program even further and ensure more eligible people with disabilities are able to access program benefits Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, introduced a package of three bills...

Temporary expansion of Child Tax Credit, passed in 2021, cut child poverty in half When given opportunity to reinstate bipartisan, expanded Child Tax Credit payments for working families, Senate Republicans voted against the bill   WATCH HERE: Senator Casey urged his colleagues to support bipartisan bill on the Senate floor yesterday Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Children and Families, released the following statement after...

The Rail Bridge Safety and Transparency Act would require DOT to create safety standards for rail bridges and monitor railroad compliance There is currently little federal oversight for the more than 100,000 rail bridges across the Nation, including more than 900 in PA This legislation would empower local communities to report on and become aware of local rail bridge safety conditions Senator Casey continues to push for passage of Railway Safety Act Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob...