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Casey secures $387,500 for Pennsylvania Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship, an economic development organization Appalachian Regional Commission grant made possible by Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will help spur new investment in communities in North Central Pennsylvania Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) secured a $387,500 grant for the Pennsylvania Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship to stimulate growth in the region’s tourism and outdoor recreation workforce. The...

In letters to CEOs of largest facility owners, Casey pushes for information about high costs, worker shortages, and safety of residents Letters follow disturbing reporting about widespread care, cost, and workforce issues at American assisted living facilities Casey will hold Aging Committee hearing addressing these concerns on January 25 Casey: “I have an interest in ensuring that older adults and people with disabilities are receiving high-quality care, have access to proper housing, and...

Washington, D.C. – Today, 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) sent a letter to press Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) Director Donald Koenig for answers on the challenges facing VAPHS, including chronic staffing shortages, the lowest possible rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and a patient suicide onsite last year. The Members of Congress asked...

The Stop Fentanyl at the Border Act will increase staffing and technology to detect and stop the flow of fentanyl coming across the border Bill strengthens security at ports of entry along southwest border, which is the most common way criminals smuggle fentanyl into the U.S. Casey, Kelly have previously pushed Biden administration for more funding to secure the border    Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced legislation to reduce the flow of...

Senators call for investigation of Iran’s “ghost fleet” used to circumvent sanctions Investigation would enforce U.S.-imposed sanctions on Iranian oil; Iran funds terrorist groups like Hezbollah and Hamas with oil revenue Senators: “Hamas’ barbaric attack on Israeli civilians on October 7 highlights the urgency of depriving this regime of the funding it uses to advance its evil agenda.” United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) has identified 383 suspected “ghost fleet” vessels, including 189...

In letter, Casey calls on the Government Accountability Office, an independent watchdog, to examine effects of corporate greed on American consumers Casey: “The American people should not have to tolerate corporate executives squeezing them for every last nickel and dime” Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), urging the oversight agency to examine the effects of corporate greed on American consumers. In recent months,...

Reckitt/Mead Johnson, producer of specialty formula for infants with allergies, recalled over 675,000 cans of infant formula Casey led the charge on accountability for formula producers during massive recall of 2022 Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) sent a letter to formula producer Reckitt/Mead Johnson demanding answers regarding the recent recall of Nutramigen Powder, a specialty infant formula for infants with allergies. Less than two years since a massive infant formula...

Commercial flights to fly from IPT for the first time since late 2021, two flights a day to Dulles Airport Since 2012, Casey has fought and delivered vital funding to the northeast PA airport Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is applauding the return of commercial air service to Williamsport Regional Airport (IPT), an important transportation hub in North Central Pennsylvania. IPT has not had commercial air service since the departure of American Airlines in 2021. Service...

Philadelphia, William Penn, Pittsburgh, Laurel Highlands, and New Castle Area School Districts will receive a total of 120 clean school buses from infrastructure law Diesel air pollution is linked to asthma and other conditions that harm students’ health Casey: “Clean school buses ensure our children are breathing cleaner air, which will set them up with a brighter and healthier future” Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced that five Pennsylvania school districts will...

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) joined 30 of their colleagues in a letter to 13 non-unionized automakers urging them not to illegally block United Auto Workers’ (UAW) unionization efforts at their manufacturing plants. After the ratification of historic agreements between UAW and the Big Three automakers in Detroit, thousands of non-union autoworkers are publicly organizing to join the UAW. “We are concerned by reporting at numerous automakers...

Washington D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement on the Biden Administration’s proposed rule for the 45V hydrogen production tax credit:  “I have serious questions that this proposed rule will hinder our ability to produce clean hydrogen to power the U.S.’s energy future. Further, it appears that this rule may cut out of the equation Pennsylvania workers and businesses that are ready and willing to lead the way on hydrogen power. Pennsylvania jobs are at...

Commonwealth starting to feel impacts of laws passed to invest in PA industry and manufacturing, rebuild infrastructure, create good-paying jobs Casey-authored bills to protect children from furniture tip-overs, improve air travel safety, ensure workplace safety for pregnant women took effect Senator held 215 in-person events in PA, connecting with thousands of Pennsylvanians Casey office opened more than 15,000 constituent cases, helping Pennsylvanians access Social Security, Medicare benefits,...

$500,000 planning grant from the Recompete Pilot Program will help historically disadvantaged residents overcome barriers to employment Earlier this year, Casey pushed for Biden Administration to select PA applicants for Recompete funding and Casey sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Raimondo urging the approval of Allentown’s application to program Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA), and Congresswoman Susan Wild (D-PA) secured an economic...

400,000 planning grant from the Recompete Pilot Program will help historically disadvantaged residents overcome barriers to employment Earlier this year, Casey pushed for Biden Administration to select PA applicants for Recompete funding and Casey sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Raimondo urging the approval of Chester’s application to program Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman, and Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA) secured an economic development...

In wake of announcement of Nippon Steel’s proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel, members of Congress blast purchase in letter to Chair of Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States Members argue that the United States’ iconic steel company—which is vital to important industries like defense, power, and infrastructure—should not be sold to a foreign company Members: “Steel is essential to our national security and we believe that the United States’ marquee steel company should remain under...

Reports show that fraud victims are facing high tax bills following Republican repeal of casualty and theft losses deduction Casey asks IRS for data about how 2017 tax law is hurting fraud victims in Pennsylvania and across the Nation Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, sent a letter to Internal Revenue Services (IRS) Commissioner Daniel Werfel, calling on the agency to provide information about how fraud victims are...

Casey advocated for grant to make significant safety improvements to I-376 and MLK Jr. Busway 100,000 daily travelers on the two arteries will see upgrades including bridge rehab, flood mitigation, traffic congestion reduction New floodwall will finally drain “the Bathtub” in downtown Pittsburgh Parkway among most congested roads in the United States Casey fought to pass Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which funded grant Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John...

On day of announcement of Nippon Steel’s proposed purchase of U.S. Steel, members of Congress question Japan-based company’s commitment and future footprint in Keystone state Members also admonish Nippon Steel for breaking commitments to United Steelworkers under current labor agreements Members: “Our railroads, skyscrapers, and critical infrastructure across the country would not exist without Pennsylvania steel and the workers who forged it” Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA)...

Casey: “I’m concerned about what this means for the Steelworkers and the good union jobs that have supported Pennsylvania families for generations, for the long-term investment in the Commonwealth, and for American industrial leadership” Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement about the announced sale of the U.S. Steel Corporation to the Japan-based Nippon Steel Corporation: “The United States’ marquee steel company should remain under American...

Increase in Mexican steel imports violates agreement and threatens American steel industry jobs; surge in imports has already contributed to plant closures Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) sent a bipartisan letter to United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan urging him and the Biden Administration to take action to stop an unsustainable increase in Mexican steel imports. In the letter, Senators demanded the Administration set a clear deadline for Mexico to enforce its...