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| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-mccormick-celebrates-transformational-3-billion-investment-in-carnegie-mellon-university/ | Senator McCormick Celebrates Transformational $3 Billion Investment in Carnegie Mellon University | 2026-09-30 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) celebrated a historic gift to Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) from Citadel founder and CEO Ken Griffin, including a transformational $1 billion investment in CMU’s Pittsburgh campus and $2 billion to launch Carnegie Mellon University Miami. “This extraordinary investment from my great friend Ken Griffin is a tremendous vote of confidence in CMU, in Pittsburgh, and in the innovation that will continue to define America’s future,” said Senator McCormick. “Pittsburgh has always been a city that reinvents itself. Andrew Carnegie helped build the Steel City into an industrial powerhouse, and today, the university that bears his name is helping lead America into the next era of innovation. I’m so proud of President Farnam Jahanian and his team for helping make Carnegie Mellon one of the finest research institutions in the world, a global leader in artificial intelligence, robotics, engineering, computer science, and so much more.” Senator McCormick previously served on Carnegie Mellon’s Board of Trustees and has long viewed the university as central to Pittsburgh’s transformation from the Steel City into a global hub for technology and innovation. CMU’s world-class leadership in artificial intelligence, robotics, computer science, and engineering has helped put Pittsburgh at the forefront of the technologies shaping America’s future. That leadership made CMU the natural home for Senator McCormick’s inaugural Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit, showcasing the Commonwealth’s unique strengths in AI, energy, and advanced technology and catalyzing $92 billion in investment in Pennsylvania’s future. This historic investment announced today builds on that momentum. The $1 billion commitment to support CMU’s Pittsburgh campus will strengthen CMU’s research and academic leadership, attract the best minds, and fuel innovation and discovery in western Pennsylvania. The $2 billion investment in the launch of CMU Miami will expand the reach of an institution built in… | 1 | 2026-10-01T11:23:28Z | 2026-10-01T11:25:15Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-mccormick-gallego-cornyn-fetterman-introduce-bill-to-keep-chinese-transceivers-out-of-u-s-national-security-systems/ | SENATORS MCCORMICK, GALLEGO, CORNYN, FETTERMAN INTRODUCE BILL TO KEEP CHINESE TRANSCEIVERS OUT OF U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY SYSTEMS | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), John Cornyn (R-TX), and John Fetterman (D-PA) today introduced the Securing National Security Systems from Chinese Optical Transceivers Act, bipartisan legislation to prevent Chinese-made optical transceivers from being used in the federal government’s most sensitive national security systems. Chinese manufacturers have become major suppliers of optical transceivers, creating U.S. alliance on these critical components which move data through high-speed fiber-optic networks, including the networks powering artificial intelligence. Because advanced transceivers can contain reprogrammable firmware, their use in national security networks can create potential supply-chain and security risks. In June, the Department of War added major Chinese manufacturer InnoLight to its Section 1260H list of Chinese military companies, but current law does not impose a government-wide prohibition on adversary-linked optical transceivers in the systems carrying some of America’s most sensitive information. The bill extends an existing federal procurement restriction for semiconductors to covered optical transceivers used in critical systems. It gives suppliers five years to develop compliant sources and provides waivers where necessary to protect supply and national security. “We shouldn’t rely on China for technologies that are essential to our national security,” said Senator McCormick. “This bipartisan bill will help secure our networks and give American manufacturers—including the incredible companies and workers we have right here in Pennsylvania— the opportunity to step up, build more of this technology at home, and compete.” “Optical transceivers are a critical part of America’s modern communications infrastructure, and we need to make sure that infrastructure is secure,” said Senator Gallego. “Our reliance on China to produce these transceivers creates a serious national security vulnerability. This legislation protects our most sensitive systems and … | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-mccormick-announceswinners-of-america250-pennsylvania-youth-essay-contest/ | SENATOR MCCORMICK ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF AMERICA250 PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH ESSAY CONTEST | 2026-09-21 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON — Last week, U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) announced the winners of his America250 Pennsylvania Youth Essay Contest, which invited high school students across the Commonwealth to reflect on Pennsylvania’s central role in the American story as the nation marks its 250th anniversary. The winners are Brady Sirochman, a 10th grade student at Laurel Highlands High School in Uniontown, and Ronit Luthra, an 11th grade student at Downingtown High School East in Downingtown. The contest drew dozens of submissions from students across Pennsylvania. “Pennsylvania was there at America’s founding and has been there at every turning point since. Brady and Ronit captured that in their essays — and in the process showed me that the Commonwealth is still producing the kind of people who will lead this country through its next 250 years. They inspire me. Their work belongs in the Congressional Record,” said Senator McCormick. Both winning essays were be entered into the Congressional Record, and both students met with Senator McCormick in Washington, D.C. where they were presented with American flags that flew over the Capitol on July 4th. Top runners-up received a signed letter of recognition from the Senator. Entries were blindly reviewed by a panel made up of Senator McCormick, a Pennsylvania High School History teacher, and members of Senator McCormick’s staff. Senator McCormick chose the winning essays. Submissions were divided into two divisions: Division I: grades 9-10; Division II: grades 11-12. Division I Winner — Brady Sirochman, Laurel Highlands High School, 10th Grade, Uniontown Sirochman wrote on General George C. Marshall, the Uniontown native who organized the Allied victory in World War II and later authored the Marshall Plan. He opens at the intersection where Marshall’s statue sits across from a bronze soldier, and closes on what that pairing represents: “Through his military career spanning service from the Philippines to Europe, and later his organization of the armed forces in World War … | 1 | 2026-09-22T09:42:49Z | 2026-09-22T09:44:35Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-mccormick-releases-statement-on-the-clarity-act/ | SENATOR MCCORMICK RELEASES STATEMENT ON THE CLARITY ACT | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Senate failed to advance the CLARITY Act after a procedural vote fell short of the 60 votes needed (49-50). Following the vote, Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) released the following statement: “Today, Senate Democrats blocked the vote to advance the CLARITY Act. I’m deeply disappointed at this outcome. For more than a year, Republicans and Democrats worked together in good faith to develop a clear, responsible regulatory framework for digital assets. The legislation before the Senate today incorporated substantive changes requested by Democrats, real concessions designed to address concerns from both sides of the aisle and build a durable bipartisan framework. The status quo leaves consumers and investors worse off and cedes U.S. financial leadership overseas. At a time when our global competitors are racing ahead, American entrepreneurs, investors, consumers, and financial institutions in Pennsylvania and across the U.S. deserve clear rules of the road that protect consumers while allowing innovation to flourish here at home. This issue isn’t going away, and neither is my commitment to getting it done. Community banks and entrepreneurs in Pennsylvania are worse off without CLARITY. I’ll continue working with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to deliver the certainty America needs to remain the global leader in financial innovation.” ### | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-mccormick-and-fetterman-press-hhs-on-canceled-health-research-grants/ | SENATORS MCCORMICK AND FETTERMAN PRESS HHS ON CANCELED HEALTH RESEARCH GRANTS | 2026-09-14 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | Pennsylvania senators seek answers on AHRQ grant cancellations affecting researchers at CHOP and the University of Pittsburgh WASHINGTON — Recently, U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to share their concerns regarding the recent cancellation of Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) grants and the impact this will have on Pennsylvania research institutions. On July 15, more than 150 AHRQ grantees, including researchers at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the University of Pittsburgh, were notified that funding for ongoing, multi-year research projects would be canceled. Many of the affected projects had already undergone peer review and received federal funding in prior years. “While we greatly appreciate the Department of Health and Human Services’ commitment to ensuring federally funded research invests in scientific innovation and delivers meaningful value for taxpayers, we believe these objectives should be balanced with consideration of projects that have already undergone peer review and received federal funding,” said Senators McCormick and Fetterman. The senators cautioned that abruptly ending multi-year projects after substantial federal investment could waste taxpayer resources, disrupt ongoing research, eliminate jobs, and delay innovations aimed at improving patient care. They also raised concerns that uncertainty surrounding continued federal research support could make it harder for institutions to plan long-term projects and retain experienced researchers. McCormick and Fetterman requested that HHS provide their offices with a briefing by September 25, 2026, detailing: The criteria used to determine which AHRQ grants were canceled, and which will continue; How a prior federal investment, project progress, and potential disruption to researchers and personnel factor into funding decisions; Whether affected institutions have opportunities … | 1 | 2026-09-15T09:50:21Z | 2026-09-15T09:52:05Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/mccormick-hickenlooper-announce-formation-of-senate-bipartisan-science-and-innovation-caucus/ | McCormick, Hickenlooper Announce Formation of Senate Bipartisan Science and Innovation Caucus | 2026-09-10 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) announced the formation of the U.S. Senate Bipartisan Science and Innovation Caucus to highlight and elevate American scientific research and the application of those discoveries to promote innovation. Caucus members will work together with industry leaders and the research community to develop policies that promote U.S. leadership in science. “America’s economic strength and national security have always been powered by our ability to innovate, and that begins with world-class scientific research,” said Senator McCormick. “As we compete to maintain America’s position as the world’s leading superpower, this bipartisan caucus will help unleash the ingenuity of our scientists, entrepreneurs, and innovators to drive economic growth, create opportunity, and strengthen our nation.” “Science propels our economy, saves lives, and solves the problems that once seemed unsolvable,” said Senator Hickenlooper. “This caucus exists for one reason: to make sure Congress is fighting as hard for American innovation as our scientists and researchers are. The stakes are too high for anything less.” The United States has been a global economic leader for the past 50 years because of our dedication to science, technology, and innovation. Federally-funded research led to the invention of optical fibers, microchips, personal computers, mobile phones, robotics, cutting-edge medicine, and more. Jobs in science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine make up 34% of the U.S. workforce. Economic activity from these fields generates 39% of U.S. GDP – over $10 trillion dollars. The United States spends only 3% of its GDP on research and development (R&D) and innovation. Federally funded R&D dollars are doubled in returns: every $1 invested generates nearly $2 in economic output. This is substantially higher than the returns on other forms of federal investment. China is overtaking the United States in R&D funding, graduating more PhDs in STEM pro… | 1 | 2026-09-11T09:25:29Z | 2026-09-11T09:27:08Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/mccormick-hickenlooper-announce-formation-of-senate-bipartisan-science-and-innovation-caucus-2/ | McCormick, Hickenlooper Announce Formation of Senate Bipartisan Science and Innovation Caucus | 2026-09-10 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) announced the formation of the U.S. Senate Bipartisan Science and Innovation Caucus to highlight and elevate American scientific research and the application of those discoveries to promote innovation. Caucus members will work together with industry leaders and the research community to develop policies that promote U.S. leadership in science. “America’s economic strength and national security have always been powered by our ability to innovate, and that begins with world-class scientific research,” said Senator McCormick. “As we compete to maintain America’s position as the world’s leading superpower, this bipartisan caucus will help unleash the ingenuity of our scientists, entrepreneurs, and innovators to drive economic growth, create opportunity, and strengthen our nation.” “Science propels our economy, saves lives, and solves the problems that once seemed unsolvable,” said Senator Hickenlooper. “This caucus exists for one reason: to make sure Congress is fighting as hard for American innovation as our scientists and researchers are. The stakes are too high for anything less.” The United States has been a global economic leader for the past 50 years because of our dedication to science, technology, and innovation. Federally-funded research led to the invention of optical fibers, microchips, personal computers, mobile phones, robotics, cutting-edge medicine, and more. Jobs in science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine make up 34% of the U.S. workforce. Economic activity from these fields generates 39% of U.S. GDP – over $10 trillion dollars. The United States spends only 3% of its GDP on research and development (R&D) and innovation. Federally funded R&D dollars are doubled in returns: every $1 invested generates nearly $2 in economic output. This is substantially higher than the returns on other forms of federal investment. China is overtaking the United States in R&D funding, graduating more PhDs in STEM pro… | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/mccormick-fetterman-celebrate-96-million-rail-vehicle-replacement-program-investment-in-prt-septa/ | MCCORMICK, FETTERMAN CELEBRATE $96 MILLION RAIL VEHICLE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM INVESTMENT IN PRT, SEPTA | 2026-09-03 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | FREDERICKSBURG, PA — Today, U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) announced a combined $96 million in grant awards for Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA)’s Rail Vehicle Replacement Program. These awards will support the replacement of PRT’s aging Light Rail (“T”) fleet and SEPTA’s 50-year-old Silverliner IV Regional Rail cars. “This $96 million investment is a major win for Pennsylvania transit riders. It will help PRT and SEPTA replace aging vehicles with modern fleets that increase capacity, improve reliability, and deliver better service for the thousands of Pennsylvanians who rely on public transportation every day,” said Senator McCormick. “I was proud to advocate for this funding and appreciate the Federal Transit Administration’s support for these critical transportation systems.” “Hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians across our commonwealth rely on public transit to get where they need to go every day. Investments like these matter,” said Senator Fetterman. “These grants will make service on the T in Pittsburgh and across the Regional Rail system in Philly safer and more reliable for riders. I’m proud to have fought for this critical funding.” PRT’s $82,774,074 award will support the replacement of its aging light rail fleet. Much of PRT’s existing fleet has exceeded its intended service life, which has caused growing maintenance challenges, significant reliability concerns, and increased operating costs on the T. Senator McCormick penned a letter of support of PRT’s grant application to FTA Acting Executive Director Jamie Pfister in July. Senator Fetterman also wrote a letter of support for the project. SEPTA’s $13,263,248 award will support the replacement of its Silverliner IV fleet with new Silverliner VI rail cars. Dating back to the mid-1970s, the Silverliner IVs are among the oldest operating passenger rail cars in the country, and they represent two-thir… | 1 | 2026-09-04T09:19:37Z | 2026-09-04T09:20:58Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/chobanis-1-2-billion-investment-in-lehigh-valley-plant-is-a-vote-of-confidence-in-pennsylvania-workers-farms-and-manufacturing/ | CHOBANI’S $1.2 BILLION INVESTMENT IN LEHIGH VALLEY PLANT IS A VOTE OF CONFIDENCE IN PENNSYLVANIA WORKERS, FARMS, AND MANUFACTURING | 2026-09-01 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | $1.2 billion investment will create 900 full-time jobs and represent the largest increase in demand for Pennsylvania dairy in state history LEHIGH VALLEY, PA — Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) today welcomed Chobani’s $1.2 billion investment in a 1.5 million-square-foot manufacturing facility in Upper Macungie Township. The plant will bring 900 full-time jobs to the Lehigh Valley over the next five years and open new markets for more than 4,000 Pennsylvania dairy farmers. This investment announced today is expected to create the largest increase in demand for Pennsylvania dairy in the Commonwealth’s history. Once fully operational, the facility is projected to process more than three billion pounds of Pennsylvania milk annually, which represents about 30 percent of all milk currently produced in the state. Senator McCormick has known Chobani Founder and CEO Hamdi Ulukaya for years, and has long admired his vision, his commitment to doing well by doing good, and his willingness to invest for the long term. That relationship, paired with months of work by the Governor’s team alongside Chobani’s leadership, helped move this project from early interest to a finished deal in Pennsylvania. “When an innovative company like Chobani chooses to invest in Pennsylvania, it’s a vote of confidence in our workers, our farms, and our manufacturing strength,” said Senator McCormick. “I’ve known Hamdi Ulukaya and Chobani President and COO Kevin Burns for decades, and both are exceptional business leaders. I was proud to work alongside Chobani’s leadership and the Governor’s team to help bring this investment home. It will mean good jobs, new opportunities for our dairy farmers, and more economic growth in the Lehigh Valley.” This Upper Macungie Township facility will add to the Lehigh Valley’s manufacturing base with production, maintenance, and logistics jobs, plus construction work as the plant comes online. Those paychecks, in turn, will support the restaurants, suppliers, and small businesses around them. “Pennsylvania has … | 1 | 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z | 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-mccormick-and-coonsintroduce-bipartisan-bill-to-strengthen-nih-mentorship-and-support-next-generation-of-biomedical-researchers/ | SENATORS MCCORMICK AND COONS INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO STRENGTHEN NIH MENTORSHIP AND SUPPORT NEXT GENERATION OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCHERS | 2026-08-07 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Chris Coons (D-DE) today introduced the NIH Mentorship Modernization Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen America’s scientific workforce pipeline by formalizing consistent, evidence-based mentorship standards across National Institutes of Health (NIH) career development and research training programs. The biomedical research enterprise depends on a steady pipeline of talent, but too many early-stage investigators leave the field for the private sector before they ever reach an R01 grant, the traditional marker of an independent research career. This attrition point, the gap between early career development awards and R01-level funding, is one of the most vulnerable stages in a researcher’s career and a critical juncture where the nation risks losing its most promising scientific talent. Strong mentorship has been shown to help early-career researchers navigate this gap, stay in the research pipeline, and go on to lead their own research programs. The legislation formalizes mentorship as a standard part of NIH-funded career development and training programs, giving young, accomplished researchers the structured support they need to remain in research rather than exit the industry. It builds on existing mentorship practices, preserves flexibility for research institutions, and minimizes unnecessary administrative burden by relying on NIH’s existing reporting requirements. “America’s leadership in biomedical research depends on developing the next generation of scientific talent,” said Senator McCormick. “Strong mentorship helps young researchers succeed, drives innovation, and ensures taxpayer investments in medical research deliver lasting results. As the fourth-largest recipient of NIH funding in the nation, Pennsylvania has a strong stake in maintaining a world-class biomedical research workforce. This bipartisan legislation strengthens that pipeline while giving institutions the flexibility they need to build on what already works.” “The next generat… | 1 | 2026-08-08T05:41:38Z | 2026-08-08T05:43:24Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-mccormick-hickenlooper-hoeven-curtis-and-cortez-masto-introduce-legislation-to-strengthen-cybersecurity-for-rural-and-municipal-utilities/ | SENATORS MCCORMICK, HICKENLOOPER, HOEVEN, CURTIS, AND CORTEZ MASTO INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO STRENGTHEN CYBERSECURITY FOR RURAL AND MUNICIPAL UTILITIES | 2026-08-07 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), John Hoeven (R-ND), John Curtis (R-UT), and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) introduced the Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize a critical federal grant program that helps rural electric cooperatives and municipal utilities strengthen their cybersecurity defenses against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. The legislation reauthorizes the Rural and Municipal Utility Advanced Cybersecurity (RMUC) Grant and Technical Assistance Program at the Department of Energy, which provides rural electric cooperatives and publicly owned utilities with the resources, technical assistance, and support they need to prevent, detect, respond to, and recover from cyberattacks. The bill serves as the Senate companion to bipartisan legislation which unanimously passed the House of Representatives earlier this year. “America’s electric grid is a critical piece of our national security, and every utility—regardless of size or location—must have the resources to defend against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats,” said Senator McCormick. “Rural electric cooperatives and municipal utilities serve millions of Americans, including communities across Pennsylvania, but often operate with fewer cybersecurity resources than larger utilities. This bipartisan legislation will help ensure they have the support they need to protect our energy infrastructure and keep the lights on.” “America needs clean, reliable, affordable, and secure energy,” said Senator Hickenlooper. “As cybersecurity threats continue to rise, our bill enables rural cooperatives and utilities to defend against sophisticated attacks, protect consumers, and keep energy affordable.” “Malicious actors and foreign adversaries are targeting America’s infrastructure, and that is why we introduced legislation to support electric cooperatives and utility providers as they work to harden critical energy infrastructure against cyberattacks. Doing … | 1 | 2026-08-08T05:41:38Z | 2026-08-08T05:43:24Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-mccormick-kaine-ricketts-and-hassan-introduce-bipartisan-campus-lifeline-act-to-strengthen-student-mental-health-and-suicide-prevention/ | SENATORS MCCORMICK, KAINE, RICKETTS AND HASSAN INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN CAMPUS LIFELINE ACT TO STRENGTHEN STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH AND SUICIDE PREVENTION | 2026-08-06 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | Legislation Expands Student-Led Mental Health Programs and Increases Awareness of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) today introduced the bipartisan Campus Lifeline Act, legislation to strengthen student mental health and suicide prevention efforts by expanding student-led outreach on college campuses and increasing awareness of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Suicide remains one of the leading causes of death among young Americans, with nearly one in five high school students reporting suicidal thoughts. Congress has supported youth suicide prevention through the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act (GLSMA), which provides grants to colleges and universities to improve mental health and substance use disorder services, suicide prevention programming, and student outreach. Research shows peer-to-peer engagement can play an important role in identifying students in crisis and connecting them with appropriate support. The launch of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has also expanded access to immediate behavioral health support, but awareness of the resource among college students remains inconsistent. The Campus Lifeline Act builds on existing federal efforts by strengthening peer-led outreach and helping colleges connect students with lifesaving mental health resources before a crisis escalates. “No family should have to experience the heartbreak of losing a child, classmate, relative, or friend to suicide,” said Senator McCormick. “Students are often the first to recognize when someone is struggling. The Campus Lifeline Act strengthens peer-led mental health efforts, expands awareness of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, and gives colleges additional tools to connect students with support before a crisis becomes a tragedy.” “We can and must do more about the alarming spike in anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation that we’ve seen among young people across the country over the last 15 years,” s… | 1 | 2026-08-07T06:11:19Z | 2026-08-07T06:12:42Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-mccormick-fetterman-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-strengthen-addiction-treatment-workforce/ | SENATORS MCCORMICK, FETTERMAN INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO STRENGTHEN ADDICTION TREATMENT WORKFORCE | 2026-08-05 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) today introduced the Workforce Recovery and Resilience Act, bipartisan legislation to help communities hit hardest by the opioid and fentanyl crisis by recruiting, training, and strengthening the workforce needed to support addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery. The legislation modernizes the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, giving state and local workforce boards new tools to respond to the workforce impacts of substance use disorders, with opioids at the center of the crisis in Pennsylvania. “In Pennsylvania, we’ve seen firsthand the devastating toll fentanyl and opioids have taken on our families and communities,” said Senator McCormick. “If we’re going to help more people recover, we need enough skilled workers to provide that care. This bipartisan bill gives communities more tools to train that workforce so more people can get the help they need.” “Countless families have been torn apart as a result of the rampant opioid crisis, which especially impacts our workforce right here in PA. The need for treatment, recovery, and other support services is real,” said Senator Fetterman. “I’m proud to join my friend Senator McCormick in introducing the Workforce Recovery and Resilience Act to open up federal workforce development investments to help workers and families fight back against this epidemic.” Pennsylvania has made significant progress against the opioid and fentanyl crisis. Fentanyl killed approximately 4,000 Pennsylvanians each year from 2020 through 2023, and preliminary data indicate that figure fell to approximately 1,500 in 2025, the lowest level in a decade. Sustaining that progress will require a strong workforce capable of delivering prevention, treatment, recovery, and other behavioral health services. The Workforce Recovery and Resilience Act gives communities the workforce tools needed to meet that demand. Companion legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressmen Ryan Macken… | 1 | 2026-08-06T07:37:31Z | 2026-08-06T07:38:34Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-mccormick-duckworth-introduce-bill-to-expand-low-cost-financing-for-transportation-infrastructure/ | SENATORS MCCORMICK, DUCKWORTH INTRODUCE BILL TO EXPAND LOW-COST FINANCING FOR TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE | 2026-07-31 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today introduced the Transit for Urban Renewal and Business Opportunities Act (TURBO Act), legislation that would expand and modernize a key federal financing tool used by state and local governments to deliver critical transportation infrastructure through public-private partnerships. Private Activity Bonds (PABs) are tax-exempt bonds that state and local governments issue on behalf of private entities to finance projects that serve a public purpose. Administered by the Build America Bureau within the U.S. Department of Transportation, PABs are a critical tool for attracting private-sector investment in highways, transit, and freight infrastructure. But the national volume cap for qualified highway and surface freight transfer facilities has been exhausted, with the current $30 billion cap fully allocated. Beyond the cap, outdated rules also prevent communities from using these bonds for many of today’s transportation needs. Current law generally allows the bonds to finance the construction of rail and bus infrastructure, but not the purchase of rolling stock. It also limits eligibility for passenger rail projects to those capable of reaching 150 miles per hour, leaving many modern rail projects that operate on shared freight corridors ineligible for this low-cost financing. The TURBO Act would: Raise the national volume cap for qualified highway and surface freight transfer facilities from $30 billion to $45 billion, ensuring that critical transportation projects can continue to access low-cost financing through public-private partnerships. Expand the eligibility of mass commuting facility bonds to explicitly cover the acquisition of rolling stock — such as buses, railcars, and ferries — lowering the cost of modernizing transit fleets and letting local communities determine their own infrastructure needs. Lower the speed threshold for high-speed intercity rail facilities from 150 miles per hour to 110 miles per hour, opening PAB f… | 1 | 2026-08-04T07:35:49Z | 2026-08-04T07:37:27Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-mccormick-unveils-vision-for-american-ai-leadership-in-major-address-at-manhattan-institute/ | Senator McCormick Unveils Vision for American AI Leadership in Major Address at Manhattan Institute | 2026-07-29 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | “America is in an existential race with Communist China for the technologies that will power the future. Even amid uncertainty, we must act with clarity, facts, and a sober recognition that we cannot afford to lose.” WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) today delivered a major policy address at the Manhattan Institute outlining his vision for ensuring the United States leads the artificial intelligence revolution while protecting American workers, strengthening national security, safeguarding children, and building the energy and infrastructure needed to outcompete Communist China. Senator McCormick emphasized that AI represents one of the most transformative developments in human history and called for a balanced approach that embraces innovation while addressing its most significant changes. He outlined five priorities for policymakers: supporting American workers, expanding economic opportunity, protecting children, strengthening national security, and accelerating the infrastructure needed to power AI leadership. Watch Senator McCormick’s full speech and Q&A here. Senator McCormick’s remarks below (as prepared): “Thank you, Reihan, and thank you to the Manhattan Institute for hosting me. From George Kelling and James Q. Wilson on broken-windows policing to Ed Glaeser’s insights in City Journal, this institution has helped answer the most pressing questions facing our country. It continues to do so under your great leadership. “It is therefore fitting that we meet under the Manhattan Institute’s banner to discuss one of the most consequential questions of our time: how should America navigate the artificial intelligence revolution? “The stakes could not be higher, and the answers are not simple. So please bear with me as I lay out a framework for meeting this moment. THE MOMENT “Artificial intelligence may be the most transformative development in human history — bigger than the printing press, larger than the Industrial Revolution, more consequential than the race to the moon. “It is rewi… | 1 | 2026-07-30T07:32:48Z | 2026-07-30T07:34:08Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-mccormick-announces-nearly-10-billion-in-new-investment-supporting-4000-pennsylvania-jobs-at-2026-pennsylvania-defense-and-innovation-summit-2/ | Senator McCormick Announces $10 Billion in New Investment supporting Nearly 5,000 Pennsylvania Jobs at 2026 Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit | 2026-07-15 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | Editor’s Note (July 16, 2026): This release has been updated to reflect Lockheed Martin’s announcement. CARLISLE, PA — U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) brought together the nation’s top defense, technology, and finance leaders at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, for the first-ever Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit. The two-day Summit advanced President Trump’s vision of Peace through Strength and catalyzed more than $10 billion in new investment supporting nearly 5,000 Pennsylvania jobs. Over 30 individual announcements were made advancing American shipbuilding, munitions, space industry, innovation, and emerging technologies such as AI and robotics. Over two days, more than 1,300 attendees — including 600-plus C-level executives, representatives from 500-plus organizations and more than 130 exhibitor booths — took part in over 1,500 meetings connecting investors, suppliers, workforce leaders, university researchers, warfighters, and Department of War officials. “Pennsylvania has powered American defense since the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps were founded in Philadelphia in 1775. That legacy carried us through the Arsenal of Democracy in World War II, and it’s carrying us today through advanced manufacturing, robotics, AI, and space,” said Senator McCormick. “This week, that legacy translated into results with nearly $10 billion in new investment and supporting over 5,000 jobs for Pennsylvania workers. President Trump has laid out a bold vision for American strength, and Pennsylvania is proving it can deliver, bringing the innovation, the workforce, and the will to build it.” The list of announcements falls into three categories: 1) Defense Industrial Base, 2) Emerging Technology, and 3) R&D and Workforce. Strengthening the Defense Industrial Base Rhoads Industries & General Dynamics Electric Boat (Philadelphia) — A 10-year, $2.5 billion strategic agreement for advanced manufacturing and shipbuilding to support U.S. Navy submarine construction from the Philadelphia Navy Yard, … | 1 | 2026-07-16T07:21:44Z | 2026-07-17T07:17:05Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/pennsylvania-wins-best-in-show-at-the-great-american-state-fair/ | PENNSYLVANIA WINS “BEST IN SHOW” AT THE GREAT AMERICAN STATE FAIR | 2026-07-10 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | Pennsylvania pavilion was named top state exhibit during America’s 250th Anniversary celebration on the National Mall – a win Senators McCormick and Fetterman say belongs to all of Pennsylvania. WASHINGTON — Pennsylvania was recognized as one of the top state pavilions at America’s 250th birthday celebration, receiving one of the event’s “Best in Show” honors during the closing ceremony at the Great American State Fair on the National Mall. The recognition comes just weeks after Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) partnered with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and a coalition of 55 Pennsylvania organizations, businesses, and industry partners to ensure the Commonwealth had a pavilion at the Great American State Fair. The bipartisan effort was made possible entirely through private partnerships without the use of a single taxpayer dollar. Joining Senators McCormick and Fetterman in this effort were the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, PennAg Industries Association, and the Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association (PMA), alongside more than 50 additional Pennsylvania organizations, businesses, and industry partners whose support helped bring the Commonwealth’s exhibit to life. “Pennsylvania’s story is America’s story, and this recognition is a tribute to everyone who helped bring that story to life,” said Senator McCormick. “From Independence Hall and Valley Forge to our farms, factories, and innovators, the Commonwealth has shaped our nation for 250 years. I’m grateful to Senator Fetterman, Secretary Rollins, and our outstanding Pennsylvania partners for ensuring Pennsylvania had a presence worthy of our history.” “I’m incredibly proud of all the Pennsylvanians that showed up to make sure our Commonwealth had the spotlight it deserved right there on the National Mall during America’s 250th birthday. It earned this recognition,” said Senator Fetterman. “What makes Pennsylvania truly awesome are the men, women, and children who call it home. Our farmers, steelworke… | 1 | 2026-07-11T07:10:48Z | 2026-07-11T07:14:29Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-mccormick-completes-11-day-tour-visits-every-pennsylvania-county-since-taking-office/ | SENATOR MCCORMICK COMPLETES 11-DAY TOUR, VISITS EVERY PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY SINCE TAKING OFFICE | 2026-07-10 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | 11 days. 32 stops. 26 counties. Over 2,000 miles. One mission: hearing directly from Pennsylvanians. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) recently completed an 11-day, 32-stop tour across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, marking the milestone of visiting all 67 counties in the Commonwealth since taking office. In total, his 67-county visit included 297 official stops across the Commonwealth. Traveling from Philadelphia County to Greene County, Senator McCormick met with rural healthcare providers, manufacturers, veterans, small business owners, educators, county commissioners, labor leaders, tourism officials, and community members to hear firsthand about the issues impacting Pennsylvanians across every corner of the Commonwealth. The completion of this tour reflects Senator McCormick’s commitment to maintaining a strong, visible presence throughout Pennsylvania and ensuring that every region in the Commonwealth has a voice in the United States Senate. “Pennsylvania’s greatest strength has always been its people, and there’s no substitute for showing up and listening,” said Senator McCormick. ”Over the last 11 days, I traveled from one end of the Commonwealth to the other, meeting with Pennsylvanians who are building businesses, caring for patients, manufacturing world-class products, educating our children, protecting our communities, and powering our economy.” “Completing this tour marks an important milestone. During our campaign, we visited all 67 counties across Pennsylvania, and now I’ve done it again since taking office. That commitment doesn’t end here. I’ll continue traveling the Commonwealth because the best way to represent Pennsylvania in Washington is to hear directly from the people who call it home,” said Senator McCormick. Throughout the 11-day tour, Senator McCormick highlighted Pennsylvania’s diverse economy and communities while focusing on issues critical to the Commonwealth’s future. The tour reinforced Senator McCormick’s commitment to ensuring that every community—urban, s… | 1 | 2026-07-11T07:10:48Z | 2026-07-11T07:14:29Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/one-year-later-pennsylvanias-energy-and-innovation-summit-investments-are-on-track-and-growing/ | ONE YEAR LATER, PENNSYLVANIA’S ENERGY AND INNOVATION SUMMIT INVESTMENTS ARE ON TRACK AND GROWING | 2026-07-10 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – One year ago, Senator Dave McCormick convened the inaugural Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit in Pittsburgh, where leading companies in energy and artificial intelligence announced more than $90 billion in investments, including approximately $50 billion in energy and power projects and $40 billion in data centers, in addition to millions for workforce and AI training. A year later, those commitments are being delivered. “Nearly one year ago, we welcomed President Trump to Pittsburgh and brought together leaders in energy, technology, labor, and business with one goal: to reinforce Pennsylvania’s role as the leader in energy and AI. Today, I’m proud that nearly every investment announced at the Summit is on track or growing,” said Senator McCormick. “I’m even more committed to holding everyone—including myself—accountable for delivering an update on these promises. These aren’t just headlines; they’re game-changing investments that will create tens of thousands of good-paying Pennsylvania jobs, strengthen our communities, and ensure Pennsylvania families benefit from this once-in-a-generation opportunity. Pennsylvania has the energy resources, the skilled workforce, and the innovation ecosystem to power America’s future, and we’re proving that our Commonwealth will lead the AI and energy revolution for decades to come.” Nineteen of the 20 investments announced or previewed at the Summit are on track, with construction and hiring underway, and in many cases growing beyond what was first announced. View the fact sheet for additional details and updates regarding the investments announced at the 2025 Pennsylvania and Innovation Summit. Watch how momentum has been built as a result of the 2025 Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit. View the video. From business leaders and university presidents to elected officials, many have recognized the Summit’s role in positioning Pennsylvania as the nation’s leader in energy and artificial intelligence. Their reactions underscore the Summit’s impact… | 1 | 2026-07-21T07:32:02Z | 2026-07-21T07:33:33Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-mccormick-urges-department-oftransportation-to-support-butlercountys-gateway-228-grant-application/ | SENATOR MCCORMICK URGES DEPARTMENT OFTRANSPORTATION TO SUPPORT BUTLERCOUNTY’S GATEWAY 228 GRANT APPLICATION | 2026-07-09 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | Senator McCormick backs critical transportation investment to improve safety, reduce congestion, and strengthen regional economic growth in Western Pennsylvania. WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy urging the Department of Transportation to give full and favorable consideration to Butler County’s application for funding through the Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight and Highways (INFRA) Grant Program. In the letter, Senator McCormick expressed his support for Butler County’s request for $50.9 million to complete the Mars Railroad Bridge West Project, a central component of the larger Gateway 228 corridor improvement project. The investment would ease longstanding traffic congestion, improve freight movement, enhance commuter travel, and strengthen transportation infrastructure throughout the region. “Reliable infrastructure is essential to keeping Pennsylvania’s economy moving,” said Senator McCormick. “The Gateway 228 project will improve safety, reduce congestion, strengthen freight movement, and create new opportunities for growth in Butler County and across Western Pennsylvania. I’m proud to support this application and encourage the Department of Transportation to give it full consideration.” Gateway 228 serves as a vital commuter route and regional freight corridor but has struggled to keep pace with increased traffic and population growth. According to Butler County’s application, the project will complete a key segment of the corridor, creating a fully connected transportation route between Interstate 79 and State Route 8. The improvements are expected to reduce crashes by an estimated 61 percent, improve freight mobility, strengthen regional connectivity, and enhance quality of life for residents. Read the full text of the letter here. Dear Secretary Duffy: I am writing to you to express my strong support for Butler County’s application for funding through the Department of Transportation’s Nationally Significant Multi… | 1 | 2026-07-11T07:10:48Z | 2026-07-11T07:14:29Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-mccormick-and-fetterman-announce-pennsylvania-partnership-to-showcase-the-commonwealth-at-the-great-american-state-fair/ | SENATORS MCCORMICK AND FETTERMAN ANNOUNCE PENNSYLVANIA PARTNERSHIP TO SHOWCASE THE COMMONWEALTH AT THE GREAT AMERICAN STATE FAIR | 2026-06-27 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | Pennsylvania leaders unite to ensure the Commonwealth is represented during America’s 250th Anniversary celebration on the National Mall—completely privately funded and with no taxpayer dollars. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) today announced a coalition of Pennsylvania organizations that will ensure the Commonwealth has a strong presence at the Great American State Fair on the National Mall. This announcement comes after working in coordination with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. When it became clear that Pennsylvania still has an opportunity to join most other states participating in Great American State Fair, Senator McCormick worked with Senator Fetterman, Secretary Rollins, and leading Pennsylvania organizations to make sure the Keystone State would have a showcase worthy of its singular place in our nation’s history. The effort is being made possible entirely through private partnerships and will not use any taxpayer dollars. Joining Senators McCormick and Fetterman in this effort are the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, PennAg Industries Association, the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association, and The Manufacturer & Business Association (MBA). “Pennsylvania is where America’s story began, and there was no way we were going to let the Commonwealth go unrepresented during our Nation’s 250th birthday celebration,” said Senator McCormick. “As the birthplace of American independence, home to the hallowed grounds of Gettysburg, and the engine for the arsenal of democracy, Pennsylvania has a special responsibility to preserve, celebrate, and share that enduring legacy.” “Celebrating America’s 250th birthday and Pennsylvania’s special role in our country is important and bipartisan. We discovered our Commonwealth wasn’t participating in the Great American State Fair on the National Mall and we should be,” said Senator Fetterman. “We are now making sure … | 1 | 2026-06-27T20:01:11Z | 2026-06-28T06:33:41Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-mccormick-and-rosen-introduce-the-unmanned-systems-command-and-control-act-to-strengthen-command-and-control-for-americas-unmanned-systems/ | SENATORS MCCORMICK AND ROSEN INTRODUCE THE UNMANNED SYSTEMS COMMAND AND CONTROL ACT TO STRENGTHEN COMMAND AND CONTROL FOR AMERICA’S UNMANNED SYSTEMS | 2026-06-26 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | Bill directs the Pentagon to study proven allied systems and accelerate U.S. modernization at no new cost to taxpayers WASHINGTON — Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) today introduced the Unmanned Systems Command and Control Act, legislation directing the Secretary of War to study and report on whether the U.S. Department of War could use open-architecture systems to command and control its unmanned systems. Allied and partner countries are already using these systems to great effect in ongoing conflicts, and lessons can be learned from their application to different unmanned system tiers and domains. “Modern warfare has shown that unmanned aircraft systems now operate in huge numbers, forcing commanders to track countless moving pieces across vast areas in real time, and to manage that information quickly, safely, and flexibly to win. America’s allies have built systems to do exactly this, while America’s own efforts trail behind,” said Senator McCormick. “The Unmanned Systems Command and Control Act directs the Secretary of War to study these proven frameworks, learn from them, and use those lessons to lower risk, speed up America’s own progress, and gain critical advantage during military operations.” “The use of drones and other unmanned systems in modern warfare has grown exponentially,” said Senator Rosen. “This bipartisan bill will enable the U.S. to learn from our allies to remain at the forefront of military and technological innovation, ensuring that we can provide our troops with the resources to direct, coordinate, and utilize unmanned aircraft systems in the modern battlespace.” This legislation requires the Department of War to evaluate open-architecture, unmanned system command and control frameworks with proven operational effectiveness, examining their architectural design, compatibility and interoperability with existing DoW systems, cybersecurity, and adaptability in the field, along with a roadmap for putting them into use. Specifically, the bill: Requires DoW to study … | 1 | 2026-06-27T06:16:17Z | 2026-06-27T06:17:30Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-mccormick-schiff-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-strengthen-organic-certification-oversight/ | SENATORS MCCORMICK, SCHIFF INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO STRENGTHEN ORGANIC CERTIFICATION OVERSIGHT | 2026-06-26 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | The Risk-Based Oversight for Integrity Act Would Reduce Burdens on Farmers While Protecting Consumer Confidence in Organic Products WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) today introduced the bipartisan Risk-Based Oversight for Integrity Act, legislation that would modernize the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s oversight of organic certification by focusing resources on higher-risk operations while reducing unnecessary burdens on farmers and businesses with strong compliance records. The organic sector plays a critical role in American agriculture; however, current federal oversight requirements apply the same inspection standards to every operation regardless of risk level. Under the existing system, small family farms that have maintained compliance for years face the same annual inspection requirements as larger, more complex operations, creating increased costs and administrative burdens that do little to improve organic integrity. “Pennsylvania’s organic farmers work hard to meet rigorous standards and provide consumers with high-quality products they can trust,” said Senator McCormick. “This bipartisan legislation takes a smarter approach to oversight by focusing resources where they are needed most, reducing unnecessary burdens on our farmers, and strengthening confidence in the organic label. By modernizing the certification process, we can support American agriculture while maintaining the integrity consumers expect.” “California is the leading organic agriculture state in our nation, and it’s crucial that we reduce unnecessary burdens for farmers,” said Senator Schiff. “This bipartisan bill will modify the oversight process to allow small organic farms to stay in business while maintaining the integrity of the organic label for consumers.” Since 2020, the number of certified organic crop operations in the United States has declined by more than 10 percent, while certified organic livestock operations have fallen by more than 6 percent. Meanwhile, current oversight p… | 1 | 2026-06-27T06:16:17Z | 2026-06-27T06:17:30Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/president-donald-j-trump-to-headline-2026-pennsylvania-defense-and-innovation-summit-at-u-s-army-war-college/ | PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP TO HEADLINE 2026 PENNSYLVANIA DEFENSE AND INNOVATION SUMMIT AT U.S. ARMY WAR COLLEGE | 2026-06-24 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | Two-Day Summit Will Convene the Nation’s Top Defense, Technology, Finance and Government Leaders Driving the Next Era of Defense Innovation and Investment WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) today announced that President Donald J. Trump will headline the 2026 Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on July 14 – 15, 2026. This landmark two-day summit will be the first ever to convene the nation’s most influential leaders in defense, technology, finance and government under one roof to advance President Trump’s commitment to Peace through Strength and seize on this generational opportunity for Pennsylvania to contribute and strengthen our national defense, made possible by President Trump’s historic $1.5 trillion defense budget. On July 15, President Trump will deliver remarks and unveil investments and partnerships in defense innovation that will create great-paying jobs for Americans across Pennsylvania and the country. “Last July, the President came to Pennsylvania and together we announced more than $90 billion in investments to strengthen America’s energy dominance and AI leadership. This July, I look forward to welcoming President Trump back to build on this momentum with a focus on strengthening and advancing our national defense,” said Senator Dave McCormick. “The Commonwealth stands ready to lead and deliver the innovation, manufacturing, and skilled workforce necessary to advance the President’s vision and strengthen our military edge.” During the Summit, attendees will hear from our nation’s most prominent national security and military leaders including top Cabinet officials. Business and finance leaders also joining the conversation include JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon, Blackstone President Jon Gray, Lockheed Martin CEO Jim Taiclet, General Dynamics CEO Phebe Novakovic, Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg, SpaceX director Antonio Gracias, and Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar. Day One will spotlight Pennsylvania’s defense industrial base, convening de… | 1 | 2026-06-25T06:30:03Z | 2026-06-25T06:31:21Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senate-foreign-relations-committee-advances-mccormick-legislation-to-expand-internet-freedom-for-iranians/ | Senate Foreign Relations Committee Advances McCormick Legislation to Expand Internet Freedom for Iranians | 2026-06-17 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | Three Additional McCormick-Backed Bills Also Advance to Strengthen U.S. Energy Security, Deepen Strategic Partnerships, and Preserve Community Passport Service WASHINGTON – The Senate Foreign Relations Committee today advanced the Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026, clearing the way for a full Senate vote. The bipartisan bill, introduced by Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) with Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and sixteen other senators, would expand internet access for Iranian civilians during regime blackouts, support independent broadcasting and human rights programming, and strengthen cybersecurity tools for Iranian journalists, activists, and civil society. The committee also advanced three additional bills co-sponsored by Senator McCormick, which are now headed to the Senate floor. These include: The Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act, introduced by Senators McCormick and Cory Booker (D-NJ), would make the Eastern Mediterranean region a strategic priority in U.S. foreign policy, support the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), and deepen cooperation on energy, trade, and critical infrastructure with key partners including Greece, Cyprus, Israel, and Egypt. The Pacific Promotion of Workable Energy Resources (POWER) Act, co-led by Senators McCormick, Curtis, Schatz, and Coons, would leverage America’s position as the global leader in geothermal electricity to promote geothermal exploration and production across the Indo-Pacific, strengthening energy security among U.S. allies, reinforcing supply chains, and creating economic opportunities at home. An amendment to the Passport Act of June 4, 1920, introduced by Senators McCormick and John Fetterman (D-PA), would allow public libraries organized as non-profits or charitable organizations to collect and keep a fee for processing passport applications. The bill responds to a November 2025 State Department policy reversal that found many nonprofit libraries ineligible to offer these services under federal law. This will po… | 1 | 2026-06-18T06:41:00Z | 2026-06-18T06:43:25Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-mccormick-urges-cms-to-reconsider-decision-impacting-mount-nittany-medical-center/ | SENATOR MCCORMICK URGES CMS TO RECONSIDER DECISION IMPACTING MOUNT NITTANY MEDICAL CENTER | 2026-06-16 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) recently sent a letter to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz urging the agency to reconsider its recent decision to terminate Mount Nittany Medical Center’s Sole Community Hospital (SCH) designation, a move that could jeopardize healthcare access for patients across Central Pennsylvania. “Mount Nittany Medical Center has long served as the primary provider of inpatient care for the region and remains an essential healthcare resource for Medicare beneficiaries and the broader community,” Senator McCormick wrote. “The loss of SCH designation could jeopardize critical federal support for healthcare delivery in Central Pennsylvania and undermine access to care for seniors, rural patients, and families who rely on Mount Nittany for essential inpatient services.” Mount Nittany Medical Center serves as the region’s primary inpatient healthcare provider and plays a critical role in delivering care to residents throughout Centre County and surrounding communities. CMS’s decision could cost Mount Nittany Medical Center millions of dollars annually in federal reimbursement funding, creating significant financial challenges for a hospital that serves as the primary source of inpatient care for Central Pennsylvania. Senator McCormick’s letter questions whether the Penn Highlands State College facility satisfies the statutory and regulatory requirements necessary to qualify as a comparable “like hospital” under CMS rules. Given the importance of maintaining reliable healthcare access in Central Pennsylvania, Senator McCormick urged CMS to conduct a thorough review of the decision and provide additional information regarding the agency’s analysis. Read the full text of the letter here. | 1 | 2026-06-17T06:49:24Z | 2026-06-17T06:50:53Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-mccormick-hickenlooper-young-and-heinrich-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-establish-national-commission-on-robotics/ | SENATORS MCCORMICK, HICKENLOOPER, YOUNG, AND HEINRICH INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO ESTABLISH NATIONAL COMMISSION ON ROBOTICS | 2026-06-04 | 2026 | 2026-06 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Todd Young (R-IN), and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) today introduced the bipartisan National Commission on Robotics Act. The bill would create an independent commission to evaluate America’s competitiveness in robotics and recommend policies to strengthen U.S. leadership in that field. The legislation comes as America’s dependence on foreign-manufactured robotics technology raises urgent questions about supply chain security, economic competitiveness, national defense, and workforce development. “Pennsylvania, and Pittsburgh especially, is an incredible hub of robotics talent and demonstrates that American leadership in robotics creates high-paying jobs, strengthens domestic supply chains, and drives long-term growth,” said Senator McCormick. “The Commission on American Leadership in Robotics will bring together leading experts to help ensure the United States maintains its technological edge over our adversaries and builds the workforce needed to succeed in a technology-driven future.” “Advancements in robotics are rapidly changing how we live and work. If America is going to lead the future, we need a better understanding of the opportunities and challenges ahead—from supply chains and national security to workforce development,” saidSenatorHickenlooper. “Colorado is a growing robotics and innovation hub, and this legislation will help ensure we harness these technologies in ways that build opportunity, strengthen our economy, and minimize the unintended consequences.” Specifically, the commission is directed to examine and make recommendations on: The competitiveness of the United States in robotics and the strength of the domestic marketplace. Whether the U.S. has the appropriate means and methods to assert and maintain a technological advantage across industrial, retail, and commercial sectors. Foreign actions and policies to advance robotics. Whether certain strategic partnerships in robotics with industry, the public, and academic… | 1 | 2026-06-05T06:35:23Z | 2026-06-05T06:36:42Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-mccormick-to-host-2026-pennsylvania-defense-and-innovation-summit-at-u-s-army-war-college/ | SENATOR MCCORMICK TO HOST 2026 PENNSYLVANIA DEFENSE AND INNOVATION SUMMIT AT U.S. ARMY WAR COLLEGE | 2026-05-28 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | Two-Day Summit to Convene Nation’s Top Defense, Industrial, Energy, and Technology Leaders on the One-Year Anniversary of Historic Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) today announced that he will host the 2026 Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit at the United States Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on July 14–15, 2026. The two-day Summit will convene the nation’s and the Commonwealth’s leading defense CEOs and investors, alongside senior U.S. military and administration officials, to showcase Pennsylvania’s defense industrial base and announce partnerships and investments that drive innovation, create great-paying jobs across the Commonwealth and the country, and cement Pennsylvania as a cornerstone of American defense production. The Summit marks the one-year anniversary of the Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit, which Senator McCormick convened in Pittsburgh with President Donald J. Trump to advance American energy dominance. That first-of-its-kind event delivered more than $92 billion in private-sector commitments to the Commonwealth — the largest single-day investment announcement in Pennsylvania’s history. | 1 | 2026-05-29T06:31:28Z | 2026-05-29T06:32:48Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/pennsylvania-senators-mccormick-and-fetterman-introduce-bill-to-accelerateu-s-military-drone-and-autonomous-systems-strategy/ | PENNSYLVANIA SENATORS MCCORMICK AND FETTERMAN INTRODUCE BILL TO ACCELERATEU.S. MILITARY DRONE AND AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS STRATEGY | 2026-05-21 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and John Fetterman today introduced the Unmanned Autonomous Systems Strategy Act, legislation requiring the U.S. Department of War to develop a comprehensive, all-domain strategy for the rapid deployment, integration, and scaling of unmanned and autonomous systems (UAS) across the Indo-Pacific and the Western Hemisphere. The bill will help the Department of War accelerate the fielding of large numbers of capable, low-cost, AI-enabled drones. These systems have already transformed warfare in the air, on the surface, and undersea. Getting this strategy right is essential to maintaining the military superiority and deterrence the U.S. has long relied on. “Unmanned and autonomous systems represent the most disruptive shift in military technology since precision-guided munitions and stealth,” said Senator McCormick. “We’ve seen their impact in Ukraine and across the Middle East. The nation that can field affordable, scalable autonomous systems fastest will have a decisive military advantage. America cannot afford to fall behind.” “Unmanned and autonomous systems are part of our lives right now with no strategy for deploying them where they matter most,” said Senator Fetterman. “Pennsylvania’s defense industry builds some of the best of these systems and we should be putting them to work to keep Americans safe—and this bill does that.” Specifically, core requirements of the comprehensive strategy under the Unmanned Autonomous Systems Strategy Act would include: Capability Gap Assessment — Evaluates where U.S. unmanned capabilities fall short across surveillance, strike, anti-submarine warfare, logistics, electronic warfare, and counter-drone operations. Force Design Review — Identifies the air, surface, and undersea autonomous systems needed to support operations in the Indo-Pacific and Western Hemisphere. Forward Deployment Strategy — Examines basing and deployment options across INDOPACOM, NORTHCOM, and SOUTHCOM areas of responsibility. Technology and Integrati… | 1 | 2026-05-23T06:08:46Z | 2026-05-23T06:10:20Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-mccormick-announces-u-s-service-academy-nomination-application-portal-is-open-for-the-class-of-2031/ | SENATOR MCCORMICK ANNOUNCES U.S. SERVICE ACADEMY NOMINATION APPLICATION PORTAL IS OPEN FOR THE CLASS OF 2031 | 2026-05-21 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) announced today that the application portal for Pennsylvanians interested in his nomination to one of the four U.S. service academies is now open. In addition to applying directly to their service academy of choice, applicants also need to secure a congressional nomination to be eligible for appointment to a U.S. service academy. “Service academies produce some of the finest leaders this nation has ever seen, and the nomination process is a critical part of ensuring that tradition continues,” said Senator McCormick. “As a West Point graduate and combat veteran, I understand firsthand the transformative impact an academy education can have — not just on a career, but on a life. I look forward to identifying the next class of outstanding young men and women from Pennsylvania who are ready to answer the call to serve.” Members of Congress are responsible for nominating candidates for appointment to four of the U.S. service academies – the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Candidates applying to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy do not need a congressional nomination for appointment. More information about the application process is available here. ### | 1 | 2026-05-23T06:08:46Z | 2026-05-23T06:10:20Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-mccormick-and-fetterman-urge-nih-to-release-fy2026-appropriated-funds/ | SENATORS MCCORMICK AND FETTERMAN URGE NIH TO RELEASE FY2026 APPROPRIATED FUNDS | 2026-05-21 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) sent a letter to the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) urging NIH to take immediate action to ensure the timely obligation of all congressionally appropriated FY 2026 grant funding. “Failure to disburse appropriated funds not only forfeits critical investments but also delays scientific breakthroughs and undermines America’s leadership in biomedical research at a time of growing competition from China and other adversaries. In Pennsylvania, world-class research institutions depend on a functioning NIH grant pipeline to sustain their workforce, advance lifesaving discoveries, and drive long-term economic growth,” wrote Senators McCormick and Fetterman. Pennsylvania ranks as the fourth largest recipient of NIH funding in the nation. In 2025, NIH investment generated $5.31 billion in annual economic activity and supported more than 21,700 research jobs.NIH-driven commercialization efforts have also helped create 3,710 businesses and 97,000 jobs in the biopharmaceutical industry. NIH has awarded fewer than 1,900 new and competitive research grants between October 2025 and late March 2026, less than half the normal pace. The consequences of this slowdown are already being felt by nearly every major disease area, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and prenatal care. Congress funded NIH at approximately $47 billion for FY2026. Read the full text of the letter below and here. Dear Director Bhattacharya, We write to express our concern about the pace of grant awards at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and to urge you to take immediate action to ensure the timely obligation of all congressionally appropriated FY2026 funds. . An analysis of NIH RePORTER data, NIH has awarded only approximately 1,900 new and competitive grants between October 2025 and late March 2026, which accounts for less than half the number typically awarded by that point in the fiscal year. The National Cancer Institut… | 1 | 2026-05-23T06:08:46Z | 2026-05-23T06:10:20Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-mccormick-launches-america250-essay-contest-for-pennsylvania-high-school-students/ | SENATOR MCCORMICK LAUNCHES AMERICA250 ESSAY CONTEST FOR PENNSYLVANIA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS | 2026-05-20 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | Winning essays to be entered into the Congressional Record; winners invited to meet with the Senator in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) today announced the launch of a Pennsylvania Youth Essay Contest in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, inviting high school students across the Commonwealth to reflect on Pennsylvania’s central role in the American story. Winning essays will be entered into the Congressional Record and their authors will be invited to meet with Senator McCormick in Washington D.C. Top runners-up will receive a signed letter of recognition from the Senator. “This year, America turns 250 years old — and no state has shaped that story more than Pennsylvania,” said Senator McCormick. “Only one state can claim the room where the Declaration of Independence was signed, where the most important battle of the Civil War was won, and where the Arsenal of Democracy was forged. As we celebrate this milestone, I want to hear from the next generation of Pennsylvanians — about the people who built this country, and about what they themselves intend to build next. I can’t wait to read what they write.” How to Participate Who is eligible: Pennsylvania high school students, divided into two divisions based on the grade they are rising into for the 2026–27 school year: Division I — Grades 9 and 10 Division II — Grades 11 and 12 Length: 600 to 800 words. Prompts (participants may choose either one): Prompt 1 — Choose a Pennsylvanian, from any era and any walk of life, whose story you believe every American should know. Who were they, what did they do, and what does their life reveal about what America is capable of at its best? Prompt 2 — The Founders didn’t just celebrate 1776; they built something. As America turns 250, what is the one challenge you believe the next generation must solve to make America stronger at 300? What would you do about it? How tosubmit: Email your essay to pa250@mccormick.senate.gov by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 4, 2026. Use the subject line… | 1 | 2026-05-21T06:28:16Z | 2026-05-21T06:29:43Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-mccormick-and-schatz-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-support-redevelopment-of-former-military-installations/ | SENATORS MCCORMICK AND SCHATZ INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT REDEVELOPMENT OF FORMER MILITARY INSTALLATIONS | 2026-05-20 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) today introduced the bipartisan Increasing Opportunity for Reindustrialization Act, legislation to help communities redevelop former military installations by expanding eligibility for Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) designation to include Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) sites. Since 1988, the Department of War has conducted five rounds of BRAC, resulting in the closure or realignment of hundreds of military installations across the country. While many communities have worked to transition these properties to civilian use, former military installations often continue to face economic challenges, including job losses, declining tax revenues, and costly infrastructure needs. TheIncreasing Opportunity for Reindustrialization Act would create a new pathway for census tracts containing former military installations closed under BRAC authorities to be designated as Qualified Opportunity Zones. The legislation would allow states to nominate these areas for QOZ designation without counting them against the current cap on eligible Opportunity Zone tracts. “Former military installations have the potential to become engines of economic growth, manufacturing, and job creation,” said Senator McCormick. “This bipartisan legislation will give Pennsylvania communities the tools they need to attract private investment, support reindustrialization, and revitalize properties that have long served our national security interests.” “Former military installations face unique challenges in redevelopment, and our bill will help states attract investment and spur growth in these areas once again,” said Senator Schatz. BRAC sites often include substantial infrastructure, transportation access, and developable land that make them well-positioned to support advanced manufacturing, logistics, energy production, and other economic activity. Expanding Opportunity Zone eligibility to these areas would encourage long-term private investment and accelerate redevelo… | 1 | 2026-05-22T06:27:39Z | 2026-05-22T06:29:18Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-mccormick-and-gallego-introduce-bill-to-advance-job-opportunities-in-tech-for-veterans/ | SENATOR MCCORMICK AND GALLEGO INTRODUCE BILL TO ADVANCE JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN TECH FOR VETERANS | 2026-05-15 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) recently introduced the Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation aimed at helping veterans transition to civilian life by expanding career opportunities in emerging technologies through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses (VET TEC) program. “While the transition back to civilian life isn’t always easy, I know firsthand as a veteran that our service men and women return as leaders, highly skilled and ready to contribute. It is our job to make sure the doors are open when they get home,” said Senator McCormick. “With over 200,000 service members leaving the military each year, the Improving Emerging Tech Opportunities for Veterans Act does exactly that by helping to connect veterans in Pennsylvania and across the country to job opportunities in high-growth tech industries where they can find stable employment, financial security and a renewed sense of purpose.” “Emerging technologies like semiconductor manufacturing are creating thousands of good-paying jobs and shaping the future of Arizona’s economy. This bill would make sure veterans can use the education benefits they earned to train for careers in these rapidly growing industries and help America stay the global leader in technological innovation,” said Senator Gallego. A successful transition from military to civilian life is more than finding a job. It helps provide long-term stability for veterans and their families while strengthening our workforce. The VET TEC program connects veterans with leading training providers to help them develop or advance in skills needed for high-tech industries. This bill would broaden the current program, adding training and employment pathways in emerging industries, like artificial intelligence and semiconductor manufacturing, so veterans are equipped with the skills needed to compete for high-demand jobs in our modern economy. Specifica… | 1 | 2026-05-16T06:05:00Z | 2026-05-16T06:06:37Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-mccormick-urges-fema-to-release-more-than-600-million-in-delayed-reimbursements-for-pennsylvania-hospitals/ | SENATOR MCCORMICK URGES FEMA TO RELEASE MORE THAN $600 MILLION IN DELAYED REIMBURSEMENTS FOR PENNSYLVANIA HOSPITALS | 2026-05-13 | 2026 | 2026-05 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin urging the agency to release nearly $600 million in approved COVID-19 reimbursement funding owed to Pennsylvania hospitals and health systems. In the letter, Senator McCormick raised concerns about the ongoing delays in disbursing Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance funds tied to pandemic response efforts and highlighted the continued financial strain facing healthcare providers across the Commonwealth. “Pennsylvania hospitals stepped up during the pandemic when communities needed them most,” said Senator McCormick. “They expanded capacity, protected frontline healthcare workers, and ensured patients continued receiving care under unprecedented circumstances. FEMA approved funding to reimburse those efforts, yet nearly $600 million remains unpaid. These providers upheld their commitment to Pennsylvanians, and the federal government should uphold its commitment to them.” Senator McCormick is committed to ensuring that Pennsylvania hospitals receive the reimbursements they are owed so they can continue delivering critical care and protecting communities across the Commonwealth. Read the full letter here. ### | 1 | 2026-05-14T06:11:37Z | 2026-05-14T06:12:56Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-mccormick-introduces-legislation-to-address-federal-permitting-chokepoints/ | SENATOR MCCORMICK INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO ADDRESS FEDERAL PERMITTING CHOKEPOINTS | 2026-04-30 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | Bill targets four key chokepoints slowing infrastructure projects, driving up costs, and blocking American energy from reaching global markets WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) today introduced the Unlock American Energy and Jobs Act, legislation designed to streamline the federal permitting process and bring greater certainty to the approval of energy infrastructure projects. More than $1 trillion in critical infrastructure projects are currently tied up in federal permitting, representing an estimated $2.4 trillion in unrealized economic activity and thousands of jobs. At a time of rising electricity demand and growing global competition, the bill establishes clear timelines, modernizes approval processes, removes unnecessary barriers, and reduces litigation-driven delays that have made it increasingly difficult to build in the United States. “Pennsylvania has the workers, resources, and infrastructure to power this region and the country for decades,” said Senator McCormick. ” What we’re missing is a federal permitting system with clear rules and predictable timelines. For Pennsylvania’s energy workforce and building trades, this bill is long overdue. It’s time we reform our current system and get America building again.” Today, more than 650 projects are currently listed on the federal Permitting Dashboard. Construction costs run 24 to 30 percent higher when projects are held up. But the impact goes beyond delayed projects. According to an industry report, nearly 51 percent of manufacturers say permitting uncertainty discourages them from investing in new or expanded U.S. capacity, while nearly 66 percent say they would invest more if the process were faster and more predictable. The permitting system is not just slowing projects down, it is preventing a significant share of investment from being proposed in the first place. The Unlock American Energy and Jobs Act targets four specific chokepoints: Water Permitting Reform: States have exploited the Clean Water Act’s water quality certifica… | 1 | 2026-05-01T06:06:26Z | 2026-05-01T06:08:22Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-mccormick-gillibrand-introduce-legislation-to-strengthen-prediction-markets-and-protect-everyday-investors/ | SENATORS MCCORMICK, GILLIBRAND INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO STRENGTHEN PREDICTION MARKETS AND PROTECT EVERYDAY INVESTORS | 2026-04-30 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | Bill establishes clear rules of the road for event contracts while keeping the United States at the forefront of financial innovation WASHINGTON – Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) today introduced the Prediction Market Act of 2026, legislation to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for prediction markets, ensuring these powerful financial tools operate with transparency, integrity, and strong protections for everyday Americans. Prediction markets have emerged as some of the most accurate forecasting tools available, turning collective knowledge into real-time signals about future political, economic, and other outcomes. Beyond forecasting, these markets provide real economic value, allowing agriculture producers to manage weather conditions, investors to hedge portfolio risk, and small businesses to protect themselves against sudden cost increases. With proper guidelines in place, the United States can lead the responsible development of this growing industry rather than allow regulatory uncertainty to push it offshore. “Prediction markets are already changing how Americans understand and manage risk,” said Senator McCormick. “This legislation gives these markets the clear rules they need to grow responsibly, protects everyday investors who are participating in them, and ensures the United States remains the global leader in financial innovation.” “Elected officials should be working for the people they represent — not lining their own pockets with insider information. Americans deserve financial markets that are fair, transparent, and not tilted in favor of those with privileged access,” said Senator Gillibrand. “This commonsense, bipartisan bill puts strong guardrails in place to protect consumers, prevent insider trading, and hold prediction market platforms to standards of integrity.” What does the bill do? The legislation takes several concrete steps to modernize the regulatory framework for event contracts and prediction markets. These steps include: Defi… | 1 | 2026-05-01T06:06:26Z | 2026-05-01T06:08:22Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-mccormick-smith-tillis-and-gallego-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-extend-the-terrorism-risk-insurance-program-for-seven-years-2/ | SENATORS MCCORMICK, SMITH, TILLIS, AND GALLEGO INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO EXTEND THE TERRORISM RISK INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR SEVEN YEARS | 2026-04-27 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA), Tina Smith (D-MN), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) today introduced the bipartisan Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026, which is essential to economic security by safeguarding the availability of terrorism risk coverage. This legislation is also cosponsored by Chairman Scott (R-SC), Senators Banks (R-IN), Britt (R-AL), Crapo (R-ID), Hagerty (R-TN), Kennedy (R-LA), Lummis (R-WY), Moreno (R-OH), Ricketts (R-NE), Rounds (R-SD), Kim (D-NJ), Van Hollen (D-MD), Cortez Masto (D-NV), Cramer (R-ND), Alsobrooks (D-MD), Schumer (D-NY), Warner (D-VA), Warnock (D-GA), and Blunt-Rochester (D-DE). Following the attacks on September 11, 2001, most states began allowing terrorism risk to be excluded from commercial insurance policies, leaving businesses and industries without access to coverage. Since insurance is a precondition for commercial lending and real estate transactions, this gap in coverage threatened broad economic damage across real estate, construction, energy, transportation, and related industries. Congress responded by passing the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 (TRIA), creating a federal reinsurance backstop to stabilize the private market and ensure that commercial policyholders could continue to obtain terrorism risk coverage. The private insurance market has relied on the TRIA backstop ever since. When TRIA briefly lapsed in December 2014, terrorism exclusions that insurers had pre-filed with state regulators took effect automatically, making terrorism coverage effectively unavailable across commercial policies nationwide. As a result, terrorism risk coverage was removed from policyholders immediately and without notice. Given that the current threat landscape remains elevated, allowing a similar lapse in terrorism coverage would expose policy holders to unnecessary financial risk and uncertainty. “State sponsors of terror pose a persistent threat to the United States, and we must be prepared,” said Senator McCorm… | 1 | 2026-05-01T06:06:26Z | 2026-05-01T06:08:22Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-mccormick-smith-tillis-and-gallego-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-extend-the-terrorism-risk-insurance-program-for-seven-years/ | Senators McCormick, Smith, Tillis, and Gallego Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program for Seven Years | 2026-04-27 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA), Tina Smith (D-MN), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) today introduced the bipartisan Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026, which is essential to economic security by safeguarding the availability of terrorism risk coverage. This legislation is also cosponsored by Chairman Scott (R-SC), Senators Banks (R-IN), Britt (R-AL), Crapo (R-ID), Hagerty (R-TN), Kennedy (R-LA), Lummis (R-WY), Moreno (R-OH), Ricketts (R-NE), Rounds (R-SD), Kim (D-NJ), Van Hollen (D-MD), Cortez Masto (D-NV), Cramer (R-ND), Alsobrooks (D-MD), Schumer (D-NY), Warner (D-VA), Warnock (D-GA), and Blunt-Rochester (D-DE). Following the attacks on September 11, 2001, most states began allowing terrorism risk to be excluded from commercial insurance policies, leaving businesses and industries without access to coverage. Since insurance is a precondition for commercial lending and real estate transactions, this gap in coverage threatened broad economic damage across real estate, construction, energy, transportation, and related industries. Congress responded by passing the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 (TRIA), creating a federal reinsurance backstop to stabilize the private market and ensure that commercial policyholders could continue to obtain terrorism risk coverage. The private insurance market has relied on the TRIA backstop ever since. When TRIA briefly lapsed in December 2014, terrorism exclusions that insurers had pre-filed with state regulators took effect automatically, making terrorism coverage effectively unavailable across commercial policies nationwide. As a result, terrorism risk coverage was removed from policyholders immediately and without notice. Given that the current threat landscape remains elevated, allowing a similar lapse in terrorism coverage would expose policy holders to unnecessary financial risk and uncertainty. “State sponsors of terror pose a persistent threat to the United States, and we must be prepared,” said Senator McCorm… | 1 | 2026-04-29T06:03:53Z | 2026-04-29T06:05:09Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/energy-department-preserves-nearly-5-billion-for-hydrogen-hubs-including-two-hubs-critical-to-pennsylvania/ | Energy Department Preserves Nearly $5 Billion for Hydrogen Hubs, Including Two Hubs Critical to Pennsylvania | 2026-04-21 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced it will preserve nearly $5 billion in funding for five hydrogen hubs across the country, including two with significant Pennsylvania partnerships — the Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub (MACH2) and the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2). This decision confirms awards for five hubs following a broader DOE review of more than 2,200 energy projects. “I am proud to have fought for this funding and to see it preserved,” said Senator Dave McCormick. “These two hydrogen hubs are expected to create 41,000 jobs, putting skilled building trades workers such as pipefitters, electricians, carpenters, and welders to work constructing the infrastructure for these new projects. This is a win for Pennsylvania workers, our economy, and our energy future. Pennsylvania has always been an energy leader, and these hubs ensure we remain at the forefront of what comes next.” In response to Senator McCormick’s question about funding for the hydrogen hubs during the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing today, U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright said “We are absolutely funding these in phases and will be working with those various contracting groups to see their progress and is it continuing on a pathway to get to a good result.” A hydrogen hub is a regional network connecting the producers, distributors, and users of hydrogen energy. Clean hydrogen can be produced from a range of domestic sources, including nuclear power, renewables, and fossil fuels with carbon capture making it one of the most versatile tools available for reducing emissions in heavy industry and long-haul transportation. MACH2, serving Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey, is expected to create over 20,000 jobs. ARCH2, serving Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia, is expected to create more than 21,000 jobs. These hubs build on Pennsylvania’s long history as an American energy leader, reinforcing an all-of-the-above energy strategy while driving innovation and deploymen… | 1 | 2026-04-23T05:48:52Z | 2026-04-23T05:50:10Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/watch-senator-mccormick-introduces-kevin-warsh-for-federal-reserve-chair-before-senate-banking-committee/ | Watch: Senator McCormick Introduces Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve Chair Before Senate Banking Committee | 2026-04-21 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | “Colleagues, Kevin Warsh has lived the American Dream. I know in my heart he will always fight to keep that dream alive for all Americans. He is the right man for this pivotal moment. I urge you to support his speedy confirmation.” WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) today introduced his friend, Kevin Warsh, at his nomination hearing before the Senate Banking Committee to chair the Federal Reserve. Click here to watch the video. Senator McCormick’s remarks below (as prepared): “Thank you, Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Warren, distinguished colleagues. “It is my great honor to introduce my friend, Kevin Warsh, and to welcome him and his wife Jane here today. “Winston Churchill observed that for great leaders there comes ‘a special moment when they are figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered the chance to do a very special thing.’ “‘What a tragedy,’ he warned, ‘if that moment finds them unprepared for that which could have been their finest hour.’ “Colleagues, I am here today to assure you that Kevin Warsh could not be more prepared for this, his finest hour. There is no one more fitting, more qualified to face this consequential moment as the 17th Chair of the Federal Reserve. “I will not belabor Kevin’s academic and professional record. They speak for themselves. Instead, I would like to tell you about a man who my wife Dina and I both worked closely with decades ago and who we have called a friend for almost 30 years. “President George W. Bush famously appointed Kevin to the Federal Reserve Board in 2006, when Kevin was just 35. “He was the youngest appointed board member in history. But President Bush saw in Kevin what I believe you will see as you question him today: “Wisdom that belied his age, now deepened by experience. “Moral clarity even in the most turbulent of times. “A sharp and independent intellect, now further strengthened by decades immersed in unforgiving global financial markets. “And a deep, honest understanding of how the decisions made in the marble halls of… | 1 | 2026-04-23T05:48:52Z | 2026-04-23T05:50:10Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-mccormick-cortez-masto-push-to-protect-first-responders-and-roadside-workers/ | SENATORS MCCORMICK, CORTEZ MASTO PUSH TO PROTECT FIRST RESPONDERS AND ROADSIDE WORKERS | 2026-04-02 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) recently introduced the bipartisan Safe Roads for Those Who Serve Act to protect first responders and roadside workers as they do their jobs on roads and highways. This legislation would enhance strategies to help reduce the risk of injury or death faced by law enforcement officers, emergency medical services, fire and rescue services, tow truck drivers, construction workers, and other roadside workers. Nationwide, since 2020, more than 500 roadside workers have been killed doing their jobs on the side of the road. Many were tow truck operators, construction workers, and law enforcement officers. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation data reveals more than1,250 work zone crashes occurred in 2024, resulting in 22 deaths that included both workers and drivers. Additionally, 45 percent of Pennsylvania work zone crashes in 2024 contained fatalities or injuries. “Every day in Pennsylvania and across the country, law enforcement officers, EMS crews, and roadside workers put themselves in harm’s way—often just feet from speeding traffic—to keep the rest of us safe,” said Senator McCormick. “This bipartisan effort will improve data collection, strengthen public awareness, and prioritize safety in infrastructure projects from the start—helping protect those who protect us.” “Over the past fifty years, America has worked to make roads safer for drivers and pedestrians, but we still have work to do to protect those whose jobs regularly put them on the side of the road,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “First responders and roadside workers risk death or injury every single day while responding to an emergency or maintaining our roads. I’m proud to lead this bipartisan effort to help keep them safe.” In order to protect first responders and roadside workers, the Safe Roads for Those Who Serve Act would: · Require states to improve data collection and analysis of highway worker injuries and fatalities and create a highway worker safe… | 1 | 2026-04-05T05:34:57Z | 2026-04-05T05:36:03Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-mccormick-fbi-director-patel-convene-roundtable-on-combatting-fentanyl-crisis/ | SENATOR MCCORMICK, FBI DIRECTOR PATEL CONVENE ROUNDTABLE ON COMBATTING FENTANYL CRISIS | 2026-04-01 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | Roundtable Brings Together Federal and State Law Enforcement, Prosecutors, and Families Who Have Lost Loved Ones to Fentanyl to Discuss Progress Combatting Fentanyl ALLENTOWN, PA — U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) hosted FBI Director Kash Patel in Allentown today for a roundtable discussion on the fentanyl crisis. The roundtable brought together federal and state law enforcement leaders, prosecutors, and families directly impacted by the epidemic to discuss enforcement efforts, disruption to trafficking networks, and the path forward on treatment and recovery. “When I ran for Senate, I promised Pennsylvania families I would secure the border, take on the cartels, and stop the flow of fentanyl precursors from China. While there is more to do, we are making a lot of progress,” said Senator McCormick. “That is what a whole-of-government approach looks like, and I am grateful to Director Patel, the FBI, and state and local partners for their partnership in this fight.” “Senator McCormick and our partners in Pennsylvania have been tremendous supporters for law enforcement, helping this FBI and interagency partners across the country deliver record results on tackling the fentanyl crisis within the last year alone,” said FBI Director Kash Patel. “But we’re doubling down on and just getting started. I want to thank Senator McCormick for hosting this event and look forward to joining him, our law enforcement partners, and these brave families putting words into action so we can cut off the flow of deadly fentanyl and put away the criminal actors who traffic through our communities.” Senator McCormick pledged to secure the border, dismantle the cartels, and stop the flow of fentanyl precursors from China. Today’s roundtable is a direct reflection of that commitment in action, and the results are beginning to show. From 2020 to 2023, fentanyl killed approximately 4,000 Pennsylvanians per year. Preliminary data indicates that figure fell to approximately 1,500 in 2025, the lowest level in a decade. From 2023 to 2024, … | 1 | 2026-04-05T05:34:57Z | 2026-04-05T05:36:03Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-mccormick-fetterman-release-joint-statement-on-antisemitism-investigation/ | SENATORS MCCORMICK, FETTERMAN RELEASE JOINT STATEMENT ON ANTISEMITISM INVESTIGATION | 2026-04-01 | 2026 | 2026-04 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | ALLENTOWN, PA – Today, following Judge Gerald J. Pappert’s ruling that approves the administration’s effort to obtain information on Penn Jewish faculty as part of an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission subpoena, U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) released the following joint statement: “No student or faculty member should face illegal discrimination based on race, gender, religion, or national origin. We have long spoken out against the despicable treatment Jewish students and faculty have faced since October 7, including on University of Pennsylvania’s campus. We fully support the EEOC investigations into Title VII discrimination.” “Both our offices will continue to monitor how this case plays out in the courts. Both our priorities are ensuring privacy protections are upheld and perpetrators of illegal discrimination are brought to justice.” ### | 1 | 2026-04-05T05:34:57Z | 2026-04-05T05:36:03Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-mccormick-hosts-nih-director-for-visit-to-university-of-pennsylvania/ | Senator McCormick Hosts NIH Director for Visit to University of Pennsylvania | 2026-03-31 | 2026 | 2026-03 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | Tour Showcases Pennsylvania’s Role at the Forefront of Life Sciences Innovation PHILADELPHIA, PA – U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) today hosted National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya for a full-day visit to Penn Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, where they met with researchers, clinicians, and innovators advancing some of the nation’s most groundbreaking biomedical research. The visit underscored how federal research investment supports lifesaving medical breakthroughs, strengthens America’s global leadership in science, and drives economic growth across Pennsylvania. “Pennsylvania is helping lead the future of life sciences, and it was an honor to welcome Director Bhattacharya to Philadelphia to see that work up close,” said Senator McCormick. “At Penn, researchers are translating cutting-edge science into real treatments that are saving lives and giving families hope. With world-class institutions, talented researchers, and emerging tools and technologies like artificial intelligence accelerating discovery, Pennsylvania is well positioned to continue leading the next generation of medical innovation.” “As I said yesterday, Pennsylvania shows what’s possible when regional collaboration is focused on saving lives, and it’s a model for how NIH investment turns scientific discovery into real care for patients. I’ve been especially inspired by Baby KJ, whose rare genetic disorder was treated using personalized gene editing developed right here at Penn and CHOP. It’s a powerful reminder that when NIH backs bold science, breakthroughs once thought impossible can become reality. We also saw where CAR-T therapy was first used to treat blood cancers. Not long ago, that work struggled to secure funding, and today, it’s one of the most important advances in cancer treatment. That’s why we’re expanding opportunities for innovative, high-impact research through NIH’s Unified Funding Strategy; so promising but unproven ideas have a real chance to succeed, and NIH investment can conti… | 1 | 2026-04-07T05:38:05Z | 2026-04-07T05:39:14Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-mccormick-welcomes-nih-director-to-pittsburgh-for-full-day-tour-of-life-sciences-and-research-institutions/ | Senator McCormick Welcomes NIH Director to Pittsburgh for Full Day Tour of Life Sciences and Research Institutions | 2026-03-30 | 2026 | 2026-03 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | Visit Highlights Pennsylvania’s Role as a Leader in Life Sciences PITTSBURGH, PA – U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) today hosted National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya for a full-day visit to Pittsburgh, where they toured some of the nation’s leading life sciences and research institutions. The visit highlighted how federal research investment translates into jobs, medical breakthroughs, and economic growth and why Pennsylvania continues to be a productive partner in biomedical innovation. “Pennsylvania is one of the great life sciences hubs in the world, and I was proud to welcome Director Bhattacharya to Pittsburgh to see it firsthand,” said Senator McCormick. “What’s happening here is extraordinary — treatment centers where discoveries are being made, researchers dedicated to finding answers, and families whose lives have been changed. That is accountability you can see. With advances in artificial intelligence and new technologies accelerating research, Pennsylvania is well positioned to lead the next generation of medical innovation.” “I am truly honored to spend the day in Pittsburgh, a city that exemplifies what reinvention can look like at its best. Once defined by its steel industry, Pittsburgh has transformed itself into a thriving center for biotechnology and innovation which is a remarkable evolution. What stands out most is the extraordinary collaboration among the University of Pittsburgh, UPMC, and Carnegie Mellon University. Together, they represent a powerful trifecta of research and innovation, seamlessly bridging cutting-edge technology with biomedical discovery in ways that set a standard for institutions across the country. Pennsylvania’s emergence as a leader in this space underscores the profound impact of sustained NIH investment in research institutions beyond the coasts. The breakthroughs happening here are not only advancing science, but improving human health in meaningful and far-reaching ways, said NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya. Throughout the vis… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-mccormick-and-fetterman-announce-600-million-in-federal-funding-to-replace-delaware-river-bridge-and-improve-pa-turnpike/ | SENATORS MCCORMICK AND FETTERMAN ANNOUNCE $600 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING TO REPLACE DELAWARE RIVER BRIDGE AND IMPROVE PA TURNPIKE | 2026-03-28 | 2026 | 2026-03 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding $600 million to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) through the FY 2025 Bridge Investment Program. The funding will advance the PA Turnpike/I-95 Interchange Program by replacing the existing 1956 Delaware River Bridge, a critical crossing connecting Bucks County, Pennsylvania to Burlington County, New Jersey. “This $600 million investment is one of the most consequential infrastructure commitments in Pennsylvania’s history, and we are proud to have fought to secure this funding by writing directly to Transportation Secretary Duffy to make the case for why the Delaware River Bridge deserves federal investment,” said Senators Dave McCormick and John Fetterman. “The Delaware River Bridge is not just a Pennsylvania asset; it is a backbone of our national freight and passenger transportation network. This funding will make it safer and more resilient for the commuters, families, and businesses that depend on it every single day.” The Delaware River Bridge currently carries more than 67,000 vehicles daily, with truck traffic accounting for approximately 16 percent of total volume. Given this heavy demand, the bridge’s existing four-lane configuration is no longer sufficient to meet the capacity needs of the I-95 corridor, one of the busiest and most economically vital highway corridors in the United States. The project will widen the bridge to align with surrounding approach roadways and accommodate projected long-term traffic growth, while also addressing critical infrastructure risk, enhancing travel reliability, improving safety, and bolstering flood resilience. ### | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-mccormick-kim-introduce-bill-to-strengthen-u-s-global-nuclear-exports/ | Senators McCormick, Kim Introduce Bill to Strengthen U.S. Global Nuclear Exports | 2026-03-27 | 2026 | 2026-03 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Andy Kim (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on National Security and International Trade and Finance on the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, yesterdayintroduced legislation to strengthen America’s competitiveness in the global nuclear energy market as part of the reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM). As global demand for reliable, clean energy grows, this bipartisan bill will strengthen the United States’ ability to compete for and win nuclear energy projects around the world. As part of the reauthorization process, the American Competitiveness for Exports in Nuclear Energy, or ACE Nuclear Energy Act of 2026, would enhance the Export-Import Bank of the United States’ (EXIM) ability to support U.S. nuclear energy exports. “The global demand for reliable nuclear energy is growing, and American nuclear technology is ready to meet the challenge. China and Russia are aggressively expanding their nuclear footprint in global markets, and the United States must respond by strengthening our ability to compete for commercial nuclear projects abroad,” said Senator McCormick. “The ACE Nuclear Energy Act of 2026 will drive America’s energy competitiveness and help make the United States the partner of choice. When American companies win these projects, they support a strong domestic supply chain—from Pennsylvania to communities across the country—creating jobs, strengthening our industrial base, and reinforcing America’s leadership in technology.” “Electricity demand is surging worldwide, and China continues bankrolling its own nuclear exports while we leave ourselves without the tools to compete. The ACE Nuclear Energy Act changes that, giving American exporters the financing and talent they need to win. This is how we lead the global energy race, create good American jobs, and grow our economy,” said Senator Kim. The initiative builds on momentum from the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year … | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/watch-senator-mccormick-delivers-late-night-floor-speech-last-night-to-fund-all-of-the-department-of-homeland-security/ | Watch: Senator McCormick Delivers Late-Night Floor Speech Last Night to Fund ALL of the Department of Homeland Security | 2026-03-27 | 2026 | 2026-03 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | “I rise today to implore my Democratic colleagues one more time: end this ridiculous shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security. Every day the stakes get higher, and every day the real-world consequences get more severe.” WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) spoke on the Senate floor last night to call out Senate Democrats for refusing to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security — arguing that the decision undermines a critical agency responsible for protecting the country at a time of heightened domestic threats and ongoing operations in Iran. Click here to watch the video. Senator McCormick’s remarks below (as prepared): “Mr. President, I rise today to implore my Democratic colleagues one more time: end this ridiculous shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security. Every day the stakes get higher, and every day the real-world consequences get more severe. Shutting down DHS to make a point on immigration is reckless, and it is devoid of basic, fundamental common sense. It weakens the agencies that protect the homeland. It punishes the men and women across TSA, CISA, FEMA, the Coast Guard, and the rest of DHS who stand watch every day over this country. And it burdens the Americans who depend on those public servants. “So what has this shutdown accomplished? What has it brought us? “First, it endangers America. It endangers Americans. “Since combat operations have begun in Iran, the homeland has seen five major attacks: an ISIS-inspired bombing outside Gracie Mansion in New York City; a terrorist shooting in a classroom at Old Dominion; a vehicle attack at Temple Israel in Michigan; a terrorist shooting at a bar in Austin, Texas; and a pro-Iran cyberattack on Stryker, one of America’s great medical products companies, whose systems support patient care and hospitals across the country. “These threats come on top of the violence already made possible by the Biden Administration’s disastrous, catastrophic border policies. Just last Thursday, we saw it on the television: an illegal im… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/mccormick-fetterman-lead-bipartisan-effort-to-designate-endless-mountains-national-heritage-area/ | MCCORMICK, FETTERMAN LEAD BIPARTISAN EFFORT TO DESIGNATE ENDLESS MOUNTAINS NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA | 2026-03-26 | 2026 | 2026-03 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) today introduced the Endless Mountains National Heritage Area Act to designate Pennsylvania’s Endless Mountains region as a National Heritage Area (NHA), a long-sought recognition that would preserve the region’s rich history and natural beauty while boosting economic growth through tourism. The legislation is the Senate companion to a House bill led by Congressman Dan Meuser (R-PA-09). “Pennsylvania’s Endless Mountains are a cornerstone of our Commonwealth’s history and natural beauty, with a legacy that stretches back to the earliest days of our nation,” said Senator McCormick. “Especially as we approach our nation’s 250th birthday, this designation is a major win for Northeast Pennsylvania—protecting our historic landscapes while growing a tourism economy that supports thousands of hardworking families. I’m proud to work alongside my Pennsylvania colleagues to bring national recognition to this truly world-class destination.” “Our public lands are some of the very best parts of what our great country has to offer,”said Senator Fetterman. “We have a responsibility to safeguard the Endless Mountains National Heritage Area. I’m proud to help ensure it will be protected and enjoyed for generations to come while supporting economic development throughout the region.” “The Endless Mountains region is one of Northeast Pennsylvania’s most scenic landscapes, full of history, natural beauty, and local culture. Whether you’re enjoying its fall foliage or its vast forests during summer, it provides some of the most stunning scenery in our Commonwealth. Establishing the Endless Mountains National Heritage Area will help protect that legacy while increasing tourism, encouraging local economic activity, and strengthening relationships among communities, small businesses, and conservation groups across the four counties. I am happy to lead this effort in the House, alongside Senators McCormick and Fetterman in the Senate, to ensure the history and c… | 1 | 2026-04-05T05:34:57Z | 2026-04-05T05:36:03Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/watch-senator-mccormick-delivers-floor-speech-in-support-of-road-to-housing-act/ | Watch: Senator McCormick Delivers Floor Speech in Support of ROAD to Housing Act | 2026-03-05 | 2026 | 2026-03 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | “The ROAD to Housing Act represents the most consequential federal action on housing in a generation. Passing through the Banking Committee with a unanimous, 24-to-0 vote, it’s also proof that the Senate can address important issues in a bipartisan way.” WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor in support of the ROAD to Housing Act. Click here to watch the video. Senator McCormick’s remarks below (as prepared): “Mr. President, I rise today in support of the ROAD to Housing Act. “I grew up in Northeast Pennsylvania, in a town called Bloomsburg, believing in a simple deal: work hard, play by the rules and you can build a life in your own home. “But that promise – the American Dream – has become increasingly out of reach for families across our great Commonwealth. There are too few homes to buy and too many aging homes that families can’t afford to maintain. “The numbers tell a clear and disturbing story: Pennsylvania is short 100,000 homes today – that’s the same number as seats in Penn State’s Beaver Stadium. Median home prices have hit an all-time high of $325,000. Rent has surged. And more than half our housing stock is over 50 years old, which means greater repair costs for homeowners already struggling with tight budgets. “The absence of good, new, affordable housing has locked out young families. When I was a teenager, the median age of a first-time homebuyer was 29. Today it is 40. “That is an entire decade of homeownership and wealth-building that has been lost by a generation. “American families did not create this problem. Washington did. Major federal housing programs have been funded for decades without serious reform. Some haven’t been updated since the 1960’s. “The Biden administration had four years to address this crisis. Instead, more bureaucracy, more mandates, and reckless spending drove this problem off a cliff. From the rowhouses of Philadelphia to the small towns of the Monongahela Valley, home prices across our Commo… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-mccormick-and-welch-introduce-bill-to-modernize-americas-electric-grid-and-cut-red-tape/ | SENATORS MCCORMICK AND WELCH INTRODUCE BILL TO MODERNIZE AMERICA’S ELECTRIC GRID AND CUT RED TAPE | 2026-03-02 | 2026 | 2026-03 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA), Chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy, and Peter Welch (D-VT), Chair of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development Energy, and Credit, today introduced the Reconductoring Existing Wires for Infrastructure Reliability and Expansion (REWIRE) Act of 2026, new bipartisan legislation to modernize the nation’s electric grid and meet America’s growing energy demand. This bill cuts permitting delays, incentivizes advanced transmission upgrades, strengthens state grid planning, and accelerates the deployment of innovative grid technologies to lower costs and improve grid reliability for American families and businesses. “Electricity demand in Pennsylvania and across America is rising rapidly and that requires innovative solutions to strengthen our electric grid and cut through the bureaucracy that is holding us back,” said Senator McCormick. “The bipartisan REWIRE Act is exactly the kind of commonsense fix we need. It leverages existing infrastructure we already have, brings down costs, and stops years of unnecessary permitting delays from standing in the way of real progress.” “We’re up against the clock when it comes to meeting America’s growing energy needs. Increasing the capacity of the grid by accelerating the permitting process and incentivizing practices like reconductoring will not only allow us to connect new and affordable clean energy to the grid–it’ll also save consumers money,” said Senator Welch. “I’m proud to partner with Senator McCormick on this bipartisan effort to upgrade America’s grid and meet the energy demand of the future.” After two decades of stagnation, American electricity demand is projected to rise by as much as 5.7% by 2030 — the fastest increase since the 1960s. Meeting this demand will require nearly 5,000 miles of new high-capacity transmission lines each year, according to the Department of Energy. Yet in 2024, only 322 miles of new high-voltage transmission were completed. The REWIRE A… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-mccormick-to-bring-pennsylvania-united-steelworkers-vice-president-jason-zugai-as-guest-to-2026-state-of-the-union/ | SENATOR MCCORMICK TO BRING PENNSYLVANIA UNITED STEELWORKERS VICE PRESIDENT JASON ZUGAI AS GUEST TO 2026 STATE OF THE UNION | 2026-02-24 | 2026 | 2026-02 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, February 24, 2026 – U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-Pennsylvania) today announced that he will bring Jason Zugai, former President and current Vice President of the United Steelworkers (Local 2227), as his guest to the 2026 State of the Union. This honor comes just months after the historic U.S. Steel-Nippon partnership was finalized in June 2025, a deal that strengthens Pennsylvania’s steel industry and safeguards thousands of American jobs. “Jason Zugai is a third-generation steelworker who embodies the heart of the Mon Valley and the proud tradition of American steel,” said Senator McCormick. “The U.S. Steel-Nippon Agreement is a landmark achievement, ensuring that this iconic American company remains under U.S. leadership while protecting and creating thousands of Pennsylvania jobs. I’m honored to bring Jason as my guest to the State of the Union to highlight the incredible work of steel workers and showcase how President Trump’s administration has championed strengthening American manufacturing.” Senator McCormick first met Jason Zugai during his campaign for U.S. Senate in 2024, where they discussed the critical importance of the U.S. Steel-Nippon deal for Pennsylvania workers. McCormick promised that once elected, his first meeting as U.S. Senator would be with Jason. Senator McCormick kept that promise, engaging closely with Jason and steel leaders to advocate for the $14 billion investment that now secures the future of U.S. Steel. The U.S. Steel-Nippon agreement is a win for our economy, national security, and the hardworking people of Pennsylvania. Senator McCormick is proud to stand alongside President Trump in fulfilling their shared commitment to rebuild American manufacturing and deliver for U.S. workers. Senator McCormick has consistently emphasized that one of his top priorities is preserving and expanding jobs in the Mon Valley while ensuring that U.S. Steel remains under American control. Bringing Jason Zugai to the State of the Union offers an opportunity to spotlight these effo… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-mccormick-and-rosen-introduce-legislation-to-expand-internet-access-for-iranian-civilians-and-combat-irans-human-rights-abuses/ | SENATORS MCCORMICK AND ROSEN INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO EXPAND INTERNET ACCESS FOR IRANIAN CIVILIANS AND COMBAT IRAN’S HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES | 2026-02-24 | 2026 | 2026-02 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, February 24, 2026 – Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) today introduced the Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026,bipartisan legislationdesigned to increase pressure against the Islamic Republic of Iran after the regime locked down the internet and killed tens of thousands of its own citizens during mass protests throughout the country. The legislation takes a coordinated approach to confronting the regime’s repression, targeting four key areas: expand internet access for Iranian civilians amid regime blackouts and repression, identify and enforce sanctions on human rights abusers and their enablers, support U.S. broadcasting and human rights programming, and strengthen cybersecurity tools for Iranian journalists, human rights activists, and civil society. “The Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026 builds on America’s efforts to stand with the Iranian people against a regime that is economically, militarily, and morally bankrupt,” said Senator McCormick. “This bipartisan legislation will expand internet access amid regime blackouts and repression, enforce sanctions on human rights violators including their enablers, and promote human rights documentation and accountability.” “The people of Iran have been forced to live under a repressive regime that has used censorship and internet blackouts to weaken efforts by its people to fight back,” said Senator Rosen. “I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan bill to support the brave Iranian people through expanding internet access, transparent broadcasting, and human rights programs. Iran’s future must be shaped by its people, who deserve to have their rights protected and free access to information.” Specifically, theIran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026 will: Designate the Secretary of State as lead official for advancing internet access and digital freedom in Iran, coordinating all related U.S. government initiatives and updating reporting requir… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-mccormick-celebrates-new-job-growth-at-dura-bond/ | Senator McCormick Celebrates New Job Growth at Dura-Bond | 2026-02-14 | 2026 | 2026-02 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | Multi-Year Contract Delivers 250 New Union Jobs and Economic Boost to Region STEELTON, PA– On Friday, February 13, U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) visited Dura-Bond Pipe’s Steelton facility to join company leadership, federal and state elected officials, and workers in announcing a new multi-year contract between Dura-Bond with TC Energy that will generate $300 million in new revenue and create more than 250 new jobs in Pennsylvania. Founded in 1960, Dura-Bond is an American-owned and operated steel pipe manufacturer proudly serving the Marcellus Shale region. The company has a long history of supplying domestically produced, large-diameter line pipe for natural gas and critical infrastructure projects across the country. To meet increased demand under the new contract, Dura-Bond will add an additional shift at its Steelton facility, expanding its workforce and strengthening the region’s manufacturing base. “From day one, my team and I have been proud to stand with Dura-Bond as they’ve grown stronger and created opportunity for Pennsylvania workers,” said Senator Dave McCormick. “This $300 million contract with TC Energy will create 250 new union jobs and strengthen the Marcellus Shale region’s role in powering American manufacturing. What we are seeing here in Steelton is the intersection of President Trump’s strategy of energy dominance, his commitment to American steel, and the return of advanced manufacturing right here in Pennsylvania.” “We are deeply grateful for the support of Senator McCormick and the many others who have helped us along the way. As he highlighted this afternoon, this truly was a team effort, made successful through the commitment of elected officials and staff from both sides of the aisle at the federal, state, and local levels,” said Dura-Bond President Jason Norris. “My family and I are personally touched by the interest shown and the support extended on behalf of our employees. We sincerely appreciate everyone who worked together to make this possible.” John Draeger, Vice Pres… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-mccormick-secures-more-than-270-million-in-federal-funds-for-pennsylvania/ | Senator McCormick Secures More Than $270 Million in Federal Funds for Pennsylvania | 2026-02-05 | 2026 | 2026-02 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | Funding to Support Public Safety, Infrastructure, Education, Healthcare, and Community Restoration WASHINGTON, D.C., February 5, 2026 – Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) today announced he has secured more than $270 million in federal funding for projects across Pennsylvania, supporting critical needs and advancing key priorities throughout the Commonwealth. These federal funds will support projects across public safety, infrastructure, education, healthcare, economic development, and environmental restoration, giving Pennsylvanians the resources to improve critical services, advance opportunities, and enhance quality of life across the Commonwealth. “This funding delivers real results for Pennsylvanians,” said Senator McCormick. “It helps communities advance important projects and ensures taxpayer dollars are put to work where they are needed most. This money would have been spent by those in Washington, D.C. regardless. My goal is to steer these tax dollars home to worthy projects rather than leave these decisions to unelected bureaucrats.” A full list of projects funded include: Allegheny County Economic Development – Mon Valley Strategic Blight Removal (Allegheny County): To remove blighted, hazardous structures to encourage future development and positive economic impact ($1,200,000) Allegheny County Police and Fire Training Academy (Allegheny County): To purchase public safety equipment and upgrade training facilities ($1,000,000) Army Corps of Engineers – Montgomery Lock (Upper Ohio, Allegheny and Beaver Counties): To improve lock condition and capacity at three Ohio River lock and dam sites ($183,829,000) Army Corps of Engineers – South Central PA Section 313 (Allegheny County): To upgrade storm and wastewater infrastructure ($12,000,000) Army Corps of Engineers – Whitehall Section 219 (Lehigh County): To replace stormwater pipes ($1,000,000) Bedford County Rural Assistance (Bedford County): To expand rural business training and support ($350,000) Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pen… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-mccormick-and-kim-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-support-small-and-early-stage-entrepreneurs/ | Senators McCormick and Kim Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Small and Early-Stage Entrepreneurs | 2026-01-19 | 2026 | 2026-01 | Republican | Senate | PA | David McCormick | M001243 | www.mccormick.senate.gov | davemccormick | https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C., January 15, 2026 – To reduce the financial barriers for early-stage entrepreneurs using crowdfunding while still maintaining investor confidence and market integrity, Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Andy Kim (D-NJ) today introduced the Amendment for Crowdfunding Capital Enhancement and Small-business Support (ACCESS) Act. Currently, startups, early-stage companies, or small businesses raising $100,000 are required to have financial statements reviewed by a public accountant before crowdfunding. The average cost per filing is approximately $10,000 so for businesses raising $100,000, accounting fees can immediately consume at least 10% of the total capital raised. This bipartisan bill proposes to raise the crowdfunding limit from $100,000 to $250,000 before companies need to submit financial statements to be reviewed by an independent accountant. This approach modernizes outdated thresholds and focuses compliance where it matters most – ensuring that larger, more sophisticated offerings remain subject to stronger oversight, while smaller and early-stage issuers are not burdened with one-size-fits-all requirements. “Crowdfunding can be particularly valuable for Pennsylvania entrepreneurs who may not qualify for traditional financing or want to validate market demand before fully launching. By removing unnecessary barriers while maintaining investor protections, we’re unlocking greater capital for new businesses to take root in Pennsylvania and across the country — proving that smart regulation can mean more opportunity, not less,” said Senator Dave McCormick. “Too often start-ups and small businesses face red tape and obstacles to capital that is a critical tool to their success, and in turn, their ability to give back to our communities. By modernizing outdated ‘one-size-fits-all’ requirements, we open doors for businesses and investors of all sizes and backgrounds to grow, while still looking after the overall stability and strength of our financial markets,” said Senator Andy Kim. BACKGRO… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T15:05:35Z |
| https://keller.house.gov/media/press-releases/pennsylvania-members-congress-release-statement-regarding-certification | Pennsylvania Members of Congress Release Statement Regarding Certification of Electors | 2020-12-31 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Fred Keller | K000395 | keller.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, Congressman Fred Keller (R-PA) and seven Pennsylvania members of Congress released the following statement regarding the certification of electors on January 6, 2020: The United States Constitution is unambiguous in declaring that state legislatures are the entity with authority to set election procedure Article 1, Section 4, Clause 1: The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof' Article 2, Section 1, Clause 2: Each state shall appoint, in such Manner as the Legislature thereof may direct, a Number of Electors' Unfortunately, the many unlawful actions undertaken by the Pennsylvania Governor's office, the Secretary of State, and what has been described as a rogue Pennsylvania Supreme Court exceeded and circumvented the state legislature's clear constitutional authority. The unlawful actions include, but are not limited to: Accepting ballots past 8:00 pm on Election Day. Not properly requiring signatures to match those on mail-in ballots or requiring dates. Meanwhile, the matching of signatures was required at a polling site. Authorizing the curing of mail-in ballots with less than a 24-hours' notice. Only some counties were informed and adhered to this order leaving voters treated unequally from county to county. Authorizing the use of unsecure drop boxes, which is not permitted in statute. Prohibiting certified poll watchers overseeing the canvassing of ballots in Philadelphia. These unlawful actions were taken without the authority or consent of the Pennsylvania state legislature. These are facts, and they are indisputable. Additionally, the Pennsylvania Attorney General did nothing with regard to these unlawful activities. Not one inquiry, no questioning, and certainly no investigations. Not to mention that hundreds, if not thousands, of affidavits outlining election complaints and potential fraud were documented, submitted, and ignored. The Pennsylvania election … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kelly.house.gov/press-release/pennsylvania-us-house-members-release-statement-certification-electors | Pennsylvania U.S. House Members Release Statement on Certification of Electors | 2020-12-31 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Mike Kelly | K000376 | kelly.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Representative Mike Kelly (PA-16) today released this joint statement with Representatives Dan Meuser (PA-9), Glenn GT' Thompson (PA-15), Scott Perry (PA-10), Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14), John Joyce (PA-13), and Fred Keller (PA-12) regarding their intent to vote against certification of Pennsylvania's electors on January 6: The United States Constitution is unambiguous in declaring that state legislatures are the entity with authority to set election procedure - Article 1, Section 4, Clause 1: The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof Article 2, Section 1, Clause 2: Each state shall appoint, in such Manner as the Legislature thereof may direct, a Number of Electors Unfortunately, the many unlawful actions undertaken by the Pennsylvania Governor's office, the Secretary of State, and what has been described as a rogue Pennsylvania Supreme Court exceeded and circumvented the state legislature's clear constitutional authority. The unlawful actions include, but are not limited to: Accepting ballots past 8:00 pm on Election Day; Not properly requiring signatures to match those on mail-in ballots or requiring dates.Meanwhile, the matching of signatures was required at a polling site; Authorizing the curing of mail-in ballots with less than a 24-hour's notice.Only some counties were informed and adhered to this order leaving voters treated unequally from county to county; Authorizing the use of unsecured drop boxes, which is not permitted in statute Prohibiting certified poll watchers overseeing the canvassing of ballots in Philadelphia; These unlawful actions were taken without the authority or consent of the Pennsylvania state legislature. These are facts, and they are indisputable. Additionally, the Pennsylvania Attorney General did nothing with regard to these unlawful activities. Not one inquiry, no questioning, and certainly no investigations. Not to mention that hundreds, … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kelly.house.gov/press-release/rep-kelly-votes-override-presidential-veto-ndaa | Rep. Kelly Votes to Override Presidential Veto of NDAA | 2020-12-29 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Mike Kelly | K000376 | kelly.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives today voted to override President Trump's veto of the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA is enacted annually to set the policy and spending priorities of the United States military. Representative Mike Kelly (R-Pa.) voted to pass the NDAA over the president's objection and issued this statement: "The NDAA outlines the budget and policies the Department of Defense uses to plan for the next year. While I support the president's goal of amending or abolishing Section 230, that debate must not delay military planning for 2021." ##### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kelly.house.gov/press-release/kelly-statement-house-vote-increase-stimulus-payments-600-2000 | Kelly Statement on House Vote to Increase Stimulus Payments from $600 to $2000 | 2020-12-28 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Mike Kelly | K000376 | kelly.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-Pa.) issued this statement following his vote against increasing COVID-19 pandemic relief stimulus checks from $600 to $2000: "I support providing direct relief to Pennsylvanians whose current economic struggles were caused by Governor Wolf's lockdown of the Keystone State for most of 2020, but this stimulus check expansion misses the mark because it is not targeted to people who need it most and ignores President Trump's call to reduce wasteful government spending. Our path forward must include direct relief, spending cuts, and opening the Commonwealth's economy so families can go back to work." ##### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kelly.house.gov/press-release/twenty-eight-members-congress-file-amicus-brief-supporting-representative-kellys | Twenty Eight Members of Congress File Amicus Brief Supporting Representative Kelly's Lawsuit Challenging Pennsylvania's Unconstitutional Mail-in Ballot System | 2020-12-24 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Mike Kelly | K000376 | kelly.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. - Last night, more than two dozen members of the United States House of Representatives filed an amicus brief supporting the plaintiffs inMike Kelly, U.S. Congressman, et al. v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, et al., a case challenging the constitutionality of Pennsylvania's no-excuse mail-in ballot voting system. "I am honored that so many of my colleagues from Pennsylvania and across the country have joined our fight to protect the Pennsylvania Constitution, which states clearly how voters are to cast their votes in the Commonwealth,"said Kelly."If Governor Wolf and the legislature wanted to create another method of voting, they should have amended the PennsylvaniaConstitution, which requires, among other factors, placing the question on the ballot for Pennsylvanians to consent.We're asking the Supreme Court of the United States to hear our case and require the Commonwealth to properly amend the Constitution if they want to create a mail-in voting system for future elections. Read the Amicus Brief Here Members of Congress who signed the amicus brief include Representatives Alex Mooney (R- W.Va.), Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.), Andy Harris (R-Md.), Bill Posey (R-Fla.), Chip Roy (R-Texas), Dan Bishop (R-N.C.), Dan Meuser (R-Pa.), Debbie Lesko (R-Ariz.), Fred Keller (R-Pa.), GT Thompson (R-Pa.), Guy Reschenthaler (R-Pa.), Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.), Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), Jody Hice (R-Ga.),Dr. John Joyce (R-Pa.), Lloyd Smucker (R-Pa.), Louie Gohmert (R-Texas), Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), Michael Cloud (R-Texas), Mike Johnson (R- La.), Mo Brooks (R-Ala.), Ralph Norman (R-S.C.), Randy Weber (R-Texas), Scott DesJarlais (R-Tenn.), Scott Perry (R-Pa.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Ted Yoho (R-Fla.) and Warren Davison (R-Ohio). Background In this case, Representative Kelly and the other plaintiffsallege that the Pennsylvania Legislature and Governor Wolf violated the Pennsylvania Constitution when they enacted no-excuse mail-in voting, which conflicts with the Constitution's clear delineation of what makes a person eligible to vote by ma… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://keller.house.gov/media/press-releases/president-trump-signs-keller-s-bill-honoring-hunts-healing-founder-law | President Trump signs Kellers bill honoring Hunts for Healing founder into law | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Fred Keller | K000395 | keller.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, President Trump signed into law H.R. 4279, Congressman Keller's bill to designate the Post Office in Laceyville, Pennsylvania, as the Melinda Gene Piccotti Office in honor of the late Mindy Piccotti, an Air Force veteran who founded Hunts for Healing. Started in 2009, Hunts for Healing aims to help wounded soldiers returning from military missions in Iraq and Afghanistan and other combat veterans transition back into civilian life by allowing them to experience the joys of hunting, including social interaction and camaraderie. The Hunts for Healing team is completely volunteer based, made up of veterans and community members committed to supporting America's men and women in uniform. On the bill becoming law, Congressman Keller made the following statement: Today is an exciting day for our veteran community, the residents of Laceyville, Mindy's family, and every person whose life has been touched by Mindy's outstanding work. Mindy was a community leader who cared deeply about making sure our wounded veterans had the support they need to recover from and overcome their injuries. Mindy built an organization that continues to grow, making an important impact in our community. I thank President Trump for signing this bill into law and for allowing us to finally give Mindy the recognition she deserves for her lifetime of service. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kelly.house.gov/press-release/kelly-statement-passage-targeted-pandemic-related-economic-relief-americans | Kelly Statement on Passage of Targeted Pandemic-Related Economic Relief for Americans | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Mike Kelly | K000376 | kelly.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives today passed theBipartisan-Bicameral Omnibus & COVID Relief Deal, legislation to provide pandemic-related financial relief to workers and small businesses and to fund the federal government through September 30, 2021, the end of Fiscal Year 2021. U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-Pa.) voted in favor of the legislation and released this statement: "For most of 2020, government lockdowns because of the pandemic have caused economic pain across the nation and our Commonwealth. This bill, while far from perfect, brings targeted economic relief to workers and small businesses. I support the direct payments to individuals and families, the provisions that will allow for the deductibility of Paycheck Protection Program loans, and unemployment insurance supplements, all of which will help western Pennsylvanians weather this economic storm. Additionally, as the COVID-19 vaccine makes its way to communities across America, this bill helps ensure it gets to those most vulnerable. While these measures provide temporary relief, the real solution to our economic and emotional well-being is to open the economy and get people back to work." ##### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://keller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-fred-keller-votes-no-massive-year-end-spending-bill | Congressman Fred Keller votes no on massive year-end spending bill | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Fred Keller | K000395 | keller.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, Congressman Fred Keller (R-PA) released the following statement after voting against the $2.3 trillion year-end spending package, which combined government funding with COVID-relief legislation and passed the House by a vote of 359-53: Congressman Fred Keller made the following statement in response to the vote: Since the start of the pandemic, I have advocated for targeted relief for American families, workers, and small businesses that is focused on getting Americans back to work. The best stimulus is a job, and Congress should advance policies that will allow our economy to recover and create family-sustaining jobs for Pennsylvanians. While this legislative package includes measures I have worked hard to advance, such as extending and improving the Paycheck Protection Program, it also spends well beyond our nation's means, lacks critical protections for small businesses, healthcare providers, and educators, and continues policies that will make it harder to achieve sustained economic recovery. Based on conversations with small businesses and workers across Pennsylvania's 12th District, I have advocated for an extension of the PPP and allowing businesses to deduct PPP expenses. The PPP has been a tremendous success keeping Americans employed and our small businesses operational by providing forgivable loans. These provisions will allow struggling small businesses and their workers to continue to access critical resources. Unfortunately, Speaker Pelosi and the House Democrat majority blocked efforts to pass a clean extension of the PPP more than 40 times since the program expired in August. For months, Speaker Pelosi passed messaging bills, using the pandemic as a political bargaining chip. COVID relief must stand on its own and be narrowly targeted to the hardest hit industries and those who need it the most. The only way we will see sustained economic recovery is by supporting relief that gets Americans back to work. Unfortunately, this bill saddles our children and grandchildren w… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://thompson.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/incoming-house-ag-committee-ranking-member-outlines-top-priorities | Incoming House Ag Committee Ranking Member Outlines Top Priorities | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Glenn Thompson | T000467 | thompson.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Glenn GT Thompson, GOP Leader Elect of the House Ag Committee, says his number one priority is building resiliency within the ag food supply chain. We've all witnessed the disruptions as a result of the coronavirus, he says. I'm excited that we're talking on the week where the first vaccines are already being delivered around the country and being received but we have a few months here yet that we still will have to deal with some of the impacts of the coronavirus and I think building resiliency within the ag industry has to be a priority for us. He tells Brownfield building new markets for agricultural products is another priority. Whether that's domestic markets through innovative approaches for use of our farm commodities or expanding our foreign markets, he says. We've seen some good signs from USMCA and certainly the China trade deal. Other priorities include improving broadband connectivity and supporting farmers and ag practices that address conservation needs and climate issues. The Pennsylvania Republican says it is a privilege and honor to have been selected by his colleagues to serve as Ranking Member of the 117thCongress. The new Congress will convene on January 3. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://keller.house.gov/media/in-the-news/intermediate-unit-be-given-head-start-grant | Intermediate unit to be given Head Start grant | 2020-12-18 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Fred Keller | K000395 | keller.house.gov | legacy | McVEYTOWN Rep. Fred Keller, whose 12th District encompasses all of Mifflin, Juniata, Snyder and Perry counties, has announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded a grant to Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11 in Mifflin County. A Head Start grant in the amount of $839,202 will be administered by HHS to TIU 11 to support comprehensive childhood development and better meet the needs of area children and families in need. On the awarding of the grants, Keller made the following statement: Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11 is an outstanding service agency dedicated to bettering children's lives and providing them with the education and tools necessary for future success. I am confident that this grant will go a long way to support their important mission. I commend HHS for continuing to connect our community with federal resources that to improve the lives of those living in our region. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://keller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-keller-participates-hearing-america-s-opioid-epidemic | Congressman Keller participates in hearing on Americas opioid epidemic | 2020-12-18 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Fred Keller | K000395 | keller.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congressman Fred Keller (R-PA) participated in a hearing of the House Oversight and Reform Committee focusing on the role of Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family in the opioid epidemic. During his remarks, Congressman Keller highlighted the importance of holding companies like Purdue Pharma accountable for engaging in deceptive tactics that ultimately worsened America's opioid epidemic. Congressman Keller noted that Purdue Pharma and the Sackler Family significantly downplayed the addictiveness and other effects of OxyContin to the American people when the drug was first marketed. Starting in 1996, Purdue Pharma and the Sackler Family marketed OxyContina drug at the forefront of our nation's opioid epidemicas having much lower addiction risk to patients, which sharply contrasts with the reality that this drug has cost lives and torn families apart, Keller said. Congressman Keller asked Dr. Craig Landau, President and CEO of Purdue Pharma, what his company is doing to educate patients and providers about the dangers of overprescribing opioids. We are supporting a tremendous amount of education through third party resources to bring to the surface important information relating to the prescription of opioidstheir safe storage and disposaland the consequences of addiction with an emphasis on school children to prevent them from initial exposure which can have devastating consequences, Dr. Landau said. In a follow-up question about ensuring accountability in the future, Congressman Keller asked Dr. Landau how he would recommend Congress work with the pharmaceutical industry to prevent opioid addiction. What I would recommend is to make training for prescribing opioids mandatory, Dr. Landau said. I would also suggest that efforts be made to require that all the medicines within this classcontrolled release and immediate release opioidshave barriers introduced to make them less attractive as drugs of abuse. Addiction is a tougher issue. It's a complex medical condition with various contributing fac… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://thompson.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/congressman-thompson-optimistic-covid-relief-will-be-passed-soon | Congressman Thompson Optimistic COVID Relief Will Be Passed Soon | 2020-12-18 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Glenn Thompson | T000467 | thompson.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Glenn GT Thompson, incoming GOP leader of the House Ag Committee, says it's critical that lawmakers pass a coronavirus relief bill soon. Our farmers and ranchers are still needing assistance and so are our agriculture businesses, he says. That's why it's so important that, if not within days, within the week that we pass a COVID-19 relief act that offers support to farmers and ranchers and neighbors in need that are struggling from a nutritional perspective. He tells Brownfield he is optimisticI'm planning on sticking around through the weekend and I'm hoping we'll get this done. Leadership on both sides of the aisle are looking at tying the next covid relief package in with the federal funding. The Pennsylvania Republican was elected by his colleagues to serve as Ranking member of the House A Committee in the 117thCongress. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://keller.house.gov/media/in-the-news/republican-members-oversight-and-reform-commission-demand-emergency-hearing-about | Republican members of Oversight and Reform Commission demand emergency hearing about online censorship | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Fred Keller | K000395 | keller.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congressman Fred Keller (R-Pa.) has joined his colleagues from the House Committee on Oversight and Reform in demanding that Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) hold an emergency hearing about online censorship in light of the news that Hunter Biden's business dealings are under federal investigation. House Oversight Republicans claim that a New York Post article regarding Hunter Biden's foreign business dealings was censored by Facebook and Twitter. The committee further expressed concerns of political bias among large tech companies and the silencing of conservative voices and values. Chairwoman Maloney refused to hold a hearing about the issue. Last week, Hunter Biden confirmed that his taxes are indeed under federal investigation. In response, the Oversight Republicans sent a second letter to Chairwoman Maloney demanding an emergency hearing about censorship. On the second letter, Congressman Fred Keller made the following statement: Despite Big Tech's censorship of Americans' free speech in the Hunter Biden cover-up, we now know he is under federal investigation. This level of unchecked censorship is unacceptable and has no place in the United States. I urge Chairwoman Maloney to hold an emergency hearing to hold Big Tech accountable for its clear violations of Americans' free speech. The full text of the letter follows: Dear Madam Chairwoman: On October 15, 2020, we requested you hold an emergency hearing on Big Tech's repeated efforts to interfere in the 2020 election. At that timejust days before the November 3, 2020 presidential electionFacebook and Twitter censored a news article about Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, regarding his Ukrainian business dealings while his father was Vice President.These Big Tech companies both limited and/or denied distribution of the New York Post's report, and Twitter locked the New York Post's account. Last week, both Hunter Biden and the Biden-Harris Transition Team acknowledged Hunter Biden is under federal investigation for his tax affairs. Reporting … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://keller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-fred-keller-announces-2020-congressional-app-challenge-winner | Congressman Fred Keller announces 2020 Congressional App Challenge winner | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Fred Keller | K000395 | keller.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congressman Fred Keller (PA-12) today announced that Loyalsock Township High School junior Hibah Khan has been selected as the winner of the 2020 Congressional App Challenge for Pennsylvania's 12th District. The Congressional App Challenge is designed to engage student creativity and encourage participation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education fields. This nationwide event allows high school students from across the country to compete against their peers by creating and exhibiting their software application, or "app," for mobile, tablet, or computer devices on a platform of their choice. The Congressional App Challenge is sponsored by the Internet Education Foundation (IEF), which assists offices in hosting the challenges in their individual districts. Khan created a web application for a new community group, the Williamsport Youth Organization (WYO). She built a responsive website using HTML, CSS and JavaScript to inform the community of WYO's mission, activities and partnerships. Khan's winning creation will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building and featured on the U.S. House of Representatives website. The Congressional App Challenge is open to all middle school and high school students in participating districts. Information on the 2021 contest will be announced next spring. On the award, Congressman Keller made the following statement: Congratulations to Ms. Khan on this wonderful achievement and for using her passion for coding to make a difference in our community. It is my hope that Ms. Khan's success inspires other students to get involved in STEM fields and use their creativity and innovation to solve the problems of tomorrow. I am confident that Ms. Khan will continue to be an active leader in our community, and I have no doubt she will do great things in the future. Thank you to the Internet Education Foundation for sponsoring the Congressional App Challenge and elevating the importance of STEM in our nation. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://keller.house.gov/media/in-the-news/top-gop-lawmakers-call-swalwell-be-removed-intelligence-committee | Top GOP lawmakers call for Swalwell to be removed from Intelligence Committee | 2020-12-16 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Fred Keller | K000395 | keller.house.gov | legacy | Top Republicans in the House are calling for Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) to be removed from the Intelligence Committee following reports that he was allegedly targeted by a woman believed to be a Chinese spy. In a letter sent Tuesday to Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), the lawmakers, including House Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) and House Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney (Wyo.), said Swalwell's contacts posed a national security risk. Because of Rep. Swalwell's position on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, his close interactions with Chinese intelligence services, however unintentional they may be, are an unacceptable national security risk, they wrote. It said the panel handles some of the most sensitive information our government possesses," and that as a result Swalwell should be removed from his position. Axios first reported that Swalwell had been targeted by an alleged Chinese Ministry of State Security operative named Christine Fang, who also goes by Fang Fang. The woman, according to the report, helped Swalwell's fundraising during his 2014 reelection campaign and she also helped place an unpaid intern inside his office. The Republicans drew a parallel to Democratic calls for former Attorney General Jeff Sessions to resign after he met with a Russian ambassador without alerting Congress. The lawmakers said that Swalwell should be held to the same standard as Sessions, arguing that his interactions with the Chinese agent were more dangerous. Rep. Swalwell withheld information for five years from the House Intelligence Committee about an ongoing Chinese espionage operation targeted at him and his own colleagues, they wrote. Obviously, Rep. Swalwell's interactions with a Chinese spy were more dangerous and unusual than AG Sessions' meetings with a Russian diplomat. But to make matters worse, Rep. Swalwell kept this information to himself while repeatedly using his position on [the Intelligence Committee] to peddle damaging and baseless conspiracies about President Donald Tru… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://keller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-fred-keller-announces-head-start-grant-tuscarora-intermediate-unit | Congressman Fred Keller announces Head Start grant to Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11 | 2020-12-16 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Fred Keller | K000395 | keller.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congressman Fred Keller (R-PA) today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded a grant to Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11 in Mifflin County. A Head Start grant in the amount of $839,202 will be administered by HHS to Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11 to support comprehensive childhood development and better meet the needs of area children and families in need. On the awarding of the grants, Congressman Fred Keller made the following statement: Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11 is an outstanding service agency dedicated to bettering children's lives and providing them with the education and tools necessary for future success. I am confident that this grant will go a long way to support their important mission. I commend HHS for continuing to connect our community with federal resources that to improve the lives of those living in our region. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://keller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-keller-oversight-republicans-renew-call-emergency-hearing-big-tech | Congressman Keller, Oversight Republicans renew call for emergency hearing on Big Tech censorship | 2020-12-16 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Fred Keller | K000395 | keller.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congressman Fred Keller (R-PA) today joined his colleagues from the House Committee on Oversight and Reform in demanding Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) hold an emergency hearing on Big Tech censorship, in light of the news that Hunter Biden is under federal investigation. In October, House Oversight Republicans called for an emergency hearing after a New York Post articlehighlighting Hunter Biden's foreign business dealingswas censored by Facebook and Twitter, raising significant concerns of political bias and the silencing of conservative voices and values by Big Tech companies. Chairwoman Maloney refused to hold a hearing. Last week, Hunter Biden confirmed that he is under federal investigation regarding his taxes, prompting Oversight Republicans to send a second letter to Chairwoman Maloney demanding an emergency hearing to hold Big Tech accountable for suppressing free speech and censoring conservative voices. On the second letter, Congressman Fred Keller made the following statement: Despite Big Tech's censorship of Americans' free speech in the Hunter Biden cover-up, we now know he is under federal investigation. This level of unchecked censorship is unacceptable and has no place in the United States. I urge Chairwoman Maloney to hold an emergency hearing to hold Big Tech accountable for its clear violations of Americans' free speech. Full text of that letter can be found below. Dear Madam Chairwoman: On October 15, 2020, we requested you hold an emergency hearing on Big Tech's repeated efforts to interfere in the 2020 election.[1] At that timejust days before the November 3, 2020 presidential electionFacebook and Twitter censored a news article about Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, regarding his Ukrainian business dealings while his father was Vice President.[2] These Big Tech companies both limited and/or denied distribution of the New York Post's report, and Twitter locked the New York Post's account.[3] Last week, both Hunter Biden and the Biden-Harris Transition Team a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://keller.house.gov/media/in-the-news/injured-usp-allenwood-corrections-officer-released-hospital | Injured USP Allenwood corrections officer released from hospital | 2020-12-15 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Fred Keller | K000395 | keller.house.gov | legacy | Danville, Pa. A corrections officer at the United States Penitentiary at Allenwood who was injured last week during an assault by an inmate has been released from the hospital. A spokesperson at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville confirmed Dale Franquet Jr., 51, was discharged on Sunday. Franquet Jr. was transported to the hospital on Monday, December 7, after an inmate assaulted him and another staff member. The inmate reportedly stabbed Franquet Jr. in the eye with a shank. Franquet Jr. underwent surgery on Wednesday to remove his right eye. The federal Bureau of Prisons did not release the identity of the second staff member, but The Daily Item reports that corrections officer was Sara Harvey. She reportedly was injured but has since returned to work. Congressman Fred Keller (PA-12), who serves on the federal Bureau of Prisons Reform caucus, said in a media release that Franquet Jr.'s father said he is expected to be fitted with a prosthetic eye within three months. Shane Fausey, the national president of the Council of Prison Locals and an employee at Allenwood prison complex, said the assaults are a stark reminder of the unpredictable and violent nature of the vital work the Bureau of Prisons correctional professionals do every day, according to Keller's release. Details regarding the attack are not being released pending an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigations. Franquet Jr.'s brother, Jeffrey Franquet, of New Jersey, and his sister, Corie Kline, started a Go Fund Me campaign. The pair stated on the campaign page that the inmate who assaulted their brother was serving a sentence for terrorism. The Go Fund Me, which had raised more than $29,000 by Monday afternoon, is to help support Franquet Jr.'s family including his two daughters during a time of financial distress. Unfortunately, our brother will have to learn a whole new way of life and a whole new normal. Doing the simplest of task will be a struggle until Dale adjusts to this new way of life, Franquet and Kline wrote in the campaign… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://keller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-fred-keller-calls-immediate-small-business-relief | Congressman Fred Keller calls for immediate small business relief | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Fred Keller | K000395 | keller.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today on the steps of the Capitol, Congressman Fred Keller (R-PA) joined Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, Whip Steve Scalise, Conference Chair Liz Cheney, and other House Republicans for a press conference on the need to immediately extend the Paycheck Protection Program and deliver much needed relief to America's small business, workers, and hardest hit industries. The Paycheck Protection Program expired 124 days ago, yet Speaker Pelosi has yet to take legislative action to reopen this highly effective program, which has served as a lifeline for thousands of small businesses nationwide. In Pennsylvania, more than 73,000 small businesses received PPP loans totaling over $20.7 billion in forgivable loans that helped them keep workers employed. In a video immediately after the press conference, Congressman Keller called on Speaker Pelosi to put partisan politics aside and join House Republicans' effort to reopen the Paycheck Protection Program and deliver the remaining $138 billion in relief to those who need it the most. Here a few excerpts from Congressman Keller's video: H.R. 8265 would provide relief to small businesses and the people who work for them. Speaker Pelosi has admitted that, for political purposes, she's held up relief negotiations, and she's done so more than 40 times. It's time to end the [political] games; it's time to get to work. Let's get this bill done, and let's get relief to the people who need it most. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://keller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-fred-keller-responds-gov-wolf-s-latest-shutdown-orders | Congressman Fred Keller responds to Gov. Wolfs latest shutdown orders | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Fred Keller | K000395 | keller.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. In response to Governor Tom Wolf's latest shutdown order announcement, Congressman Fred Keller (PA-12) made the following statement: Since the start of the pandemic, small businesses and workers across Pennsylvania have suffered due to Governor Wolf's chronic mismanagement and heavy-handed shutdown mandates. Now, two weeks before Christmas, the governor is once again taking unilateral action that will further devastate our economy and threaten the livelihoods of countless Pennsylvanians simply trying to earn a living. To put it plainly, shutdowns do not work. As with his previous order, the governor's latest shutdown will advantage big box stores, destroy countless small businesses and restaurants, and cause more harm than it solves. Today's announcement shows a stunning lack of confidence in the people of Pennsylvania who have been living and learning through this pandemic for nearly a year. Pennsylvanians are smart, hardworking people capable of following common-sense guidance from healthcare professionals. The last thing Pennsylvania needs are more mandates and a one-size-fits-all shutdown order. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://keller.house.gov/media/in-the-news/congressman-fred-keller-responds-rise-covid-19-cases-union-county-federal-prisons | Congressman Fred Keller responds to rise in COVID-19 cases in Union County federal prisons | 2020-12-10 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Fred Keller | K000395 | keller.house.gov | legacy | Union County, Pa. As cases of coronavirus continue to rise at federal prisons across the country, Congressman Fred Keller (PA-12) released a statement calling the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) inadequate in containing outbreaks. The statement was released in conjunction with Andy Kim, (NJ-03), who also has prisons in his district that have experienced outbreaks. Keller's district includes Union County, where federal prisons in Allenwood and Lewisburg previously experienced COVID-19 outbreaks. The coronavirus pandemic has created significant challenges for the federal prison system tasked with keeping inmates and correctional officers safe. However, it is clear that the Bureau of Prisons' (BOP) COVID-19 response plan has been inadequate in containing outbreaks at a number of facilities across the country. Despite Members of Congress raising the alarm about the spread of the virus under its watch, BOP leadership has failed to effectively respond to growing outbreaks in the federal prison system. Despite the uptick in cases in certain facilities, the BOP continues to transfer inmates between facilities, in many cases transferring COVID-19 positive inmates into new facilities, exposing staff and other personnel to the virus. It is irresponsible to continue to risk exposure through inmate transfers from various parts of the country. We firmly believe that during the coronavirus pandemic, all inmate transfers between BOP facilities should be halted in order to protect the health and well-being of inmates, as well as the thousands of BOP correctional officers across the country. Allenwood United States Penitentiary previously had an outbreak, with 120 inmate and five staff cases reported on the BOP website on Nov. 24. As of Dec. 7, the website shows there are now three inmates who tested positive and 11 staff. A total of 132 inmates and two staff have recovered. Allenwood Medium shows shows 45 current inmates cases and nine staff cases. Allenwood Low shows 20 inmates with active COVID-19 cases and six staff. Related Reading:… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://keller.house.gov/media/in-the-news/keller-and-wild-introduce-nurses-care-act | Keller and Wild Introduce Nurses CARE Act | 2020-12-10 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Fred Keller | K000395 | keller.house.gov | legacy | A pair of Pennsylvania elected officials on opposite sides of the aisle are teaming up for a bipartisan effort to bolster the workforce pipeline for essential healthcare workers. On Monday, Reps. Fred Keller (R-Snyder) and Susan Wild (D-Lehigh) introduced the Nurses CARE Act, (H.R. 8874). The bipartisan legislation aims to prevent workforce shortages in long-term care facilities and allow America's essential healthcare workforce to do its important work uninterrupted. According to a press release, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued Section 1135 waivers to provide states with greater flexibility to direct personnel and resources to patients in need, in response to COVID-19. Although the release touts this regulatory flexibility as being an essential tool in preventing health care shortages by employing Temporary Nurse Aides (TNAs) to offer care during the pandemic, it is set to expire when the national emergency declaration is lifted. The Nurses CARE ACT works to build on the success of CMS's Section 1135 waivers and provide states with the necessary flexibility to ensure that competent TNAs who provided critical services during the pandemic can retain their certification after the national emergency declaration has expired. The release also adds that this legislation would allow states and facilities to offer on-the-job experience as a partial substitute for certification courses, testing, and other evaluations, thus providing a pathway to full-time employment for TNAs who answered the call during the COVID-19 pandemic and have already received extensive on-the-job training. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed so much about how we deliver health care at nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, and long-term care centers, Keller said. We need to do everything we can to protect our most vulnerable populations, like our seniors and those with pre-existing conditions. I am proud of this bipartisan legislation that gives American families across our nation the peace of mind that their loved on… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://keller.house.gov/media/in-the-news/oppose-section-230-big-tech-censorship | Injured corrections officer undergoes surgery to remove damaged eye | 2020-12-10 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Fred Keller | K000395 | keller.house.gov | legacy | U.S. Penitentiary at Allenwood corrections officer and Midd-West head wrestling coach Dale Franquet Jr. underwent surgery to remove an eye Wednesday, two days after he was assaulted by an inmate. A second staff member was also injured in the inmate assault at the high-security prison Monday morning but neither the identity nor health condition of the officer were released by the Bureau of Prisons. Dale Franquet Sr., of Orwigsburg, said the surgery to remove his son's injured eye went well at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, according to the younger Franquet's wife, Angela. "There was no damage to the eye socket. In three months he could be fitted with a prosthetic," said Franquet Sr. Shane Fausey, the national president of the Council of Prison Locals and an employee at the Allenwood prison complex, said the assaults "are a stark reminder of the unpredictable and violent nature of the vital work the Bureau of Prisons correctional professionals do every day." While the details of the attacks are not being released pending an FBI investigation, Fausey added that the "quick and decisive actions of both officers, even at the risk of their own personal safety, are nothing short of heroic and resulted in quickly bringing an end to a potentially deadly situation." U.S. Rep. Fred Keller expressed his hope for the injured officers' speedy recovery and echoed Fausey in saying on Twitter that the incident "is a reminder of the challenging job that our corrections officers are tasked with." Franquet Sr. expects his son will rebound quickly. "He's a tough individual and will be stronger for it," he said, recalling how at the age of 16 Dale Jr. wrestled in high school with a broken hand. For several years Franquet Jr. has served as varsity head coach at Midd-West High School. Assistant wrestling coach A.J. Steininger described him as being dedicated to helping athletes reach their full potential. "It's going to be tough" starting the wrestling season without Franquet Jr., Steininger said. "He's an integral part of our wre… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kelly.house.gov/press-release/representative-kellys-statement-governor-wolfs-latest-pennsylvania-lockdown | Representative Kelly's Statement on Governor Wolf's Latest Pennsylvania Lockdown | 2020-12-10 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Mike Kelly | K000376 | kelly.house.gov | legacy | Representative Kelly's Statement on Governor Wolf's Latest Pennsylvania Lockdown Dec 10, 2020 Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-Pa.) released this statement following Governor Tom Wolf's latest lockdown of the Keystone State: "Pennsylvanians have endured the coronavirus pandemic for nearly a year and are fully capable of determining what activities they are comfortableengaging in. Governor Wolf's latest order demonstrates that he does not trust us to make our own decisions. In mandating more business closures, he has guaranteed that more hard-working Pennsylvanians will lose their jobs as additional small businesses will close permanently. This is unacceptable and the governor should lift this lockdown immediately." ##### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://keller.house.gov/media/in-the-news/lawmakers-negotiate-possibility-stimulus-checks-next-covid-19-relief-bill | Lawmakers negotiate possibility of stimulus checks in next COVID-19 relief bill | 2020-12-09 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Fred Keller | K000395 | keller.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) Congress appears to be closer to bringing a COVID-19 relief bill to a vote in the House and Senate, but direct stimulus checks are, so far, absent from the compromise plan. There's continued conversation around direct stimulus checks, which I think is important, Virginia Democratic Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger said. Spanberger fears including direct payments in the bill could prevent the plan from crossing the finish line. Finish line means a bill passed through the House and the Senate and signed on the president's desk so that we can ensure that extended unemployment, rent support, and food assistance among other things are delivered to the American people, Spanberger said. Pennsylvania Republican Congressman Fred Keller says another round of $1,000 checks is not the answer. This stimulus payment will run out. Once that's gone, what are they going to do next? Keller said. Keller says instead, Congress needs to focus on jobs. The best stimulus is a job. And what we need to do going forward is support our small businesses and our working families, Keller said. Many Republican lawmakers say the us can't afford another round of direct payments. For every penny that we spend is borrowed, Kentucky Republican Congressman Brett Guthrie said. That's hundreds of billions of dollars borrowed from our children and grandchildren. If stimulus checks are not included in the compromise, some lawmakers say they will work on a standalone bill, although that would be unlikely to pass until after the first of the year. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://keller.house.gov/media/in-the-news/reps-keller-and-wild-introduce-nurses-care-act-help-prevent-care-facility-worker | Reps. Keller and Wild introduce Nurses CARE Act to help prevent care facility worker shortages | 2020-12-09 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Fred Keller | K000395 | keller.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. On Dec. 7, Congressman Fred Keller (R-Pa.) and Congresswoman Susan Wild (D-Pa.) introduced House Resolution 8874, also called the Nurses CARE Act. The bipartisan proposal would help prevent workforce shortages in long-term care facilities. In response to the COVID-19 health crisis, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued Section 1135 waivers to give states more flexibility to direct personnel and resources to patients in need. The waivers have allowed Temporary Nurse Aides (TNAs) to offer care during the pandemic, but it is set to expire when the national emergency declaration is lifted. The Nurses CARE Act builds on the waivers, providing states with the necessary flexibility to let TNAs who provided critical services retain their certification after the national emergency declaration expires. In addition, states and facilities could offer on-the-job experience as a partial substitute for certification courses, exams, and other evaluations, allowing the aides who stepped up during the crisis a quicker path to full-time employment. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed so much about how we deliver health care at nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, and long-term care centers, Keller said. We need to do everything we can to protect our most vulnerable populations, like our seniors and those with pre-existing conditions. I am proud of this bipartisan legislation that gives American families across our nation the peace of mind that their loved ones in long-term care are receiving the care they need to remain safe and healthy. Throughout this entire pandemic, so many have selflessly joined the front lines in our nursing homes and long-term care facilities to get our most vulnerable through this health care crisisand they deserve their work and on-the-job training to be fully recognized, Wild said. I'm proud to join this bipartisan, commonsense effort to help prevent critical health care shortages or gaps in Pennsylvania and ensure those who answered the call in this emergency h… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://thompson.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/new-house-ag-leaders-push-active-bipartisan-panel | New House Ag leaders push for active, bipartisan panel | 2020-12-09 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Glenn Thompson | T000467 | thompson.house.gov | legacy | The Georgia Democrat and Pennsylvania Republican poised to take the reins of the House Agriculture Committee next year have shared priorities, including climate policy, but different timelines and approaches. Reps.David Scott, D-Ga.,andGlenn GT Thompson, R-Pa.,were both selected by their respective caucuses as their party's House Ag leaders for the next two years. Scott by virtue of a slim Democratic majority will chair the committee, and Thompson will serve as the panel's top Republican. Both men indicate they wantcommittee members to continue to work in a bipartisan way across regional differences. As I told Speaker Pelosi I have served on the committee when we had Republican chairmen and we had Democratic chairmen, and I've achieved things on that committee underneath both, Scott said in an interview withAgri-Pulse. Agriculture has been and will be a bipartisan committee because we have a history of that; I have a history of that. Our numbers will be as close as ever, Thompson said in a separate conversation withAgri-Pulse. Which I think is going to help us continue to work in the bipartisan way we do in agriculture. The official committee rosters and party splits will be determined at a later date, but the committee's Democratic majority could be as slim as two or three votes. For Scott, the close divide shouldn't slow down anambitious agenda that includes action on climate change, disaster readiness, and of course preparation for the next farm bill. Reflecting a top priority of President-elect Joe Biden, Scott said that climate change has got to be our top priority in this committee. He wants to bring in scientists and other expert witnesses to discuss the subject and help producers navigate the subject, but also to lower the temperature on what can often be a very heated debate. Carbon sequestration, no-till farming, all of these things we've got to be able to have as part of the discussion, Scottsaid. We're going to have to bring that climate change issue away from all of this politicization it is ou… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://keller.house.gov/media/in-the-news/inmate-transfers-fort-dix-resume-despite-lawmakers-objections-amid-covid | Inmate transfers to Fort Dix resume despite lawmakers' objections amid COVID | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Fred Keller | K000395 | keller.house.gov | legacy | More local lawmakers are joining the call for the federal Bureau of Prisons to halt inmate transfers amid the COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. Reps. Andy Kim of New Jersey and Rep Fred Keller of Pennsylvania issued a joint statement on Friday calling for the end to all inmate transfers between BOP facilities during the current health crisis. Both Kim and Keller represent districts home to BOP facilities FCI Fort Dix in Kim's third legislative district, and FCI Allenwood in Keller's 12 legislative district. Despite Members of Congress raising the alarm about the spread of the virus under its watch, BOP leadership has failed to effectively respond to growing outbreaks in the federal prison system, the statement read. Kim was part of an earlier delegation made up of New Jersey lawmakers who sent a letter to BOP Director Michael Carvajal outlining grave concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak at FCI Fort Dix, and asking BOP to extend a moratorium on inmate transfers to the low-security prison on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. The BOP issued at the beginning of November a moratorium on inmate transfers to the prison through Nov. 23 as the number of positive cases at the prison neared 250. BOP officials said Friday the moratorium was not extended. The 3,000 people at FCI Fort Dix live in units of up to 300 people, according to a complaint. FCI Fort Dix is a low-security federal correctional institution with an adjacent minimum-security satellite camp. The congressmen were not happy with the decision. It is irresponsible to continue to risk exposure through inmate transfers from various parts of the country. We firmly believe that during the coronavirus pandemic, all inmate transfers between BOP facilities should be halted in order to protect the health and well-being of inmates, as well as the thousands of BOP correctional officers across the country, Kim and Keller's statement read. As of Monday, there are 103 active cases among inmates and 35 active cases among staff members, according to BOP data. BOP reported 266 inmates… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://keller.house.gov/media/in-the-news/central-susquehanna-intermediate-unit-receives-federal-grant-offer-resources | Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit receives federal grant, offer resources to families during COVID-19 | 2020-12-07 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Fred Keller | K000395 | keller.house.gov | legacy | Milton, Pa. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $1,755,707 Head Start grant to Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit (CSIU) to support early childhood education and development initiatives as part of CSIU's Head Start and Early Head Start Programs in Northumberland county. "We prepare our most vulnerable young children to succeed in school, and in life beyond school. Our services are at no cost, and are for children ages birth to 5 from low-income families, as well as pregnant women," said Jamie Bartlett Head Start/Early Head Start Programs Manager in Northumberland County. The services offered focus on core areas of Early Learning and Development, Health, and Family Well-Being and CSIU provides transportation to the centers to ensure enrolled children and family members can regularly participate. In Northumberland County, CSIU's programs have the following: - Head Start has 168 federally funded and 72 HSSAP funded preschool children. We have 14 center-based classrooms. - Early Head Start has 83 infants, toddlers and pregnant women. It is a home-based program providing weekly, 1.5 hours home visits. - 90 percent of enrolled families live below the federal poverty level (2020 guidelines: $26,200 for a family of four). - A minimum of 10 percent children enrolled are identified as special needs. Congressman Fred Keller expressed his enthusiasm for CSIU after the grant was announced. Now more than ever, we must ensure our children are not left behind. Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit plays a critical role in providing quality education to help our children thrive and I am confident that this grant will support its mission and expand its reach in our communities, said Keller. The Head Start/Early Head Start Programs have done their best to continue providing their services virtually during COVID-19, but it hasn't been easy to connect with all the families, according to Bartlett. Program staff have offered both synchronous and asynchronous classes through Google classroom and the Early … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://keller.house.gov/media/in-the-news/congressmen-kim-and-keller-release-statement-covid-19-risks-bureau-prisons | Congressmen Kim and Keller Release Statement on COVID-19 Risks at Bureau of Prisons Facilities | 2020-12-07 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Fred Keller | K000395 | keller.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) and Congressman Fred Keller (PA-12) released the following statement on the continued increase of COVID-19 spread in Bureau of Prison (BOP) facilities across the country. Both Congressmen Kim and Keller represent districts that are home to BOP facilities. The coronavirus pandemic has created significant challenges for the federal prison system tasked with keeping inmates and correctional officers safe. However, it is clear that the Bureau of Prisons' (BOP) COVID-19 response plan has been inadequate in containing outbreaks at a number of facilities across the country. Despite Members of Congress raising the alarm about the spread of the virus under its watch, BOP leadership has failed to effectively respond to growing outbreaks in the federal prison system. Despite the uptick in cases in certain facilities, the BOP continues to transfer inmates between facilities, in many cases transferring COVID-19 positive inmates into new facilities, exposing staff and other personnel to the virus. It is irresponsible to continue to risk exposure through inmate transfers from various parts of the country. We firmly believe that during the coronavirus pandemic, all inmate transfers between BOP facilities should be halted in order to protect the health and well-being of inmates, as well as the thousands of BOP correctional officers across the country. The BOP must also clearly outline, and make public, the steps that it will take to improve its response to outbreaks in its facilities. We have heard deep concerns from our constituents for the health and safety of their friends or family in federal prisons, or that serve as staff in the facilities. Every day that the BOP refuses to take action, is a day that more Americans are put at risk. We stand ready to work alongside the BOP to find common ground and solutions that will save lives. Congressman Kim and Congressman Keller are members of the Bureau of Prisons Reform Caucus, of which Congressman Keller is the founder and chairman… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://keller.house.gov/media/in-the-news/fred-keller-votes-no-marijuana-big-cats | Fred Keller votes No on marijuana, big cats | 2020-12-07 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Fred Keller | K000395 | keller.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Fred Keller made the following statement Friday afternoon: Instead of addressing the plight of millions of Americans across the country who are struggling during this pandemic, this week Speaker Pelosi decided to once again put politics over people and hold votes on legalizing marijuana and exotic animals instead of COVID relief measures. I urge my colleagues across the aisle to do their jobs and join House Republicans in delivering targeted relief to our families, businesses, and industries who need it the most. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://keller.house.gov/media/in-the-news/latest-covid-relief-framework-includes-billions-dollars-high-speed-broadband | Latest COVID relief framework includes billions of dollars for high-speed broadband | 2020-12-07 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Fred Keller | K000395 | keller.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) The new COVID relief compromise is gaining traction on Capitol Hill and 10 billion dollars will pay for a public/private partnership to improve Americans' internet service I say this as somebody who spent longer in the wireless industry than I have in politics. We can provide some of that much need relief, Virginia Democratic Senator Mark Warner said. Warner says while there was money for broadband in the Cares Act, that's a potential short term solution. He says the new money will help build lasting high-speed internet service for more Americans. And one of the things we found is that broadband is now an economic necessity, Warner said. Pennsylvania Republican Congressman Fred Keller agrees, the pandemic showcased the need for reliable internet access. It takes care of education, it takes care of the delivery of healthcare, and it takes care of commerce, Keller said. This is not just in rural communities. There are many suburban communities that have very slow internet or no internet, Warner said. Both Warner and Keller agree this money will help provide high-speed broadband to millions of more Americans. We need these things. And I'm all for making sure that we have the resources to adequately build out an infrastructure system in broadband, Keller said. If Congress approves this plan, four billion dollars of the broadband fund would go to supporting connectivity to low-income households. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://keller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-fred-keller-introduces-bipartisan-bill-bolster-workforce-pipeline | Congressman Fred Keller introduces bipartisan bill to bolster workforce pipeline for essential healthcare workers | 2020-12-07 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Fred Keller | K000395 | keller.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, Congressman Fred Keller (R-PA) joined Congresswoman Susan Wild (D-PA) in introducing H.R. 8874, the Nurses CARE Act, bipartisan legislation that would help prevent dangerous workforce shortages in long-term care facilities and allow America's essential healthcare workforce to do its important work uninterrupted. In response to COVID-19, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued Section 1135 waivers to provide states with greater flexibility to direct personnel and resources to patients in need. While this regulatory flexibility has been an essential tool in preventing critical health care shortages by employing Temporary Nurse Aides (TNAs) to offer care during the pandemic, it is set to expire when the national emergency declaration is lifted. The Nurses CARE Act works to build on the success of CMS's Section 1135 waivers and provide states with the necessary flexibility to ensure that competent TNAs who provided critical services during the pandemic can retain their certification after the national emergency declaration has expired. Additionally, this legislation would also allow states and facilities to offer on-the-job experience as a partial substitute for certification courses, testing, and other evaluationsthus providing a pathway to full-time employment for TNAs who answered the call during the COVID-19 pandemic and have already received extensive on-the-job training. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed so much about how we deliver health care at nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, and long-term care centers, Keller said. We need to do everything we can to protect our most vulnerable populations, like our seniors and those with pre-existing conditions. I am proud of this bipartisan legislation that gives American families across our nation the peace of mind that their loved ones in long-term care are receiving the care they need to remain safe and healthy. Throughout this entire pandemic, so many have selflessly joined the front lines in our nursing homes… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://keller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-fred-keller-honors-frontline-healthcare-workers-house-floo | Congressman Fred Keller honors frontline healthcare workers on House Floor | 2020-12-04 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Fred Keller | K000395 | keller.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congressman Fred Keller (R-PA) recently spoke on the House Floor to celebrate the valiant efforts of frontline healthcare workers in Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District and across America, as they continue their dedicated service amidst the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. During his remarks, Congressman Keller invoked the storied reverence of frontline workers, drawing a parallel between pandemic-era health care workers and the Americans who helped fuel wartime manufacturing efforts during World War II. Following his floor remarks, Congressman Keller made the following statement: The outstanding men and women who go to work every day in our hospitals and health networks are worthy of our utmost admiration and respect. Though their job is not easy, these individuals have persisted through truly demanding times and they continue to provide critical services to our region. And though they don't do it for recognition, they deserve recognition nonetheless. I am dedicated to continuing to support them and their noble work. Congressman Keller's full remarks are below. Madam/Mr. Speaker, Throughout American history, generations of American frontline workers have answered the call of duty to support our nation, states, and local communities. From those in the factories who fueled the Allied advance in World War Two, to the men and women who cleared the rubble after the attacks of September 11th, there is a storied reverence that comes with being a frontline worker. Today, across Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district and America, our nurses, doctors, and health care providers are answering that call to duty. In the face of a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic and global uncertainty, our health care professionals have not wavered in their mission, exemplifying compassion, determination, and resilience. Most importantly, our health care workers have given our nation reassurance that there is light at the end of this tunnel, and we can beat this pandemic. To our frontline healthcare workers at: Ev… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://keller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-fred-keller-votes-no-speaker-pelosi-s-out-touch-priorities | Congressman Fred Keller votes NO on Speaker Pelosis out-of-touch priorities | 2020-12-04 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Fred Keller | K000395 | keller.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. This week, Congressman Fred Keller (R-PA) voted against the MORE Act and the Big Cat Public Safety Act, legislation brought forth by Speaker Pelosiin the midst of a global pandemicthat aims to legalize marijuana and revise protections for exotic animals, respectively. The MORE Act passed the House by a vote of 228-164 while the Big Cat Public Safety Act passed by a vote of 272-114. By contrast, House Democrats took no legislative action this week to join House Republicans in supporting H.R. 8265, legislation that would deliver the $138 billion in remaining Paycheck Protection Program funds to American families, small businesses, and workers. In a video, Congressman Keller highlighted Speaker Pelosi's unwillingness to bring real relief to the American people and details how she instead chose to push trivial and nonurgent legislation through the House. (Click to watch video) Congressman Fred Keller made the following statement in response House Democrats' legislative priorities: Instead of addressing the plight of millions of Americans across the country who are struggling during this pandemic, this week Speaker Pelosi decided to once again put politics over people and hold votes on legalizing marijuana and exotic animals instead of COVID relief measures. I urge my colleagues across the aisle to do their jobs and join House Republicans in delivering targeted relief to our families, businesses, and industries who need it the most. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://keller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressmen-keller-and-kim-release-statement-covid-19-risks-bureau-prisons | Congressmen Keller and Kim release statement on COVID-19 risks at Bureau of Prisons facilities | 2020-12-04 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Fred Keller | K000395 | keller.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, Congressman Fred Keller (PA-12) and Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) released the following statement on the continued increase of COVID-19 spread in Bureau of Prison (BOP) facilities across the country. Both Congressmen Keller and Kim represent districts that are home to BOP facilities. The coronavirus pandemic has created significant challenges for the federal prison system tasked with keeping inmates and correctional officers safe. However, it is clear that the Bureau of Prisons' (BOP) COVID-19 response plan has been inadequate in containing outbreaks at a number of facilities across the country. Despite Members of Congress raising the alarm about the spread of the virus under its watch, BOP leadership has failed to effectively respond to growing outbreaks in the federal prison system. Despite the uptick in cases in certain facilities, the BOP continues to transfer inmates between facilities, in many cases transferring COVID-19 positive inmates into new facilities, exposing staff and other personnel to the virus. It is irresponsible to continue to risk exposure through inmate transfers from various parts of the country. We firmly believe that during the coronavirus pandemic, all inmate transfers between BOP facilities should be halted in order to protect the health and well-being of inmates, as well as the thousands of BOP correctional officers across the country. The BOP must also clearly outline, and make public, the steps that it will take to improve its response to outbreaks in its facilities. We have heard deep concerns from our constituents for the health and safety of their friends or family in federal prisons, or that serve as staff in the facilities. Every day that the BOP refuses to take action, is a day that more Americans are put at risk. We stand ready to work alongside the BOP to find common ground and solutions that will save lives. Congressman Keller and Congressman Kim are members of the Bureau of Prisons Reform Caucus, of which Congressman Keller is the founder and chairm… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://thompson.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/pa-congressman-gets-top-spot-house-ag-committee | Pa. Congressman gets top spot in House Ag Committee | 2020-12-04 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Glenn Thompson | T000467 | thompson.house.gov | legacy | Pennsylvania Congressman Glenn GT Thompson was elected as the top Republican in the House Agriculture Committee. Thompson was elected ranking member Dec. 2. The full House GOP Conference ratified the decision Dec. 3. He is succeeding the retiring Rep. Mike Conway (R-Texas). The challenges ahead of us are considerable, but we will continue to put farm families first and ensure our country has the most safe and affordable food supply chain on the planet, said Thompson, who was elected in 2008. National Milk Producers Federation and National Cattlemen's Beef Association put out statements in support of Thompson's new role in Congress and praised his track record of bipartisan legislative victories. GT has been a vocal and effective advocate for the needs of dairy farmers in Pennsylvania and throughout the country, said Jim Mulhern, National Milk Producers Federation president, in a statement. Thompson served as chairman of the conservation and nutrition subcommittees during the writing of the last two farm bills. Most recently he's been the ranking member of the general farm commodities and risk management subcommittee. His district is the state's geographically largest congressional district, in north western and north central Pennsylvania. It covers portions of Armstrong, Butler, Cambria, Cameron, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Elk, Forest, Indiana, Jefferson, McKean, Venango and Warren counties. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://thompson.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/thompson-lead-agriculture-committee | Thompson to lead agriculture committee | 2020-12-04 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Glenn Thompson | T000467 | thompson.house.gov | legacy | U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Howard Township, has been elected by the House Republican Steering Committee to serve as GOP leader of the House Agriculture Committee in the 117th Congress. As a lifelong resident of a small town in rural central Pennsylvania and the descendant of a long line of dairy farmers, I am incredibly humbled to have been elected by my Republican colleagues, Thompson said Wednesday. Thompson, also known as GT, represents Indiana, Armstrong, Clearfield, Jefferson and all or part of Cambria and nine other counties in the 15th Congressional District. The challenges ahead of us are considerable, but we will continue to put farm families first and ensure our country has the most safe and affordable food supply chain on the planet, Thompson said. Overall, he has served in Congress since 2009, from the old Fifth Congressional District, and in November was easily chosen for a second term in Indiana County and other areas moved by state Supreme Court order into a reapportioned 15th District. Thompson said he was very appreciative of the vote of confidence he received, as he became the most senior Republican on the House Agriculture Committee and second most senior Republican on the House Education and Labor Committee. On election night he pledged to continue to work closely with the Indiana County Farm Bureau, saying, my goal is really to become a part of the communities I serve. Among key issues listed on his website is rural development, or, as he writes: Creating jobs and expanding technology, such as broadband and cellphone coverage, is a major challenge that must be met in order to improve and sustain rural Pennsylvania. As he expanded upon that in answering questions from the Gazette during the recent election campaign, COVID-19 has shown those of us living in more rural settings the importance of high-speed internet connectivity, for businesses and homes. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://thompson.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/thompson-lead-republican-caucus-us-house-agriculture-committee | Thompson to lead Republican caucus of U.S. House Agriculture Committee | 2020-12-04 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Glenn Thompson | T000467 | thompson.house.gov | legacy | Earlier this week, Rep. Glenn GT Thompsonwas elected by the Republican Steering Committee to serve asRepublican leader of the House Agriculture Committee, replacing Rep. Mike Conaway of Texas, whom he worked under as vice ranking member in the current Congress. Thompson is a familiar face to farmers and ag leaders in Pennsylvania. His district covers a big swath of north-central Pennsylvania, just east of Erie and west of Williamsport, going south to Altoona, and he is a familiar face at many agricultural events in the state, including the Pennsylvania Farm Show and Ag Progress Days. He's been an advocate for forestry-related programs, especially when it comes to the farm bill, and he has been an outspoken supporter of getting whole milk back in schools.Earlier this week, Rep. Glenn GT Thompsonwas elected by the Republican Steering Committee to serve asRepublican leader of the House Agriculture Committee, replacing Rep. Mike Conaway of Texas, whom he worked under as vice ranking member in the current Congress. Thompson will be leading the committee's Republican coalition, which he says will likely have four openings for new members when the 117th Congress gets sworn in next month. He says that he's worked with incoming committee Chairman DavidScott on two previous farm bills and calls him someone he can work with. Thompson says that he intends to work across the aisle when it comes to pushing agricultural legislation. With very few exceptions, every bill I introduce is bipartisan," he says. "I reach across the aisle. That's my style with committee work as well." Thompson says that he recently spoke to Rep.-elect August Pfluger of Texas, who told him that the No. 1 requested committee assignment by incoming freshman representatives is agriculture. He also says the committee will be focused on passing mandatory livestock price reporting legislation, working to expand domestic and foreign markets, passing bills to make agriculture more resilient in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, and expanding rural broadband.Inc… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://keller.house.gov/media/in-the-news/western-pa-congressmen-join-rebuke-us-attorney-general-william-barr | Western Pa. congressmen join rebuke of U.S. Attorney General William Barr | 2020-12-03 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Fred Keller | K000395 | keller.house.gov | legacy | A bloc of 39 congressmen including five Pennsylvania Republicans who were reelected Nov. 3 lashed out at Attorney General William Barr in a letter expressing dismay at the shocking lack of action stemming from the Justice Department's investigation of allegations of fraud in the election. The letter was posted the same day Barr announced that Justice Department investigators had uncovered no evidence of fraud that would change the outcome of the election. To date, we have not seen fraud on a scale that could have affected a different outcome in the election, Barr told The Associated Press. U.S. Reps. John Joyce, R-Blair County, and Guy Reschenthaler, R-Peters Township were among those who urged Barr to take a closer look at what they claim are election irregularities. Both are staunch supporters of President Trump who appeared on stage with the president at campaign rallies in Western Pennsylvania. Neither Joyce nor Reschenthaler responded to requests to detail what they believe threw the Pennsylvania election into question. Tuesday's announcement from Barr, who previously warned of the potential for fraud in widespread mail-in balloting, left many of the president's supporters stunned. The congressmen joined Trump and his attorney, Rudy Giuliani, in discounting Barr's findings. The president continues to claim he won and has repeated unfounded claims of widespread fraud and sweeping conspiracies to steal the election. Like Joyce and Reschenthaler, Pennsylvania Republican Reps. Fred Keller, R-Snyder, Scott Perry, R-York, and Dan Meuser, R-Luzerne, signed off on the letter. All five of them were re-elected as Trump suffered an 81,000 vote defeat to Democrat Joe Biden in Pennsylvania. There are a number of anomalies, statistical improbabilities and accusations of fraud that bring the election results in several states into question, the congressmen wrote. Affidavits of irregularities in the voting and tabulation processes have been sworn in a number of jurisdictions. Threats of retribution by leftist groups with … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://thompson.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/climate-trade-top-gop-pick-thompson-s-farm-panel-priorities | Climate, Trade Top GOP Pick Thompsons Farm Panel Priorities | 2020-12-03 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Glenn Thompson | T000467 | thompson.house.gov | legacy | Glenn GT Thompsonwill serve as the top Republican on the House Agriculture Committee next year, the party conference announced. Thompson will succeed ranking memberMike Conaway(Texas) following his retirement. The Republican steering committee recommended the Pennsylvania lawmaker over Reps.Austin Scott(Ga.) andRick Crawford(Ark.), who were also vying for the position. His selection will help solidify Republican priorities for the panel next year, as the chairmanship remains in flux after current leaderCollin Peterson(D-Minn.)'s election loss. Thompson's roots in dairy farming help him understand what needs to be done to take America's agriculture industry to the next level, and he knows the needs of the hard working Americans who will get us there, the GOP conference's Thursday announcement said. Thompson's Priorities Thompson, who is heading into his seventh congressional term, has previously served as the committee's vice chairman and ranking member of three subcommittees. The Republican conference announcement pointed to his commitment to speaking up as one of his best leadership skills, making him the most frequent speaker on the House floor for the past seven years. In his new role, Thompson pledged to restore a robust rural economy, help develop precision agriculture, identify climate solutions through voluntary conservation, and expand agricultural market opportunities with strong trade deals. Farmers and ranchers also need a stronger safety net to mitigate weather-related disasters, such as Southern agriculture producers' losses during hurricanes and Iowa farmers' crops flattened by an August derecho, he said. There's no other committee that probably touches the lives more frequently in a day's time of the American family than the Agriculture Committee, Thompson said in an interview before the November election. Thompson highlighted his ability to work with his Democratic colleagues, having served as a co-sponsor on several of Peterson's bills, such as assistance for meat processors (H.R. 7490) and who… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://thompson.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/house-gop-selects-several-new-ranking-members-next-congress | House GOP selects several new ranking members for next Congress | 2020-12-03 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Glenn Thompson | T000467 | thompson.house.gov | legacy | House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) announced Thursday that the GOP caucus has selected several new ranking members for the incoming Congress, including Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Wash.) for the Energy and Commerce Committee. Other leading committee Republicans who will be new to their posts include Reps. Glenn Thompson (Pa.) for Agriculture; Mike Rogers (Ala.) for Armed Services; Jason T. Smith (Mo.) for Budget; Bruce Westerman (Ark.) for Natural Resources; Blaine Luetkemeyer (Mo.) for Small Business; and Mike Bost (Ill.) for Veterans Affairs. The top Republicans on other committees will remain the same as in the current Congress. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://thompson.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/pennsylvanias-glenn-thompson-lead-us-house-ag-republicans | Pennsylvania's Glenn Thompson to Lead U.S. House Ag Republicans | 2020-12-03 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Glenn Thompson | T000467 | thompson.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pa., was elected Wednesday to be the Republican leader of the House Agriculture Committee for the 2021-2022 term. The challenges ahead of us are considerable, but we will continue to put farm families first and ensure our country has the most safe and affordable food supply chain on the planet, saidThompson, who represents a heavily forested but sparsely populated swath of Pennsylvania stretching from Centre County to Venango County and the New York border. Since entering Congress in 2009, Thompson has spoken effusively about farmers. In recent years he has led efforts to return whole milk to the School Lunch Program. Thompson's ascension to Ag Committee leadership is somewhat unusual. The posts often go to lawmakers from Western states. Thompson, known as G.T., was chosen by the Republican Steering Committee. The committee's current ranking member, Texas Rep.Mike Conaway, is retiring. The Democrats, who will maintain control of the House next session, have not announced the next Ag Committee chairman. The incumbent, Rep.Collin Petersonof Minnesota, was defeated in November's election, and one of the most senior members of the committee, Rep.Marcia Fudgeof Ohio, is being discussed for U.S. ag secretary. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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