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| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-statement-on-sanctions-on-russia-after-cyberattacks | Casey Statement on Sanctions on Russia After Cyberattacks | 2016-12-29 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released a statement following the Obama Administration’s announcement of sanctions on Russia as a result of election hacking. "The measures announced by the Obama Administration today are one part of holding Russia fully accountable for its cyber-attacks on the U.S. during the 2016 election and for a pattern of unlawful provocations. These additional sanctions and other steps send a clear message that attacks on our democracy are unacceptable and will have severe consequences. It’s now time for Congress to demonstrate that the concern over these attacks is truly bipartisan and convene a special, select committee to investigate Russia’s attempts to interfere with our elections and recommend steps that can be taken to ensure this never happens again. It’s critical that President-elect Trump commit to fully enforcing these sanctions. Anything less will demonstrate weakness in the face of aggression and invite other hostile countries to conduct cyber-attacks against Americans.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/in-2016-casey-produces-results-on-national-security-and-measures-to-help-pas-middle-class-seniors-and-kids | In 2016, Casey Produces Results on National Security and Measures to Help PA’s Middle Class, Seniors and Kids | 2016-12-28 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – With 2016 coming to a close, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) has once again produced results that have enhanced U.S. national security and aided Pennsylvania’s middle class, its seniors and kids. “Even amidst partisan gridlock, Senator Casey has once again delivered measureable progress for our nation and Pennsylvania families,” Jacklin Rhoads, Senator Casey’s press secretary said. “From passing into law measures to cut off terrorists’ finances to his work to combat the opioid crisis and make sure young children have a fair shot at breakthrough medical treatments, Senator Casey has continued work as a champion for all Pennsylvanians.” Snapshot Delivering resources to combat the opioid crisis – Throughout this Congress, Senator Casey has called for funding that would help communities treat those who are struggling with an opioid addiction. As part of a year-end bill, $1 billion in funding will be made available to Pennsylvania and all states. The funding is now law with the signing of the 21st Century Cures Act. Cracking down on terrorists’ finances in order to defeat ISIS – When it was revealed that the terrorist group ISIS was looting historical artifacts and other antiquities and selling them on the black market to finance their violence, Senator Casey brought Republicans and Democrats together to put a stop to it. Senator Casey passed into law the Protect and Preserve International Cultural Property Act to blunt the black market sale of these lucrative antiquities. This bill was enacted into law as H.R. 1493, which became Public Law 114-151 on May 9, 2016. Providing care for children born with opioid dependency – Senator Casey passed into law the Plan of Safe Care Improvement Act. This legislation updates and strengthens requirements under federal child abuse prevention law (the Child Abuse Prevention & Treatment Act) designed to protect vulnerable infants affected by substance abuse. This bill was enacted into law as Sec. 503 of S. 524, the Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Act, and … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://cartwright.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cartwright-statement-on-un-security-council | Congressman Cartwright Statement on UN Security Council | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Matt Cartwright | C001090 | cartwright.house.gov | legacy | Scranton, PA – “I believe the UN should focus on promoting peace in the region, not promoting one-sided resolutions. Peace will come from bilateral negotiations between the two sides, and they must come to a place where both sides recognize and respect the other’s right to exist and live in peace. One-sidedness can drive an additional wedge between the two parties and will not hasten the time when true peace can be realized.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-administration-decision-to-abstain-from-resolution-targeting-israel-at-un-extremely-disappointing | Casey: Administration Decision to Abstain from Resolution Targeting Israel at UN “Extremely Disappointing” | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), a member of the National Security Working Group and former Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs, released a statement following the Administration’s decision to abstain from a UN resolution regarding Israel. "I am extremely disappointed in the Administration's decision to abstain from today's vote. This step reversed decades of a bipartisan commitment to using the voice and veto of the U.S. to prevent the UN from being used as a platform to advance positions that should be negotiated directly between the parties." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-statement-on-un-resolution-regarding-israel | Casey Statement on UN Resolution Regarding Israel | 2016-12-23 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), a member of the National Security Working Group and former Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs, released a statement on the current debate at the United Nations regarding a resolution aimed at Israel. “I strongly urge Ambassador Power and the United States delegation to the United Nations to veto the resolution introduced by the Egyptian delegation before the UN Security Council this week if it comes to a vote, or any other one-sided resolution against Israel that may be offered in the coming days and weeks. Longstanding U.S. policy has been to stand with Israel against attempts to use the United Nations to internationalize the peace process, and that policy should be maintained. The best path to peace is direct talks between the parties, and resolutions like the one offered at the Security Council this week have the potential to move peace further from our reach. The international community, the Palestinians, and the Israelis all have a responsibility to avoid actions that make it harder to get to negotiations and potentially undermine the path to a sustainable two-state solution. I am concerned that some delegations to the United Nations continue to advance counterproductive resolutions such as the one introduced this week, while they turn a blind eye to international crises that should demand our immediate attention and action, including the conflict in Syria and Russian aggression in Ukraine.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/about/highlight/visit-to-the-friends-of-the-poor | Visit to the Friends of the Poor | 2016-12-22 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Scranton, PA Prior to the holidays, Senator Bob Casey visited the Friends of the Poor for their Christmas Food Basket event where he assisted in distributing food for those who experience food insecurity. Friends of the Poor serve over 1,200 families each year at this event from the Lackawanna County and surrounding areas each year. Casey has been a longtime advocate in the fight against food insecurity and hunger in Pennsylvania and across the nation. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-invest-full-broadband-funds-in-pennsylvania | Casey: Invest Full Broadband Funds in Pennsylvania | 2016-12-22 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington DC- U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released a letter to the Chairman of the Federal Communication Commission (FCC), Tom Wheeler, calling on the agency to adopt the recommendation of the PA Public Utility Commission (PA PUC) to keep Connect America Phase II funds, initially allotted to Pennsylvania but declined by a carrier in the state, within state lines to expand rural broadband for Pennsylvanians who need it most. The FCC is currently weighing whether to put the $23 million in declined funds up for competitive auction, which could lead to some of or all of the money going elsewhere. Casey wrote, “Access to broadband and advanced telecommunication technology are essential to full participation in economic and social life for every American. Pennsylvania has demonstrated a long-term commitment to achieving the goal of universal service so a family farmer in Susquehanna County has the same opportunity to compete and succeed as a graphic designer in Philadelphia…..Pennsylvania’s rural residents need this funding. According to the FCC’s 2016 Broadband Progress Report, 20 percent of Pennsylvanians living in rural areas do not have access to high-speed internet, with that number rising as high as 69 percent in some counties. We need to do everything possible to expand access to this critical resource, and I support the PA PUC’s recommendation that states like Pennsylvania receive their full allocation of CAF II support, including declined funds, for use within the state. I urge the FCC to adopt a response to the New York petition and the PA PUC comments that achieves this critical goal.” The full text of Casey’s letter can be seen below. Dear Chairman Wheeler: As the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) considers how to allocate declined Connect America Fund Phase II (CAF II) money, I write in support of the recommendation included in the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s (PA PUC) comments to the FCC, submitted on October 24, 2016, in response to a petition for expedited waiver of the FCC’s CAF… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/about/highlight/visit-to-the-network-of-hope-food-pantry | Visit to the Network of Hope Food Pantry | 2016-12-20 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Pittspurgh, PA Prior to the holidays, Senator Casey visited the Network of Hope Food Pantry at Allison Park Church, a partner of the Pittsburgh Food Bank to assist in distributing food for those who experience food insecurity. Allison Park Church is both a Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank and United Way partner and provides meals for 2,500 Pittsburgh area families throughout the year. Casey has been a longtime advocate in the fight against food insecurity and hunger in Pennsylvania and across the nation. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-statement-for-the-record-on-the-jcpoa-with-iran | Casey Statement for the Record on the JCPOA with Iran | 2016-12-19 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement for the record on on the JCPOA with Iran: Mr. President, this week we are marking the one-year anniversary of the signing of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. This week, one year ago, my colleagues and I began the enormous task of reading, analyzing, and making a decision about whether or not we would support the deal. For me, that task took six weeks of careful study, several classified briefings, countless meetings with experts and conversations with constituents. As I wrote, on September 1 last year, “This agreement will substantially constrain the Iranian nuclear program for its duration, and compared with all realistic alternatives, it is the best option available to us at this time.” We were under no delusions that the JCPOA would be a panacea for all of our problems with Iran. Rather, it was envisioned and designed to meaningfully address one major issue: Iran’s pursuit of a nuclear weapons capability. In my decision, I wrote, “We need not, and indeed should not, trust the Iranian regime.” On the one year anniversary of the deal, that statement remains true. One of the strengths of the JCPOA is a robust, arguably unprecedented, monitoring and verification mechanism. We need to fully fund the International Atomic Energy Agency in support of its efforts to monitor Iran’s compliance with the JCPOA; that’s why I supported an increase to the U.S. voluntary contribution to the IAEA in this year’s budget. We also need to see greater transparency from the IAEA. On July 6, Ambassador Dennis Ross wrote, “Recent reports from the International Atomic Energy Agency indicate that Iran is in compliance with the JCPOA, but the level of information they provide is dramatically less than that found in previous IAEA reports on Iran's nuclear program.” Specifically, Ambassador Ross identified several key elements of the deal that were not included in the IAEA’s most recent report: the amount of low enriched uranium currently stoc… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-calls-for-special-intelligence-report-on-russian-intervention-in-2016-election-seeks-doj-probe | Casey Calls for Special Intelligence Report on Russian Intervention in 2016 Election; Seeks DOJ Probe | 2016-12-13 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON— U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) together with U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Ben Cardin (D-MD), Al Franken (D-MN), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Gary Peters (D-MI), Tom Udall (D-NM), and Ed Markey (D-MA) today called for a National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) to determine the extent of Russian intervention in the 2016 United States presidential election, accompanied by an unclassified summary of its key judgments by January 20th, 2017. An NIE is the formal, authoritative assessment of the Director of National Intelligence related to a particular national security issue, which reflects the collective judgment of the nation’s sixteen intelligence agencies. The senators also called on Attorney General Loretta Lynch to publicly confirm that nonpartisan career Justice Department officials are conducting a criminal investigation into the matter, and if not, to open one immediately. On Friday, the Washington Post reported that the CIA concluded in a secret assessment that Russia intervened in the election to assist Donald Trump. “Direct and deliberate interference in our election is an unprecedented breach and threat to U.S. democracy and national security—it is absolutely critical that information about these matters be disclosed to the public and to Congress,” the Senators said. “We strongly support calls for bipartisan investigations by Congress—this issue requires the full attention of the executive and legislative branches alike, and a conclusive, public national intelligence estimate will lay out the facts for the American people. The public also needs transparency and reassurance that federal law enforcement is actively investigating these matters and that, if the investigation finds evidence that Russian officials perpetrated or directed such acts, appropriate criminal charges will be announced. Full text of the senators’ letter to Director of National Intelligence James Clapper: Dear Director Clapper: We request an immediate National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) regarding Russia… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-tillerson-nomination-to-lead-state-department-would-raise-serious-questions | Casey: Tillerson Nomination to Lead State Department Would Raise Serious Questions | 2016-12-11 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), a member of the National Security Working Group and former Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs, released a statement following reports that President-elect Donald Trump will nominate the Chief Executive of ExxonMobil, Rex Tillerson, as Secretary of State. “The reports that President-elect Trump will nominate Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State, coupled with the recent revelation by the Washington Post that the CIA believes that the Russian government interfered in our election to aid Mr. Trump raise serious questions about whether the incoming Administration will adequately stand up to Russia’s aggression. Mr. Tillerson, the Chief Executive of ExxonMobil, has been described as having “close ties” to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Mr. Tillerson signed an energy agreement worth $500 billion with Russia in 2011 and was awarded one of Russia’s highest honors in 2012, the Order of Friendship decoration. After Russia illegally invaded a sovereign country, Ukraine, in 2014 and annexed Crimea, Mr. Tillerson argued against the international sanctions that held Russia accountable. Additionally, according to reports, Mr. Tillerson has extensive investments throughout the world and will need to explain how, as Secretary of State, he would divest himself from these investments in order to remove conflicts of interest. President-elect Trump’s fascination with Mr. Putin, Mr. Tillerson’s unusual relationship with Mr. Putin and the revelations about Russia’s attempt to influence the election in favor of President-elect Trump raise unprecedented and profound questions that must be addressed immediately. The Russian Federation, under President Putin’s leadership, has violated the sovereignty of Ukraine and Georgia in addition to committing war crimes in Syria. President-elect Trump must stand up to Vladimir Putin and nominating Mr. Tillerson as Secretary of State raises serious doubts about whether President-e… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/media/view/casey-calls-on-congress-to-stand-up-for-miners | Casey Calls on Congress to Stand Up for Miners | 2016-12-09 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Casey Calls on Congress to Stand Up for Miners U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Joe Manchin (D-WV), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Mark Warner (D-VA), and Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) held a press conference calling on Congress to do what is right and pass a reasonable solution for retired miners’ healthcare and pensions. The Senators were joined by retired UMWA miners who will be affected if Congress leaves without a long-term fix. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-hatch-cassidy-introduce-legislation-to-ease-college-transition-for-students-with-disabilities | Casey, Hatch, Cassidy Introduce Legislation to Ease College Transition for Students with Disabilities | 2016-12-09 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Orrin Hatch (R-UT), and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) introduced the RISE Act in a push to ease the burden of transitioning to college life for students with disabilities. The act, which amends the Higher Education Act (HEA), would clarify that documentation used in K-12 education and other settings to receive special education or accommodations would be acceptable as proof of a disability for students in higher education. “The RISE Act clears the path for students with disabilities to get the support they need to thrive and succeed in college,” Casey said. “No student with a documented disability should have to incur additional costs to prove it when they get to college and I commend the disability community and higher education for working together with me on solving this critical issue.” “I’ve always sought to champion the rights of those with disabilities. An important part of these efforts was the Americans with Disabilities Act, a bill I authored that fundamentally changed the way we treat disability accommodations,” Hatch said. The RISE Act carries on this legacy by removing obstacles for students with disabilities and ensuring they have every chance to succeed in pursuing educational opportunities.” “Obtaining resources that should already be available to you should not be a struggle," said Dr. Cassidy. "Making sure students with disabilities have easy access to the services that will help them succeed should be a priority." The RISE Act addresses several existing issues within the Higher Education Act that serve as unnecessary barriers for students with disabilities and their families. Currently, students who have already been diagnosed with a disability in their K-12 years or in other settings must go through new testing to re-qualify for disability services during their post-secondary educations. Instead of forcing these students to expend the time and energy to go through new diagnostic testing, the RISE Act would allow previous documentation to be … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-house-and-senate-republicans-have-betrayed-pa-coal-miners-and-their-families | Casey: House and Senate Republicans Have Betrayed PA Coal Miners and their Families | 2016-12-09 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released a statement on the Senate’s vote on the Continuing Resolution, which did not include an adequate fix for the health care and pensions of Pennsylvania coal miners and their families: “By failing to pass into law an adequate solution for coal miners and their families who stand to lose their health care and pensions in the new year, Congressional Republican leadership has turned its back on coal miners and their families in Pennsylvania and throughout the nation. For well over a year, I have worked in a bipartisan way to build substantial support for the Miners Protection Act, which ensures that the federal government keeps the promise of pensions and health care that it made to coal miners and their families in 1947. The legislation cleared the Senate Finance Committee 18-8 and is fully paid for, yet Congressional Republican leaders have put rigid ideology ahead of health care and pensions for 89,000 beneficiaries throughout the nation and 12,951 in Pennsylvania. The four month “fix” dropped into Congress’ year-end bill is an insult to every coal miner and every family member whose loved ones descended into the depths and darkness of our nation’s coal mines. It is so short a time that recipients would be notified almost simultaneously that they are both eligible for benefits and that their benefits will terminate. These are people who have risked their lives over and over again for our nation- from working in the mines to serving abroad in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Our government told them that if they did their job then we would do ours and ensure the promise of pensions and health care was kept for them and their families. Coal miners kept their promises to their families, their country and their employers. It is time for Washington to keep its promise to miners and their families. The people in Pennsylvania whose lives actually depend on this bill are in many cases living lives of struggle and sacrifice. Some of them wrote to me about what this bi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://cartwright.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/cartwright-introduces-legislation-to-improve-quality-of-health-care-for | Cartwright Introduces Legislation to Improve Quality of Health Care for Older Americans | 2016-12-08 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Matt Cartwright | C001090 | cartwright.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright (PA-17) re-introduced legislation to improve the quality and lower the cost of health care for older Americans. The Improving Care for Vulnerable Older Citizens through Workforce Advancement Act of 2016 (H.R. 6485) would establish demonstration projects to test models of care that use direct-care workers (DCWs) in advanced roles. DCWs include nursing assistants, home health aides, and personal care aides and usually work in the client’s home or in residential settings such as nursing homes and assisted living facilities. These workers are often responsible for treating the six in ten Americans 65 years old and over who suffer from multiple chronic conditions or are at risk of re-hospitalization. “I am proud to introduce a bill that addresses the growing need for improved training and efficient use of direct-care workers,” said Cartwright. “In Pennsylvania alone, older citizens comprise more than 15 percent of the population, and direct-care workers are among the fastest growing occupations in the state. This legislation would help improve the care offered by direct-care workers and lower care costs for both older Americans and the health care industry.” The Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute (PHI), a leading authority on direct care workers, has endorsed the bill. According to Jodi M. Sturgeon, President of PHI, “This bill recognizes the untapped potential of the direct- care workforce to improve care and lower costs within new care coordination models. With adequate training, compensation, and support, a newly created ‘advanced aide’ position could support health promotion, better chronic care management, and care transitions, resulting in less institutionalization and fewer re-hospitalizations.” DCWs provide an estimated 70-80 percent of the long-term care and personal assistance received by older adults in the U.S. However, DCWs are not often recognized as essential contributors to care teams. Moreover, few programs exist to train DCWs for the advanc… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://doyle.house.gov/press-release/republicans-reject-doyle-%E2%80%9Cbuy-america%E2%80%9D-amendment-water-infrastructure-bill | Republicans Reject Doyle Buy America Amendment to Water Infrastructure Bill | 2016-12-08 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Mike Doyle | D000482 | doyle.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC – December 7, 2016 – This afternoon, U.S. Representatives Mike Doyle (D-PA-14) and Walter B Jones (R-NC-3) called on the House Rules Committee to allow their “Buy America” amendment to be considered by the full House when it takes up S. 612, the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIINA). Moments ago, House Rules Committee Republicans voted unanimously against allowing consideration of the Doyle-Jones amendment. “Our country depends on good manufacturing jobs to support their families, and this amendment would give those families peace of mind,” Congressman Doyle said in his testimony before the Rules Committee. “Our tax dollars should support American manufacturers and help preserve these communities across the nation that are struggling.” “This amendment is very simple,” Doyle added. “All this is going to do is to codify the Buy America provisions for the EPA’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, making them permanent. This isn’t something new. This merely just brings them into line with other federal infrastructure programs. Other clean water programs like the EPA’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund and the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act program have permanent Buy America provisions. Other major taxpayer-financed programs like the Department of Transportation’s funding for transit, highways and rail have permanent Buy America provisions.” “I believe that taxpayer dollars should solely support American-made infrastructure. Unfortunately, current provisions in the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund are weak and Buy America text is only written for FY 2017,” Congressman Jones said. “My colleagues and I introduced legislation to ensure Congress never puts a limit on supporting this country’s economy. I hope to see this amendment permanently included in WIINA.” The Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act, which would authorize the construction of locks and dams, flood control projects, and other water-related infrastructure across the country,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/10-days-later-trump-refuses-to-lift-a-finger-to-save-pensions-health-care-for-coal-miners | 10 Days Later: Trump Refuses to Lift a Finger to Save Pensions, Health Care for Coal Miners | 2016-12-08 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – Nearly ten days after writing to President-Elect Donald Trump with no response, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) are renewing their call to Republicans to keep their promise to save coal miner’s pensions. Days ago, the Senators sent a letter to President-Elect Donald Trump, urging him to uphold his promise of helping coal miners across the country and call on Republican leadership in the House and Senate to pass the Miners Protection Act of 2016. Despite bipartisan support of the legislation that would allow coal miners to permanently retain their promised healthcare and pensions, Majority Leader McConnell and Speaker Ryan refuse to bring this legislation to the floor. Instead, Republican leadership included a proposal that does nothing to protect pensions, and will extend health coverage for so short a time that recipients would be notified almost simultaneously that they are both eligible for benefits and that their benefits will terminate. Unless action is taken in the last two weeks of the Congressional session then thousands of additional retired coal miners and their families will soon lose their health benefits and see their pensions endangered. “During your campaign for the presidency, you vowed to restore and improve the livelihoods of coal miners across the country,” Senators wrote to the President-Elect. “Without immediate action on the Miners Protection Act of 2016 (S. 3470), our miners and their families will be left without the essential healthcare benefits they earned through a lifetime of hard work and will have their pensions imperiled.” Retired miners are facing uncertainty because the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) 1974 Pension Plan is severely underfunded. Unlike other public and private pension plans, the 1974 Pension Plan was well-managed and funded prior to the 2008 financial crisis, which hit at a time when this Plan had its highest payment obligations. This – coupled with the fact that 60% of the beneficiaries are… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-statement-on-crash-of-pakistan-international-airlines-flight-661 | Casey statement on Crash of Pakistan International Airlines Flight 661 | 2016-12-08 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC- U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released a statement following the crash of Pakistan International Airlines Flight 661: "My thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of those who lost their lives in the tragic crash of Pakistan International Airlines Flight 661. The U.S. should offer any assistance or support necessary to determine the cause of the crash and ensure the victims' families get the answers they deserve. We stand with the people of Pakistan in mourning those killed in this horrific incident." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-statement-on-pruitt-nomination | Casey Statement on Pruitt Nomination | 2016-12-08 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement on President-elect Trump’s nomination of Scott Pruitt as the next head of the EPA: “President-elect Trump’s nomination of Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt as the next head of the Environmental Protection Agency are very troubling. Attorney General Pruitt’s views on environmental protection are unambiguous- he’s against it. A 2014 investigative report from the New York Times detailed how, under Scott Pruitt, the Attorney General’s office in Oklahoma did the bidding of major companies that would pollute the air our children breathe and the water they drink. The job of the Administrator of the EPA is to fulfill the agency’s mission to “protect human health and the environment,” not to do the bidding of major polluters. Attorney General Pruitt is also leading the effort to overturn the Clean Power Plan, which is vital to getting control of our energy future and creating clean energy jobs. Pennsylvania has a long history of respect for the environment. Article 1, Section 27 of our state constitution says: “The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. As trustee of these resources, the Commonwealth shall conserve and maintain them for the benefit of all the people.” I do not have confidence, based upon Attorney General Pruitt’s record, that the EPA under his leadership would be willing to enforce our environmental laws like the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/media/view/end-of-year-bill-is-profound-betrayal-of-pa-coal-miners | End of Year Bill is Profound Betrayal of PA Coal Miners | 2016-12-07 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | End of Year Bill is Profound Betrayal of PA Coal Miners For several months, we have joined thousands of our states’ retired coal miners and their families to call for a vote on this bipartisan, paid-for bill. And for several months those calls have gone unanswered. These miners cannot wait another day and it’s up to us to protect what they’ve earned for a lifetime of dangerous, backbreaking work. We are confident this bill would pass on the floor and we demand action to provide long-term certainty for these miners. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/after-casey-pushes-heroin-epidemic-gets-needed-funding-to-address-americas-problem | After Casey Pushes, Heroin Epidemic Gets Needed Funding To Address America’s Problem | 2016-12-07 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – As the Senate passed sweeping health reform legislation today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced several major wins in the 21st Century Cures Act he advocated for on behalf of Pennsylvanians, including $1 billion to help states respond to the opioid abuse epidemic. Casey has long been an outspoken advocate in addressing the heroin crisis, leading several key pieces of legislation to passage to provide more funding and training in handling heroin abuse. He has also spent the last two years traveling across Pennsylvania to meet with health providers, law enforcement officials, and families impacted by the epidemic. “This critically important legislation includes several key provisions that will help to improve the health and overall lives of Pennsylvanians, including funding to address the ongoing opioid abuse epidemic,” Senator Casey said. “The crisis of opioid addiction gripping our nation knows no bounds; it impacts families everywhere, from cities to suburban communities to rural areas and everywhere in between. While this legislation will help states to further respond to this epidemic, we still have more work to do. I look forward to working with my colleagues in the Senate to continue to address this crisis.” The legislation includes increased funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) over the next ten years and incentives for medical countermeasure development, priorities Casey has consistently championed. Casey also took the lead in ensuring further extension of the pediatric priority review voucher program, established by his Creating Hope Act, and then extended by the Advancing Hope Act. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-congress-end-of-year-bill-is-profound-betrayal-of-pa-coal-miners-their-families | Casey: Congress’ End of Year Bill is Profound Betrayal of PA Coal Miners, Their Families | 2016-12-07 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released a statement following the release of Congress’ year-end Continuing Resolution, which keeps the government funded. The legislation does not prevent coal miners in Pennsylvania and across the nation from losing their pensions and health care; the bill only includes a four month extension of health care benefits without any pension relief, so short a time that recipients would be notified almost simultaneously that they are both eligible for benefits and that their benefits will terminate. “This so-called ‘fix’ designed in secret by Congressional Republican leadership is nothing more than a profound betrayal of coal miners and their families in Pennsylvania and across the nation. The Miners Protection Act ensures that the federal government will keep the promise of pensions and health care to coal miners and their families. This proposal does nothing to protect pensions, and will extend health coverage for so short a time that recipients would be notified almost simultaneously that they are both eligible for benefits and that their benefits will terminate. For over a year, I’ve worked in a bipartisan fashion to move this legislation forward, yet the Republicans’ congressional leaders, Speaker Ryan and Majority Leader McConnell, have refused to work in good faith to schedule a vote. Last week I wrote to President-elect Trump asking him to use his influence with Congressional Republicans to include the Miners Protection Act in an end of the year bill. The provisions relating to coal miners included in the Congress’ end of the year bill is a shameful slap in the face to men and women who have given so much for our nation. We have a bipartisan bill that is fully paid for, there is no reason for delay.” Retired miners are facing uncertainty because the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) 1974 Pension Plan is severely underfunded. Unlike other public and private pension plans, the 1974 Pension Plan was well-managed and funded prior to the 2008 financial crisis, … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://cartwright.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/cartwright-named-to-important-steering-and-policy-committee | Cartwright Named to Influential Steering and Policy Committee | 2016-12-06 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Matt Cartwright | C001090 | cartwright.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that he has been appointed to serve on the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee by the House Democratic Leadership. The committee—which includes other members of Leadership, appointed members, and regionally elected members—advises the House Democratic Leadership on policy and appoints other Democratic Members of Congress to House committees. “I am honored to accept this appointment to the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee. Listening to the needs of working Americans and figuring out how to connect with them on our policy agenda is critical work for the Democrats, and I intend to engage in that endeavor at every opportunity,” said Rep. Cartwright. “During the 115th Congress, I plan on looking for ways to help guide our Caucus towards the right policies coupled with effective messaging.” Both parties on Capitol Hill are currently gearing up for major policy battles in 2017. “The 17th Congressional District is a working class district with challenges similar to those of many other areas of the Northeast and Midwest,” continued Cartwright. “I’m looking forward to bringing our northeastern Pennsylvania perspectives and values to this important committee.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://cartwright.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-passes-cartwright-school-energy-efficiency-legislation | House Passes Cartwright School Energy Efficiency Legislation | 2016-12-06 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Matt Cartwright | C001090 | cartwright.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Matt Cartwright’s Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2015 (H.R. 756) unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representatives. First introduced in February 2014, the bill also unanimously passed the House during the 113th Congress. The bipartisan legislation, re-introduced by Cartwright in January 2015, would encourage school administrators to make cost-saving energy efficiency upgrades by establishing a clearinghouse for energy efficiency resources through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. The clearinghouse will publish information on federal programs and financing tools that may be used to perform energy generation, energy efficiency, and energy retrofitting projects on schools. “I am pleased that the House is prioritizing energy efficiency by once again passing this bill, and I’m working with my colleagues in the Senate and encouraging them to act quickly on passage,” said U.S. Rep. Cartwright. “This bill will ensure that schools can more easily take advantage of energy-efficiency programs, encouraging strategic and cost-saving investments to relieve the fiscal pressure felt by schools across the country--all while bringing us closer to energy security.” According to the Department of Energy (DOE), the nation’s 17,450 K-12 school districts spend more than $6 billion annually on energy, more than is spent on computers and textbooks combined. Currently, there are numerous federal initiatives available to schools to help them become more energy efficient. However, these programs are spread across the federal government, making it challenging for schools to know where to look and how to take full advantage. An estimated 14 million American children attend deteriorating public schools. Many of these schools’ problems involve the heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems. According to a Department of Education survey, 43 percent of schools indicated that the poor condition of their facilities interferes with the delivery of instructio… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/following-efforts-by-casey-wyden-and-cummings-gao-releases-results-of-cms-nursing-home-rating-system | Following Efforts by Casey, Wyden, and Cummings, GAO Releases Results of CMS Nursing Home Rating System | 2016-12-06 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. - Following a push by U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Representative Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) today published their report of the federal government’s nursing home rating system the members called for last year. The members made the request to determine whether the Five-Star Quality Rating System provided seniors, people with disabilities, and their families with reliable and accurate information that they could use to make informed decisions on what nursing home to select for a love one. Questions were raised in 2014 about the quality and transparency of the rating system after there were reports revealing deficiencies in the system. “My home state of Pennsylvania has the fifth largest population of older citizens in the country, with 2.15 million older citizens, and we have an abiding obligation to ensure that each one of those older citizens receive the care and services they deserve,” Casey said. “This report makes important recommendations on how to improve this rating system. I call on CMS to move swiftly to implement these changes. “Selecting a nursing home is a consequential and challenging decision for seniors and their families, and they need the best information possible,” Wyden said. “Today’s report from GAO shines a light on how the Five-Star Rating System could be improved to make information on nursing home quality more transparent and easily accessible. All Americans expect Medicare to live up to its promise of high-quality, affordable health care, and working to increase transparency and choice is an important step to making that a reality.” “American families rely on CMS to publish meaningful ratings that will help guide them through difficult decisions they face when they seek nursing care for their family members,” Cummings said. “I encourage CMS to carefully consider these recommendations t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-senators-no-special-consideration-for-other-bills-until-we-save-coal-miners-health-care-retirement | Casey, Senators: No Special Consideration for Other Bills Until We Save Coal Miners’ Health Care, Retirement | 2016-12-05 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, a coalition of Senators fighting to protect the health and pensions of more than 120,000 retired coal miners nationwide announced their intent to use any means necessary to make sure that these workers and their families are protected. With 16,300 retired coal miners set to lose health care by Dec. 31, 2016 without Congressional action, U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va), Bob Casey (D-PA), and Mark Warner (D-VA) announced that they will block all attempts to pass legislation by unanimous consent in the Senate until the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) healthcare and pension shortfall is adequately addressed to give miners long-term certainty. By blocking other bills from sailing through with special privileges, the Senators hope to force House and Senate leadership to include the bipartisan mineworkers fix in the year-end spending package or allow an independent vote on the bill. The Senators released the following joint statement: “For several months, we have joined thousands of our states’ retired coal miners and their families to call for a vote on this bipartisan, paid-for bill. And for several months those calls have gone unanswered. These miners cannot wait another day and it’s up to us to protect what they’ve earned for a lifetime of dangerous, backbreaking work. We are confident this bill would pass on the floor and we demand action to provide long-term certainty for these miners.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-trumps-pick-for-hhs-secretary-is-architect-of-agenda-to-undermine-programs-for-pa-seniors | Casey: Trump’s Pick for HHS Secretary is Architect of Agenda to Undermine Programs for PA Seniors | 2016-12-05 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC- U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released a statement on the nomination of Congressman Tom Price (R-GA) to be the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services: “I have substantial concerns about the nomination of Congressman Tom Price to be the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Congressman Price has led efforts to end the guaranteed benefit of Medicare; Congressman Price has also supported efforts to turn Medicaid into a block grant program, which would adversely impact nursing home care for 250,000 seniors in Pennsylvania and 6.4 million seniors nationally. Turning Medicaid into a block grant program would also jeopardize support for millions of babies because Medicaid finances approximately half of all the nation’s births. Congressman Price has also championed the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, which would deprive 20 million Americans of health care coverage and raise the cost of prescription drugs for seniors by reopening the “donut hole,” which is the gap that has to be filled by a senior to pay for prescription drugs. This gap was closed by the Affordable Care Act and would be reopened with repeal of the law. The question I have for President-elect Trump and his Administration is how nominating the architect of schemes to destroy Medicare and Medicaid is consistent with his promises to protect these programs? As a member of the Senate Finance Committee and Health Education Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committees I will closely examine his record and pose questions regarding these and other vital issues in order to protect seniors and families in Pennsylvania.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://cartwright.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/cartwright-introduces-legislation-aimed-at-saving-consumers-money | Cartwright Introduces Legislation Aimed at Saving Consumers Money, Conserving Water | 2016-12-02 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Matt Cartwright | C001090 | cartwright.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright introduced the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Plumbing Research Act of 2016 (H.R. 6424), legislation that would invest in research to bring the data for U.S. plumbing standards into the 21st century, making our plumbing systems safer, more reliable, and more water-efficient. The bill accomplishes this by directing the NIST to conduct research on plumbing systems. “American consumers today reap the benefits of state-of-the-art water fixtures and appliances, such as water-saving shower heads and efficient washing machines,” said Rep. Cartwright. “However, the plumbing that carries water to these fixtures and appliances has not kept pace. In fact, the research and data which are the basis for U.S. plumbing structure, design, and construction standards have barely changed since they were developed in the early 20th century. As a result, even newly built plumbing systems are often inefficient and inappropriate for current plumbing fixtures and appliances.” This mismatch of technologies can cause problems. For example, an outdated algorithm for estimating water demand leads builders to use unnecessarily large pipes, supplying more water than needed to buildings. This wastes water that is critical to the wellbeing of our communities and our environment. Excess water lingering in pipes can be a health hazard, potentially harboring pathogens such as Legionella bacteria, which is responsible for Legionnaires' disease. In addition, water flow through these improperly sized pipes can be too weak to move solids, resulting in sewage backups and costly repairs for consumers. “The NIST Plumbing Research Act of 2016 is a win on multiple fronts. It will spark innovation in the plumbing industry,” Rep. Cartwright said. “Consumers will save money thanks to fewer plumbing repairs, and will be exposed to fewer health risks. And better plumbing means more water conservation and better use of our fresh water resources.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/about/highlight/camp-out-for-hunger | Camp Out for Hunger | 2016-12-02 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Senator Robert P. Casey About Issues Get Help Make a Request … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-and-veasey-form-blue-collar-caucus-congress | Boyle and Veasey form Blue Collar Caucus in Congress | 2016-12-01 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC– Today, Congressmen Brendan F. Boyle (D-PA-13) and Marc Veasey (D-TX-33) announced the formation of the Blue Collar Caucus to focus Congressional efforts on alleviating the economic anxiety felt by working class Americans that was so pronounced in the 2016 election, and re-engage Democratic efforts to reach these voters. Discussing the aims of the caucus, Congressman Boyle said, “Too many Americans think the best days for their families are behind them. And they’ve lost faith in their elected leaders to stand up for their best interests, protect their rights, and promote their prosperity. We can and must do better.” Boyle continued, “The America I grew up in – and the one I still see today – is a forward-looking nation built by blue collar workers of all colors, crafts, and creeds. These workers literally built our nation. Now it is our duty in Washington to rebuild their trust in government by working for them.” Congressman Veasey said, “Every hardworking American should have the economic security to provide for their families. Congress has the responsibility to enact policies that ensure an equal opportunity for all American workers to climb the ladder of success.” Veasey reflected, “Through my monthly ‘Marc Means Business’ initiative where I work alongside constituents in both large and small businesses, I’ve learned that Americans want real action to create jobs, raise wages, and ensure that they can improve the quality of life for their families and for future generations. Our caucus will focus on exactly that.” The Blue Collar Caucus will foster member discussion and legislative ideas focused on addressing wage stagnation, job insecurity, trade, offshoring, and dwindling career opportunities for those in the manufacturing and building trades. The caucus will focus on bringing together a diverse array of Democratic members of the House of Representatives to generate solutions that will protect American workers from globalized competition, maintain the viability of domestic manufact… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://evans.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressmen-brady-and-evans-ask-house-appropriations-leadership-help | Congressmen Brady and Evans ask House Appropriations leadership to help find funding to alleviate major poverty issues impacting the Districts’ children | 2016-12-01 | 2016 | 2016-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Dwight Evans | E000296 | evans.house.gov | evans | https://evans.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | PHILADELPHIA --- In a joint letter to House Appropriations Committee Chair Hal Roger (R., KY-5) and Ranking Member Nita Lowery (D., NY-17), Congressmen Bob Brady (D., PA-1) and Dwight Evans (D., PA-2) outlined major poverty issues in their Districts that have a direct impact on children. They stressed, “We hope that in this drastically different new political climate with several competing priorities, that we can still ascertain ways to both alleviate and find permanent solutions to the problems plaguing our Districts the most.” The issues highlighted are: Aging Home and Lead Paint Requesting restoration of Federal funding for lead abatement. Philadelphia has had to cut over 60% of positions used to monitor and enforce lead paint laws and restrictions. Nearly 2,700 children in Philadelphia tested positive for harmful lead levels in 2015. Child Nutrition Need to maintain or increase federally subsidized school meals. H.R. 5003, the Improving Child Nutrition and Education Act of 2016, would severely limit the number of children receiving free and reduced lunches. Education Need for increased funding. The Philadelphia School District ranks lowest in terms of funding per student and has the highest enrollment of low income students. In closing, Brady and Evans stressed bipartisanship. “Though it remains to be seen what direction many of President-elect Trump’s policies will take, we are hopeful that we will be able to find common ground with his Administration on some of the above issues and restore robust funding so the children in Philadelphia and our Districts have a brighter future. We look forward to the coming Congress and finding bipartisan solutions.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T21:09:43Z |
| http://brady.house.gov/press-release/congressmen-brady-and-evans-ask-house-appropriations-leadership-help-find-funding | Congressmen Brady and Evans ask House Appropriations leadership to help find funding to alleviate major poverty issues impacting the Districts children | 2016-11-30 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Robert Brady | B001227 | brady.house.gov | legacy | PHILADELPHIA --- In a joint letter to House Appropriations Committee Chair Hal Roger (R., KY-5) and Ranking Member Nita Lowery (D., NY-17), Congressmen Bob Brady (D., PA-1) and Dwight Evans (D., PA-2) outlined major poverty issues in their Districts that have a direct impact on children. They stressed, “We hope that in this drastically different new political climate with several competing priorities, that we can still ascertain ways to both alleviate and find permanent solutions to the problems plaguing our Districts the most.” The issues highlighted are: Aging Home and Lead Paint Requesting restoration of Federal funding for lead abatement. Philadelphia has had to cut over 60% of positions used to monitor and enforce lead paint laws and restrictions. Nearly 2,700 children in Philadelphia tested positive for harmful lead levels in 2015. Child Nutrition Need to maintain or increase federally subsidized school meals. H.R. 5003, the Improving Child Nutrition and Education Act of 2016, would severely limit the number of children receiving free and reduced lunches. Education Need for increased funding. The Philadelphia School District ranks lowest in terms of funding per student and has the highest enrollment of low income students. In closing, Brady and Evans stressed bipartisanship. “Though it remains to be seen what direction many of President-elect Trump’s policies will take, we are hopeful that we will be able to find common ground with his Administration on some of the above issues and restore robust funding so the children in Philadelphia and our Districts have a brighter future. We look forward to the coming Congress and finding bipartisan solutions.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://brady.house.gov/press-release/congressman-brady-join-day-action | Congressman Brady to join Day of Action | 2016-11-29 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Robert Brady | B001227 | brady.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Brady to join Day of Action Nov 29, 2016 Philadelphia --- Congressman Bob Brady (D., PA) announced that he stands in full support of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Fight for $15 Day of Action that is being held today. “I have and will continue to support family sustaining wages and union rights for hard working Americans. As a nation we cannot afford to have working people still not able to feed their families.” The Congressman, who will be in DC today, said he will tweet his support throughout the Day of Action. “I want to help get the message out that we cannot turn our backs on working families.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-to-trump-no-deal-with-putin-and-assad-on-syria | Casey to Trump: No Deal with Putin and Assad on Syria | 2016-11-29 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) realeased the following statement: Over the last five and half years, the Syrian people have endured one horror after the next. The Russian Federation has blocked international efforts to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Aleppo and has enabled the murderous Assad regime to continue its slaughter of Syrian citizens. According to the United Nations, nearly one million Syrians are living under siege from their government. That is equivalent to more than the entire populations of Pennsylvania and Delaware suffering without access to food and medicine while hiding from daily bombardments. This is not just a civil war. This is the Russian Federation -- a major country and member of the UN Security Council – and its client state dictator Bashar al-Assad slaughtering the Syrian people unchecked. It has direct impact on our national security and that of our partners in the Middle East and Europe. We cannot allow Syria to remain a safe haven for terrorism, and I welcome the progress that has already been made to roll back ISIS’s control of territory in Iraq and Syria, yet as I have said before, the Assad’s regime’s actions have created the space and conditions for ISIS to thrive within its borders. Absent additional action from the United States and our partners to change the situation on the ground, I believe the conditions will continue to worsen. I urge President Obama’s Administration to take immediate steps to help alleviate the suffering on the ground in Syria. As long as Assad thinks he is winning – and he is – the onslaught will continue and diplomatic efforts will fail. The incoming Administration must see the Syria conflict as the national security threat that it is and take action accordingly. The fight against ISIS must be our priority, but the roots of ISIS’s rise cannot and should not be ignored- that means holding the Assad regime and the Russian Federation fully accountable for their crimes in Syria. Throughout his campaign President-elect Trump ha… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/with-attacks-on-the-rise-sens-casey-and-scott-introduce-bipartisan-anti-semitism-awareness-act | With Attacks On The Rise, Sens. Casey and Scott Introduce Bipartisan Anti-Semitism Awareness Act | 2016-11-29 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC– Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Tim Scott (R-SC) introduced the bipartisan Anti-Semitism Awareness Act in an effort to combat increasing incidents of anti-Semitism on college campuses nationwide. The Senators joined together to ensure the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) has the necessary statutory tools at their disposal to investigate anti-Jewish incidents. A recent FBI crime report notes that 58.2 percent of religiously-motivated hate crimes were due to the offender’s anti-Jewish leanings, and the Anti-Defamation League found that the number of anti-Semitic attacks at colleges and universities doubled in 2015. Currently, the DOE’s Office for Civil Rights has stated they will not tolerate incidents such as these, but has not issued firm guidance on what constitutes anti-Semitism. The Anti-Semitism Awareness Act would codify the definition as one adopted by the U.S. State Department’s Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism. “It is incredibly important that we work together to stamp out anti-Semitism and other forms of religious discrimination across our country,” Senator Scott said. “I want to thank Senator Casey for joining me to introduce the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act, which is urgently needed as anti-Jewish attacks rise on campuses across the nation. By clarifying exactly what anti-Semitism is, we will leave no question as to what constitutes an anti-Semitic incident.” “The rise of religiously-motivated hate crimes and religious discrimination across our country is unacceptable. In Pennsylvania, we have seen several terrible incidents of anti-Semitism in just the last several weeks,” Senator Casey said. “This legislation will help the Department of Education investigate incidents of discrimination motivated by anti-Semitism in our schools, which should be safe environments for students from all backgrounds. I’m proud to work with Senator Scott on this bill, which aims to combat anti-Semitism while preserving freedom of speech.” The State Department’s definition, sh… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/22-senators-call-for-immediate-passage-of-miners-protection-act | 22 Senators Call for Immediate Passage of Miners Protection Act | 2016-11-22 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) joined a group of 21 bipartisan Senators in a letter to Senate and House leadership, calling for the passage of the Miners Protection Act by the end of this year. Without a change to current law, 12,500 of the country’s retired coal miners will lose their healthcare on December 31, 2016. Senator Casey was joined by Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Mark Warner (D-VA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Al Franken (D-MN), Patty Murray (D-WA), Joe Donnelly (D-IN), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Bill Nelson (D-FL), Richard Burr (R-NC), Rob Portman (R-OH), Mark Kirk (R-IL), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Jim Risch (R-ID), Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Jerry Moran (R-KS). The Senators said in part: “During the month of October, approximately 12,500 of our nation’s retired coal miners received notices informing them that their healthcare benefits will be terminated at the end of this year. The funding provided for Patriot Retirees Voluntary Employee’s Beneficiary Association (Patriot VEBA) will be exhausted by December 31, 2016, leaving these miners and their families without the essential healthcare benefits they earned through a lifetime of hard work. On November 1st, another 3,600 miners began to receive notices. And next year, 6,500 more will suffer the same fate. Additionally, the pension fund that these miners and their widows rely on for life’s basic necessities will reach the point of no return shortly thereafter. Therefore, we ask that you pass the Miners Protection Act of 2016 (S. 3470) by the end of this year.” To read the full letter, click here. Retired miners are facing uncertainty because the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) 1974 Pension Plan is severely underfunded. Unlike other public and private pension plans, the 1974 Pension Plan was well-managed and funded prior to the 2008 financial crisis, which hit at a time when this Plan had its highest payment… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-boyle-joins-foreign-affairs-dems-urge-hearing-examine | Congressman Boyle Joins Foreign Affairs Dems Calling For Hearing to Examine Possible Foreign Powers Influencing 2016 Election | 2016-11-21 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC– In his commitment to combat the recent inappropriate and unprecedented foreign influence on our presidential election, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-13) and 15 members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee requested an urgent hearing to examine reportedly deliberate attempts by foreign governments to influence the outcome of the 2016 election. In a letter sent to House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Eliot Engel (D-NY), Congressman Brendan F. Boyle and his Democratic committee colleagues wrote, "We cannot ignore these facts merely because Election Day has come and gone. The Committee must understand and be prepared to counter what constitutes a potentially unprecedented intervention by a foreign government into U.S. elections." The letter was signed by Representatives Gerald E. Connolly, Brad Sherman, Gregory Meeks, Albio Sires, Ted Deutch, Brian Higgins, William R. Keating, David Cicilline, Ami Bera, Alan Lowenthal, Grace Meng, Lois Frankel, Joaquin Castro, Robin Kelly, and Karen Bass. ### To read the entire letter, click here | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-urges-president-elect-trump-to-make-good-on-promise-to-drain-the-swamp | Casey Urges President-elect Trump to Make Good on Promise to “Drain the Swamp” | 2016-11-18 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), along with 18 other U.S. Senators, sent a letter urging President-elect Donald Trump to increase transparency during his transition and keep his promises to reduce the influence of lobbyists and corporate special interests during his transition and in his administration. Despite a pledge to limit lobbying by members of the Trump administration, corporate lobbyists and Washington insiders have filled many prominent posts within the Trump transition team so far. “Given your initial decision to allow lobbyists to dominate your transition team, we call on you to be completely transparent about who is working on your transition team, either officially or as unofficial advisors, and making key decisions about how to staff over 4,000 political appointments,” the Senators write. “Further, we call on you to follow President Obama’s example and implement strong, transparent and enforceable ethics rules governing your transition and Administration. For instance, President Obama’s transition team did not accept gifts or donations from lobbyists, and your transition should do the same. Additionally, while a limitation on lobbying activities after serving in your Administration is important, you should also include stronger measures, like those adopted by President Obama, that prevent lobbyists who join your Administration from working on policy areas in which they recently lobbied. This will help ensure that officials in the Trump Administration are looking out for the best interests of the American people, not their recently former corporate clients.” The letter was also signed by Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Patty Murray (D-WA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Richard Durbin (D-IL), Jack Reed (D-RI), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Tom Udall (D-NM), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Al Franken (D-MN), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/irs-warns-of-fake-tax-bills | IRS Warns of Fake Tax Bills | 2016-11-18 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | From the IRS: The Internal Revenue Service and its Security Summit partners today issued an alert to taxpayers and tax professionals to be on guard against fake emails purporting to contain an IRS tax bill related to the Affordable Care Act. The IRS has received numerous reports around the country of scammers sending a fraudulent version of CP2000 notices for tax year 2015. Generally, the scam involves an email that includes the fake CP2000 as an attachment. The issue has been reported to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration for investigation. The CP2000 is a notice commonly mailed to taxpayers through the United States Postal Service. It is never sent as part of an email to taxpayers. The indicators are: These notices are being sent electronically, even though the IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers by email or through social media platforms; The CP2000 notices appear to be issued from an Austin, Texas, address; The underreported issue is related to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requesting information regarding 2014 coverage; The payment voucher lists the letter number as 105C. The fraudulent CP2000 notice included a payment request that taxpayers mail a check made out to “I.R.S.” to the “Austin Processing Center” at a Post Office Box address. This is in addition to a “payment” link within the email itself. IRS impersonation scams take many forms: threatening telephone calls, phishing emails and demanding letters. Learn more at Reporting Phishing and Online Scams. Taxpayers or tax professionals who receive this scam email should forward it to phishing@irs.gov and then delete it from their email account. Taxpayers and tax professionals generally can do a keyword search on IRS.gov for any notice they receive. Taxpayers who receive a notice or letter can view explanations and images of common correspondence on IRS.gov at Understanding Your IRS Notice or Letter. To determine if a CP2000 notice you received in the mail is real, see the Understanding Your CP2000 Notice, w… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/about/highlight/meeting-with-tim-shriver | Meeting with Tim Shriver | 2016-11-17 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Senator Casey met with Tim Shriver, the Chairman of the Special Olympics. They discussed the ways in which federal policy can help to improve the lives of children with disabilities and the new Special Olympics “Unified Schools” model. This program has been successful in providing opportunities for children of all abilities to be leaders in their schools and communities. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://brady.house.gov/press-release/congressman-brady-joins-house-colleagues-demand-president-elect-trump-rescind-proposed | Congressman Brady joins House colleagues to demand President-elect Trump rescind proposed appointment of Steve Bannon | 2016-11-16 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Robert Brady | B001227 | brady.house.gov | legacy | Philadelphia --- Congressman Bob Brady (D., PA) and 168 Members of the House of Representatives have sent a letter to President-elect Trump demanding that the proposed appointment of Steve Bannon as White House Chief Strategist be rescinded. The letter states, “Immediately following your victory, many Americans were optimistic and hopeful that you would take the steps necessary to unify our country following the divisive and contentious election. In your election night speech you said, ‘Now it’s time for America to bind the wounds of division. It is time for us to come together as one united people.’ Unfortunately, your appointment of Stephen Bannon, whose ties to the White Nationalist movement have been well-documented, directly undermines your ability to unite the country. As elected representatives of millions of Americans from diverse backgrounds, religions, and ethnicities, we strongly urge you to reconsider your decision to appoint Mr. Bannon to White House Chief Strategist.” Congressman Brady said that his constituents are justifiably outraged by this appointment. “While we adjust to a bruising hard fought election campaign it is time to pull together as a nation. But the naming of Steve Bannon, the former executive chairman of Breitbart News, by President-elect Trump as top adviser sends a troubling message to those who understand that our democracy is more important than our ideological differences,” Brady said. “Mr. Trump needs to reassure the nation that his campaign divisiveness will be abandoned as we all move together to heal and celebrate the diversity of our America.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-brown-warren-menendez-urge-financial-watchdog-to-clear-wells-fargo-whistleblowers-of-wrongdoing | Casey, Brown, Warren, Menendez Urge Financial Watchdog to Clear Wells Fargo Whistleblowers of Wrongdoing | 2016-11-16 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Bob Menendez (D-NJ) sent a letter to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), asking them to establish an expedited review process for Wells Fargo whistleblowers and other unfairly terminated employees to clear their termination notice, which may contain negative comments as a result of their attempts to report or resist fraud at Wells Fargo. The letter follows reports of many whistleblowers from Wells Fargo who were fired for reporting wrongdoings at their branches and now are unable to find work at other banks due to inaccurate termination records. “It is clear that absent action by FINRA, the terminated employees will continue to suffer due to unjust and unwarranted stains on their records resulting from their attempts to report a pattern of misconduct that was encouraged, tolerated and concealed by their employer,” the Senators wrote. “Those employees deserve a thorough, critical review of their termination records given the knowledge of the conditions under which they were provided.” The full text of the letter is below. Dear Mr. Cook: We write to request the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) establish an expedited review process for Wells Fargo whistleblowers and other unfairly terminated employees to clear their Uniform Termination Notice for Securities Industry Registration (Form U5), which may contain negative comments as a result of their attempts to report or resist fraud at Wells Fargo. According to news reports[1], numerous employees who raised concerns about improper and abusive practices at Wells Fargo branches to their managers, the human resources department or the Wells Fargo ethics hotline were fired. Many more were fired for failure to meet aggressive and, as we now know, unattainable cross-selling quotas. In September, Wells Fargo entered into a Consent Order with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau with respect to improper and abusive practices (th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-selected-as-top-democrat-on-aging-committee | Casey Selected as Top Democrat on Aging Committee | 2016-11-16 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC- Following caucus elections, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) has been selected as the top Senate Democrat on the Senate Aging Committee. This senior role will allow Casey to build on his record of protecting seniors from abuse, scams and fraud. During his time as Pennsylvania’s Auditor General from 1997-2005, Casey investigated nursing home care for seniors and secured reforms that improved care and resulted in accountability. As part of his responsibilities, Casey will play a leading role in ensuring Medicare and Medicaid work for older Pennsylvanians. “I look forward to taking on this leadership role so I can fight for Pennsylvania’s seniors,” Casey said. “I’ve focused a substantial amount of time in the Senate working to make sure our seniors are protected from abuse and fraud. As Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Aging, I intend to build upon that work so that vulnerable seniors get the care they deserve and those who target them are held fully accountable.” According to the Senate Committee on Aging, “The Senate Special Committee on Aging was first established in 1961 as a temporary committee. It was granted permanent status on February 1, 1977. While special committees have no legislative authority, they can study issues, conduct oversight of programs, and investigate reports of fraud and waste. Throughout its existence, the Special Committee on Aging has served as a focal point in the Senate for discussion and debate on matters relating to older Americans. Often, the Committee will submit its findings and recommendations for legislation to the Senate. In addition, the Committee publishes materials of assistance to those interested in public policies which relate to the elderly. The Committee has a long and influential history. It has called the Congress' and the Nation's attention to problems affecting older Americans. The Committee was exploring health insurance coverage of older Americans prior to the enactment of Medicare in 1965. Since the passage of that legislation, the Comm… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://doyle.house.gov/press-release/congressman-doyle-opposes-appointment-breitbart%E2%80%99s-bannon-trump-white-house-job | Congressman Doyle Opposes Appointment of Breitbarts Bannon to Trump White House Job | 2016-11-15 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Mike Doyle | D000482 | doyle.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Mike Doyle (D-PA-14) released the following statement today in response to the announcement that President-elect Donald J. Trump had chosen Breitbart News’ Executive Chairman Steve Bannon as his White House senior counselor and chief strategist. “I was deeply concerned by the announcement that President-elect Trump had chosen Breitbart News Executive Chairman Stephen Bannon to be his White House senior advisor. Under Mr. Bannon, Breitbart News has spewed a torrent of vindictive hate speech attacking a host of Americans based on characteristics like their race, religion, gender, and sexual orientation. I find such bigotry deeply offensive, and I believe that appointing Mr. Bannon to a senior position in the White House sends a strong message that discrimination, harassment, and violence against anyone who’s different is acceptable now. “I believe that the American people were deeply disturbed by the negativity of the recent political campaign, and that with that process now over, they want and deserve respect and civility from their elected officials – starting with their next President. “I welcomed President-elect Trump’s remarks election night about wanting to heal the divisions created by this election; consequently, I was surprised and concerned by the appointment of Mr. Bannon, which, it seems to me, undermines that goal. “I’ve joined a number of Members of Congress who are sending a letter to President-elect Trump urging him to reconsider his selection of Stephen Bannon for this incredibly important position. It’s my hope that he will take that step, which I believe would help to heal our deeply divided country.” The full text of the letter to the President-elect follows below. Dear President-elect Trump: Immediately following your victory, many Americans were optimistic and hopeful that you would take the steps necessary to unify our country following the divisive and contentious election. In your election night speech you said, “Now it’s time for Ame… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/about/highlight/meeting-with-holy-cross-students | Meeting with Holy Cross students | 2016-11-15 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Senator Casey met with students from his alma mater, the College of the Holy Cross, to discuss public service, the role of a Jesuit education, and to provide advice for future young leaders. These students are doing great work at internships throughout DC to embrace the Jesuit mission of men and women for others. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://evans.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/evans-sworn-into-office | Representative Evans Sworn into Office | 2016-11-14 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Dwight Evans | E000296 | evans.house.gov | evans | https://evans.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Dwight Evans was sworn into office today to fill the open seat in 2nd Congressional District which includes the city of Philadelphia and parts of Montgomery County. Evans, 62, was the overwhelming choice of voters last Tuesday in two elections: one to fill the vacancy, and the other for the 115th Congress which will be seated in January. “As I prepare to take this Congressional seat, I want to share with you one overriding sentiment. It held true for me in the course of working with six mayors, seven governors, 11 state house speakers, and an ever-changing cast of elected officials from both parties. The best work that we did, we did together. And in each case the people won,” Evans said in his first remarks on floor of the House of Representatives. “I understand our political differences. But I also learned that when we put aside those differences, when we listened to each other, we made great strides. I believed that in the Pennsylvania capital, and I believe that here, too, in our nation’s Capitol.” Evans’ elevation to Congress follows a lifetime of public service including 36 years representing the 203 Legislative District in Northwest Philadelphia in Harrisburg. He is widely credited with rebuilding the city’s West Oak Lane community during his tenure, turning it from a desolate urban neighborhood in one of the city’s most thriving areas with a stable housing base, strong center of commerce, and a variety of recreational opportunities. For 20 years, Evans served as chairman of the Democratic Appropriations Committee. He earned a reputation as a lawmaker who could work in a bi-partisan fashion regardless of the political climate. His signature policy interests include education, economic development, food access, and transportation. Evans is a graduate of the Philadelphia Public Schools, Community College of Philadelphia and La Salle University. He resides in West Oak Lane. Prior to his career in public service, Evans was a teacher in the School District of Philadelphia a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T21:07:19Z |
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-bigotry-and-violence-is-unacceptable | Casey: Bigotry and Violence Is Unacceptable | 2016-11-14 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Philadelphia, PA – As numerous disturbing incidents of hate and violence continue to ensue across the country, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) visited with students at the University of Pennsylvania to reinforce his message that these acts of bigotry will not be tolerated. Student leaders spent an hour with the Senator discussing their personal reactions to the threatening messages targeting black students at the University. “If the students around this table leave here today remembering only one thing, I hope it’s this: I stand with you,” Casey said. “As your United States Senator, as your elected representative, I commit to continue to fight to guard your safety and protect your rights. What occurred at Penn is not an isolated incident, I was deeply disturbed to hear about reports of incidents at Villanova, Council Rock in Bucks County and York County School of Technology, including other incidents across the country. The cowards who committed these acts do not represent the values of Pennsylvania or the American people. It’s incumbent upon all public officials, including the President-elect, to continuously condemn these acts of hate. The President of the United State must lead with moral authority and denounce racism and bigotry in the strongest terms. I stand in solidarity with those communities as well, in addition to diverse communities throughout our state.” Since the election, there has been an influx of reports of bigoted acts and violence across Pennsylvania and the entire country. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-condemns-president-elect-trumps-hiring-of-stephen-bannon-former-leader-news-organization-with-ties-to-white-nationalism-as-a-top-aide | Casey Condemns President-elect Trump’s Hiring of Stephen Bannon, former Leader News Organization with Ties to White Nationalism, as a Top Aide | 2016-11-14 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released a statement following President-elect Trump’s decision to appoint Stephen Bannon as his chief strategist and senior counselor: ”I am deeply troubled that President-elect Trump has appointed Stephen Bannon as his chief strategist and senior counselor. Stephen Bannon has led an organization, Breitbart News, that the Southern Poverty Law Center has said, “has undergone a noticeable shift toward embracing ideas on the extremist fringe of the conservative right. Racist ideas. Anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant ideas –– all key tenets making up an emerging racist ideology known as the “Alt-Right.” Mr. Bannon once boasted that Breitbart News, “is the platform of the alt-right,” which is nothing more than a euphemism for white nationalism. The litany of Breitbart’s horrific statements is appalling: calling a prominent political commentator a ‘renegade Jew,’ insinuating that African Americans and immigrants are inherently criminal, suggesting that women who suffer harassment should stay silent and promoting the Confederate flag right after the Charleston shooting. President-elect Trump has pledged to be a President for all Americans; placing this individual in a position of such significant power undermines that claim. Stephen Bannon is someone who has demonstrated disregard for common decency and values that all Americans should share. I would urge President-elect Trump to reconsider.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/about/highlight/dedication-of-the-university-of-scranton-veterans-and-rotc-resource-lounge | Dedication of the University of Scranton Veterans and ROTC Resource Lounge | 2016-11-11 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Scranton, PA Senator Casey attended and offered remarks at the University of Scranton Veterans and ROTC Resource Lounge Dedication. The new lounge will serve as a place on campus where current student veterans and ROTC members can congregate, provide information to new veterans, and study. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/blog/veterans-day | Veterans Day | 2016-11-11 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Friday, November 11, 2016 Veterans Day by Bob Casey On Veterans Day, it is important to take the time to thank the brave men and women who put their lives on the line and serve our country to protect our freedom. We must not only honor the extraordinary service and sacrifice of our Veterans but also that of their families. Their spouses, children and parents offer incredible support and often serve as a caregiver when their veteran returns home from service. I often reflect on something my father, Governor Casey, once said when he was addressing service members before the first Gulf War. He said, “We pray for the military families and for their loved ones serving around the globe; we also pray that we may be worthy of their valor.” It is our duty to ensure that our Veterans receive the services and care they have earned and that they have access to every opportunity after their service. This includes access to quality mental health care. Not all Veterans experience mental health issues, but as we have seen, timely access to mental health care for those do is invaluable. I encourage everyone to honor the sacrifice of our Veterans not only on Veterans Day but throughout the year. Whether through sending care packages or cards to those serving overseas, shaking hands with a serviceman or servicewoman, or offering a prayer for Veterans and their families, we must always act in a way that is worthy of their sacrifice. Tags: Veterans, Veterans Day, … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-to-doj-white-nationalists-monitoring-polls-is-voter-intimidation | Casey To DOJ: White Nationalists “Monitoring Polls” Is Voter Intimidation | 2016-11-03 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – As White Nationalists pledge to “monitor” the polls in Philadelphia on Election Day, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is urging Attorney General Loretta Lynch and Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Gupta at the Department of Justice to work with county officials to ensure proper enforcement of election monitoring rules that protect every American’s right to vote. The letter comes following harrowing reports of a neo-Nazi group planning to suppress minority voting in Philadelphia through the use of surveillance cameras and intimidation tactics. United States Attorneys for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Pennsylvania will also receive a copy of the letter today. “The integrity of the election process is foundational to the strength of our democracy,” Senator Casey said. “These plans to monitor the polls are little more than thinly veiled attempts to suppress and delegitimize the votes of predominantly minority citizens, inflected with innuendo that recalls dark times in our country’s civil rights struggle. These calls are more than wrong and irresponsible; if executed, they could be illegal. We have come too far to allow a group of white nationalists to intimidate minority voters in Philadelphia or anywhere throughout the nation.” The full text of the letter is below. Dear Attorney General Lynch and Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Gupta: The integrity of the election process is foundational to the strength of our democracy. We should be proud, then, that empirical evidence finds few cases of voter fraud in our country of 325 million people. Still, from fringe white nationalist groups to the Republican presidential nominee, some claim the 2016 election will be contaminated by partisan conspiracy, specifically citing fraud in Philadelphia, and call on supporters to monitor polling places or even disrupt voting on Election Day. To guard against voter intimidation, local jurisdictions have rules governing the authorization and conduct of poll watchers. District E… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://brady.house.gov/press-release/congressman-brady-asks-dot-investigation-latest-train-crash-delaware-county | Congressman Brady asks for DOT investigation of latest train crash in Delaware County | 2016-11-01 | 2016 | 2016-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Robert Brady | B001227 | brady.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Brady asks for DOT investigation of latest train crash in Delaware County Nov 1, 2016 Philadelphia --- In the aftermath of a morning crash of two CSX freight trains in Chester, PA., Congressman Bob Brady (PA-1st) has asked for an immediate Department of Transportation investigation of the status of Positive Train Control (PTC) technology. In a letter to the DOT Secretary Anthony Foxx, the Congressman expressed his concern that the PTC system may not have been activated in the area where the collision occurred. Additionally, Congressman Brady stressed that he is extremely concerned about the epidemic of serious train crashes in the First Congressional District. In closing, Congressman Brady emphasized the necessity for the DOT to continue to press for immediate implementation of effective rail safety measures. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-murray-21-senate-democrats-urge-faa-and-doj-to-protect-women-from-sexual-assault-on-airplanes | Casey, Murray, 21 Senate Democrats Urge FAA and DOJ to Protect Women from Sexual Assault on Airplanes | 2016-10-31 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), and 21 of their fellow Senators including Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Charles Schumer (D-NY), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Edward Markey (D-MA), Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chris Coons (D-DE), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Claire McCaskill (D-MO), Gary Peters (D-MI), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Bernie Sanders (D-VT), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Mark Warner (D-VA), and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) sent a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Justice (DOJ) urging them to strengthen airline requirements to ensure airline personnel protect women on board from sexual assault. The letter follows a constituent’s personal story and shocking media reports detailing additional firsthand experiences showing airlines are ill-equipped to handle accusations of sexual assault on airplanes. “As our country continues to combat the threat of violence against women, it is critical that no space be immune to the protections and support we afford survivors of sexual assault,” the Senators write. “We must do all we can to ensure passengers’ rights and health are protected, flight crews are fully trained and equipped to handle sexual assaults, and that pertinent information is being reported to law enforcement to ensure justice.” The full text of the letter is below. Dear Attorney General Lynch and Administrator Huerta: As our country continues the fight to end violence against women, it is critical that no space be exempt from protection or devoid of support for survivors of sexual assault. We write to express our deep concern that airplanes appear to be just such a place. Specifically, we are concerned with the apparent lack of standards and support provided to airline personnel about how to address and respond to incidents of sexual harassment and assault aboard commercial aircraft. We … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/about/highlight/lgbtq-roundtable-discussion | LGBTQ Roundtable Discussion | 2016-10-28 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Friday, October 28, 2016 LGBTQ Roundtable Discussion New Hope, PA Senator Casey met with members of the New Hope LGBTQ community to discuss a wide range of issues including non-discrimination laws, transgender rights, elder housing and health issues, and parental rights. Related Issues | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://brady.house.gov/press-release/darby-free-library-thanks-congressman-brady-renovation-america%E2%80%99s-oldest-library | Darby Free Library thanks Congressman Brady for renovation to Americas oldest library | 2016-10-27 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Democrat | House | PA | Robert Brady | B001227 | brady.house.gov | legacy | PHILADELPHIA--- The Darby Free Library, the nation’s oldest public library, in continuous service since 1743, unveiled its new facelift at a reception Tuesday to thank Congressman Bob Brady (D., PA) for his assistance. Responding to a call from Darby Mayor Helen Thomas, the Congressman reached out to the Henderson Group for help with much needed repairs to the Library. That help was on display as the Library, located in the 1st Congressional District, proudly showed off the approximately $25,000 clean-up, fix-up and paint-up renovation project, donated by the Henderson Group, a full-service commercial real estate development company headquartered in suburban Philadelphia. Library Director Susan Borders said the repair and renovation project will greatly benefit the Library’s 2018 celebration of providing library services for 275 years. Brady praised the Henderson Group for being a great community partner that stepped up to aid an important and historic institution. And, as he toured the building Brady noted, “To see the faces of so many young people enjoying reading in a safe and welcoming space is the reward for helping out the Library.” Viewing a case containing rare historic books the Congressman added, “The history of the Darby Library is incredible, and we have to make sure that this important institution survives.” In the 1700’s, in the early days of the Darby Library, books were kept in the homes of the librarians. And, because of the interest of botanist John Bartram, his friend, Peter Collison, a Londoner, shipped to the Library its first collection of books, 43 volumes. “That’s some history!,” the Congressman noted. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/about/highlight/pittsburgh-latino-leaders-roundtable | Pittsburgh Latino Leaders Roundtable | 2016-10-27 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Pittsburgh, PA Senator Casey met with a group of Latino leaders from the Pittsburgh region to listen to their concerns and discuss a wide range of issues impacting their community, including inclusive economic and workforce development, immigration and criminal justice reform, health care and education. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-statement-on-attack-in-pakistan | Casey Statement on Attack in Pakistan | 2016-10-26 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), member of the National Security Working Group and former Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs, released a statement following the attack on a police training academy in Quetta, Pakistan. "This week I and our nation stand in solidarity with the people of Pakistan following a horrific terrorist attack on a police training academy outside Quetta. Those at the training academy were there to serve the people of Pakistan by promoting safety and security. This cowardly attack demonstrates the risks that all Pakistani people face every single day, particularly those who commit themselves to a life of public service in a police academy or the military. My thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and those whose lives were lost or changed forever by an injury. Our nation must continue to work with the Pakistani government to defeat the terrorists who perpetrated this attack and ensure that the people of Pakistan can have basic security." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-markey-blumenthal-to-usga-move-womens-open-from-trump-national-golf-club | Casey, Markey, Blumenthal To USGA: Move Women’s Open from Trump National Golf Club | 2016-10-25 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), and Dick Blumenthal (D-CT) are sending a letter to the United States Golf Association (USGA), urging them to move the 2017 U.S. Women’s Open from the Trump National in Bedminster, New Jersey. The letter comes following numerous allegations of Donald Trump degrading and dehumanizing women that have occurred over several decades. “The decision that the USGA makes is more consequential than simply the geographic location of a golf tournament,” the Senators wrote. “In declining future association with a brand that degrades women, the USGA and LPGA have an opportunity to make clear to the world, and most especially young Americans, that our nation will not tolerate nor do business with any company that condones or excuses action that constitutes sexual assault.” The full text of the letter is attached on the right. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/about/highlight/climate-change-day-with-senator-whitehouse | Climate Change Day with Senator Whitehouse | 2016-10-24 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Southeast Pennsylvania Senator Casey, joined by his colleague, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), toured southeastern Pennsylvania to learn about the effects of climate change on Pennsylvanians’ health, economy, and environment. Events included a roundtable discussion with local leaders, residents, health care professionals, and faith leaders, a tour of the LEED Platinum-certified headquarters of CertainTeed/St. Gobain North, a visit to John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge, and a meeting with Philadelphia city officials on sustainability initiatives. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-great-lakes-senators-urge-dot-to-help-implement-maritime-strategy | Casey, Great Lakes Senators Urge DOT to Help Implement Maritime Strategy | 2016-10-20 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. —U.S. Senator Bob Casey along with Senators Gary Peters (MI), Tammy Baldwin (WI), Joe Donnelly (IN), Richard Durbin (IL), Al Franken (MN), Mark Kirk (IL), Amy Klobuchar (MN) and Debbie Stabenow (MI), sent a letter to Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Anthony Foxx urging DOT to take a leadership role in the implementation of a first-ever regional strategy for the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence maritime transportation system (MTS). The strategy was developed by the Conference of Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers (CGLSGP) in collaboration with industry, environmental groups, representatives from U.S. and Canadian governments, and other regional partners. “To unlock the potential of the Great Lakes MTS, we urge the DOT to begin a system-wide analysis to identify maritime transportation bottlenecks and barriers across the Great Lakes. This analysis would lay the groundwork to help identify where future public and private investment would have broad, systemically significant impacts,” wrote the Senators. “We have a tremendous opportunity to seize on past investments, take advantage of available capacity and infrastructure, and begin to unlock the economic potential of the Great Lakes MTS. The U.S. DOT is uniquely suited to support this mission and we urge you to begin a system wide evaluation of bottlenecks and transportation constraints as an important first step." Currently, the Great Lakes MTS is a major regional and national transportation asset, but is significantly under-utilized and operating at an estimated 50% of its full capacity. The CGLSGP Maritime Strategy includes a blend of policies, programs and projects to rejuvenate the regional maritime system with an overarching interest in increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and encouraging new markets such as cruise ships, containers, short sea shipping. The goal is to double maritime trade while shrinking the environmental footprint of the region’s transportation network and supporting the region’s industrial core as t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/senators-urge-appropriations-committee-to-unlock-federal-funds-for-us-dairy-farmers-struggling-with-historically-low-milk-prices | Senators Urge Appropriations Committee to Unlock Federal Funds for U.S. Dairy Farmers Struggling with Historically Low Milk Prices | 2016-10-20 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand were joined by Susan Collins (R-ME), Jack Reed (D-RI), Bernard Sanders (I-VT), Angus King Jr. (I-ME), Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Al Franken (D-MN), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Jeanne Shaheen (D- NH), Patrick J. Leahy (D-VT), Chris S. Murphy (D-CT), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Kelly A. Ayotte (R-NH), Robert P. Casey Jr. (D-PA), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D- RI) urging federal appropriators to include funding for dairy farmers across the nation in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 budget. Specifically, the senators in the bipartisan letter requested appropriators to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to refund farmers for the $73 million that they paid into the Dairy Margin Protection Program (DMPP) in 2015. The senators are also calling on the committee to allow the USDA to provide emergency assistance to dairy farmers and take greater action to support dairy producers by excluding any provision preventing the USDA from implementing clause 3 of Section 32 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1935 or from engaging in surplus removal and price support activities under section 5 of the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act. “As you know, dairy farmers across the country are struggling to stay in business. This year alone, dairy farms in a number of states have been forced to close at alarmingly high levels,” the senators wrote in their joint letter. “The Dairy Margin Protection Program has not provided the safety net for farmers that was anticipated when the program was created. We believe that there are key measures that can be taken that will provide critical near-term support to cash-strapped dairy farmers and pave the way for longer-term sustainability in the industry.” The full text of the letter is included below: Dear Chairman Cochran, Vice Chairwoman Mikulski, Chairman Moran and Ranking Member Merkley: We write to urge you provide critical assistance for our nation’s dairy farmers in appropriations l… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://cartwright.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/cartwright-announces-14000-in-grant-funds-to-two-national-parks | Cartwright Announces $14,000 in Grant Funds to Two National Parks | 2016-10-19 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Democrat | House | PA | Matt Cartwright | C001090 | cartwright.house.gov | legacy | Scranton, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that the National Park Foundation has awarded two grants totaling $14,000 to two National Parks in the 17th Congressional district. These grants, part of the Foundation’s Open Out Doors for Kids program, support the White House youth initiative Every Kid in a Park, a program that allows fourth graders nationwide to obtain a pass for one year of free entry for them and their families to more than 2,000 federally managed lands and waters across the country. The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area will receive a $9,000 grant to allow 600 fourth grade students from Delaware Valley, East Stroudsburg Area, and Port Jervis School Districts to visit the site. Students will take guided hikes where they will be introduced to the site's native plants, animals, and geologic landforms. The Steamtown National Historic Site has been awarded a $5,000 grant to allow 1,200 fourth graders from local Title I schools to participate in its "Railroads, Rivers & You!" STEM-focused program. Students will learn about railroad technology on a ranger-led walk along the Lackawanna River on the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Trail, in addition to conducting a river health survey. “Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley are home to some of the most remarkable examples of scenic beauty anywhere in the Commonwealth and across the country,” Rep. Cartwright said. "Through the Open Out Doors for Kids program, we will have the opportunity to expose 1,800 fourth graders to these outstanding parks in their own backyards and inspire a new generation of environmental stewards.” The National Park Foundation's Open Outdoors for Kids initiative introduces and exposes kids — all kids — to experiential, outdoor experiences that promote physical and emotional health, civic engagement and long-term appreciation for nature. Using the spectacular and unparalleled resources of our nation's more than 400 national parks, the program's goal is to connect more children to their … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://doyle.house.gov/press-release/congressman-doyle-highlights-pittsburgh%E2%80%99s-climate-change-initiatives-white-house | Congressman Doyle Highlights Pittsburghs Climate Change Initiatives at White House Conference | 2016-10-13 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Democrat | House | PA | Mike Doyle | D000482 | doyle.house.gov | legacy | Pittsburgh, PA – U.S. Representative Mike Doyle (D-PA-14) highlighted Pittsburgh’s many climate change initiatives at the White House Frontiers Conference hosted by President Obama in Pittsburgh today. Doyle welcomed participants to the Global Frontiers Track, which explored new developments in technology addressing climate change. “Pittsburgh is on the cutting edge of a number of efforts to address climate change,” Congressman Doyle said in summarizing the region’s contributions to crafting a climate-smart future. “It’s not just a great place to hold a conference; it’s a massive laboratory where dozens of experiments in sustainability and clean energy development are being conducted. The Global Frontier we’re here to talk about is all around you. I encourage you all to spend some time here and see what you can learn.” The White House Frontiers Conference focused on science and technology relevant to a number of “Frontiers” that will be important over the coming years. More information about the White House Frontiers Conference can be found at www.frontiersconference.org. Congressman Doyle’s remarks follow below in full: Thank you. It’s a pleasure to be here with you today. I want to welcome you all to Pittsburgh, and to thank our presenters in advance for sharing their insights with us on these critical issues. I want to commend President Obama for recognizing the importance of innovation for our nation’s future – and for holding this Conference on maintaining our nation’s pre-eminence in science and technology. I’m pleased that the White House selected Pittsburgh to host this Frontiers Conference – but I’m not surprised. Pittsburgh is home to a great deal of innovation in the fields this Conference will address. Take, for example, the focus of this track – innovation to deal with climate change. Many people still associate Pittsburgh with heavy industry and fossil fuels. But today, Pittsburgh’s economy is highly diversified and more reliant on knowledge-based industries. Our region is blessed … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/about/highlight/womens-safety-roundtable-at-wilkes-university | Women’s Safety Roundtable at Wilkes University | 2016-10-13 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Wilkes-Barre, PA Senator Casey hosted a Women’s Safety Roundtable at Wilkes University’s Henry Frank M. & Dorothea Student Center. At the roundtable, Senator Casey announced his support of S. 1520, the Protecting Domestic Violence and Stalking Victims Act. Attendees discussed ways of combatting sexual assault and domestic violence issues overall. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://doyle.house.gov/press-release/congressman-doyle-opens-pittsburgh-robotics-showcase | Congressman Doyle Opens Pittsburgh Robotics Showcase | 2016-10-12 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Democrat | House | PA | Mike Doyle | D000482 | doyle.house.gov | legacy | Pittsburgh, PA – U.S. Representative Mike Doyle (D-PA-14) joined Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, City of Pittsburgh officials, and the Pittsburgh Robotics Network - an organization of local robotics companies - to showcase the great success and growth of robotics since President Obama’s 2011 visit to Carnegie Mellon University’s National Robotics Engineering Center. In his welcoming remarks, Congressman Doyle highlighted the company expansion and job growth and economic development impact over the last five years. “We’ve experienced remarkable growth in this field since President Obama announced the launch of the National Robotics Initiative here five years ago,” Congressman Mike Doyle said. “Over that short time, we’ve seen employment in local robotics companies and research institutions skyrocket from 700 to more than 2200. Robotics has become an important contributor to the economic resurgence of Pittsburgh – with one of the latest and largest developments being Uber’s establishment of an advanced technology center in Pittsburgh to develop self-driving vehicles. I believe that robotics and advanced manufacturing technology is critical for our region’s future economic growth. As a result, I have been a strong supporter of local efforts to support and promote Pittsburgh’s growth as a world leader in this field.” The showcase, entitled RoboPGH Day, was held at Carnegie Robotics, a robotics design and manufacturing facility. RoboPGH Day highlighted the local robotics industry’s growth and its impact on the Pittsburgh economy. Twenty robotics companies from across the Pittsburgh area provided demonstrations ranging from autonomous solutions for ground and aerial vehicles, to autonomous warehouse logistics, dual robotic arms and robotic car seats. In a recent survey conducted by the Pittsburgh Robotics Network, 19 new robotics companies have opened in Pittsburgh over the last 5 years. Those businesses are providing robotics technology to a wide variety of industries, including agriculture, defen… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-statement-on-uss-john-p-murtha-commissioning | Casey Statement on USS John P. Murtha Commissioning | 2016-10-08 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Philadelphia, PA - U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is releasing the following statement as the USS Murtha is commissioned today. “The USS John P. Murtha will advance our nation’s national security interests and honor Congressman Murtha for his lifetime of service. Congressman Murtha was a decorated Marine who served his country during the Korean War and volunteered for combat in Vietnam. He never forgot about our veterans, our troops or their families. He was a strong fighter for Johnstown, Cambria County and all of the 12th District. He was also my friend and a friend of the Casey family. The commissioning of this ship is a fitting tribute to a man who committed his life to service and focused intensively on our nation’s security and the wellbeing of those who serve.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://doyle.house.gov/press-release/infrastructure-reconnect-lower-hill-and-downtown-reaches-important-milestone | Infrastructure to Reconnect Lower Hill and Downtown Reaches Important Milestone | 2016-10-07 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Democrat | House | PA | Mike Doyle | D000482 | doyle.house.gov | legacy | Pittsburgh, PA – U.S. Representative Mike Doyle (D-PA-14) joined Governor Wolf, local officials, and community members to celebrate the completion of the construction of new streets in the Lower Hill Infrastructure Project. Following brief statements, officials participated in a ceremonial ribbon “connecting” before the streets opened to the public. “We’ve worked hard to get to this point, so it’s a real pleasure to have this phase of the redevelopment effort completed and see these streets open,” Congressman Doyle noted. “This infrastructure makes everything else possible. I’m looking forward to the next stage in the process and the construction of buildings that will soon line these streets. I can’t wait to see this site become a vibrant community again, with thousands of Pittsburghers living and working here.” “Through our work with the public and private sector on this project, we are working to correct a mistake made almost 70 years ago,” said Governor Tom Wolf. “This project begins to right that wrong, and will help to redevelop the lower hill area in a way that will not only bring value and enrich the land, but will like the Hill District to downtown and provide real benefits to this community.” This portion of the project, deemed “Element I,” included the construction of a new Fullerton Street that connects Bedford Avenue to Centre Avenue, and a new portion of Wylie Avenue which joins Fullerton Street to Crawford Street. During the urban renewal of the 1950s, all of the streets in the 28-acre site were removed. The reconstruction of the streets includes modern, walkable sidewalks that reconnect the Hill District to downtown. Funding for the work was provided through an $11.5 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) award and $1 million of Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funding. The infrastructure project has been designed, and is being constructed, as part of a planned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Neighborhood Development certification. It in… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-announces-over-10-million-in-grants-to-improve-transportation-congestion-in-pittsburgh | Casey Announces over $10 Million in Grants to Improve Transportation, Congestion in Pittsburgh | 2016-10-07 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded the City of Pittsburgh $10,899,318 in grants to support critical transportation and infrastructure projects in the city. The funds will improve mobility in Pittsburgh, while creating jobs and supporting economic growth in the region. “Pittsburgh has always been a city that is unafraid of thinking big and pushing the envelope. This grant will allow the city to focus on cutting edge transportation technology to provide access, reliability, and safety to the citizens of Southwestern Pennsylvania,” Senator Casey said. “I will continue to support infrastructure development here in Pittsburgh and across Pennsylvania.” The funds awarded through the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, or the “Fast Act,” which establishes and funds new programs to support critical transportation projects to ease congestion and facilitate the movement of freight on the Interstate System and other major roads. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/following-new-cpsc-reports-casey-klobuchar-blumenthal-call-on-congress-to-pass-legislation-protecting-children-from-tipping-furniture | Following New CPSC Reports, Casey, Klobuchar, Blumenthal Call on Congress to Pass Legislation Protecting Children from Tipping Furniture | 2016-10-06 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – As the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) releases two new reports on furniture tipovers, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), are calling on Congress to swiftly pass their legislation, the Stop Tip-overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth (STURDY) Act. The legislation comes as serious safety concerns have arisen from fatal tip-over incidents involving children in PA and across the nation. According to the CPSC, tip-overs of furniture, TVs, and appliances cause over 15,000 injuries per year to children under 9 who are crushed, trapped or struck by falling objects, and the majority of these incidents involve furniture tip-overs. “Tipping furniture presents a serious danger to our nation’s children. The STURDY Act directs CPSC to adopt a stronger, mandatory stability standard that will help protect kids from being injured or killed by tip-overs of chests, dressers and bureaus,” Casey said. “We must move quickly to pass this legislation in Congress to stop the hundreds of preventable injuries, and even deaths, that impact children and families across the country each year. I commend the CPSC for their work in helping to make our homes safer for our children.” “No family should live in fear that their child could be severely injured or even killed by a preventable tip-over of household furniture,” said Klobuchar. “After a 22-month old from Apple Valley, Minnesota was killed by a falling Malm dresser, I called on the Consumer Product Safety Commission to take action to prevent further injuries and deaths and on IKEA to act to safeguard its customers. While the dangerous IKEA dressers have been recalled and are no longer being sold, these alarming new reports show that more needs to be done. Our bill expands this call to action by ensuring stronger standards for all manufacturers that will help protect more children from the risks of furniture tip-overs.” “Parents shouldn’t have to worry that unstable furniture might seriously injure thei… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/article/students-complete-your-fafsa-for-financial-aid | Students: Complete your FAFSA for Financial Aid | 2016-10-01 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | By: Bob Casey Saturday, October 1, 2016 Today, October 1st, marks the start of access to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, often known as the FAFSA. This is the first year the FAFSA has been accessible before January 1st. Completing the FAFSA is critically important because it is the application that college students must submit in order to apply for federal student aid including Pell Grants, federal student loans, and work study opportunities. The FAFSA is also used by many states – including Pennsylvania – to determine eligibility for state grants and many colleges and private organizations use it to determine other scholarships or financial assistance. In 2014 alone, according to NerdWallet, a personal finance website, more than 62,000 Pennsylvania high school graduates didn’t complete the FAFSA and missed out on more than $96 million in total Pell Grant resources and countless more in college based financial aid. Nationwide, NerdWallet estimates students missed out on as much as $2.7 billion in free Pell Grant resources. With college costs squeezing wallets across the country, it’s critical that students and families receive all the financial aid they are eligible for. This new “early FAFSA” is also coupled with a simple change from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), that will make the form even easier to fill out. Before this year, families had to manually input their tax and income information. This was difficult because most families usually wait until late winter or early spring to complete their taxes. Now, applicants will be able to instantly retrieve their IRS data from their previous year’s tax return and merge it directly into their FAFSA application. The “early FAFSA” coupled with the data retrieval from the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://cartwright.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/cartwright-announces-142192-in-dhs-grants-for-multiple-17th-district | Cartwright Announces $142,192 in DHS Grants for Multiple 17th District Fire Companies | 2016-09-30 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Matt Cartwright | C001090 | cartwright.house.gov | legacy | Scranton, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), an agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, has awarded a total of $142,192 in Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) funds to fire companies throughout Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional District during the month of July. The grant funds will be used by each fire company to purchase a variety of equipment including breathing apparatuses, a fill station for breathing apparatuses, and thermal imaging cameras. The grant funds will be distributed as follows: Tatamy Fire Company, Tatamy, PA ($82,667) Minersville Fire-Rescue, Minersville, PA ($21,905) Wind Gap Fire Company, Wind Gap, PA ($37,620) “The Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program continues to be a critical resource for our community fire companies. Day in and day out, the men and women of our fire and rescue units selflessly put their lives in harm’s way as the first responders to emergency events,” Rep. Cartwright said, a member of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus. The purpose of the AFG is to award competitive grants directly to fire departments to enhance their ability to protect the health and safety of the public, as well as that of first-responder personnel. Since 2001, the AFG program has provided approximately $7.28 billion in grants to first-responder organizations to obtain much-needed emergency response equipment, personal protective equipment, firefighting and emergency vehicles, and training. During the current funding cycle, the AFG program will award over $345 million to first-responder organizations that need support to improve their capability to respond to fires and emergencies of all types. Rep. Matt Cartwright represents Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional District, which includes Schuylkill County and portions of Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, and Northampton Counties. Cartwright serves on the House Committee on Appropriations. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://cartwright.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/cartwright-announces-850569-in-dhs-grants-for-multiple-17th-district | Cartwright Announces $850,569 in DHS Grants for Multiple 17th District Fire Companies | 2016-09-30 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Matt Cartwright | C001090 | cartwright.house.gov | legacy | Scranton, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), an agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, has awarded a total of $850,569 in Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) funds to fire companies throughout Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional District during the month of August. The grant funds will be used by each fire company to purchase a variety of equipment including turn out gear, breathing apparatuses, and a fire engine. The grant funds will be distributed as follows: Excelsior Hose Company No. 2, Duryea, PA ($36,791) Sheppton-Oneida Volunteer Fire Department, East Union, PA ($89,015) Rescue Hook and Ladder Company Number 1, Shenandoah, PA ($74,286) East End Fire Company No. 4, Tamaqua, PA ($245,715) South Ward Fire Company, Tamaqua, PA ($404,762) “The Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program continues to be a critical resource for our community fire companies. Day in and day out, the men and women of our fire and rescue units selflessly put their lives in harm’s way as the first responders to emergency events,” Rep. Cartwright said, a member of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus. The purpose of the AFG is to award competitive grants directly to fire departments to enhance their ability to protect the health and safety of the public, as well as that of first-responder personnel. Since 2001, the AFG program has provided approximately $7.28 billion in grants to first-responder organizations to obtain much-needed emergency response equipment, personal protective equipment, firefighting and emergency vehicles, and training. During the current funding cycle, the AFG program will award over $345 million to first-responder organizations that need support to improve their capability to respond to fires and emergencies of all types. Rep. Matt Cartwright represents Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional District, which includes Schuylkill County and portions of Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, and Northampton Counties. Car… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://cartwright.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/cartwright-announces-96753-in-hhs-funds-to-wright-center-for-hiv | Cartwright Announces $96,753 in HHS Funds to Wright Center for HIV Capacity Planning and Care | 2016-09-30 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Matt Cartwright | C001090 | cartwright.house.gov | legacy | Scranton, PA – Today, U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright announced that a grant worth $96,753 has been awarded to The Wright Center through the Ryan White Title III HIV Capacity Development and Planning Program. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) funds will be used for HIV treatment capacity planning and development. “Access to quality health care is a basic need and a right, but some residents of northeastern Pennsylvania are still underserved,” said Cartwright. “This funding will help The Wright Center to continue to meet the needs of underserved populations and to deliver the care necessary for everyone to live healthy lives.” The Part C Planning and Capacity Development Grants Programs provide time-limited resources to help public and private nonprofit agencies lay the groundwork for high quality HIV care. Planning grants were added in 1996 and capacity development grants in 2000 to increase the pool of HIV care providers in communities with limited or no access to care. Both programs focus on agencies in rural or urban underserved areas and in communities of color. The Wright Center is a non-profit organization recognized by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) as the largest Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education consortium in the country. Physicians trained in THCs are twice as likely to practice in underserved areas, as compared to those not trained in THCs. Rep. Matt Cartwright represents Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional District, which includes Schuylkill County and portions of Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, and Northampton Counties. Cartwright serves on the House Committee on Appropriations. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://cartwright.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/cartwright-announces-grant-awarded-to-the-city-of-wilkes-barre-for | Cartwright Announces Grant Awarded to the City of Wilkes-Barre for Police Overtime Pay | 2016-09-30 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Matt Cartwright | C001090 | cartwright.house.gov | legacy | Wilkes-Barre, PA – Today, Congressman Matt Cartwright announced that a grant in the amount of $28,872 has been awarded to the City of Wilkes-Barre through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG). The funds—shared with the city of Hazelton—will be used for training and overtime pay for the Wilkes-Barre Police Department. “Through this award, Wilkes-Barre will be able to support activities needed to prevent crime and make our neighborhoods safer,” said Congressman Cartwright. “JAG grants provide our local governments with the flexibility to use these funds in the best way to improve local law enforcement and the criminal justice system. It’s a good day when the people who need help keeping our cities safe receive this funding.” The JAG Program allows states and units of local government to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on their own state and local needs and conditions. Grant funds can be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, and information systems for criminal justice. JAG Program funds can be used for any one or more of the following program areas: 1) law enforcement programs; 2) prosecution and court programs; 3) prevention and education programs; 4) corrections and community corrections programs; 5) drug treatment and enforcement programs; 6) planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs; and 7) crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation). Rep. Matt Cartwright represents Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional District, which includes Schuylkill County and portions of Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, and Northampton Counties. Cartwright serves on the House Committee on Appropriations. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://cartwright.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-cartwright-announces-350000-in-doj-funds-for-domestic-violence | Rep. Cartwright Announces $350,000 in DOJ Funds for Domestic Violence Service Center in Wilkes-Barre | 2016-09-30 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Matt Cartwright | C001090 | cartwright.house.gov | legacy | Wilkes-Barre, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that a grant in the amount of $350,000 has been awarded to the Domestic Violence Service Center (DVSC) in Wilkes-Barre through the Transitional Housing Grant Assistance Program from the Department of Justice (DOJ). The Center, in collaboration with the Luzerne County Homeless Coalition and Catholic Social Services of Wyoming Valley, will use the funds to provide transitional housing and support services to move survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence or stalking who are homeless or without permanent housing. Additional support services could include: case management, safety planning, transportation, financial literacy, counseling, support groups, job training; access to on-site civil legal representation by attorneys and to mainstream resources and housing advocacy; follow-up services for at least 3 months once permanent housing is secured. “Protecting women from abusers and predators is an enormous priority, and this investment will help keep Luzerne County families safe,” Rep. Cartwright said. “I am pleased such an important federal investment is being made and the Center will have access to the support they need to help keep women, children, and families safe.” The Domestic Violence Service Center offers emergency shelter and direct services to battered women and their children. DVSC’s Bridge Housing Program provides transitional housing for battered and homeless women and their children. In addition to emergency shelter and transitional housing, DVSC offers a wide range of free and confidential services including a 24-hour hotline for information and referral, crisis intervention, supportive counseling or a sympathetic shoulder to cry on. Other free services include supportive options counseling, individual and group counseling for residents and non-residents, advocacy, court advocacy and accompaniment related to Protection From Abuse Orders, community outreach and education, life skills and parenti… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://cartwright.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-cartwright-announces-420226-in-nasa-funds-for-nurture-nature-center | Rep. Cartwright Announces $ 420,226 in NASA Funds for Nurture Nature Center in Easton | 2016-09-30 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Matt Cartwright | C001090 | cartwright.house.gov | legacy | Easton, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that a grant in the amount of $420,226 has been awarded to the Nurture Nature Center in Easton through NASA’s Competitive Program for Science Museums, Planetariums, and NASA Visitor Centers Plus Other Opportunities (CP4SMPVC+). The goal of the CP4SMPVC+ Program is to get more kids interested in education and careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). “This grant will help the Center get more kids interested in STEM fields,” said Rep. Cartwright. “Hopefully, some of those kids will grow up to pursue careers in these fields, which will provide our nation’s businesses with the workforce it needs to compete in today’s global economy.” The Center’s project, called “6 Degrees of Influence: Understanding the Interconnectedness of Earth Systems” supports NASA’s education mission to advance high quality STEM education through the development of programming for middle school students, teachers, and minority undergraduates. The project focuses on earth science concepts and the theme of interconnectedness, relying on a ‘6 Degrees of Influence’ (similar to the 6 degrees of separation) to capture interest. The project will include the development of a Science on a Sphere® program and associated arts-based communication workshop to help participants visualize and physically diagram their connections to global issues. Additionally, there will be an undergraduate internship program that engages historically underrepresented youth, as well as teacher education workshops. The two-year project will kick off in February 2017. Nurture Nature Center is a dynamic center for community learning about local environmental risks. NASA’s CP4SMPVC+ Program aims to encourage STEM education and careers by working collaboratively with other agencies to engage students, teachers, and faculty in NASA’s missions and unique assets. Awards are announced every two years, pending availability of funds. Rep. Matt Cartwright represents Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressiona… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/about/highlight/memorial-service-for-president-shimon-peres | Memorial Service for President Shimon Peres | 2016-09-30 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Friday, September 30, 2016 Memorial Service for President Shimon Peres Jerusalem, Israel Senator Casey attended the Memorial Service for former Israeli President Shimon Peres, as part of the American delegation accompanying President Barrack Obama. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://cartwright.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-cartwright-announces-198330-grant-awarded-to-catholic-social | Rep. Cartwright Announces $198,330 Grant Awarded to Catholic Social Services to Curb Youth Homelessness | 2016-09-29 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Matt Cartwright | C001090 | cartwright.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that the Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a Health Services grant in the amount of $198,330 to Catholic Social Services of Wilkes-Barre through the Administration for Children and Families’ Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB). “Catholic Social Services makes a big difference in the lives of young people throughout northeastern Pennsylvania,” said Rep. Cartwright, member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee. “These funds will help them continue the important work they are doing on behalf of vulnerable, at-risk youth throughout our region.” Catholic Social Services will use the funds to help administer the FYSB’s Basic Center Program. The program works to strengthen community-based programs that meet the immediate needs of runaway and homeless youth and their families. The programs provide youth up to age 18 with emergency shelter, food, clothing, counseling and referrals for health care. Most basic centers can provide 21 days of shelter for up to 20 youth. There are exceptions for jurisdictions that have different standards for licensing. Basic centers seek to reunite young people with their families, whenever possible, or to locate appropriate alternative placements. Basic Centers provided emergency shelter for more than 30,000 youth on the streets in FY 2014. Rep. Matt Cartwright represents Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional District, which includes Schuylkill County and portions of Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, and Northampton Counties. Cartwright serves on the House Committee on Appropriations. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://cartwright.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-cartwright-introduces-legislation-aimed-at-saving-homeowners-money | Rep. Cartwright Introduces Legislation Aimed at Saving Homeowners Money on Their Energy Bills | 2016-09-29 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Matt Cartwright | C001090 | cartwright.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC – Yesterday, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright introduced the Scoring Calculations for Our Residential Energy (SCORE) Act, legislation that will help homeowners better understand their home’s energy efficiency and give homeowners a clear, cost effective plan to save money and reduce their energy use. “Homes in the United States consume more than 20% of our nation’s energy and more than half of the energy used in the buildings sector,” Rep. Cartwright said. “While there are plenty of opportunities to improve the efficiency of most homes, consumers have historically underinvested in energy efficiency upgrades.” In the real estate market, a fresh coat of paint can return far more in resale value than it costs, while an extra layer of insulation reduces energy bills in perpetuity but has little to no impact on resale value. Long term, an energy score should be provided alongside the walking score in a real estate listing and become as common as detailing the miles per gallon when selling a car. In fact, the market is already beginning to move in this direction; some prospective home buyers now request information about the energy efficiency of homes before buying. Realtors and the MLS listing service in 79 out of the top 100 metropolitan areas are responding with fields reserved for energy efficiency or environmental impacts of the residence on home listings. A study from Chicago showed that homes that provided this information online in an easy to access format stayed on the market 20 days fewer than those homes that did not provide online access to their energy use. Specifically, the SCORE Act would codify the voluntary Department of Energy (DOE)’s Home Energy Score Program. The program generates a report that includes a current evaluation of the energy efficiency of the home and presents a “score with improvements” that reflects the home’s expected score if cost-effective improvements are made. By including a measurable return on investment, the score value incentivizes homeowners to make e… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/media/view/casey-shares-stories-of-wills-eye-hospital-patients-on-senate-floor | Casey Shares Stories of Wills Eye Hospital Patients on Senate Floor | 2016-09-29 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Casey Shares Stories of Wills Eye Hospital Patients on Senate Floor U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) addressed the Senate to speak about Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia. Casey spoke about the hospital's amazing work and the unfair treatment it is receiving at the hands of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://cartwright.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/cartwright-announces-85000-usda-loan-awarded-to-germania-hose-company | Cartwright Announces $85,000 USDA Loan Awarded to Germania Hose Company | 2016-09-27 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Matt Cartwright | C001090 | cartwright.house.gov | legacy | Scranton, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded a Rural Development Loan to Germania Hose Company. The funds will be used to upgrade existing facilities. The $85,000 community facility loan will allow for renovations that include HVAC, floors, painting, doors, exterior signage, and ADA compliance renovations to the restrooms. “These funds will play an important role in modernizing Germania Hose Company and supporting our firefighters,” said Rep. Cartwright, a member of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus. The USDA Community Facility Loan program provides affordable funding to develop essential community facilities in rural areas. This program considers an essential community facility to be any facility that provides an essential service to the community for the orderly development of the community in a primarily rural area, and does not include private, commercial or business undertakings. Rep. Matt Cartwright represents Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional District, which includes Schuylkill County and portions of Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, and Northampton Counties. Cartwright serves on the House Committee on Appropriations. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-brendan-boyle-introduces-legislation-require-enforceable | Congressman Brendan Boyle Introduces Legislation to Require Enforceable Nationwide Standard for Perfluorinated Compounds in Drinking Water | 2016-09-27 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC– Congressman Brendan Boyle (PA-13) recently introduced legislation (H.R. 6125) that would require the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to set an enforceable, nationwide primary drinking water standard for PFCs (including PFOA & PFOS). Currently, the EPA sets voluntary advisory guidelines. Congressman Boyle feels the current approach is too weak considering the growing science on the risks these chemicals present to our drinking water and the national scope of the problem. “It is past time we address these contaminants with the seriousness they merit,” said Congressman Boyle. “Whether it’s PFCs in Horsham, Pennsylvania or lead in Flint, Michigan, when it comes to the safety of our drinking water, it’s time to get serious.” Congressman Boyle’s bill is part of a larger package of safe drinking water legislation supported by Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ-6), the lead Democrat on the powerful committee of jurisdiction, the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The package would modernize the Safe Drinking Water Act, fill funding voids and address modern threats to drinking water systems large and small across the country. “The crisis in Flint has highlighted the need for action, but water systems nationwide are in dire need of dramatic improvements,” Pallone, the top Democrat on the Energy and Commerce Committee, said in a statement. “This comprehensive legislation provides the tools and resources that state and local governments need to ensure the public is provided with clean, safe drinking water." Congressman Boyle’s legislation is the product of discussions with federal officials in direct response to the ongoing water contamination issues experienced by communities surrounding the former Naval Air Warfare Center Warminster, former Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove, and Horsham Air Guard Station in Pennsylvania. Neighboring Congressmen Meehan (PA-7) and Fitzpatrick (PA-8) are original cosponsors of the bill. The three congressmen have tirelessly worked together to addre… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-statement-on-passing-of-former-israeli-president-shimon-peres | Casey Statement on Passing of Former Israeli President Shimon Peres | 2016-09-27 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), member of the National Security Working Group and former Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs, released a statement following the passing of former Israeli President Shimon Peres: “Shimon Peres, a Founding Father of the State of Israel, was the consummate public servant, leader and fighter for the people of Israel. In a world too often driven by conflict, Shimon Peres constantly challenged us to move towards peace. I had the honor to meet with Shimon Peres twice as part of a congressional delegation and then again for a one-on-one meeting in 2013, which remains a highlight of my Senate tenure; his love for his country and commitment to the bilateral relationship between the United States and Israel was evident. Peres was a voice for peace, even when the odds were against him. We lost a true servant-leader today, and we must count ourselves as blessed to have been on this earth during his lifetime. My prayers are with his family and with the people of Israel.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://cartwright.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/cartwright-announces-grant-awarded-to-the-city-of-pottsville-for-police | Cartwright Announces Grant Awarded to the City of Pottsville for Police Body Cameras | 2016-09-26 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Matt Cartwright | C001090 | cartwright.house.gov | legacy | Pottsville, PA – Today, Congressman Matt Cartwright announced that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded a grant in the amount of $40,000 to the City of Pottsville through the Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) program. The funds will be used to purchase body-worn cameras for the Pottsville Police Department. “Through this award, the Pottsville Police Department will be able to improve community policing and make our neighborhoods safer,” said Congressman Cartwright. “Today’s announcement by the Department of Justice provides another opportunity to increase trust between the police department and the community it serves. It’s a good day when the people who help to keep our cities safe receive funding to do their jobs more effectively.” The awards are part of a nationwide program funded under the Office of Justice Programs’ BJA Fiscal Year 2016 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program. According to the DOJ’s announcement, “The grants will help law enforcement organizations implement body-worn camera policies, practices, and evaluation methods to make a positive impact on the quality of policing in individual communities.” Through this grant program, BJA awarded more than $16 million to state and local law enforcement agencies, as well as a $3 million supplemental award to continue support for body-worn camera training and technical assistance. The Body Worn Camera program was launched by the DOJ last year in response to a recommendation by the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing that urged law enforcement agencies to use technology to strengthen relationships with communities. Initial research has shown that law enforcement use of body-worn camera programs improve law enforcement’s interaction with the public and benefit law enforcement officers. Body-worn cameras provide a video of what the officer sees during any interaction with the public, and that video can be used to both corroborate written police reports and for other analytics. Further… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://cartwright.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/cartwright-announces-grant-awarded-to-the-city-of-scranton-for-police-0 | Cartwright Announces Grant Awarded to the City of Scranton for Police Body Cameras | 2016-09-26 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Matt Cartwright | C001090 | cartwright.house.gov | legacy | Scranton, PA – Today, Congressman Matt Cartwright announced that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded a grant in the amount of $94,268 to the City of Scranton through the Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) program. The funds will be used to purchase body-worn cameras for the Scranton Police Department. “Through this award, the Scranton Police Department will be able to improve community policing and make our neighborhoods safer,” said Congressman Cartwright. “Today’s announcement by the Department of Justice provides another opportunity to increase trust between the police department and the community it serves. It’s a good day when the people who help to keep our cities safe receive funding to do their jobs more effectively.” The awards are part of a nationwide program funded under the Office of Justice Programs’ BJA Fiscal Year 2016 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program. According to the DOJ’s announcement, “The grants will help law enforcement organizations implement body-worn camera policies, practices, and evaluation methods to make a positive impact on the quality of policing in individual communities.” Through this grant program, BJA awarded more than $16 million to state and local law enforcement agencies, as well as a $3 million supplemental award to continue support for body-worn camera training and technical assistance. The Body Worn Camera program was launched by the DOJ last year in response to a recommendation by the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing that urged law enforcement agencies to use technology to strengthen relationships with communities. Initial research has shown that law enforcement use of body-worn camera programs improve law enforcement’s interaction with the public and benefit law enforcement officers. Body-worn cameras provide a video of what the officer sees during any interaction with the public, and that video can be used to both corroborate written police reports and for other analytics. Furthermore, prel… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressmen-push-us-department-defense-increase-funding-water | Congressmen Push U.S. Department of Defense to Increase Funding for Water Contamination Correction Efforts | 2016-09-22 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON – Congressmen Brendan Boyle (D-PA), Patrick Meehan (R-PA.) and Michael Fitzpatrick (R-PA) met today with the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DOD) point-person for PFC water contamination, Maureen Sullivan, Director of Environmental Management for the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense Installations and Environment. Sullivan is overseeing the DOD’s response to PFC contamination from firefighting foams nationwide. The Congressmen discussed their recent requests made of the DOD regarding communities surrounding the former Naval Air Warfare Center Warminster, former Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove, and Horsham Air Guard Station in Pennsylvania. The congressional trio is pushing the Navy and the Air National Guard to provide additional funding governing the remediation effort. Specific issues addressed include costs for additional filtration systems on public and private wells as needed, infrastructure improvements required to deliver clean, safe drinking water from nearby water authorities, and funding to offset water rate increases experienced by local customers. Rate hikes are attributed directly to costs incurred to mitigate the contamination and provide clean drinking water to residents in affected areas. All three congressmen feel it is the Navy’s responsibility to shoulder that financial burden, not the water utilities or their customers. In addition to costs of water purchases, the three Pennsylvania congressmen also demanded action by the Navy on recent requests they’ve made regarding funding of blood tests, health studies. Recently, Congressmen Boyle, Meehan and Fitzpatrick and Senators Casey and Toomey asked the Navy to provide health screenings for Horsham and Warminster residents. In response, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy Karnig Ohannessian explained that, after consultation with the CDC’s ATSDR, blood testing was not advisable in these communities. The Congressmen also hosted an August health expert panel discussion in Horsham. During the meeting, the congressmen… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/media/view/casey-takes-a-stand-for-wills-eye | Casey Takes a Stand for Wills Eye | 2016-09-22 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Casey Takes a Stand for Wills Eye Wills Eye is a public trust gifted to the City of Philadelphia that was founded in 1832 and it was the first dedicated eye hospital in the country, providing care to the blind and the indigent, something they still do today. Unfortunately, if the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has its way, Wills Eye Hospital will no longer be able to provide this care. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-introduces-legislation-to-advance-medical-research-for-pulmonary-hypertension-2016 | Casey Introduces Legislation to Advance Medical Research for Pulmonary Hypertension | 2016-09-22 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, DC- U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced legislation that would work to improve health outcomes for pulmonary hypertension (PH) by advancing medical research and improving care for PH patients. S. 3361, the Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Diagnosis Act of 2016, would ensure that the federal investment in research is directly leading to prolonged life and improved quality of life for PH patients, while working to lower health care expenses for patients with PH, such as by reducing the rate of disability and the need for organ transplantation. Senator Angus King (I-ME) is an original cosponsor. “Pulmonary Hypertension is a truly devastating disease that affects individuals of all race and age,” Senator Casey said. “While we have made meaningful advancements for PH treatment, we still have a long way to go. This legislation is an important step in providing hope for the future for all people suffering from PH. Casey first introduced legislation addressing PH after hearing the story of Colleen Connor, a West Chester mother of two who suffers from PH: “I was 38 years old when I was diagnosed. My husband and I had a 3-year-old and a 7-year-old. The PH diagnosis slammed the breaks on our lives and dreams,” said Connor. “PH patients are considered 'long term survivors' after living with the disease eight years. Had I been diagnosed sooner, there is a chance more immediate therapy could have delayed the disease and helped me lead a more normal life - with a job, and without supplemental oxygen and being dependent on an invasive IV therapy. I have no ill-will or loss of respect for the doctors who could not diagnose my PH. They are all highly intelligent and well regarded in my community. They were not armed to detect PH. I've learned that my story of delayed diagnosis is not the exception but rather the norm for PH patients.” The Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Diagnosis Act establishes an Interagency Pulmonary Hypertension Coordinating Committee for a period of five years. This Commit… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-boyle-announces-federal-grant-award-school-district | Congressman Boyle Announces Federal Grant Award for School District of Philadelphia | 2016-09-21 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-13) today announced a $750,000 U.S. Department of Education Grant for the School District of Philadelphia. “In our ever-changing technological landscape, students, parents and educators need access to the latest in educational technology. It is imperative that our students and parents stay compeititive and up-to-date in the digital education arena,” said Congressman Boyle. The Congressman is a strong supporter of the Innovative Approaches to Literacy Program and is constantly fighting to protect its annual funding. “Grants like this are essential to adequately supporting our educators and families.” The federal award, part of the Innovative Approaches to Literacy Program, will enable the School District to provide high-quality early literacy activities, both inside the classroom and at the local public library. These activities will incorporate print and online reading materials created for students in grades K-3, and provide critical opportunities for parent engagement in reading at schools and public libraries. The grant will also enable classroom teachers and public librarians to collaborate on literacy activities to ensure that the resources of the public library are in regular use by young students. Through the introduction of tablets, students and their families will be able to reserve books from any FLP branch, and even chat directly with a local librarian. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-statement-on-finance-committee-passage-of-legislation-to-protect-pensions-and-health-care-for-coal-miners-and-their-families | Casey Statement on Finance Committee Passage of Legislation to Protect Pensions and Health Care for Coal Miners and their Families | 2016-09-21 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) releases a statement following passage of the Miner’s Protection Act of 2016 by the Senate Finance Committee. “The Senate Finance Committee’s passage of the Miner’s Protection Act of 2016 is an important step forward for this legislation and most importantly to guarantee coal miners and their families, through no fault of their own, don't lose their health coverage or pension. This effort has been about ensuring that the federal government keeps the promises it made to the coal miners who descended in to the depth and darkness of our nation’s mines in order to power our country. I was proud to vote to pass this bill out of Committee, but I won’t be satisfied until this legislation becomes law and we provide these coal miners and their families with a full measure of security.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/senate-advances-bipartisan-legislation-sponsored-by-senators-casey-and-burr-to-enhance-the-able-act | Senate Advances Bipartisan Legislation Sponsored by Senators Casey and Burr to Enhance the ABLE Act | 2016-09-21 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. — The Senate Finance Committee today advanced the ABLE to Work Act and the ABLE Financial Planning Act – two bills sponsored by Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) aimed at enhancing ABLE accounts. The ABLE to Work Act builds on the success of the ABLE Act by making it possible for people with disabilities who work to save an additional amount in an ABLE account without risking loss of benefits. The ABLE Financial Planning Act will allow financial rollovers from 529 college savings plans to ABLE accounts. “Advancing these pieces of legislation moves us one step closer to building on the foundation of the ABLE Act,” Senator Casey said. “Fundamentally, these efforts are about breaking down barriers for those with disabilities so they have a fair shot to achieve their dreams.” “I am excited this legislation to strengthen the ABLE Act has advanced out of committee and can soon be considered by the full Senate,” said Senator Burr. “The ABLE to Work Act is about promoting employment and independence for people with disabilities. It will allow people with disabilities to save more money if they have a job and earn an income, and it will also make them eligible for the Saver’s credit. I’m also pleased to see the Committee advance the ABLE Financial Planning Act, which will allow families with a special needs child to have more control over their financial futures. I’m urging my colleagues in the Senate to pass this legislation as soon as possible.” Background: The ABLE to Work Act expands on the goals of the ABLE Act by encouraging work and self-sufficiency. The legislation allows individuals and their families to save more money in an ABLE account if the beneficiary works and earns income. Specifically, an ABLE beneficiary who earns income from a job could save up to the Federal Poverty Level, which is currently at $11,770. The bill will also allow ABLE beneficiaries to qualify for the existing Saver's Credit when they put savings in. Text of the ABLE to Work Act is availabl… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/media/view/national-day-of-remembrance-for-murder-victims | National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims | 2016-09-20 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) spoke on the Senate floor to commemorate the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims. See Video on YouTube Tweet Copy Link | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/more-tired-truck-drivers-casey-fights-back-against-plan-to-loosen-rules-for-truck-drivers | More Tired Truck Drivers: Casey Fights Back Against Plan to Loosen Rules for Truck Drivers | 2016-09-20 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – At a time where truck-crash deaths are rising, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is calling on his colleagues in Congress to do more to increase truck safety. Truck drivers’ often drive for hours without much-needed rest and recovery, and their rest breaks are increasingly in jeopardy due to funding in Congress. In the FY17 THUD appropriations bill, there are policy riders that will roll back “hours of service” (HOS) rules that were implemented to give truck drivers longer rest periods to recover and reduce fatigue. Casey is calling on Congress reject all attempts to repeal important HOS protections for truck drivers. “The less sleep and breaks that truck drivers receive, the more likely they are to put our families and themselves in danger on the roads,” Senator Casey said. “We have to remember that these are the roads that take our kids to school, our elderly to their appointments and our first responders to the sites of emergencies. We have an opportunity to remove this provision and we should take it.” HOS rules protect truck drivers from the dangerous effects of fatigue. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has repeatedly cited fatigue as a contributor to truck crashes and included reducing fatigue related crashes on the 2016 Most Wanted List of safety changes. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/media/view/casey-takes-to-senate-floor-to-discuss-isis-and-terrorism-financing | Casey takes to Senate Floor to Discuss ISIS and Terrorism Financing | 2016-09-15 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Casey takes to Senate Floor to Discuss ISIS and Terrorism Financing In June, Senator Casey introduced the Stop Terrorist Operational Resources and Money (STORM) Act with Senator Johnny Isakson. This bill provides a strong set of tools to compel greater cooperation from partner nations. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/media/view/the-daily-toll-of-gun-violence | The Daily Toll of Gun Violence | 2016-09-15 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | The Daily Toll of Gun Violence This summer we endured the worst mass shooting in U.S. history in Orlando. 49 people were killed in an act of hatred and terrorism. But it’s also true that just this week, more than 280 Americans have been shot and 99 killed [source: Gun Violence Archive]. That’s the truth hiding in plain sight in headlines like that one from the Philadelphia Inquirer: that the daily toll of gun violence, often concentrated in cities, adds up to nothing less than a mass shooting. This daily gun violence demands our attention, because this Thursday is certainly anything but average for the families, friends and communities of the dozens of Americans shot this week. And next Thursday won’t be for the dozens more who will surely lose their lives before then. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-statement-on-us/israel-mou | Casey Statement on US/Israel MOU | 2016-09-14 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), a member of the national security working group, released a statement following the finalization of a memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Israel. “I welcome the finalization of this historic agreement, which represents a transformational investment in our bilateral defense relationship with Israel. In February, I traveled to Israel where I heard directly from leaders including PM Netanyahu and senior officials in the Israeli Defense Forces about the security challenges Israel is facing on a daily basis. Our partnership with Israel is unbreakable, and this MOU will allow our militaries to address current threats and plan for future challenges.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://cartwright.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/cartwright-named-to-powerful-house-appropriations-panel | Cartwright Named to Powerful House Appropriations Panel | 2016-09-13 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Matt Cartwright | C001090 | cartwright.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that the Democratic Caucus has elected him to serve on the House Committee on Appropriations, the panel that makes annual spending decisions for all federal agencies and is considered one of the most powerful committees in Congress. For fully one-half century, between the end of World War II and the turn of the millennium, northeastern Pennsylvania had strong and able representation on the U.S. House Appropriations Committee. “For almost a generation now, our area has not had a voice on Appropriations. I am happy to say that the wait is over. This is not only a great honor, but also an opportunity to shape spending that can have a tremendous effect on the lives of seniors, veterans, children, students, commuters, federal workers, federal contractors, and military service personnel,” said Rep. Cartwright. “Every discretionary dollar goes through the Appropriations Committee, and I intend to use my voice and vote on the Committee to protect the health and retirement security of my constituents and to help spur economic growth in the 17th congressional district.” “I welcome Matt Cartwright as the newest member of the House Appropriations Committee,” said Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY), Ranking Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee. “Congressman Cartwright has been a vocal and effective leader on behalf of Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional District. I look forward to his joining Appropriations Democrats as we work to invest in hard-working American families, create more good-paying jobs, and build a stronger America.” The House Appropriations Committee serves an indispensable role as the originator of all annual federal spending bills, as referenced in Article I of the Constitution. Each year, under normal operating procedure, twelve spending bills are reported to the full House covering areas such as transportation infrastructure, energy development, military construction, education and student loan programs, rural development, env… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-statement-us-israel-memorandum-understanding | Boyle Statement on U.S.- Israel Memorandum Of Understanding | 2016-09-13 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC– Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-13), Member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, today made the following statement regarding the announcement of a new 10-year Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Israel: "This MOU is a tangible commitment that the United States will continue to stand with Israel. Every day Israel faces existential threats from around the globe and those that knock upon its borders. This MOU also reinforces our commitment to keeping Israel's security tantamount and its military advantage strong, vigorous and formidable." | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://cartwright.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/cartwright-introduces-legislation-to-protect-our-children-from-bullying | Cartwright Introduces Legislation to Protect Our Children from Bullying, Ensure Schools Districts Are on Notice | 2016-09-09 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Matt Cartwright | C001090 | cartwright.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright introduced the Bullying Redress and Verified Enforcement (BRAVE) Act, legislation that would address bullying behavior within schools. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, 1 in 3 students say they have been bullied at school. Moreover, 1 out of 10 students who drops out of school does so because of repeated bullying. “Bullying can have destructive consequences on our children and their education,” Rep. Cartwright said. “As a parent and a Member of Congress, I believe we must take steps to create a school environment that prevents bullying and where our children can feel safe.” In 2014, Robin Zotynia of Plainfield Township lost her 14-year-old daughter to suicide as a result of incessant bullying at school. An eighth-grader at Wind Gap Middle School at the time, Courtney had her first experience with bullying in sixth grade. The family tried to get Courtney help, putting her in different programs and sending her to several psychiatrists. But her mom said she wasn’t getting what she needed. Currently, bullying laws exist in all fifty states, including Pennsylvania, but these laws provide varying levels of protection. The bill requires school personnel to report instances of bullying in order to increase their awareness of the problem and oversight in schools. Requiring districts to keep accurate records may make it easier for students to demonstrate that the district has a policy or custom of allowing bullying to occur, facilitating litigation and enabling students to pressure the school district for equal protection in the courts. If schools fail to comply, the bill establishes a procedure to submit complaints to the Office of Civil Rights for the Department of Education, allowing parents and students to hold the districts accountable and prevent further bullying. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-condemns-north-korea-s-nuclear-test | Boyle Condemns North Koreas Nuclear Test | 2016-09-09 | 2016 | 2016-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC– Congressman Brendan Boyle (PA-13) released the following statement today in response to reports that North Korea has tested a nuclear device: "Today's actions involving the detonation of a nuclear warhead by North Korea are deeply troubling. Kim Jong-un's continued actions are clearly intended to provoke and destabilize that region of the world. This latest test is an escalation that sends a clear message that North Korea has no interest in being a responsible member of the international community. I support President Obama's declaration this morning that he will continue to work with the U.N. Security Council and international community to impose additional penalties and sanctions upon North Korea as a result of this and previous actions." ### Congressman Boyle is a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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