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| http://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/in-2020-casey-produces-results-for-pa-constituents | In 2020, Casey Produces Results for PA Constituents | 2020-12-31 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is finishing 2020 having delivered results for Pennsylvania families. Below is a list of Senator Casey's 2020 work on behalf of Pennsylvania constituents. Securing COVID-19 Relief for America's Families Securing $100 Million for Nursing Home Oversight: As part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act (Public Law 116-136), provisions from Senator Casey's Coronavirus Relief for Seniors and People with Disabilities Act (S. 3544) led to the passage of $100 million to promote infection control in nursing homes during the pandemic through enhanced surveys and inspections. Shedding Light on the Nursing Home Crisis: Senator Casey authored multiple investigative reports, alongside U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Gary Peters (D-MI), documenting the Trump Administration's repeated failures to contain the spread of COVID in nursing homes. Following the Senators' oversight, the Trump Administration implemented federal data collection requirements and the public release of information on COVID cases, deaths and supply shortages in nursing homes. Securing $1 Billion to Keep Seniors Safe at Home: Senator Casey led efforts to obtain vital funding to support seniors sheltering in place during the pandemic. Stemming from S. 3544, the Senator secured roughly $1 billion for essential services, including home-delivered meals and caregiver respite, across two relief packages passed by Congress the CARES Act and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260). To date, Pennsylvania has received $47 million of these relief funds. Delivering Food Boxes to Seniors in Need: Also stemming from his bill, S. 3544, Senator Casey obtained $13 million in additional funding to support food delivery to low-income seniors during the COVID pandemic through the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, also known as the senior food box program. His advocacy also helped to secure an additional $80 million in funding for the program in FY2021. This money will… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://johnjoyce.house.gov/media/press-releases/john-joyce-will-object-electoral-college-certification-process-january-6 | John Joyce Will Object to Electoral College Certification Process on January 6 | 2020-12-31 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | PA | John Joyce | J000302 | johnjoyce.house.gov | johnjoyce | https://johnjoyce.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) today announced that he will object to the Electoral College certification process on Wednesday, January 6. "American democracy is possible only as long as the American people have faith in government ?of, by, and for the people.' We cannot have truly free and fair elections unless American voters have confidence in the results. In Pennsylvania, Governor Tom Wolf's unlawful actions coupled with the hastily passed Act 77 shrouded this year's election and spurred rabid distrust in the system. Despite millions of Americans' efforts to discern the facts, we have not seen a meaningful investigation into the many legitimate accounts of election fraud and irregularities. For the sake of our liberty and our American values, I will stand up for President Trump and our American democracy by objecting to the Electoral College certification on January 6." Today Dr. Joyce joined fellow members of the Republican Congressional delegation in a joint statement on the certification of the electors, including in part: "Unfortunately, the many unlawful actions undertaken by the Pennsylvania Governor's office, the Secretary of State, and what has been described as a rogue Pennsylvania Supreme Court exceeded and circumvented the state legislature's clear constitutional authority. "The unlawful actions include, but are not limited to: Accepting ballots past 8:00 pm on Election Day Not properly requiring signatures to match those on mail-in ballots or requiring dates Meanwhile, the matching of signatures was required at a polling site Authorizing the curing of mail-in ballots with less than a 24-hour's notice Only some counties were informed and adhered to this order leaving voters treated unequally from county to county Authorizing the use of unsecure drop boxes, which is not permitted in statute Prohibiting certified poll watchers overseeing the canvassing of ballots in Philadelphia "These unlawful actions were taken without the authority or consent of the Pennsylvania st… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://keller.house.gov/media/press-releases/pennsylvania-members-congress-release-statement-regarding-certification | Pennsylvania Members of Congress Release Statement Regarding Certification of Electors | 2020-12-31 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Fred Keller | K000395 | keller.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, Congressman Fred Keller (R-PA) and seven Pennsylvania members of Congress released the following statement regarding the certification of electors on January 6, 2020: The United States Constitution is unambiguous in declaring that state legislatures are the entity with authority to set election procedure Article 1, Section 4, Clause 1: The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof' Article 2, Section 1, Clause 2: Each state shall appoint, in such Manner as the Legislature thereof may direct, a Number of Electors' Unfortunately, the many unlawful actions undertaken by the Pennsylvania Governor's office, the Secretary of State, and what has been described as a rogue Pennsylvania Supreme Court exceeded and circumvented the state legislature's clear constitutional authority. The unlawful actions include, but are not limited to: Accepting ballots past 8:00 pm on Election Day. Not properly requiring signatures to match those on mail-in ballots or requiring dates. Meanwhile, the matching of signatures was required at a polling site. Authorizing the curing of mail-in ballots with less than a 24-hours' notice. Only some counties were informed and adhered to this order leaving voters treated unequally from county to county. Authorizing the use of unsecure drop boxes, which is not permitted in statute. Prohibiting certified poll watchers overseeing the canvassing of ballots in Philadelphia. These unlawful actions were taken without the authority or consent of the Pennsylvania state legislature. These are facts, and they are indisputable. Additionally, the Pennsylvania Attorney General did nothing with regard to these unlawful activities. Not one inquiry, no questioning, and certainly no investigations. Not to mention that hundreds, if not thousands, of affidavits outlining election complaints and potential fraud were documented, submitted, and ignored. The Pennsylvania election … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kelly.house.gov/press-release/pennsylvania-us-house-members-release-statement-certification-electors | Pennsylvania U.S. House Members Release Statement on Certification of Electors | 2020-12-31 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Mike Kelly | K000376 | kelly.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Representative Mike Kelly (PA-16) today released this joint statement with Representatives Dan Meuser (PA-9), Glenn GT' Thompson (PA-15), Scott Perry (PA-10), Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14), John Joyce (PA-13), and Fred Keller (PA-12) regarding their intent to vote against certification of Pennsylvania's electors on January 6: The United States Constitution is unambiguous in declaring that state legislatures are the entity with authority to set election procedure - Article 1, Section 4, Clause 1: The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof Article 2, Section 1, Clause 2: Each state shall appoint, in such Manner as the Legislature thereof may direct, a Number of Electors Unfortunately, the many unlawful actions undertaken by the Pennsylvania Governor's office, the Secretary of State, and what has been described as a rogue Pennsylvania Supreme Court exceeded and circumvented the state legislature's clear constitutional authority. The unlawful actions include, but are not limited to: Accepting ballots past 8:00 pm on Election Day; Not properly requiring signatures to match those on mail-in ballots or requiring dates.Meanwhile, the matching of signatures was required at a polling site; Authorizing the curing of mail-in ballots with less than a 24-hour's notice.Only some counties were informed and adhered to this order leaving voters treated unequally from county to county; Authorizing the use of unsecured drop boxes, which is not permitted in statute Prohibiting certified poll watchers overseeing the canvassing of ballots in Philadelphia; These unlawful actions were taken without the authority or consent of the Pennsylvania state legislature. These are facts, and they are indisputable. Additionally, the Pennsylvania Attorney General did nothing with regard to these unlawful activities. Not one inquiry, no questioning, and certainly no investigations. Not to mention that hundreds, … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://meuser.house.gov/media/press-releases/pennsylvania-members-congress-release-statement-regarding-certification | PENNSYLVANIA MEMBERS OF CONGRESS RELEASE STATEMENT REGARDING CERTIFICATION OF ELECTORS | 2020-12-31 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | PA | Daniel Meuser | M001204 | meuser.house.gov | meuser | https://meuser.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Pennsylvania members of the U.S. House of Representatives including Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-9), Congressman Glenn ‘GT' Thompson (PA-15), Congressman Mike Kelly (PA-16), Congressman Scott Perry (PA-10), Congressman Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14), Congressman John Joyce (PA-13), and Congressman Fred Keller (PA-12) released the following joint statement: "The United States Constitution is unambiguous in declaring that state legislatures are the entity with authority to set election procedure - "Article 1, Section 4, Clause 1: The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof… "Article 2, Section 1, Clause 2: Each state shall appoint, in such Manner as the Legislature thereof may direct, a Number of Electors… "Unfortunately, the many unlawful actions undertaken by the Pennsylvania Governor's office, the Secretary of State, and what has been described as a rogue Pennsylvania Supreme Court exceeded and circumvented the state legislature's clear constitutional authority. "The unlawful actions include, but are not limited to: Accepting ballots past 8:00 pm on Election Day Not properly requiring signatures to match those on mail-in ballots or requiring dates Meanwhile, the matching of signatures was required at a polling site Authorizing the curing of mail-in ballots with less than a 24-hour's notice Only some counties were informed and adhered to this order leaving voters treated unequally from county to county Authorizing the use of unsecure drop boxes, which is not permitted in statute Prohibiting certified poll watchers overseeing the canvassing of ballots in Philadelphia "These unlawful actions were taken without the authority or consent of the Pennsylvania state legislature. These are facts, and they are indisputable. "Additionally, the Pennsylvania Attorney General did nothing with regard to these unlawful activities. Not one inquiry, no questioning,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://reschenthaler.house.gov/media/press-releases/pennsylvania-members-congress-release-statement-regarding-certification | Pennsylvania Members of Congress Release Statement Regarding Certification of Electors | 2020-12-31 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | PA | Guy Reschenthaler | R000610 | reschenthaler.house.gov | reschenthaler | https://reschenthaler.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Pennsylvania members of the U.S. House of Representatives including Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14), Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-9), Congressman Glenn ‘GT' Thompson (PA-15), Congressman Mike Kelly (PA-16), Congressman Scott Perry (PA-10), Congressman Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), Congressman John Joyce (PA-13), and Congressman Fred Keller (PA-12) released the following joint statement: "The United States Constitution is unambiguous in declaring that state legislatures are the entity with authority to set election procedure - "Article 1, Section 4, Clause 1: The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof… "Article 2, Section 1, Clause 2: Each state shall appoint, in such Manner as the Legislature thereof may direct, a Number of Electors… "Unfortunately, the many unlawful actions undertaken by the Pennsylvania Governor's office, the Secretary of State, and what has been described as a rogue Pennsylvania Supreme Court exceeded and circumvented the state legislature's clear constitutional authority. "The unlawful actions include, but are not limited to: Accepting ballots past 8:00 pm on Election Day Not properly requiring signatures to match those on mail-in ballots or requiring dates Meanwhile, the matching of signatures was required at a polling site Authorizing the curing of mail-in ballots with less than a 24-hour's notice Only some counties were informed and adhered to this order leaving voters treated unequally from county to county Authorizing the use of unsecure drop boxes, which is not permitted in statute Prohibiting certified poll watchers overseeing the canvassing of ballots in Philadelphia "These unlawful actions were taken without the authority or consent of the Pennsylvania state legislature. These are facts, and they are indisputable. "Additionally, the Pennsylvania Attorney General did nothing with regard to these unlawful activities. Not one inquiry, no questioning,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/news/releases/in-2020-casey-produces-results-for-pa-constituents | In 2020, Casey Produces Results for PA Constituents | 2020-12-31 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| https://kelly.house.gov/press-release/rep-kelly-votes-override-presidential-veto-ndaa | Rep. Kelly Votes to Override Presidential Veto of NDAA | 2020-12-29 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Mike Kelly | K000376 | kelly.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives today voted to override President Trump's veto of the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA is enacted annually to set the policy and spending priorities of the United States military. Representative Mike Kelly (R-Pa.) voted to pass the NDAA over the president's objection and issued this statement: "The NDAA outlines the budget and policies the Department of Defense uses to plan for the next year. While I support the president's goal of amending or abolishing Section 230, that debate must not delay military planning for 2021." ##### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kelly.house.gov/press-release/kelly-statement-house-vote-increase-stimulus-payments-600-2000 | Kelly Statement on House Vote to Increase Stimulus Payments from $600 to $2000 | 2020-12-28 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Mike Kelly | K000376 | kelly.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-Pa.) issued this statement following his vote against increasing COVID-19 pandemic relief stimulus checks from $600 to $2000: "I support providing direct relief to Pennsylvanians whose current economic struggles were caused by Governor Wolf's lockdown of the Keystone State for most of 2020, but this stimulus check expansion misses the mark because it is not targeted to people who need it most and ignores President Trump's call to reduce wasteful government spending. Our path forward must include direct relief, spending cuts, and opening the Commonwealth's economy so families can go back to work." ##### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lamb.house.gov/media/press-releases/lamb-statement-following-votes-provide-additional-covid-relief-and-support | LAMB STATEMENT FOLLOWING VOTES TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL COVID RELIEF AND SUPPORT TROOPS | 2020-12-28 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | PA | Conor Lamb | L000588 | lamb.house.gov | legacy | (WASHINGTON, DC) Representative Conor Lamb (PA-17) issued the following statement regarding his votes for the Caring for Americans with Supplemental Help (CASH) Act to increase economic impact payments to $2,000 and to override the President's veto of the bipartisan William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 6395) Conference Report: You can't get two-thirds of this Congress to agree on much, but tonight we had overwhelming bipartisan votes to increase stimulus checks from $600 to $2,000, and to overturn the President's absurd veto of our bipartisan bill to fund the military and pay our troops. We've asked people to sacrifice a lot this year for the sake of public health jobs, businesses, wages and working hours, time with loved ones. And working families have been forced to wait far too long for their government to provide any support to make those sacrifices just a little bit easier. Mitch McConnell should not make them wait any longer, but he will. We know that about him. The important thing is that we do not and will not accept it. By not adopting his radical, do-nothing view of being a Senator, we got a bill signed into law yesterday. And we aren't done. Visit Lamb's website for more information on the additional legislation Congress passed to address the coronavirus public health crisis, as well as the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 6395). ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://thompson.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/top-republican-agriculture-panel-rep-glenn-thompson-sees-opportunities | As top Republican on agriculture panel, Rep. Glenn Thompson sees opportunities to close urban-rural divide | 2020-12-25 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | PA | Glenn Thompson | T000467 | thompson.house.gov | legacy | ForRep. Glenn Thompson, R-Centre, the COVID-19 pandemic has showed the value and vulnerability of regions like Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District: a 14-county expanse of rural farmland, forests and recreation areas dotted with a major land grant university, energy production and manufacturing. Mr. Thompson, entering his seventh term in Congress as the longest-serving Republican lawmaker from Pennsylvania, said he recognizes the challenges facing his swath of north-central Pennsylvania. He's put in a dozen years on the powerful House Agriculture Committee, which has jurisdiction over not only farm policy but a wide array of rural programs on food assistance, housing, utilities and economic development. It assembles thesprawling farm bill, one of the biggest and most contentious pieces of legislation on Capitol Hill when it comes up for a vote every five years. In January, Mr. Thompson, 61, will ascend to the top Republican seat on the powerful panel, giving him the chance to wield greater influence to shape the U.S. food system and narrow gaps between urban and rural parts of the state and country. Without a robust rural economy and a strong agriculture program in this country, people all over America, including in cities, are going to wake up cold, in the dark, and hungry, Mr. Thompson said, laying out his agenda in broad strokes in a recent interview. It's a tremendous amount of responsibility and opportunity, Mr. Thompson said. The agriculture committee probably impacts people's lives on a daily basis more than any other committee in Congress. Mr. Thompson, who was first elected in 2008 after 28 years as a therapist and licensed nursing home administrator, said he wants to target infrastructure development as a way to stem population decline in rural areas and attract business. He pointed to his experience on the panel's subcommittees, and on the House Education and Labor Committee, to push for investments in telemedicine, broadband expansion and remote learning. In 2011, he introduced legislation, eve… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kelly.house.gov/press-release/twenty-eight-members-congress-file-amicus-brief-supporting-representative-kellys | Twenty Eight Members of Congress File Amicus Brief Supporting Representative Kelly's Lawsuit Challenging Pennsylvania's Unconstitutional Mail-in Ballot System | 2020-12-24 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Mike Kelly | K000376 | kelly.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. - Last night, more than two dozen members of the United States House of Representatives filed an amicus brief supporting the plaintiffs inMike Kelly, U.S. Congressman, et al. v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, et al., a case challenging the constitutionality of Pennsylvania's no-excuse mail-in ballot voting system. "I am honored that so many of my colleagues from Pennsylvania and across the country have joined our fight to protect the Pennsylvania Constitution, which states clearly how voters are to cast their votes in the Commonwealth,"said Kelly."If Governor Wolf and the legislature wanted to create another method of voting, they should have amended the PennsylvaniaConstitution, which requires, among other factors, placing the question on the ballot for Pennsylvanians to consent.We're asking the Supreme Court of the United States to hear our case and require the Commonwealth to properly amend the Constitution if they want to create a mail-in voting system for future elections. Read the Amicus Brief Here Members of Congress who signed the amicus brief include Representatives Alex Mooney (R- W.Va.), Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.), Andy Harris (R-Md.), Bill Posey (R-Fla.), Chip Roy (R-Texas), Dan Bishop (R-N.C.), Dan Meuser (R-Pa.), Debbie Lesko (R-Ariz.), Fred Keller (R-Pa.), GT Thompson (R-Pa.), Guy Reschenthaler (R-Pa.), Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.), Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), Jody Hice (R-Ga.),Dr. John Joyce (R-Pa.), Lloyd Smucker (R-Pa.), Louie Gohmert (R-Texas), Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), Michael Cloud (R-Texas), Mike Johnson (R- La.), Mo Brooks (R-Ala.), Ralph Norman (R-S.C.), Randy Weber (R-Texas), Scott DesJarlais (R-Tenn.), Scott Perry (R-Pa.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Ted Yoho (R-Fla.) and Warren Davison (R-Ohio). Background In this case, Representative Kelly and the other plaintiffsallege that the Pennsylvania Legislature and Governor Wolf violated the Pennsylvania Constitution when they enacted no-excuse mail-in voting, which conflicts with the Constitution's clear delineation of what makes a person eligible to vote by ma… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://reschenthaler.house.gov/media/press-releases/reschenthaler-toomey-spearhead-resolution-supporting-free-trade-taiwan | Reschenthaler, Toomey Spearhead Resolution Supporting Free Trade with Taiwan | 2020-12-23 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | PA | Guy Reschenthaler | R000610 | reschenthaler.house.gov | reschenthaler | https://reschenthaler.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) joined with Congressional Taiwan Caucus Chairs Reps. Steve Chabot (OH-1)and Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25) to introduce H. Res. 1268, which expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should initiate negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement with Taiwan. This legislation is a critical step toward building a stronger diplomatic partnership with Taiwan, expanding economic growth and job creation through increased access to markets in the Indo-Pacific region, and countering the Chinese Communist Party's hostilities towards Taiwan. Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA), the author of the legislation, and 25 Senate Republicans introduced this resolution in the Senate. "As a member of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus, I am proud to introduce this critical legislation that supports expanding economic ties between the United States and Taiwan by lowering trade barriers," said Reschenthaler. "As an important trading partner for the United States and Pennsylvania, a free trade agreement with Taiwan will enhance our economic, diplomatic, and security partnership in the Indo-Pacific while also countering the Chinese Communist Party's aggression in the region. After visiting Taiwan in 2019, I saw firsthand Taiwan's shared economic values and commitment to freedom and democracy. It is past time our nation takes advantage of this opportunity to deepen trade ties with our friend and ally Taiwan. I thank Senator Toomey and Reps. Diaz-Balart and Chabot for joining me to strengthen this enduring partnership." "Building closer trade ties between the United States and Taiwan is a win-win for both countries," said Senator Toomey. "American workers and manufacturers would have more customers, American consumers would have access to more affordable goods, both economies would grow faster, and America would strengthen its relationship with a key regional ally and increase our economic engagement in the Indo-Pacific region. The Senate should pass this resolution and … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://www.toomey.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/toomey-led-resolution-calls-for-free-trade-agreement-between-the-us-and-taiwan | Toomey-led Resolution Calls for Free Trade Agreement Between the US and Taiwan | 2020-12-23 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | PA | Patrick Toomey | T000461 | www.toomey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) is leading an effort to expand trade with Taiwan. The Constitution gives Congress control over trade policy, and it is the responsibility of the executive branch to pursue trade policies and trade agreements in line with those supported by Congress. In line with this, Senator Toomey has introduced a Senate resolution detailing the need for a trade agreement with Taiwan. Building closer trade ties between the United States and Taiwan is a win-win for both countries, said Senator Toomey. American workers and manufacturers would have more customers, American consumers would have access to more affordable goods, both economies would grow faster, and America would strengthen its relationship with a key regional ally and increase our economic engagement in the Indo-Pacific region. The Senate should pass this resolution and the incoming Biden administration should make a trade agreement with Taiwan a priority. Senator Toomey's colleague from Pennsylvania, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (R-Pa. 14th), has introduced a companion resolution in the House. The Senate resolution, which is available in its entirety below, is cosponsored by Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), John Kennedy (R-La.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Ben Sasse (R-Neb.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), and Todd Young (R-Ind.). Background: The United States is currently Taiwan's second largest trading partner, and Taiwan is the tenth largest trading partner of the United States in goods and the eleventh largest trading partner overall. Trade with Taiw… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-releases-statement-on-covid-relief-legislation | Casey Releases Statement on COVID Relief Legislation | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is releasing a statement on the COVID-19 relief legislation: The COVID-19 relief legislation is a bipartisan compromise that will put money in the pockets of working families and invest vital dollars into vaccine deployment. While agreement on this latest COVID-19 relief bill is welcome and long overdue, the legislation is nowhere near what must be done to address the full scope of our Nation's public health and economic crisis. Due to the intransigence of Senate Republicans, this relief bill does not include critically-needed money to state and local governments to prevent service cuts and layoffs of firefighters, law enforcement and local health departments. It also lacks meaningful policies and investments to protect nursing home residents and workers and to allow seniors and people with disabilities to receive needed care at home. I will continue to fight for these measures. When a new Congress convenes in January and President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris are sworn in, we must begin work on bold, robust legislation that will allow America to build back better and provide families a full measure of support. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://dean.house.gov/2020/12/house-passes-budget-includes-rep-dean-s-priorities-pfas-atf-funding-substance | House Passes Budget that includes Rep. Dean’s Priorities on PFAS, ATF Funding, Substance Abuse Disorders, and, Disability Assistances | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | dean | https://dean.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — The House voted on the budget to increase non-defense spending by $12.5 billion, allowing for strong investments in American families and communities. The budget supports better schools, expands access to housing, tackles food insecurity, builds safer communities, and protects the environment. “It’s important that we expand funding for 2021 to ensure that American families are the priority.” Rep. Dean said. “I am grateful we were able to include my priorities including the PFAS health study and funding for pregnant and postpartum women struggling with substance use disorders.” Reps. Dean and McBath co-led a letter to increase the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives funding to $1.48 billion. ATF plays a critical role in protecting Americans from gun violence. This $83.9 million increase from last year’s allocation will help ATF investigate gun crime, prevent illegal gun trafficking, and ensure gun dealers comply with federal law and regulations. Reps. Dean and Rose co-led a letter to secure an extra $1 million (from last year’s allocation) for the Pregnant and Postpartum Women program in SAMHSA. This program is specifically targeted at women suffering with substance use disorders and is designed to expand the availability of comprehensive, residential substance abuse treatment, prevention and recovery support with a family-centered approach. Rep. Dean also led a letter to secure $15 million for the CDC-ATSDR PFAS health study which will help study exposure to PFAS, an issue that has impacted Montgomery County for decades. Additionally, $6 million for Disability CDFI funds was secured. These funds will go to CDFIs that grant loans for disability related purchases and help organizations like the PA Assistive Technology Foundation. The year-end package also included Rep. Dean’s Fostering Stable Housing Opportunities Act which addresses the needs of foster youth by providing vouchers from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to those who are at risk of homelessness –… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://dean.house.gov/2020/12/rep-dean-passes-bipartisan-covid-relief-deal | Rep. Dean Passes Bipartisan COVID Relief Deal | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | dean | https://dean.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Last night, Rep. Dean helped pass the necessary and long-awaited $900 Billion COVID-19 relief package. The package now includes the following measures and more: Small Business: $284 billion for first and second forgivable PPP loans, expanded PPP eligibility, modifications to PPP to serve smallest businesses, nonprofits, and independent restaurants; $20 billion for EIDL Grants Rent Assistance: $25 billion in rental assistance and an extension of the eviction moratorium. Direct Payments: Worth up to $600 per adult and child Unemployment: $300 per week UI enhancement for Americans out of work. Food Insecurity: $13 billion in increased SNAP and child nutrition benefits Education and Child care: $82 billion in funding for colleges and schools and $10 billion for child care assistance to help get parents back to work and keep child care providers open. Broadband: $7 billion to increase access to broadband, including a new Emergency Broadband Benefit to help millions of students, families and unemployed workers afford the broadband they need during the pandemic. State and Local Governments: The bill included Rep. Dean and Rep. Thompson’s LOCAL Act – which extends the time state and local governments can use CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) dollars until the end of 2021. “I voted yes on the relief package because the situation is dire and folks need relief now, but this does not mean the package is sufficient.” Rep. Dean said. “But, we couldn’t wait any longer to extend funding for unemployment assistance, or to get funding to those who are hungry, or struggling to stay in their homes, and immediate relief for small businesses.” Rep. Dean is hopeful the relief will be out to Americans as quickly as possible. The package also includes billions in funds to accelerate the free and equitable distribution of safe vaccines and funds to implement a strong national testing and tracing strategy. However, the bill fails to go far enough to replenish State and local funding or provide adequate direct p… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://dean.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-budget-includes-rep-dean-s-priorities-pfas-atf-funding-substance | House Passes Budget that includes Rep. Dean’s Priorities on PFAS, ATF Funding, Substance Abuse Disorders, and, Disability Assistances | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON The House voted on the budget to increase non-defense spending by $12.5 billion, allowing for strong investments in American families and communities. The budget supports better schools, expands access to housing, tackles food insecurity, builds safer communities, and protects the environment. It's important that we expand funding for 2021 to ensure that American families are the priority. Rep. Dean said. I am grateful we were able to include my priorities including the PFAS health study and funding for pregnant and postpartum women struggling with substance use disorders. Reps. Dean and McBath co-led a letter to increase the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives funding to $1.48 billion. ATF plays a critical role in protecting Americans from gun violence. This $83.9 million increase from last year's allocation will help ATF investigate gun crime, prevent illegal gun trafficking, and ensure gun dealers comply with federal law and regulations. Reps. Dean and Rose co-led a letter to secure an extra $1 million (from last year's allocation) for the Pregnant and Postpartum Women program in SAMHSA. This program is specifically targeted at women suffering with substance use disorders and is designed to expand the availability of comprehensive, residential substance abuse treatment, prevention and recovery support with a family-centered approach. Rep. Dean also led a letter to secure $15 million for the CDC-ATSDR PFAS health study which will help study exposure to PFAS, an issue that has impacted Montgomery County for decades. Additionally, $6 million for Disability CDFI funds was secured. These funds will go to CDFIs that grant loans for disability related purchases and help organizations like the PA Assistive Technology Foundation. The year-end package also included Rep. Dean's Fostering Stable Housing Opportunities Act which addresses the needs of foster youth by providing vouchers from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to those who are at risk of homelessness rather than… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://dean.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-dean-passes-bipartisan-covid-relief-deal | Rep. Dean Passes Bipartisan COVID Relief Deal | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Last night, Rep. Dean helped pass the necessary and long-awaited $900 Billion COVID-19 relief package. The package now includes the following measures and more: Small Business: $284 billion for first and second forgivable PPP loans, expanded PPP eligibility, modifications to PPP to serve smallest businesses, nonprofits, and independent restaurants; $20 billion for EIDL Grants Rent Assistance: $25 billion in rental assistance and an extension of the eviction moratorium. Direct Payments: Worth up to $600 per adult and child Unemployment: $300 per week UI enhancement for Americans out of work. Food Insecurity: $13 billion in increased SNAP and child nutrition benefits Education and Child care: $82 billion in funding for colleges and schools and $10 billion for child care assistance to help get parents back to work and keep child care providers open. Broadband: $7 billion to increase access to broadband, including a new Emergency Broadband Benefit to help millions of students, families and unemployed workers afford the broadband they need during the pandemic. State and Local Governments: The bill included Rep. Dean and Rep. Thompson's LOCAL Act which extends the time state and local governments can use CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) dollars until the end of 2021. I voted yes on the relief package because the situation is dire and folks need relief now, but this does not mean the package is sufficient. Rep. Dean said. But, we couldn't wait any longer to extend funding for unemployment assistance, or to get funding to those who are hungry, or struggling to stay in their homes, and immediate relief for small businesses. Rep. Dean is hopeful the relief will be out to Americans as quickly as possible. The package also includes billions in funds to accelerate the free and equitable distribution of safe vaccines and funds to implement a strong national testing and tracing strategy. However, the bill fails to go far enough to replenish State and local funding or provide adequate direct payments… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://dean.house.gov/press-releases?ID=7A874B8A-B42B-4354-8677-33857E304699 | House Passes Budget that includes Rep. Deans Priorities on PFAS, ATF Funding, Substance Abuse Disorders, and, Disability Assistances | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON — The House voted on the budget to increase non-defense spending by $12.5 billion, allowing for strong investments in American families and communities. The budget supports better schools, expands access to housing, tackles food insecurity, builds safer communities, and protects the environment. “It’s important that we expand funding for 2021 to ensure that American families are the priority.” Rep. Dean said. “I am grateful we were able to include my priorities including the PFAS health study and funding for pregnant and postpartum women struggling with substance use disorders.” Reps. Dean and McBath co-led a letter to increase the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives funding to $1.48 billion. ATF plays a critical role in protecting Americans from gun violence. This $83.9 million increase from last year’s allocation will help ATF investigate gun crime, prevent illegal gun trafficking, and ensure gun dealers comply with federal law and regulations. Reps. Dean and Rose co-led a letter to secure an extra $1 million (from last year’s allocation) for the Pregnant and Postpartum Women program in SAMHSA. This program is specifically targeted at women suffering with substance use disorders and is designed to expand the availability of comprehensive, residential substance abuse treatment, prevention and recovery support with a family-centered approach. Rep. Dean also led a letter to secure $15 million for the CDC-ATSDR PFAS health study which will help study exposure to PFAS, an issue that has impacted Montgomery County for decades. Additionally, $6 million for Disability CDFI funds was secured. These funds will go to CDFIs that grant loans for disability related purchases and help organizations like the PA Assistive Technology Foundation. The year-end package also included Rep. Dean’s Fostering Stable Housing Opportunities Act which addresses the needs of foster youth by providing vouchers from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to those who are at risk of homelessness –… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z | ||
| https://dean.house.gov/press-releases?ID=C56A57B5-7274-43E4-9D8D-569FB1899C16 | Rep. Dean Passes Bipartisan COVID Relief Deal | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON — Last night, Rep. Dean helped pass the necessary and long-awaited $900 Billion COVID-19 relief package. The package now includes the following measures and more: Small Business: $284 billion for first and second forgivable PPP loans, expanded PPP eligibility, modifications to PPP to serve smallest businesses, nonprofits, and independent restaurants; $20 billion for EIDL Grants Rent Assistance: $25 billion in rental assistance and an extension of the eviction moratorium. Direct Payments: Worth up to $600 per adult and child Unemployment: $300 per week UI enhancement for Americans out of work. Food Insecurity: $13 billion in increased SNAP and child nutrition benefits Education and Child care: $82 billion in funding for colleges and schools and $10 billion for child care assistance to help get parents back to work and keep child care providers open. Broadband: $7 billion to increase access to broadband, including a new Emergency Broadband Benefit to help millions of students, families and unemployed workers afford the broadband they need during the pandemic. State and Local Governments: The bill included Rep. Dean and Rep. Thompson’s LOCAL Act – which extends the time state and local governments can use CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) dollars until the end of 2021. “I voted yes on the relief package because the situation is dire and folks need relief now, but this does not mean the package is sufficient.” Rep. Dean said. “But, we couldn’t wait any longer to extend funding for unemployment assistance, or to get funding to those who are hungry, or struggling to stay in their homes, and immediate relief for small businesses.” Rep. Dean is hopeful the relief will be out to Americans as quickly as possible. The package also includes billions in funds to accelerate the free and equitable distribution of safe vaccines and funds to implement a strong national testing and tracing strategy. However, the bill fails to go far enough to replenish State and local funding or provide adequate direct p… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z | ||
| https://doyle.house.gov/media/press-releases/congress-approves-new-covid-relief-bill | Congress Approves New COVID Relief Bill | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | PA | Mike Doyle | D000482 | doyle.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC U.S. Representative Mike Doyle (PA-18) announced that he voted in favor of legislation to provide $900 billion in COVID-related relief to American households and small businesses. The bill, H.R 133, the Omnibus Appropriations and Emergency Coronavirus Relief Act, was approved by the House and Senate last night and sent to the President for his signature. The COVID-19 relief legislation will provide urgently needed help for unemployed Americans and our struggling small businesses, Congressman Doyle said after the vote. This bill will provide a $600 stimulus check to most Americans, for example, and it will extend federal unemployment assistance for 11 more weeks. The COVID relief bill also provides $300 billion in new aid for small mom and pop businesses, and it includes reforms to ensure that aid gets to the small and minority-owned businesses that were all too often left out of the first round of business relief. This bill also provides the funding necessary to purchase and distribute the newly approved vaccines for COVID-19. It also included legislation I negotiated to help eliminate the Digital Divide' that's been highlighted and exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This legislation provides less aid than I had hoped and fought for, but it will make a big difference in millions of Americans' lives, Congressman Doyle explained. Taken as a whole, I believe that the compromise reached on COVID relief deserved my support. It's a good down payment on controlling the coronavirus, getting the economy back on track, and putting people back to work. Democrats fought successfully for many policy and spending provisions that were included in H.R. 133, Congressman Doyle added. I believe that it was the best deal possible at this time, it was long overdue, and it contains aid that millions of families and small businesses desperately need. With the enactment of this bill, Congress will have provided more than $4 trillion this year for responding to the COVID-19 pandemic that has caused more than 300,000 Am… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://keller.house.gov/media/press-releases/president-trump-signs-keller-s-bill-honoring-hunts-healing-founder-law | President Trump signs Kellers bill honoring Hunts for Healing founder into law | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Fred Keller | K000395 | keller.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, President Trump signed into law H.R. 4279, Congressman Keller's bill to designate the Post Office in Laceyville, Pennsylvania, as the Melinda Gene Piccotti Office in honor of the late Mindy Piccotti, an Air Force veteran who founded Hunts for Healing. Started in 2009, Hunts for Healing aims to help wounded soldiers returning from military missions in Iraq and Afghanistan and other combat veterans transition back into civilian life by allowing them to experience the joys of hunting, including social interaction and camaraderie. The Hunts for Healing team is completely volunteer based, made up of veterans and community members committed to supporting America's men and women in uniform. On the bill becoming law, Congressman Keller made the following statement: Today is an exciting day for our veteran community, the residents of Laceyville, Mindy's family, and every person whose life has been touched by Mindy's outstanding work. Mindy was a community leader who cared deeply about making sure our wounded veterans had the support they need to recover from and overcome their injuries. Mindy built an organization that continues to grow, making an important impact in our community. I thank President Trump for signing this bill into law and for allowing us to finally give Mindy the recognition she deserves for her lifetime of service. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://kelly.house.gov/press-release/kelly-statement-passage-targeted-pandemic-related-economic-relief-americans | Kelly Statement on Passage of Targeted Pandemic-Related Economic Relief for Americans | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Mike Kelly | K000376 | kelly.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives today passed theBipartisan-Bicameral Omnibus & COVID Relief Deal, legislation to provide pandemic-related financial relief to workers and small businesses and to fund the federal government through September 30, 2021, the end of Fiscal Year 2021. U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-Pa.) voted in favor of the legislation and released this statement: "For most of 2020, government lockdowns because of the pandemic have caused economic pain across the nation and our Commonwealth. This bill, while far from perfect, brings targeted economic relief to workers and small businesses. I support the direct payments to individuals and families, the provisions that will allow for the deductibility of Paycheck Protection Program loans, and unemployment insurance supplements, all of which will help western Pennsylvanians weather this economic storm. Additionally, as the COVID-19 vaccine makes its way to communities across America, this bill helps ensure it gets to those most vulnerable. While these measures provide temporary relief, the real solution to our economic and emotional well-being is to open the economy and get people back to work." ##### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://wild.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-wild-votes-support-small-businesses-expand-child-care-assistance-send | Rep. Wild Votes to Support Small Businesses, Expand Child Care Assistance, Send Direct Payments to Pennsylvanians | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Susan Wild | W000826 | wild.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Representative Susan Wild (PA-07) released a statement following Congressional passage of a COVID-19 relief package and 2020 omnibus appropriations bill: We should have passed this months ago, but last night we passed both a COVID-19 bill and a bill to avoid yet another shutdown and send desperately needed relief to the Lehigh Valley. Last night's relief package marks a down payment on real reliefstarting, first and foremost, with critical funding to get the COVID-19 vaccine distributed through our communities as quickly as possible. Providing a second round of Paycheck Protection Program loans for our hardest-hit main street businesses. Offering rental assistance supporting not only those struggling to make rent, but our landlords, too. Supporting child care providers so we can help give parents the options they need to return to work. Investing in funding for our schools to repair and replace HVAC systems so we can help get our students back in the classroom. And putting money directly in the pockets of Pennsylvanians. And I'm proud of the wins I secured in the omnibus appropriations bill, including a new $35 million crisis care initiative within the Mental Health Block Grant to help create 24/7 mobile mental health crisis units which can offer outreach and support and can travel to individuals in need, and a $67 million increase in funding for the Social Security Administration's operating expenses along with designated funds to address the disability hearings backlogwhich has left too many Pennsylvanians waiting for years to receive their benefits. But let me be clear: While I am encouraged by the long-awaited relief we were able to secure in this package and through appropriations funding, our work is by no means finished. PA-07 needs morenot only to get to the other side of this crisis, but to rebuild and thrive in the aftermath. We need specific assistance tailored to the small businesses that power our economyespecially the restaurants, gyms, barbershops and salons, event center… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/news/releases/casey-releases-statement-on-covid-relief-legislation | Casey Releases Statement on COVID Relief Legislation | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| http://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-releases-statement-following-meeting-with-health-and-human-services-secretary-nominee | Casey Releases Statement Following Meeting with Health and Human Services Secretary Nominee | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is releasing a statement following his meeting with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary nominee Xavier Becerra: Our Nation faces a once in a century pandemic which requires a Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) who is committed to the health and well-being of all Americans. After meeting with him and reviewing his record, I am confident that California Attorney General Xavier Becerra is the kind of leader our Nation needs at the Department of Health and Human Services during this challenging time. Xavier Becerra has dedicated his life to public service and at every turn he has fought to expand access to health care and improve the health and well-being of his constituents. As a Congressman, he was instrumental in developing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and as California Attorney General he has been leading the fight to protect the ACA. Attorney General Becerra has been on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19 by standing up for California workers' safety on the job. Xavier Becerra's long fight to ensure all Americans have access to health care will continue when he is confirmed as HHS Secretary. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-when-it-comes-to-the-rights-of-workers-and-womens-economic-empowerment-the-united-states-must-lead- | Casey: When it Comes to the Rights of Workers and Women’s Economic Empowerment, the United States Must Lead | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Following a request from U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and U.S. Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR-3), the Government Accountability Office (GAO) published a report on women's rights and economic participation in trade preference programs. The GAO report highlights the lack of requirements for Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to monitor or report on women's economic participation and rights. The report, titled Observations On Whether Women's Rights and Economic Interests Are Protected or Promoted by U.S. Trade Preference Programs, reviewed ten years of agency reports, finding only episodic coverage of issues related to the rights of women and equal protection in trade programs. Around the world, women disproportionately face barriers to equal protection and economic participation, including legal barriers to work, restrictions on property ownership, restricted educational opportunities, wage discrimination and violence and harassment in the workplace. GAO's review of indicators related to women's rights and economic participation shows that beneficiary country performance on these measures varies widely. Key GAO Findings: 1. U.S. trade preference program statutes do not include provisions specifically promoting women's rights and economic interests. 2. U.S. agencies are not required to monitor or report on women's rights and economic interests with respect to trade programs. 3. GAO's review of 10 years of agency reports found only episodic coverage of issues pertaining to the rights of women and equal protection in trade programs. 4. Beneficiary country performance on indicators related to women's rights and economic participation varies widely. When it comes to the rights of workers and women, the United States should be a leader. Our trade laws should support women's full economic participation globally. Firms and countries should not be able to use discrimination, in any form, as a trade advantage, said Senator Casey. It is clear from this report that we have a long way … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-statement-stopgap-covid-19-relief-package | BOYLE STATEMENT ON STOPGAP COVID-19 RELIEF PACKAGE | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) released the following statement on tonight's bipartisan passage of legislation to fund the government and provide additional, long-overdue pandemic relief for the American people, including survival checks and enhanced unemployment: "This is the second-largest bill in American history. While not as historic and encompassing as the HEROES Act passed by the House months ago, it will help provide some relief to the millions of Americans who are suffering. But, Congress must do more. When the first draft of this bill came out over a week ago, it did not contain any direct cash payments to the American people. This was completely unacceptable to me. I banded together with a group of like-minded House Democrats who agreed with me and pledged not to support any bill that failed to include these payments. I'm proud our effort was successful. "While I'm glad to have helped lead the fight for direct cash payments, I am disappointed it is only a one-time check for $600. This is nothing but a Band-Aid for struggling families who are months behind on rent, utilities, and car payments. It's a disgrace that in the richest nation on Earth, millions of people will be spending this holiday season wondering if they will be able to keep a roof over their heads or pay for groceries in 2021. The bill now moves to the Senate for approval. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://cartwright.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/cartwright-statement-on-coronavirus-relief-and-government-funding-0 | Cartwright Statement on Coronavirus Relief and Government Funding Compromise | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | PA | Matt Cartwright | C001090 | cartwright.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) made the following statement ahead of consideration of a bipartisan House-Senate compromise coronavirus relief and government funding bill, on which he will vote to pass on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. The vote is expected later today. Seven months after the House passed the Heroes Act coronavirus relief bill that prioritized frontline workers, families, small businesses and older Americans, we have a negotiated agreement that falls short in many ways. But House negotiators fought for and won important battles to make sure aid reaches people who are struggling, and big corporations can be held accountable for keeping people safe. When Senate Leader Mitch McConnell was finally ready to end his self-described pause on relief', he then tried for months to block another round of direct payments, enhanced unemployment insurance, rental assistance, food aid and more. His main priority was to give corporations a pass even if they blatantly put the health and safety of their employees and customers at risk. That will not be forgotten, but the House succeeded in providing relief that puts people over corporate profits. In addition to stimulus checks, enhanced unemployment, rental assistance to help landlords and tenants, and food aid, this compromise also includes priorities For The People like funds for equitable vaccine distribution, relief for our smallest businesses, investments in broadband in rural places, education and child care support, and my bill to help schools modernize their ventilation systems. There is no question that many of the lifelines in this bill needed to be stronger, and more needed to be done to ensure we can continue to keep our police officers, first responders, teachers and other public employees on payroll. However imperfect this compromise is, our constituents cannot wait any longer for us to act. It is time for us to come together to fund the government for the next fiscal year and deliver long overdue aid to th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://evans.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/evans-relief-package-bridge-next-year-and-biden-s-start | Evans: Relief Package is Bridge to Next Year and Biden’s Start | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Dwight Evans | E000296 | evans.house.gov | evans | https://evans.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON (Dec. 22, 2020) – Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3rd) welcomed agreement on a new Covid relief package, something he has been advocating and voting for since May: "While a new round of $600 direct payments, also known as ‘stimulus checks,' seems to me to be getting the most attention, that's only about 20 percent of the package. There's much more in this package to deliver help to people NOW. "Since we are currently limited by both a Republican president and Republican-controlled Senate, we have to get as much relief for people as we can NOW, and come back for more starting in January. We cannot let the perfect be the enemy of the good when so many people are hurting, when so many people are at risk of homelessness or hunger in this pandemic winter. "This package is a bridge to the new Biden-Harris administration that begins in just over four weeks. President-elect Biden has already expressed his determination to do more to provide relief, revive the economy and crush the virus. I look forward to working with him to do exactly that!" Evans said the package includes many items he supported and even pressed for. Here are some highlights: Housing: $25 billion in emergency rental assistance, along with an extension of the eviction moratorium until Jan. 31. Evans recently led a letter with more than 50 of my colleagues urging the CDC to extend its eviction moratorium even further, to March 31, and he plans to continue pursuing that. Enhanced Unemployment Insurance benefits: Averting the sudden expiration of Unemployment Insurance benefits for millions and adding a $300 per week UI enhancement for Americans out of work. Evans supported a second $1,200 stimulus payment in the Heroes Act the House passed in May and will keep pressing for more. In the meantime, the enhanced and extended unemployment benefits will add up to even more help for many people in need than the stimulus payment. Help for hungry families: $13 billion in increased SNAP and child nutrition benefits to help relieve the historic hung… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://houlahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1932 | Houlahan Passes Bipartisan COVID Relief Deal | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Chrissy Houlahan | H001085 | houlahan.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) helped to pass a long-awaited, long-overdue bipartisan COVID relief deal. Representative Houlahan is a member of the bi-partisan and bi-cameral Problem Solvers Caucus, and much of what is in the final negotiated legislation was proposed by this group. Included in the package is her Paycheck Protection Small Business Forgiveness Act, which will expedite forgiveness for recipients of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $150,000 or less, further helping small business owners keep their workers employed during this crisis. I have been clear from the start: our community and Commonwealth needed relief yesterday, said Houlahan. That's why I've been working alongside Democrats and Republicans to get a deal passed. Make no mistake: this deal is not end all be all. It is a down-payment of sorts to deliver immediate relief and to hopefully help Pennsylvanians weather these next very difficult weeks. I am very grateful to have earned wide bipartisan support for my PPP legislation, which will help our smallest of small business owners retain their workers and keep Pennsylvanians employed. As we look toward a transition to a new administration, I will continue negotiating to get another, more favorable deal on the table - particularly one that addresses the needs of state and local governments as they navigate vaccine distribution. This crisis is not over, and we as elected representatives have a responsibility to continue to rise to the occasion and meet the needs of the American people. Included in this package: Houlahan's bipartisan Paycheck Protection Small Business Forgiveness Act A second round of Paycheck Protection Program loans for smaller and harder-hit businesses that still need relief Authorization for certain nonprofit organizations to receive PPP funds and $15B in grants for the live event industry, which has been hit hard by the pandemic Modifications to other small business loan programs (such as 7(a) loans) to help… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://johnjoyce.house.gov/media/press-releases/dr-joyce-covid-19-vaccine-safe-effective | Dr. Joyce: The COVID-19 Vaccine Is Safe & Effective | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | PA | John Joyce | J000302 | johnjoyce.house.gov | johnjoyce | https://johnjoyce.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) received the COVID-19 vaccine produced by Pfizer/BioNTech, which was granted emergency use authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on December 11. "As a doctor, I want to lead by example. While I would never ask Americans to place blind trust in the U.S. government, I have faith in American exceptionalism and innovation and all Americans can be confident in the COVID-19 vaccine's safety and its lifesaving potential," said Dr. Joyce. "The COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective and it's also the key to defeating the virus, rebuilding the economy, and saving lives. Operation Warp Speed has harnessed the full power of America's health care heroes, the scientific community, private industry, and the federal government to produce a safe and effective vaccine. All COVID-19 vaccines are subject to the same rigorous safety, quality, and efficacy screenings as any other modern vaccine. At a time when distrust in certain aspects of government is high, I have faith in the scientific community, American exceptionalism, and innovation and confidence in this vaccine's safety and its lifesaving potential." Last week, the Attending Physician of the U.S. Congress encouraged all Members of Congress to receive the vaccine for continuity of government operation purposes. Since September, Dr. Joyce has pledged to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as he was eligible. Dr. Joyce is a strong proponent of the COVID-19 vaccine, and he is working to ensure that Americans are equipped to make informed decisions about the vaccine. Last week, he introduced bipartisan legislation to raise public awareness of the COVID-19 vaccine, combat misinformation, and build confidence in its lifesaving potential. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://johnjoyce.house.gov/media/press-releases/dr-joyce-statement-fy2021-appropriations-covid-19-relief | Dr. Joyce Statement on FY2021 Appropriations, COVID-19 Relief | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | PA | John Joyce | J000302 | johnjoyce.house.gov | johnjoyce | https://johnjoyce.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives advanced the Senate Amendment to H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, which includes COVID-19 relief for American families, workers, farmers, and small businesses. "The U.S. Constitution clearly states that Congress is entrusted with ?providing for the common defense' and ?promoting the general welfare' of our nation. Tonight, the House advanced legislation to bolster our national defense, support our law enforcement community, defend the sanctity of life, and provide long-overdue relief to struggling Americans. "The FY2021 appropriations bill includes key support for our Armed Forces, including a three percent raise for our servicemembers, as well as funds to continue construction of the southern border wall. It also pushes back on the progressives' radical agenda by blocking Democrats' efforts to defund the police. Importantly, this legislation includes critical pro-life protections that ensure American taxpayer dollars will never fund abortion. "After months of fighting for our small businesses, I am grateful that this legislation will reopen the Paycheck Protection Program, saving jobs and providing a lifeline to small businesses struggling under the restrictions of burdensome shutdowns. It also will offer direct assistance for American individuals, families, and children in need a provision championed by President Donald Trump and make additional investments in COVID-19 vaccines, testing, and support for frontline health care heroes. This legislation, though far from perfect, will offer hope to American families as we near the end of this incredibly difficult year. "At the same time, the vastly irresponsible process by which this legislation reached a final vote is unacceptable, and I urge Speaker Pelosi to restore regular order in the People's House. "Furthermore, it is despicable that Speaker Pelosi and the Democrats squandered months of valuable time while American families… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://johnjoyce.house.gov/media/press-releases/joyce-statement-covid-19-vaccine-arrival-van-zandt-va-medical-center | Joyce Statement on COVID-19 Vaccine Arrival to Van Zandt VA Medical Center | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | PA | John Joyce | J000302 | johnjoyce.house.gov | johnjoyce | https://johnjoyce.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Altoona, PA Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) today released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center in Altoona, PA will receive doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine this week. The Moderna vaccine received emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday evening. The Van Zandt VA Medical Center will soon join other area hospitals in administering our region's first doses of the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. "With the arrival of a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine to the Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Pennsylvania veterans and their health care providers will be better protected against the threat of this virus. Defeating COVID-19 will yield immeasurable physical and mental health benefits for our veterans. I commend the VA's collaboration with Operation Warp Speed to begin the vaccination process and protect the men and women who have served our nation." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://keller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-fred-keller-votes-no-massive-year-end-spending-bill | Congressman Fred Keller votes no on massive year-end spending bill | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Fred Keller | K000395 | keller.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, Congressman Fred Keller (R-PA) released the following statement after voting against the $2.3 trillion year-end spending package, which combined government funding with COVID-relief legislation and passed the House by a vote of 359-53: Congressman Fred Keller made the following statement in response to the vote: Since the start of the pandemic, I have advocated for targeted relief for American families, workers, and small businesses that is focused on getting Americans back to work. The best stimulus is a job, and Congress should advance policies that will allow our economy to recover and create family-sustaining jobs for Pennsylvanians. While this legislative package includes measures I have worked hard to advance, such as extending and improving the Paycheck Protection Program, it also spends well beyond our nation's means, lacks critical protections for small businesses, healthcare providers, and educators, and continues policies that will make it harder to achieve sustained economic recovery. Based on conversations with small businesses and workers across Pennsylvania's 12th District, I have advocated for an extension of the PPP and allowing businesses to deduct PPP expenses. The PPP has been a tremendous success keeping Americans employed and our small businesses operational by providing forgivable loans. These provisions will allow struggling small businesses and their workers to continue to access critical resources. Unfortunately, Speaker Pelosi and the House Democrat majority blocked efforts to pass a clean extension of the PPP more than 40 times since the program expired in August. For months, Speaker Pelosi passed messaging bills, using the pandemic as a political bargaining chip. COVID relief must stand on its own and be narrowly targeted to the hardest hit industries and those who need it the most. The only way we will see sustained economic recovery is by supporting relief that gets Americans back to work. Unfortunately, this bill saddles our children and grandchildren w… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lamb.house.gov/media/press-releases/lamb-statement-following-passage-coronavirus-relief-package | LAMB STATEMENT FOLLOWING PASSAGE OF CORONAVIRUS RELIEF PACKAGE | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | PA | Conor Lamb | L000588 | lamb.house.gov | legacy | (WASHINGTON, DC) Representative Conor Lamb (PA-17) issued the following statement after passage of the Omnibus Appropriations and Emergency Coronavirus Relief Package (H.R. 133), which includes a $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill: Too many families were stretched too thin for far too long this year. Our constituents have demanded over and over again that we set politics aside and just meet basic needs for cash and food. Finally, we are doing that in this bill, which is a credit to pragmatists in both parties who simply did not give up. We must do more in the new year without delay, but for now, the extra unemployment assistance, cash payments, and small business aid are a step in the right direction, and a reason to continue believing that our government can work if we just put the country first. Visit Lamb's website for more information on the additional legislation Congress has passed to address the coronavirus public health crisis. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://medium.com/@repmgs/constituent-success-stories-housing-d4ada0a4dfab?source=rss-c2708a5a087------2 | Constituent Success Stories: Housing | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | PA | Mary Scanlon | S001205 | medium.com | legacy | This year has been filled with uncertainty and economic hardship. During these difficult times, I want you to know our office is just a phone call away to assist you. While my team and I have been working around the clock to secure resources, send updates, and work on important pieces of legislation, our office remains committed to doing what we can to resolve any challenges that arise for our constituents, especially those concerning federal agencies. I'd like to share with you a few ways we can help you navigate one of these challengesHousing. Right here in PA-05, there are thousands of our neighbors only one unexpected expense away from being unable to make rent. This public health crisis and the resulting financial crisis have only made it worse, illuminating many inequities in our country, particularly in the areas of housing, health, and economic security. Housing is foundational to economic security and I remain committed to doing everything I can at the federal level to keep people in their homes. I want to share with you a few ways our office has helped constituents secure housing: Sylvia is a 100-year-old constituent who was on the verge of getting evicted from her assisted living community. She had spent most of her savings on the assisted living facility and was quickly running out of money. Her daughter, Kathy, had spent years trying to file a claim with the VA for spousal benefits but was denied. Not understanding why the claim was being denied, she reached out to the Delco VA but was met with more roadblocks They had lost her paperwork. Frustrated, confused, and overwhelmed, Kathy reached out to our office for help. Our casework team was able to locate and review their denial letter. We soon got to the bottom of what was missing that resulted in the denial and contacted the VA immediately. We worked with numerous VA departments to make sure proper documentation was submitted and requested the case to be immediately expedited due to her age. In a little over a month, she was awarded back pay of ove… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://medium.com/@repmgs/constituent-success-stories-were-here-to-help-you-9cb5ee92432?source=rss-c2708a5a087------2 | Constituent Success Stories: Were Here to Help You | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | PA | Mary Scanlon | S001205 | medium.com | legacy | While my team and I have been working around the clock to secure resources, send updates, and work on important pieces of legislation, our office remains committed to doing what we can to resolve any challenges that arise for our constituents, especially those concerning federal agencies. I'd like to share with you a few ways we can help you navigate what challenges you might be having: Steve reached out to us after not receiving the tax refund he was due. He was struggling to get answers from the IRS due to certain department closures. We reached out to the IRS on his behalf and began communicating with a taxpayer advocate on his behalf. Since the errors resolutions department was closed for several months, we kept in contact with the taxpayer advocate, keeping Steve updated about the timeline of his refund every step of the way. When we were finally able to get him his refund, he received over $16,000 plus his accrued interest from the period it was withheld. Dr. Williams is a constituent who had recently received a grant to research Alzheimer's at a local university. Just before the pandemic, she went on a trip overseas to visit her mother. While abroad, the virus took hold of the world and many countries began restricting travel. In the country she was visiting, the consulate notified her that they would not be honoring the specific visa she was visiting with. The research grant Dr. Williams had received was under a very strict timeline and being stranded overseas would lead to wasted valuable research time. We were able to get a hold of the consulate and worked with them to resolve the visa issue and get her home asap so she could continue her research. We are committed to doing all we can to meet the needs of our constituents during this challenging time. If you need help with a federal agency, please call 6106262020. You will be connected, via phone, to a constituent services representative who will assist you. *Steve and Dr. Williams are pseudonyms given to protect the anonymity of these constituents. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://meuser.house.gov/media/press-releases/meuser-statement-passage-congressional-covid-19-relief-package | MEUSER STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF CONGRESSIONAL COVID-19 RELIEF PACKAGE | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | PA | Daniel Meuser | M001204 | meuser.house.gov | meuser | https://meuser.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | POTTSVILLE, Pa. – Tonight, Congressman Dan Meuser released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a targeted COVID-19 relief package: "As our nation continues our fight against COVID-19, Congress has delivered overdue support for the American people. This legislation will provide additional funding for hospitals, schools, small businesses, and transportation, while ensuring the efficient distribution of safe and effective vaccines. Importantly, it will add deductibility for PPP expenses and improved PPP initiatives for the hospitality industry, including restaurants, that have suffered from forced shutdowns. This bill also contains extended unemployment and stimulus for individuals and families. The Problem Solvers Caucus played an instrumental role in getting this deal across the finish line by demonstrating that common ground could be found. "It is critical to note that this legislation is targeted and truly based upon need. It is not perfect, but the actual new outlay of $325 billion is far less than Speaker Pelosi's original $3.5 trillion proposal. This was accomplished by repurposing roughly $140 billion in unused PPP funds and rescinding $429 billion in unspent funds from the Federal Reserve. Pennsylvanians should know that Senator Pat Toomey played a leading role in ensuring that money from the previous CARES Act was repurposed and not able to be utilized for other non-essential means. "In addition to these relief provisions, this package accomplished important Republican priorities in funding the government through the end of the fiscal year, including a pay-raise for our military, Pro-Life protection provisions, and additional border security funding. Language was also included that will shield patients from surprise medical bills. "I'd like to thank Leaders McConnell and McCarthy, Secretary Mnuchin, and President Trump for negotiating such tailored and fiscally responsible legislation that prioritizes the lives and livelihoods of the American people." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://reschenthaler.house.gov/media/press-releases/reschenthaler-votes-provide-targeted-covid-relief-reopen-our-economy | Reschenthaler Votes to Provide Targeted COVID Relief, Reopen Our Economy | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | PA | Guy Reschenthaler | R000610 | reschenthaler.house.gov | reschenthaler | https://reschenthaler.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) voted for the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, which provides targeted COVID-19 relief to America's small businesses, workers, and families and funds federal programs for the remainder of the fiscal year. The legislation now heads to the Senate for consideration. "I am proud to support another round of assistance to hardworking Pennsylvanians whose livelihoods have been devasted by draconian statewide shutdowns," said Reschenthaler. "This legislation provides much-needed relief to our nation's small businesses and families, facilitates the distribution of Operation Warp Speed vaccines, and ensures we can safely reopen schools and our economy. It is unacceptable that Speaker Pelosi's irresponsible brinkmanship and political posturing needlessly delayed these bipartisan relief efforts, but I am glad Congressional Democrats finally put politics aside to help the American people." Specifically, the legislation includes the following COVID-19 provisions: Provides $600 Economic Impact Payments for Americans and their children. Enables another round of PPP loans to help struggling small businesses. Invests $7 billion in broadband Internet services, including $300 million for rural broadband. Facilitates vaccine distribution funding, including $20 billion for purchase of vaccines that will make the vaccine available at no charge for anyone who needs it. Extends $300-per-week supplemental unemployment assistance through March 2021. Rejects Democrats' socialist wish list items, including bailing out blue states and providing checks to illegal immigrants. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://smucker.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-smucker-supports-covid-19-relief-continued-funding-legislation | Rep. Smucker Supports COVID-19 Relief, Continued Funding Legislation | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | PA | Lloyd Smucker | S001199 | smucker.house.gov | smucker | https://smucker.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC — Rep. Lloyd Smucker voted in favor of H.R. 133 which provides additional relief to families and small businesses and continues to fund government operations through September 30, 2021. The legislation passed with strong bipartisan support. Smucker issued this statement following the vote: "I'm thankful that at long last, Congress has advanced bipartisan legislation to provide additional support to families and small businesses. The reauthorization of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will provide much needed and targeted aid to small businesses who are struggling. I have been personally advocating to allow for a second round of PPP for small businesses with the greatest need, in addition to calling for a fix to ensure expenses paid with forgiven loans remain tax deductible; I am proud to see both provisions included. I was also encouraged to see dedicated support for the live events industry included in this package. The PPP has already helped thousands of small businesses across Pennsylvania's 11th District support approximately 100,000 jobs and I am thankful this legislation will continue to allow this program to deliver for our small business community. The legislation also includes further financial assistance which will be swiftly delivered to families. Additional aid to those unemployed through no fault of their own will be temporarily extended into the new year. Pennsylvania's Department of Labor & Industry must ensure those payments are made timely and any attempts of fraud are swiftly investigated and brought to justice. The legislation also provides aid to support safely reopening our schools, funding to aid in the distribution of vaccines, and makes additional investment in rural broadband so that those who need to continue learning remotely can do so. Importantly, the cost of this stimulus legislation has been offset by repurposing unused funds appropriated by the CARES Act. This legislation only spends approximately $325 billion in new funds, compared to the multi-trillion-doll… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://thompson.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/incoming-house-ag-committee-ranking-member-outlines-top-priorities | Incoming House Ag Committee Ranking Member Outlines Top Priorities | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Glenn Thompson | T000467 | thompson.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Glenn GT Thompson, GOP Leader Elect of the House Ag Committee, says his number one priority is building resiliency within the ag food supply chain. We've all witnessed the disruptions as a result of the coronavirus, he says. I'm excited that we're talking on the week where the first vaccines are already being delivered around the country and being received but we have a few months here yet that we still will have to deal with some of the impacts of the coronavirus and I think building resiliency within the ag industry has to be a priority for us. He tells Brownfield building new markets for agricultural products is another priority. Whether that's domestic markets through innovative approaches for use of our farm commodities or expanding our foreign markets, he says. We've seen some good signs from USMCA and certainly the China trade deal. Other priorities include improving broadband connectivity and supporting farmers and ag practices that address conservation needs and climate issues. The Pennsylvania Republican says it is a privilege and honor to have been selected by his colleagues to serve as Ranking Member of the 117thCongress. The new Congress will convene on January 3. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://thompson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/thompson-issues-statement-coronavirus-relief-package | Thompson Issues Statement on Coronavirus Relief Package | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | PA | Glenn Thompson | T000467 | thompson.house.gov | thompson | https://thompson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC– Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an additional COVID-19 relief package amounting to $900 billion. The legislation includes Congressman Thompson's bill, the LOCAL Act, which will extend the deadline to spend Coronavirus Relief Funds for one year, to December 31, 2021. The legislation also includes: $30 billion for vaccine development and deployment. $285 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program, helping small businesses and independent contractors. $300 a week in additional unemployment insurance benefits for 10 weeks. $600 stimulus payments for individuals making up to $75,000; $1,200 payments for couples making up to $150,000; $600 payments for dependent children. $13 billion for farmers, ranchers, cattlemen and producers. $13 billion for additional emergency food assistance. $7 billion for broadband development. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://thompson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/thompson-lauds-agriculture-provisions-covid-package | Thompson Lauds Agriculture Provisions In COVID Package | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | PA | Glenn Thompson | T000467 | thompson.house.gov | thompson | https://thompson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC– Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an additional COVID-19 relief package which includes $13 billion in support for the agriculture industry. The legislation provides continued direct relief for producers, additional emergency nutrition assistance, support for food purchases, and funding for rural broadband. Following the vote, Congressman Glenn ‘GT' Thompson issued the following statement: "Rural America and our agriculture industry have waited far too long for the much needed support included in tonight's legislation. However, I'm pleased to see many agriculture wins were delivered in this Coronavirus relief package," said Rep. Thompson. "Our farmers and ranchers will finally receive additional assistance, along with vital support for rural broadband development, a critical resource not only in the wake of the pandemic, but essential for a robust rural economy." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/news/releases/casey-releases-statement-following-meeting-with-health-and-human-services-secretary-nominee | Casey Releases Statement Following Meeting with Health and Human Services Secretary Nominee | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/news/releases/casey-when-it-comes-to-the-rights-of-workers-and-womens-economic-empowerment-the-united-states-must-lead- | Casey: When it Comes to the Rights of Workers and Womens Economic Empowerment, the United States Must Lead | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| https://www.toomey.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/toomey-statement-on-passage-of-latest-covid-19-relief-bill | Toomey Statement on Passage of Latest COVID-19 Relief Bill | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | PA | Patrick Toomey | T000461 | www.toomey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the latest COVID-19 relief bill: For the fourth time this year, Congress has passed major spending legislation to help the American people cope with the economic and public health fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. While there is much in this bill that I disagree with, including wasteful government spending and misguided policies that will dampen the recovery, the good it does outweighs the bad. I am glad that Congress is extending unemployment eligibility for the self-employed and gig workers; reauthorizing the Paycheck Protection Program to help small businesses hurt by government shutdowns; picking up virtually the entire cost of the distribution and administering of the COVID-19 vaccine to the American people; and providing substantial assistance for education so children can safely return to school. In this legislation, Senate Republicans also secured an unqualified victory for taxpayers with the wind down of the successful emergency lending facilities established in the CARES Act just as Congress intended and the law requires. Without these protections, the risk for mischief with the Fed's extraordinary powers was far too real. Concerns about possible political interference are greatly diminished since the law now redirects more than $429 billion of unused funds to offset about half of the cost of this bill and ensures these facilities cannot be restarted or replicated in the future without congressional approval. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-statement-on-receiving-the-covid-19-vaccine | Casey Statement on Receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine | 2020-12-20 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C.- Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced that he has received the COVID-19 vaccine: Our Nation now has a safe and effective vaccine for COVID-19, which has already claimed the lives of more than 300,000 Americans. Dr. Brian P. Monahan, the Attending Physician for the United States Congress and Supreme Court, recently issued a recommendation that all members of Congress receive the COVID-19 vaccine, which arrived at the Capitol this week in order to ensure continuity of government. This morning, I received the first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. I will receive my second dose in approximately three weeks. I encourage all Americans, in consultation with their doctor, to get the vaccine when it becomes available to them. I will continue to press the Administration to work to ensure that all Americans can receive the vaccine in a timely manner and insist that vaccines be distributed in an equitable fashion, particularly at nursing homes where residents and workers face an acute threat from the virus. The Food and Drug Administration granted an Emergency Use Authorization to the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine on December 12, 2020. The Office of the Attending Physician was notified this week by the National Security Council that consistent with Presidential Policy Directive 40 (PPD-40) (2016), Congress and the Supreme Court, along with Executive Branch agencies, will be provided with a specific number of these COVID-19 vaccine doses to meet long-standing requirements for continuity of government operations. These requirements are focused on essential operations and personnel. PPD-40 establishes continuity requirements for the Federal Government and states that continuity actions for the Executive Branch should be undertaken in parallel with the Legislative and Judicial branches of government. The small number of COVID-19 vaccine doses being provided reflects a fraction of the first tranche of vaccines being distributed throughout the country. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/news/releases/casey-statement-on-receiving-the-covid-19-vaccine | Casey Statement on Receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine | 2020-12-20 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| http://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-releases-statement-following-meeting-with-agriculture-secretary-nominee | Casey Releases Statement Following Meeting with Agriculture Secretary Nominee | 2020-12-19 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is releasing a statement following his meeting with U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary nominee Tom Vilsack: The pandemic and ensuing economic crisis have caused millions of children and their families to go hungry. Our farmers have faced significant market disruptions as well as the devastating effects of climate change. Given his experience and vision, I know that Tom Vilsack will make food security one of USDA's top priorities and ensure that farmers have the tools they need to play a critical role in protecting natural resources and addressing the climate crisis. I had the opportunity to virtually meet with Secretary Vilsack on Friday and we discussed the work that needs to be done to deliver relief for families and farmers in Pennsylvania and throughout the nation. He is committed to leading a diverse team at USDA and addressing the racial inequities in our food and agriculture system. At a time of national crisis, Tom Vilsack brings with him to USDA his eight years of prior experience as Secretary of Agriculture under President Obama, as well as first-hand, intricate knowledge of the department that will allow him to be effective on day one. I look forward to supporting his nomination. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/news/releases/casey-releases-statement-following-meeting-with-agriculture-secretary-nominee | Casey Releases Statement Following Meeting with Agriculture Secretary Nominee | 2020-12-19 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| http://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-bill-inspired-by-pittsburgh-family-to-strengthen-investigations-into-sudden-unexpected-infant-and-child-deaths-passes-senate-goes-to-president-for-signature | Casey Bill, Inspired by Pittsburgh Family, to Strengthen Investigations Into Sudden Unexpected Infant and Child Deaths Passes Senate, Goes to President for Signature | 2020-12-18 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced that his bipartisan legislation to strengthen efforts to investigate and collect information when a young infant or child dies, the Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act, has passed the U.S. Senate. This bill would help combat Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and Sudden Unexpected Death in Childhood by providing grants to help states, municipalities and nonprofits improve data collection and death scene investigations related to unexpected infant and child deaths. The bill would also help promote safe sleep practices for children and support local efforts to conduct infant and child death reviews. With its passage in the Senate, the legislation will go to President Trump for his signature. Scarlett's Sunshine is named after a little girl who was lost to Sudden Unexpected Death in Childhood, said Senator Casey. We must do more to understand why certain infants and young children have died unexpectedly, and to learn what is causing these deaths. I introduced the Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act to help increase our understanding of the causes of unexplained infant and child deaths and to help us develop new tools to prevent and reduce such deaths in the future. I am pleased that Congress has passed the Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act and I look forward to seeing its passage into law. On January 8th, 2017, our lives were shattered when our beautiful, healthy, thriving 16-month-old daughter, Scarlett Lillian Pauley, went to sleep and never woke up. And we do not know why," said Stephanie Zarecky and Ryan Pauley. "Losing a child is the single greatest pain we could ever imagine and living without answers magnifies the tragedy exponentially. We try every day to spread Scarlett's Sunshine, allowing her memory to shine on and bring light to unexplained death in childhood, the medical mystery that took her from us. We thank Senator Casey for his leadership on Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act in hon… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://johnjoyce.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-joyce-announces-us-service-academy-nominations-class-2025 | Congressman Joyce Announces U.S. Service Academy Nominations for the Class of 2025 | 2020-12-18 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | PA | John Joyce | J000302 | johnjoyce.house.gov | johnjoyce | https://johnjoyce.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Altoona, PA Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) today announced that 28 students from Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District have received nominations for the U.S. Service Academies. These students, if they receive an appointment directly from an academy, will have the opportunity to attend the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO, the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, NY, or the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY. "It is an honor to recognize outstanding students who are pursuing the call to serve our nation," said Dr. Joyce. "The U.S. Service Academies equip young men and women with an unparalleled education and provide outstanding preparation for the leaders of tomorrow. After years of hard work and preparation, these students have demonstrated their desire to lead, grow, and serve. It was my privilege to nominate these 28 Pennsylvanians to attend our excellent service academies, and I wish each of them every continued success." Students living in Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District who received a Congressional nomination for an appointment to one or more of the service academies include: U.S. Naval Academy Sienna Chippie, Somerset County - Windber Area High School Ashton Dull, Bedford, County - Bedford High School Riley Hammond, Adams County - Gerstell Academy Jordan Love, Somerset County - Somerset High School Emily Malesky, Adams County- Delone Catholic High School Caroline McClain, Somerset County - Windber Area High School Luke Moore, Adams County - Adams County Christian Academy Connor Quinlisk, Westmoreland County - Derry Area High School Aurelia Santoya, Adams County - Gettysburg Area High School Hayden Walker, Franklin County - Waynesboro Area High School U.S. Air Force Academy James Buchheit, Fulton County - Kolbe Academy Gianna Copelli, Westmoreland County - Derry Area High School Allison Dunlap, Adams County - Gettysburg Area High School Aaron Jones, Franklin County - Waynesboro Area Senior High School … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://keller.house.gov/media/in-the-news/intermediate-unit-be-given-head-start-grant | Intermediate unit to be given Head Start grant | 2020-12-18 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Fred Keller | K000395 | keller.house.gov | legacy | McVEYTOWN Rep. Fred Keller, whose 12th District encompasses all of Mifflin, Juniata, Snyder and Perry counties, has announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded a grant to Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11 in Mifflin County. A Head Start grant in the amount of $839,202 will be administered by HHS to TIU 11 to support comprehensive childhood development and better meet the needs of area children and families in need. On the awarding of the grants, Keller made the following statement: Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11 is an outstanding service agency dedicated to bettering children's lives and providing them with the education and tools necessary for future success. I am confident that this grant will go a long way to support their important mission. I commend HHS for continuing to connect our community with federal resources that to improve the lives of those living in our region. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://keller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-keller-participates-hearing-america-s-opioid-epidemic | Congressman Keller participates in hearing on Americas opioid epidemic | 2020-12-18 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Fred Keller | K000395 | keller.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congressman Fred Keller (R-PA) participated in a hearing of the House Oversight and Reform Committee focusing on the role of Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family in the opioid epidemic. During his remarks, Congressman Keller highlighted the importance of holding companies like Purdue Pharma accountable for engaging in deceptive tactics that ultimately worsened America's opioid epidemic. Congressman Keller noted that Purdue Pharma and the Sackler Family significantly downplayed the addictiveness and other effects of OxyContin to the American people when the drug was first marketed. Starting in 1996, Purdue Pharma and the Sackler Family marketed OxyContina drug at the forefront of our nation's opioid epidemicas having much lower addiction risk to patients, which sharply contrasts with the reality that this drug has cost lives and torn families apart, Keller said. Congressman Keller asked Dr. Craig Landau, President and CEO of Purdue Pharma, what his company is doing to educate patients and providers about the dangers of overprescribing opioids. We are supporting a tremendous amount of education through third party resources to bring to the surface important information relating to the prescription of opioidstheir safe storage and disposaland the consequences of addiction with an emphasis on school children to prevent them from initial exposure which can have devastating consequences, Dr. Landau said. In a follow-up question about ensuring accountability in the future, Congressman Keller asked Dr. Landau how he would recommend Congress work with the pharmaceutical industry to prevent opioid addiction. What I would recommend is to make training for prescribing opioids mandatory, Dr. Landau said. I would also suggest that efforts be made to require that all the medicines within this classcontrolled release and immediate release opioidshave barriers introduced to make them less attractive as drugs of abuse. Addiction is a tougher issue. It's a complex medical condition with various contributing fac… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lamb.house.gov/media/press-releases/lamb-leads-bipartisan-effort-address-k-12-testing-during-covid-19 | LAMB LEADS BIPARTISAN EFFORT TO ADDRESS K-12 TESTING DURING COVID-19 | 2020-12-18 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | PA | Conor Lamb | L000588 | lamb.house.gov | legacy | (WASHINGTON, DC) Today, Representative Conor Lamb (PA-17) led a bipartisan coalition of Members in a letter to Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos regarding standardized testing during the coronavirus public health crisis. The letter urges the U.S. Department of Education to provide clarity, guidance and support to K-12 schools as they navigate decisions around student assessments. The Pennsylvania School Boards Association and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) have endorsed the letter. Since the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year, our offices have heard from students, families, teachers, and school leaders who are concerned by COVID-19's disruption of student learning and effect on student learning outcomes, the lawmakers wrote. Many schools in the Commonwealth and other states are providing virtual-only or hybrid learning, and unfortunately, in most cases school leaders have been unable to identify when it will be safe for fully in-person learning to resume. We are committed to our students and understand that their futures rely on a high-quality education, which benefits from the close monitoring of students' learning through assessment. However, we are concerned about the challenges schools face in implementing federally required annual assessments during the COVID-19 pandemic. The letter asks the Department of Education to provide clarity about: Whether a waiver process similar to last year's will be considered this year; If the Department will provide flexibility in assessment design as states may need to make changes to how they assess students because of COVID-19; and What kind of guidance and support schools can expect from the Department on matters of testing and assessment during COVID-19. School districts across Pennsylvania are facing and overcoming unprecedented challenges to ensure their students are safe and learning during the pandemic. While assessments are a critical piece in helping our students stay on track, we know things will continue to look different through the spring. W… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://thompson.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/congressman-thompson-optimistic-covid-relief-will-be-passed-soon | Congressman Thompson Optimistic COVID Relief Will Be Passed Soon | 2020-12-18 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Glenn Thompson | T000467 | thompson.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Glenn GT Thompson, incoming GOP leader of the House Ag Committee, says it's critical that lawmakers pass a coronavirus relief bill soon. Our farmers and ranchers are still needing assistance and so are our agriculture businesses, he says. That's why it's so important that, if not within days, within the week that we pass a COVID-19 relief act that offers support to farmers and ranchers and neighbors in need that are struggling from a nutritional perspective. He tells Brownfield he is optimisticI'm planning on sticking around through the weekend and I'm hoping we'll get this done. Leadership on both sides of the aisle are looking at tying the next covid relief package in with the federal funding. The Pennsylvania Republican was elected by his colleagues to serve as Ranking member of the House A Committee in the 117thCongress. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/news/releases/casey-bill-inspired-by-pittsburgh-family-to-strengthen-investigations-into-sudden-unexpected-infant-and-child-deaths-passes-senate-goes-to-president-for-signature | Casey Bill, Inspired by Pittsburgh Family, to Strengthen Investigations Into Sudden Unexpected Infant and Child Deaths Passes Senate, Goes to President for Signature | 2020-12-18 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| https://www.toomey.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/toomey-statement-on-emergency-lending-facility-provision | Toomey Statement on Emergency Lending Facility Provision | 2020-12-18 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | PA | Patrick Toomey | T000461 | www.toomey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) issued the following statement about legislative language regarding the CARES Act's temporary, emergency lending facilities: The language Senate Republicans are advocating for affects a very narrow universe of lending facilities and is emphatically not a broad overhaul of the Federal Reserve's emergency lending authority. Our language, which largely mirrors what has been publicly available since September, ensures, as the CARES Act intended, that the five facilities that received CARES Act money expire at the end of the year and cannot be re-started or duplicated without authorization by Congress. Any statement to the contrary is inaccurate. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-ernst-introduce-legislation-to-seal-low-level-nonviolent-criminal-records | Casey, Ernst Introduce Legislation to Seal Low-Level, Nonviolent Criminal Records | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) are introducing the Clean Slate Act to give more than 70 million Americans, with nonviolent criminal records, a second chance to fully participate in society. This bipartisan legislation would remove major barriers for many Americans in finding employment, securing housing and accessing education by automatically sealing the federal records of individuals convicted or arrested for simple drug possession. More than 1 in 3 adults have some form of a criminal record, keeping them from participating in many facets of everyday life as nearly nine in ten employers, four in five landlords and three in five colleges utilize background checks to screen applicants. Automated record sealing is a critical step in the ongoing fight for criminal justice reform. Too many Americans are not given a second chance at life because they are burdened by criminal records for nonviolent convictions or arrests that did not result in a conviction. With nearly half of U.S. children having at least one parent with a criminal record, automatically sealing these records helps us invest in our Nation's future by ensuring millions of parents with minor criminal histories, and their families, aren't prohibited from achieving a successful life, said Senator Casey. Those who have been charged with low-level, nonviolent misdemeanors oftentimes face significant barriers to employment, housing, and other necessities, even after they've paid their debt to society. This bipartisan legislation is a commonsense criminal justice reform to give these individuals a second chance, while keeping our communities safe, said Senator Ernst. Many states have ways to either seal or expunge some types of criminal records, but there is a considerable gap between those eligible to apply for clearance and those who actually complete the process. The Clean Slate Act aims to reduce this gap by automatically sealing federal arrest records for individuals not convicted and records for individuals con… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cartwright.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/cartwright-applauds-616054-research-grant-awarded-to-university-of | Cartwright Applauds $616,054 Research Grant Awarded to University of Scranton Professor | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | PA | Matt Cartwright | C001090 | cartwright.house.gov | legacy | Scranton, PA Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) applauded a National Science Foundation (NSF) $616,054 federal grant awarded to a University of Scranton professor to fund an atmospheric research project. Nathaniel Frissell, Ph.D., assistant professor of physics and electrical engineering at The University of Scranton, was awarded the CAREER grant, a highly competitive award. NSF CAREER grant is a special funding program that is only available to early-career, tenure track faculty members and must include tightly integrated research and education components. Dr. Frissell's research will build on his previous studies of how space weather events affect the communications and GPS technologies that Americans rely on every day. The funding supports two research assistants at Scranton who will conduct data analysis and run models and code implementation using a new server that the grant will also fund. America's leadership in technology is due in large part to the work that goes on in places like the University of Scranton, said Rep. Cartwright, a member of the House Appropriations Committee.This kind of research not only moves us forward on innovation, the students who take part in it can then become part of a highly skilled workforce that attracts space and technology businesses to our area. I applaud Dr. Frissell and the University of Scranton for their pioneering work. In Congress, I will continue to support National Science Foundation initiatives that lift up Northeastern Pennsylvania's best minds. I am excited about the opportunities this grant gives for scientific discovery, engineering development, and the education and training of future technological leaders of America. This grant will bring new cutting-edge research to the University of Scranton while furthering America's ability to lead in the fields of space science, space weather, climate, and communications, said Nathaniel Frissell, Ph.D., assistant professor of physics and electrical engineering at The University of Scranton. The Nationa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://johnjoyce.house.gov/media/press-releases/dr-joyce-safe-effective-covid-19-vaccine-there-are-brighter-days-ahead | Dr. Joyce: With a Safe & Effective COVID-19 Vaccine, There Are Brighter Days Ahead | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | PA | John Joyce | J000302 | johnjoyce.house.gov | johnjoyce | https://johnjoyce.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) this week provided an update on COVID-19 vaccine progress and encouraged Americans to stay the course in our shared fight against this virus. Watch his full remarks. Madam Speaker, this week Americans witnessed a remarkable achievement. Less than a year after the novel coronavirus reached our shores, the first doses of a safe and effective vaccine were administered to frontline health care workers in Pennsylvania and around the country. This amazing accomplishment is not only a testament to America's unparalleled health care heroes, researchers, and scientists, but it is also a testament to the promise of American innovation. In just a matter of months, Operation Warp Speed has harnessed the full power of the federal government, the private sector, and the scientific community to deliver results for the American people all in record time. I am sincerely grateful to the leaders at the helm of this historic public/private partnership, including President Donald Trump and Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar, who was born in my district in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Truly, all of those who have served in Operation Warp Speed have done an incredible job. As our nation continues to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, we recognize that a safe and effective vaccine is key to restoring our communities, rebuilding our economy, and ultimately saving lives. While the first COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer already has been granted emergency use authorization from the FDA, we expect more to follow in the coming days and weeks. Now, it is imperative for the American people to know the facts about these vaccines so that they can make informed consent. Number One: As part of Operation Warp Speed, multiple COVID-19 vaccines are being developed by private companies and simultaneously produced accelerating the typical production process so that as soon as a safe and effective option is cleared, it's ready to go. Number Two: Each COVID-19 vaccine is undergoing the … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://keller.house.gov/media/in-the-news/republican-members-oversight-and-reform-commission-demand-emergency-hearing-about | Republican members of Oversight and Reform Commission demand emergency hearing about online censorship | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Fred Keller | K000395 | keller.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congressman Fred Keller (R-Pa.) has joined his colleagues from the House Committee on Oversight and Reform in demanding that Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) hold an emergency hearing about online censorship in light of the news that Hunter Biden's business dealings are under federal investigation. House Oversight Republicans claim that a New York Post article regarding Hunter Biden's foreign business dealings was censored by Facebook and Twitter. The committee further expressed concerns of political bias among large tech companies and the silencing of conservative voices and values. Chairwoman Maloney refused to hold a hearing about the issue. Last week, Hunter Biden confirmed that his taxes are indeed under federal investigation. In response, the Oversight Republicans sent a second letter to Chairwoman Maloney demanding an emergency hearing about censorship. On the second letter, Congressman Fred Keller made the following statement: Despite Big Tech's censorship of Americans' free speech in the Hunter Biden cover-up, we now know he is under federal investigation. This level of unchecked censorship is unacceptable and has no place in the United States. I urge Chairwoman Maloney to hold an emergency hearing to hold Big Tech accountable for its clear violations of Americans' free speech. The full text of the letter follows: Dear Madam Chairwoman: On October 15, 2020, we requested you hold an emergency hearing on Big Tech's repeated efforts to interfere in the 2020 election. At that timejust days before the November 3, 2020 presidential electionFacebook and Twitter censored a news article about Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, regarding his Ukrainian business dealings while his father was Vice President.These Big Tech companies both limited and/or denied distribution of the New York Post's report, and Twitter locked the New York Post's account. Last week, both Hunter Biden and the Biden-Harris Transition Team acknowledged Hunter Biden is under federal investigation for his tax affairs. Reporting … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://keller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-fred-keller-announces-2020-congressional-app-challenge-winner | Congressman Fred Keller announces 2020 Congressional App Challenge winner | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Fred Keller | K000395 | keller.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congressman Fred Keller (PA-12) today announced that Loyalsock Township High School junior Hibah Khan has been selected as the winner of the 2020 Congressional App Challenge for Pennsylvania's 12th District. The Congressional App Challenge is designed to engage student creativity and encourage participation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education fields. This nationwide event allows high school students from across the country to compete against their peers by creating and exhibiting their software application, or "app," for mobile, tablet, or computer devices on a platform of their choice. The Congressional App Challenge is sponsored by the Internet Education Foundation (IEF), which assists offices in hosting the challenges in their individual districts. Khan created a web application for a new community group, the Williamsport Youth Organization (WYO). She built a responsive website using HTML, CSS and JavaScript to inform the community of WYO's mission, activities and partnerships. Khan's winning creation will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building and featured on the U.S. House of Representatives website. The Congressional App Challenge is open to all middle school and high school students in participating districts. Information on the 2021 contest will be announced next spring. On the award, Congressman Keller made the following statement: Congratulations to Ms. Khan on this wonderful achievement and for using her passion for coding to make a difference in our community. It is my hope that Ms. Khan's success inspires other students to get involved in STEM fields and use their creativity and innovation to solve the problems of tomorrow. I am confident that Ms. Khan will continue to be an active leader in our community, and I have no doubt she will do great things in the future. Thank you to the Internet Education Foundation for sponsoring the Congressional App Challenge and elevating the importance of STEM in our nation. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lamb.house.gov/media/press-releases/lamb-announces-pa-17-winner-2020-congressional-app-challenge | LAMB ANNOUNCES PA-17 WINNER OF 2020 CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | PA | Conor Lamb | L000588 | lamb.house.gov | legacy | (PITTSBURGH, PA) Today, Representative Conor Lamb (PA-17) announced that Ananth Kashyap, a student at Fox Chapel Area High School, is the winner of the Congressional App Challenge for Pennsylvania's 17th District for their development of the Covid Scanner app. Lamb hosted the Congressional App Challenge in order to give middle and high school students in PA-17 an opportunity to practice coding and computer science skills. A panel of independent judges from the Pittsburgh region chose the winning app which will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for the next year. Health and safety are top of mind for all of us during this public health crisis, and the Covid Scanner app is a smart use of technology in these challenging times, said Lamb. Congratulations to Ananth for winning the Congressional App Challenge. Thanks to all of the talented students who participated and the teachers for encouraging students to pursue and explore STEM skills. Ananth is a sophomore at Fox Chapel Are High School. The Covid Scanner app runs on the iOS system, and asks users who believe they have contracted COVID-19 a set of question about symptoms and underlying health conditions to determine if they are experiencing recognized symptoms of the virus before advising testing and listing local testing sites. The app utilizes data and resources from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in its analysis. The Congressional App Challenge is an annual nationwide competition sponsored by the Internet Education Foundation to inspire students to explore STEM, coding and computer science through hands-on practice. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://medium.com/@repmgs/scanlon-helps-pass-bill-to-support-mental-health-treatment-for-incarcerated-individuals-c3a04815be11?source=rss-c2708a5a087------2 | Scanlon Helps Pass Bill to Support Mental Health Treatment for Incarcerated Individuals | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | PA | Mary Scanlon | S001205 | medium.com | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Yesterday, Representative Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA) helped to pass The Crisis Stabilization and Community Reentry Act of 2020, a bipartisan bill led by Representative David Trone (D-MD), which would support mental health treatment for incarcerated individuals. This bill, which unanimously passed the House, was introduced with original co-sponsors Representatives John Rutherford (R-FL), Madeleine Dean (D-PA), Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA), and Kelly Armstrong (R-ND), and Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Richard Blumenthal (D-RI). According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, 1 in 7 individuals incarcerated in state and federal prisons and 1 in 4 individuals in jails self-reported experiences of serious psychological distress. The Crisis Stabilization and Community Reentry Act would allow for correctional institutions to partner with mental health providers to provide mental health treatment and crisis stabilization for incarcerated individuals and promote warm handoffs to community-based care upon reentry. Far too often, we criminalize mental health challenges in our country, Rep. Scanlon said. This is a small step in breaking that cycle by ensuring people have the resources they need to successfully re-enter society. I am grateful to my colleague, Rep. Trone, for this leadership on this important issue and look forward to this critical piece of legislation becoming law. We are facing a mental health crisis that has only been made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic, and incarcerated populations are bearing the brunt of it due to the lack of social distancing and safety measures, said Rep. Trone. Every American deserves access to high-quality mental health care, and this bill will help us make this a reality by ensuring that incarcerated individuals can access treatment should they need it. In my time as a district judge, I often handled the cases of reoffenders who were suffering from untreated mental illness or substance abuse, conditions which made it nearly impossible for them to successfully reintegrate i… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://perry.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402520 | OP-ED: Congress lurches from crisis to crisis — here’s how to fix it | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | PA | Scott Perry | P000605 | perry.house.gov | legacy | By Reps. Scott Perry, Chip Roy, Andy Biggs, Ted Budd, and Ben Cline As published at FoxNews.com Americans have become used to two things in December: the holiday season and a looming government shutdown right before Christmas. Like a scripted play, the media always portray this in a similar fashion — shirts and skins, the bad guys versus the good guys, those who want to govern and those who want "obstruct." It’s so predictable at this point that we ought to call it the Capitol Hill Christmas Pageant. In reality, these so-called "crisis" moments are often manufactured in order to force members to support spending they would otherwise oppose. Bills are presented as "must-pass," but only because congressional leadership lets them linger until the last minute. A small handful of power brokers hammer out massive, complicated, trillion-dollar bills behind closed doors, only to release them to members hours before they must cast an up-or-down vote. Don’t like it? Tough. If you choose to stand against the broken legislative process, you’ll be attacked — at times from some in your own party — and set yourself up for attack ads. Those who raise reasonable, principled objections are labeled "obstructionists." They are chastised for trying to do their best to represent the needs of their individual constituencies. The only thing that ever really changes when all is said and done is how many zeros are added to the price tag — a buck reprehensibly passed to future generations of Americans. The truth is that real legislating is difficult. It’s supposed to be. The House of Representatives is a consensus-driven body, meaning it should require broad coalitions to get a bill across the finish line. The body accomplishes said consensus working diligently through the committee process — but even more, the full body is supposed to have a full debate on the House floor. Members should then be able to raise substantive objections, debate them, and amend the bill being considered. Once their voices have been heard, every member… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/news/releases/casey-ernst-introduce-legislation-to-seal-low-level-nonviolent-criminal-records | Casey, Ernst Introduce Legislation to Seal Low-Level, Nonviolent Criminal Records | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| https://johnjoyce.house.gov/media/press-releases/joyce-introduces-bill-counter-ccps-influence-bring-pharmaceutical | Joyce Introduces Bill to Counter the CCP?s Influence & Bring Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Home to America | 2020-12-16 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | PA | John Joyce | J000302 | johnjoyce.house.gov | johnjoyce | https://johnjoyce.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), a member of the China Task Force, today released the following statement after introducing commonsense legislation to strengthen America's medical supply chains and bolster our national security by bringing the production of medicines and health care supplies home to America and our allies and away from the Chinese Communist Party. The Enhancing the Security of the U.S. Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Act of 2020 will incentivize the manufacturing of medicines in the United States and enhance the security of the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain. "The American people must never again be beholden to the Chinese Communist Party for lifesaving medicines and health care supplies. By returning our medical supply chains home to America and away from the Chinese Communist Party, we can secure Americans' access to critical drugs and medical equipment, strengthen our national security, and create family-sustaining jobs for American workers. "As the only doctor serving on the China Task Force, I am proud to lead our work to develop realistic and achievable solutions to protect American patients from the growing influence of the Chinese communist government. As Americans persevere in our shared fight to save lives and livelihoods during the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress cannot stand by and allow the Chinese Communist Party to control our access to vital medicines and medical supplies. The Enhancing the Security of the U.S. Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Act of 2020 is a commonsense solution that can make a real difference for American patients, and I urge Speaker Pelosi to take up this legislation immediately." As a member of the China Task Force, Dr. Joyce is working to counter the growing threats of the Chinese Communist Party. The only physician on the task force, he has prioritized legislative solutions to restore America's technology edge, bolster our nation's competitiveness, and strengthen America's supply chains for medicine, technology, and other vital supplies. Backg… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://keller.house.gov/media/in-the-news/top-gop-lawmakers-call-swalwell-be-removed-intelligence-committee | Top GOP lawmakers call for Swalwell to be removed from Intelligence Committee | 2020-12-16 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Fred Keller | K000395 | keller.house.gov | legacy | Top Republicans in the House are calling for Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) to be removed from the Intelligence Committee following reports that he was allegedly targeted by a woman believed to be a Chinese spy. In a letter sent Tuesday to Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), the lawmakers, including House Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) and House Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney (Wyo.), said Swalwell's contacts posed a national security risk. Because of Rep. Swalwell's position on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, his close interactions with Chinese intelligence services, however unintentional they may be, are an unacceptable national security risk, they wrote. It said the panel handles some of the most sensitive information our government possesses," and that as a result Swalwell should be removed from his position. Axios first reported that Swalwell had been targeted by an alleged Chinese Ministry of State Security operative named Christine Fang, who also goes by Fang Fang. The woman, according to the report, helped Swalwell's fundraising during his 2014 reelection campaign and she also helped place an unpaid intern inside his office. The Republicans drew a parallel to Democratic calls for former Attorney General Jeff Sessions to resign after he met with a Russian ambassador without alerting Congress. The lawmakers said that Swalwell should be held to the same standard as Sessions, arguing that his interactions with the Chinese agent were more dangerous. Rep. Swalwell withheld information for five years from the House Intelligence Committee about an ongoing Chinese espionage operation targeted at him and his own colleagues, they wrote. Obviously, Rep. Swalwell's interactions with a Chinese spy were more dangerous and unusual than AG Sessions' meetings with a Russian diplomat. But to make matters worse, Rep. Swalwell kept this information to himself while repeatedly using his position on [the Intelligence Committee] to peddle damaging and baseless conspiracies about President Donald Tru… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://keller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-fred-keller-announces-head-start-grant-tuscarora-intermediate-unit | Congressman Fred Keller announces Head Start grant to Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11 | 2020-12-16 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Fred Keller | K000395 | keller.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congressman Fred Keller (R-PA) today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded a grant to Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11 in Mifflin County. A Head Start grant in the amount of $839,202 will be administered by HHS to Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11 to support comprehensive childhood development and better meet the needs of area children and families in need. On the awarding of the grants, Congressman Fred Keller made the following statement: Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11 is an outstanding service agency dedicated to bettering children's lives and providing them with the education and tools necessary for future success. I am confident that this grant will go a long way to support their important mission. I commend HHS for continuing to connect our community with federal resources that to improve the lives of those living in our region. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://keller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-keller-oversight-republicans-renew-call-emergency-hearing-big-tech | Congressman Keller, Oversight Republicans renew call for emergency hearing on Big Tech censorship | 2020-12-16 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Fred Keller | K000395 | keller.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congressman Fred Keller (R-PA) today joined his colleagues from the House Committee on Oversight and Reform in demanding Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) hold an emergency hearing on Big Tech censorship, in light of the news that Hunter Biden is under federal investigation. In October, House Oversight Republicans called for an emergency hearing after a New York Post articlehighlighting Hunter Biden's foreign business dealingswas censored by Facebook and Twitter, raising significant concerns of political bias and the silencing of conservative voices and values by Big Tech companies. Chairwoman Maloney refused to hold a hearing. Last week, Hunter Biden confirmed that he is under federal investigation regarding his taxes, prompting Oversight Republicans to send a second letter to Chairwoman Maloney demanding an emergency hearing to hold Big Tech accountable for suppressing free speech and censoring conservative voices. On the second letter, Congressman Fred Keller made the following statement: Despite Big Tech's censorship of Americans' free speech in the Hunter Biden cover-up, we now know he is under federal investigation. This level of unchecked censorship is unacceptable and has no place in the United States. I urge Chairwoman Maloney to hold an emergency hearing to hold Big Tech accountable for its clear violations of Americans' free speech. Full text of that letter can be found below. Dear Madam Chairwoman: On October 15, 2020, we requested you hold an emergency hearing on Big Tech's repeated efforts to interfere in the 2020 election.[1] At that timejust days before the November 3, 2020 presidential electionFacebook and Twitter censored a news article about Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, regarding his Ukrainian business dealings while his father was Vice President.[2] These Big Tech companies both limited and/or denied distribution of the New York Post's report, and Twitter locked the New York Post's account.[3] Last week, both Hunter Biden and the Biden-Harris Transition Team a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lamb.house.gov/media/press-releases/lamb-bill-help-medal-honor-spouses-and-families-headed-president-s-desk | LAMB BILL TO HELP MEDAL OF HONOR SPOUSES AND FAMILIES HEADED TO PRESIDENTS DESK | 2020-12-16 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | PA | Conor Lamb | L000588 | lamb.house.gov | legacy | (WASHINGTON, DC) Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Senate amendment to the bipartisan Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 (H.R. 7105) to increase access to health care and services for women veterans, provide for training opportunities for unemployed veterans, provide assistance for homeless veterans and increase oversight and accountability within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The final legislation includes the Veterans Valuing our Widows and Widowers (VOW) Act (H.R.1826), introduced by Representatives Conor Lamb (PA-17) and Brian Mast (FL-18), which would ensure that the widows and widowers of Medal of Honor recipients receive the same support that was given to the veteran. Spouses and families sacrifice so much in support of our men and women in uniform, said Lamb. We owe the families of our Medal of Honor recipients the financial security their spouse has earned. I look forward to the President signing this commonsense, bipartisan bill into law. Currently, veterans who receive the Medal of Honor are entitled to an additional monthly pension. However, when the recipient passes away the pension stops. The VOW Act would ensure the surviving spouses of the Medal of Honor recipients continue receiving the pension that their spouse was awarded, even if the Medal of Honor is awarded posthumously. The Medal of Honor represents the highest recognition for valor in combat that a member of the Armed Forces can earn. It is awarded very rarely and only to those whose service and sacrifice far exceed the call of duty. H.R. 7105 passed the U.S. Senate with unanimous consent last week and now goes to the President for his signature. Click here to learn more about the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://thompson.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/aba-unveils-bakers-dozen-award-winners | ABA unveils Bakers Dozen Award winners | 2020-12-16 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | PA | Glenn Thompson | T000467 | thompson.house.gov | legacy | Three politicians and a government official were recognized by the American Bakers Association as winners of the 2020 Bakers' Dozen Award. Congressman Glen Thompson of Pennsylvania, Congressman Dwight Evans of Pennsylvania, Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa and Frank Yiannas, deputy commissioner for food policy and response at the US Food and Drug Administration, were honored during the ABA's Bakers' Dozen Awards Reception held virtually on Dec. 14. During this challenging year, it has been truly amazing to see the resilience of the baking industry and its suppliers, said Robb MacKie, president and chief executive officer of the ABA. They have ensured American families have one less worry at night, that when they head to a store or restaurant, they can count on finding and enjoying your wholesome and nutritious baked goods. Bradley K. Alexander, chair of the ABA and chief operating officer of Flowers Foods, said the recipients of this year's awards provided much needed assistance and have served the industry's workers throughout the pandemic, while Lee Sanders, senior vice president of government relations and public affairs at the ABA, pointed out the importance of collaboration and communication from the plant floor to the policymakers in Washington. Mr. Thompson and Mr. Evans were recognized for their collaborative work in introducing the AG CHAIN Act in May 2020. The legislation provides a federal tax holiday and payroll tax exemption for all essential employees in the food and agriculture industry. Ms. Ernst in July introduced the FRNT Line Act, which offers federal tax relief for all essential workers during the public health emergency, including those in the baking industry. At the virtual ceremony, Tyler Brown from Ms. Ernst's office accepted the award on her behalf. Mr. Yiannas was recognized for his work helping provide bakers and other food supply sectors with much needed regulatory flexibility, practical solutions, resources and tools during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Frank Yiannas' leadership wit… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-releases-statement-following-meeting-with-deputy-treasury-secretary-nominee | Casey Releases Statement Following Meeting with Deputy Treasury Secretary Nominee | 2020-12-15 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is releasing a statement following his meeting with U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary nomineeWally Adeyemo: Yesterday, I had the opportunity to meet virtually with Wally Adeyemo, who has been nominated to serve as Deputy Treasury Secretary in President-elect Biden's Administration. I commended Mr. Adeyemo for his service during President Obama's Administration and his willingness to once again serve our Nation during this challenging time. Mr. Adeyemo expressed his desire to ensure that our Treasury Department focuses on the economic needs of working families. I am confident that he will focus his efforts on promoting policies that raise wages for workers and help American families make ends meet. Mr. Adeyemo has the experience and vision to serve as Deputy Treasury Secretary during this economic crisis. He, working together with Janet Yellen, who has been nominated to be Treasury Secretary, will help America build back better. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-releases-statement-following-meeting-with-surgeon-general-nominee | Casey Releases Statement Following Meeting with Surgeon General Nominee | 2020-12-15 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is releasing a statement following his meeting with U.S. Surgeon General nominee Dr. Vivek Murthy: Today, I had the opportunity to virtually meet with Dr. Vivek Murthy, President-elect Biden's nominee to be our Nation's next Surgeon General. During President Obama's Administration, Dr. Murthy was a Surgeon General who worked to protect and improve the health and well-being of all Americans. As our Nation faces its most dire health crisis in more than 100 years, I am grateful to Dr. Murthy for his willingness to serve in this role once again and lend his considerable skills and experience to the incoming Biden Administration. If confirmed, I am confident that he will play a critical role in helping to lead our Nation through the COVID-19 pandemic and emerge stronger. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-releases-statement-following-meeting-with-treasury-secretary-nominee | Casey Releases Statement Following Meeting with Treasury Secretary Nominee | 2020-12-15 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is releasing a statement following his meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary nominee Janet Yellen: On Friday, I was pleased to have the opportunity to meet virtually with the Treasury Secretary nominee, Janet Yellen. I thanked Chair Yellen for her lifetime of public service and her willingness to once again work on behalf of our Nation and its families during this difficult time. We discussed Chair Yellen's vision for the Treasury Department in President-elect Biden's Administration and how she will work to ensure our Nation builds back better. Janet Yellen has the experience and vision to ensure the Treasury Department is at the forefront of the fight for working families. If confirmed, I am confident she will once again serve the Nation with distinction. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cartwright.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/cartwright-urges-house-and-senate-leaders-to-forge-covid-19-relief | Cartwright Urges House and Senate Leaders to Forge COVID-19 Relief Compromise | 2020-12-15 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | PA | Matt Cartwright | C001090 | cartwright.house.gov | legacy | Scranton, PA Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) sent a letter to Democratic and Republican leaders in both parties urging them to reach a bipartisan deal that provides urgently needed economic relief for Northeastern Pennsylvanians, as the Pennsylvania state government issued new restrictions intended to mitigate the latest surge of COVID-19 in the Commonwealth. As time runs short for a bipartisan COVID-19 relief deal to come together before the remaining CARES Act programs expire, I wish to express the urgency of putting aside our differences and coming together to provide relief for all Americans who desperately need us to act. We need to find common ground and pass a bipartisan COVID-19 relief bill immediately, Cartwright writes in the letter. Cartwright outlined the concerns of some of the constituents have raised with him since many of the CARES Act relief programs expired. While the vaccine offers hope, he pointed out that the latest coronavirus surge still threatens lives and livelihoods. The emergency authorization and distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine is reason for hope that this public health and economic crisis will soon be behind us. However, we are experiencing by far the worst COVID-19 surge our nation has endured since the outbreak began, and the trendlines are looking worse, He wrote. He added that economic support is critical in light of the new business and travel restrictions implemented by the state government over the weekend. In my home state of Pennsylvania, new lockdowns have been imposed to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus and to ensure those who contract the disease can be treated in a hospital if necessary. While these painful measures are needed, they are untenable without robust economic support to protect families, jobs and businesses, Cartwright wrote. Read the full letter below or HERE. Dear Speaker Pelosi, Leader McCarthy, Leader McConnell, and Leader Schumer: As time runs short for a bipartisan COVID-19 relief deal to come together before the remaining CAR… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://johnjoyce.house.gov/media/press-releases/dr-joyce-introduces-bipartisan-legislation-raise-public-awareness-covid-19 | Dr. Joyce Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Raise Public Awareness of COVID-19 Vaccine | 2020-12-15 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | PA | John Joyce | J000302 | johnjoyce.house.gov | johnjoyce | https://johnjoyce.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC Representatives John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Brad Wenstrup, D.P.M. (OH-02), Ron Kind (WI-03), Roger Marshall, M.D. (KS-01), Scott Peters (CA-52), Andy Kim (NJ-03), Neal Dunn, M.D. (FL-02), and Albio Sires (NJ-08) this week introduced bipartisan legislation authorizing a public advocacy campaign to promote COVID-19 vaccine participation and provide science-backed information. The bill provides necessary funds for the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to provide grants to entities to launch public awareness campaigns no less than 30 days after a vaccine is authorized. "As our nation combats the COVID-19 pandemic, America's scientists, researchers, and health care heroes have achieved remarkable progress in developing a safe and effective vaccine the key to restoring our communities, rebuilding our economy, and saving lives," said Representative John Joyce, M.D. "Like many Americans, I am planning to take the vaccine as soon as I am eligible. It is imperative that the American people have confidence in the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine. To gain their trust, we must cut through misinformation and ensure that Americans have the facts about this vaccine and its lifesaving potential." "Operation Warp Speed has produced a safe and effective vaccine in record time. A vaccine, however, will only lead us out of this pandemic and allow us to restore our way of life if enough Americans are willing to receive it," said Representative Brad Wenstrup D.P.M. "It is more important than ever that we provide science-based, factual information about COVID-19 vaccines to the American people. I believe providing accurate information about vaccines will help alleviate concerns and empower Americans to make sound medical decisions." "Today is a turning point in the COVID-19 pandemic as millions of vaccines are shipped across the country and arrive to Wisconsin and we begin to inoculate our health care workers and most vulnerable to the virus. But for the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://keller.house.gov/media/in-the-news/injured-usp-allenwood-corrections-officer-released-hospital | Injured USP Allenwood corrections officer released from hospital | 2020-12-15 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Fred Keller | K000395 | keller.house.gov | legacy | Danville, Pa. A corrections officer at the United States Penitentiary at Allenwood who was injured last week during an assault by an inmate has been released from the hospital. A spokesperson at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville confirmed Dale Franquet Jr., 51, was discharged on Sunday. Franquet Jr. was transported to the hospital on Monday, December 7, after an inmate assaulted him and another staff member. The inmate reportedly stabbed Franquet Jr. in the eye with a shank. Franquet Jr. underwent surgery on Wednesday to remove his right eye. The federal Bureau of Prisons did not release the identity of the second staff member, but The Daily Item reports that corrections officer was Sara Harvey. She reportedly was injured but has since returned to work. Congressman Fred Keller (PA-12), who serves on the federal Bureau of Prisons Reform caucus, said in a media release that Franquet Jr.'s father said he is expected to be fitted with a prosthetic eye within three months. Shane Fausey, the national president of the Council of Prison Locals and an employee at Allenwood prison complex, said the assaults are a stark reminder of the unpredictable and violent nature of the vital work the Bureau of Prisons correctional professionals do every day, according to Keller's release. Details regarding the attack are not being released pending an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigations. Franquet Jr.'s brother, Jeffrey Franquet, of New Jersey, and his sister, Corie Kline, started a Go Fund Me campaign. The pair stated on the campaign page that the inmate who assaulted their brother was serving a sentence for terrorism. The Go Fund Me, which had raised more than $29,000 by Monday afternoon, is to help support Franquet Jr.'s family including his two daughters during a time of financial distress. Unfortunately, our brother will have to learn a whole new way of life and a whole new normal. Doing the simplest of task will be a struggle until Dale adjusts to this new way of life, Franquet and Kline wrote in the campaign… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://perry.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=402517 | Perry District Offices Open and Ready to Serve PA-10 | 2020-12-15 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | PA | Scott Perry | P000605 | perry.house.gov | legacy | U.S. Representative Scott Perry (PA-10) today reminded constituents of Pennsylvania's 10th that our offices are open and ready to assist. The Cumberland, Dauphin, and York County offices may accept in-person meetings by appointment only, and stand ready to help via phone, email, and in some cases, video conferencing. The Offices follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. House of Representatives' Attending Physician to protect the health of visitors and staff. To schedule a meeting today, constituents may call any office or fill out a meeting request form on Perry's website. As our community adapted to the outbreak of COVID-19, my Offices responded quickly to the changing environment and began utilizing every available technology to communicate and connect with the residents of PA-10. Over the past nine months, I've been able to connect with hundreds of thousands of constituents and help our communities as we continue to face tremendous uncertainty and loss during the pandemic. I'm honored to serve the constituents of PA-10, and look forward to continued service to them, said Congressman Scott Perry. COVID-19 Safety Precautions Constituents with cold, flu, or COVID-19 like symptoms are asked to contact the office via phone or e-mail. Face coverings are required for all visitors upon entering the office. CDC social distancing guidelines of at least 6 feet will be followed. Hand sanitizer will be provided/encouraged upon entrance. Disinfectant will be used on frequently-used surfaces. The health of staff is monitored daily; sick/presumed sick employees are required to go/stay home. Serving Constituents During COVID-19 Constituent Services Congressman Perry and his staff have worked tirelessly to assist constituents during the COVID-19 pandemic. His office has been a one-stop shop for information and assistance on a wide range of issues, including: travel restrictions; business closures; unemployment; federal government health and sa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/news/releases/casey-releases-statement-following-meeting-with-deputy-treasury-secretary-nominee | Casey Releases Statement Following Meeting with Deputy Treasury Secretary Nominee | 2020-12-15 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/news/releases/casey-releases-statement-following-meeting-with-surgeon-general-nominee | Casey Releases Statement Following Meeting with Surgeon General Nominee | 2020-12-15 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/news/releases/casey-releases-statement-following-meeting-with-treasury-secretary-nominee | Casey Releases Statement Following Meeting with Treasury Secretary Nominee | 2020-12-15 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| https://www.toomey.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/advisory-toomey-and-stabenow-to-lead-senate-hearing-examining-the-alzheimers-crisis | Advisory: Toomey and Stabenow to Lead Senate Hearing Examining the Alzheimers Crisis | 2020-12-15 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | PA | Patrick Toomey | T000461 | www.toomey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), the chairman of the Senate Finance Committee Subcommittee on Health Care, will convene a hearing examining the testing and treatment for Alzheimer's disease and the fiscal implications of the disease on our federal healthcare programs onWednesday, December 16that 2:30 PM. Last year, the Senate Finance Committee Subcommittee on Health Care held a hearing on thebarriers to treatment and care for Alzheimer's patients. Chairman Toomey and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.)also sought inputfrom stakeholdersproviders, researchers, patients, patient advocacy groups, states, and othersto inform the development of regulatory recommendations and potential future legislation. The senatorssent a letter to the Administrationin October, requesting certain regulatory actions to improve care for Alzheimer's patients. What:Hearing: The Alzheimer's Crisis: Examining Testing and Treatment Pipelines and Fiscal Implications. When:Wednesday, December 16that 2:30 PM. Witnesses: Nikolay Dokholyan, Ph.D., M.S. G. Thomas Passananti, Professor and Vice Chair for Research Pennsylvania State College of Medicine, Hershey, Pa. Randall J. Bateman, M.D. Charles F. and Joanne Knight Distinguished Professor of Neurology, Director, Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer's Network (DIAN), DIAN Trials Unit Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Mo. Richard Mohs, Ph.D. Chief Scientific Officer Global Alzheimer's Platform Foundation, Chicago, Ill. Maria Carrillo, Ph.D. Chief Science Officer Alzheimer's Association, Chicago, Ill. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-wild-bill-would-ensure-that-emergency-preparedness-protocols-in-schools-include-needs-of-students-with-disabilities | Casey, Wild Bill Would Ensure that Emergency Preparedness Protocols in Schools Include Needs of Students with Disabilities | 2020-12-14 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is introducing the Promoting Responsible Emergency Protocols (PREP) for all Students Act to keep all students safe when extreme weather strikes or on-campus violence occurs. During the 2017-2018 school year, 16 to 18 percent of children had a disability or developmental delay. As natural disasters such as flooding and wildfires rise in the United States and on-campus violence spikes, safety recommendations for schools and child care settings must evolve to integrate the needs of young children and youth with disabilities. The PREP for all Students Act would ensure that public schools, early child care education centers and institutions of higher education have the tools they need to develop inclusive emergency preparedness protocols. U.S. Representative Susan Wild (D-PA-7) is introducing companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives. No student should feel unsafe or unprotected in a learning environment, said Senator Casey. We must do more to meet the needs of all children and youth, regardless of age, developmental stage and ability. The PREP for all Students Act would ensure that young children and students with disabilities are not left out of emergency preparedness and would support schools and child care centers by providing the resources they need to keep young people safe. All too often, emergency protocols are designed with a one-size-fits-all approach not properly accounting for the unique needs of persons with disabilities, mental health needs, or young children, said Congresswoman Wild. As natural disasters and on-campus violence continue to rise, every level of schooling from child care centers to institutions of higher education need the resources to be able to develop trauma-informed emergency preparedness plans to protect young students and students with disabilities. I'm proud of this legislation that would ensure students with disabilities and mental health challenges are included in their schools' emergency planning and creates a … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-levin-axne-introduce-suite-legislation-protect-sustainable | Boyle, Levin, Axne Introduce Suite of Legislation to Protect Sustainable Investing | 2020-12-14 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Levin (MI-09), Vice Chair of the House Education & Labor Committee and member of the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, along with Congressman Brendan Boyle (PA-02), member of the House Ways and Means Committee, and Congresswoman Cindy Axne (IA-03), member of the House Financial Services Committee, today introduced two pieces of legislation to protect and increase sustainable investments. The Sustainable Investment Policy Act and the Retirees Sustainable Investment Policies Act together would give workers a bigger say in where they invest their retirement savings by requiring plan investors and fiduciaries to take into account and explain to beneficiaries how they consider environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) factors when making investment decisions. Sustainable investing and profitable investing are not mutually exclusive. According to Morningstar, a leading research source on investment performance, on average, investments based on environmental, social and governance goals outperformed conventional offerings during 2019 and the first quarter of 2020. Yet on June 30, the Department of Labor proposed regulations seemingly designed to discourage and block sustainable retirement investing. The Department received more than 8,000 comments on that proposal, 95 percent of which opposed the proposed regulations. Those comments came not just from green investors and advocates, but also giants of the investment industry like Vanguard, Fidelity and BlackRock. On October 30th, the Department finalized a version of this rule. "This legislation allows Congress to give teeth to what industries, Wall Street and individual investors have made increasingly clear: taking environmental, social and corporate governance principles into consideration isn't just good public relations, but is the viable, responsible, and profitable approach for America," said Rep. Boyle. "When environmental advocates, corporate leaders and business analysts can all agree that … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://thompson.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/thompson-sponsors-bipartisan-bill-support-emergency-service-organizations | Thompson sponsors bipartisan bill to support emergency service organizations | 2020-12-14 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | PA | Glenn Thompson | T000467 | thompson.house.gov | legacy | As volunteer fire departments and other emergency service organizations struggle to maintain operations during the ongoing pandemic, U.S. Rep. Glenn GT Thompson (R-PA) last week sponsored a bipartisan bill to expand the permissible uses of federal pandemic relief funds. The economic impact of COVID-19 has been hardest on organizations that already operate on razor-thin margins, said Rep. Thompson. Congress created a relief fund, which has yet to be exhausted. As a volunteer firefighter, I know we must act immediately to provide more flexibility and extend these deadlines, otherwise volunteer organizations and non-profits will be left out in the cold. The Coronavirus Relief Fund Expansion Act of 2020, H.R. 8950, which Rep. Thompson introduced on Dec. 10 with cosponsor U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-PA), would extend the deadline to spend COVID-19 relief funds by one year to Dec. 31, 2021, according to a bill summary provided by the congressman's office. Additionally, the bill would permit non-profit and emergency service organizations to use funds to replace lost, delayed or decreased revenues as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the summary. First responders across the nation are concerned that the current language in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is ambiguous, said Jerry Brant, Second Assistant Chief of the Patton Fire Company No. 1 in Patton, Pa., and board member of the Pennsylvania Fire and Emergency Services Institute. We are worried fire and EMS departments have not and will not utilize these funds because of a lack of detail on how this financial assistance may be legally expended by our agencies, Brant said. This legislation would simplify this section of the CARES Act and alleviate these concerns. We applaud Congressman Thompson for his efforts and plead with other members of Congress to join him in passing this critical legislation. H.R. 8950 has been referred for consideration to the U.S. House Oversight and Reform Committee. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://thompson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/thompson-names-republican-staff-director-agriculture-committee | Thompson Names Republican Staff Director of Agriculture Committee | 2020-12-14 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | PA | Glenn Thompson | T000467 | thompson.house.gov | thompson | https://thompson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC — Today, U.S. Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson announced Parish Braden as Republican Staff Director of the House Agriculture Committee in the 117th Congress. Braden currently serves as Republican Staff Director of the House Committee on Natural Resources. "Parish is a trusted advisor who will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Agriculture Committee. His management talents and strategic abilities have resulted in legislative victories both in the minority and majority. I look forward to working with him in this role as we carry out the important work of the Agriculture Committee in the coming Congress," Rep. Thompson stated. Prior to his current role, Braden served as Deputy Staff Director for the Natural Resources Committee in the 115th Congress. He worked as Communications Director at the Natural Resources Committee in the 114th Congress. Prior to that, he served as Communications Director and Policy Advisor to Rep. Thompson. Parish also previously served in various other senior legislative and communications roles on Capitol Hill and at the Republican National Committee. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://wild.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-wild-sen-casey-bill-would-ensure-emergency-preparedness-protocols-schools | Rep. Wild, Sen. Casey Bill Would Ensure that Emergency Preparedness Protocols in Schools Include Needs of Students with Disabilities, Mental Health Concerns | 2020-12-14 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Susan Wild | W000826 | wild.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Representative Susan Wild (PA-07) introduced the Promoting Responsible Emergency Protocols (PREP) for all Students Act to keep all students safe when extreme weather strikes or on-campus violence occurs. During the 2017-2018 school year, 16 to 18 percent of children had a disability or developmental delay. As natural disasters such as flooding and wildfires rise in the United States and on-campus violence spikes, safety recommendations for schools and child care settings must evolve to integrate the needs of young children and youth with disabilities. The PREP for all Students Act would ensure that public schools, early child care education centers and institutions of higher education have the tools they need to develop inclusive emergency preparedness protocols. U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) has introduced companion legislation in the U.S. Senate. All too often, emergency protocols are designed with a one-size-fits-all approach not properly accounting for the unique needs of persons with disabilities, mental health needs, or young children, Wild said. As natural disasters and on-campus violence continues to rise, every level of schooling from child care centers to institutions of higher education need the resources to be able to develop trauma-informed emergency preparedness plans to protect young students and students with disabilities. I'm proud of this legislation that would ensure students with disabilities and mental health challenges are included in their schools' emergency planning and creates a safer environment for each and every student. No student should feel unsafe or unprotected in a learning environment, Casey said. We must do more to meet the needs of all children and youth, regardless of age, developmental stage and ability. The PREP for all Students Act would ensure that young children and students with disabilities are not left out of emergency preparedness and would support schools and child care centers by providing the resources they need to keep young people saf… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.casey.senate.gov/news/releases/casey-wild-bill-would-ensure-that-emergency-preparedness-protocols-in-schools-include-needs-of-students-with-disabilities | Casey, Wild Bill Would Ensure that Emergency Preparedness Protocols in Schools Include Needs of Students with Disabilities | 2020-12-14 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Bob Casey | C001070 | www.casey.senate.gov | legacy | 0 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | |||
| https://www.toomey.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/toomey-and-stabenow-continue-fight-against-alzheimers-disease | Toomey and Stabenow Continue Fight Against Alzheimers Disease | 2020-12-14 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | PA | Patrick Toomey | T000461 | www.toomey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. U.S. Senators Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) and Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), the chairman and ranking member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health Care, are once again working together to improve care for Alzheimer's patients and expand resources for caregivers. In a letter to U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar, the pair shares a number of recommendations collected from health care providers, researchers and scientists, patient advocacy groups, states, and other experts. The recommendations are derived from a February request for information issued by Chairman Toomey and Ranking Member Stabenow seeking input from experts about how to make meaningful improvements to the detection, education, treatment, and support for patients and families affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. To date, more than 200 policy recommendations have been received from over 30 organizations. In the letter, Chairman Toomey and Ranking Member Stabenow stated: As the Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Finance Subcommittee on Health Care, we are committed to advancing efforts to meet the goals set forth in NAPA as well as improving care for existing and future patients. In February, we published a request for information from experts and stakeholders to inform our regulatory and legislative efforts. Specifically, we inquired about mechanisms that could promote care coordination for Alzheimer's disease patients enrolled in federal health programs, improve disease detection, enhance the affordability and accessibility of long-term care, strengthen protections for vulnerable individuals, and incentivize the development of cures. In response, we received 36 comment letters comprised of more than 200 policy recommendations. Today, we are asking you to review a subset of these recommendations and take specific actions to make progress toward these important goals. The letter in its entirety is below. It is available online with footnotes here. October 21,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.toomey.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/toomey-statement-on-barr-resignation | Toomey Statement on Barr Resignation | 2020-12-14 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | PA | Patrick Toomey | T000461 | www.toomey.senate.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) issued the following statement regarding Attorney General Bill Barr's decision to step down in the coming days: Attorney General Bill Barr has served the American people and the Department of Justice with distinction under two separate administrations Presidents Donald Trump and George H.W. Bush. Unfazed by political pressure from either side of the aisle, Attorney General Barr proved time and again that he understood his ultimate obligations were to serve as the nation's top law enforcement officer and to uphold the Constitution. I particularly appreciated Attorney General Barr's work to end sanctuary city policies, keep guns away from felons and the dangerously mentally ill, and support law enforcement officers. I wish Attorney General Barr well in any future endeavors. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://dean.house.gov/2020/12/rep-dean-appointed-serve-house-democratic-steering-and-policy-committee | Rep. Dean Elected as Regional Whip and Appointed to the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | dean | https://dean.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Rep. Dean is elected as Regional Whip, and appointed to the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee. The Democratic Steering and Policy Committee is chaired by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, co-chaired by Reps. Cheri Bustos, Eric Swalwell, and Barbara Lee. The committee helps provide guidance on the caucuses, legislative policies and agenda, and provides recommendations for committee appointments. The regional whip will be responsible for assisting the Whip in maintaining a united caucus during crucial votes. Rep. Dean’s region will include Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky. "I am grateful for this new opportunity and eager to work alongside mentors and colleagues on policy that looks forward, while keeping the caucus unified," Rep. Dean said. "I will look forward to working each day, for the people and generating real, important change." Rep. Dean is eager to help lift up her caucus while making positive change in our nation. Both of these leadership roles will give her the opportunity to work alongside colleagues to advance legislative priorities while maintaining a united caucus. Rep. Madeleine Dean is a mother, grandmother, attorney, professor, former four-term member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and U.S. Representative for the Fourth District of Pennsylvania. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://dean.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-dean-appointed-serve-house-democratic-steering-and-policy-committee | Rep. Dean Elected as Regional Whip and Appointed to the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Rep. Dean is elected as Regional Whip, and appointed to the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee. The Democratic Steering and Policy Committee is chaired by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, co-chaired by Reps. Cheri Bustos, Eric Swalwell, and Barbara Lee. The committee helps provide guidance on the caucuses, legislative policies and agenda, and provides recommendations for committee appointments. The regional whip will be responsible for assisting the Whip in maintaining a united caucus during crucial votes. Rep. Dean's region will include Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky. "I am grateful for this new opportunity and eager to work alongside mentors and colleagues on policy that looks forward, while keeping the caucus unified," Rep. Dean said. "I will look forward to working each day, for the people and generating real, important change." Rep. Dean is eager to help lift up her caucus while making positive change in our nation. Both of these leadership roles will give her the opportunity to work alongside colleagues to advance legislative priorities while maintaining a united caucus. Rep. Madeleine Dean is a mother, grandmother, attorney, professor, former four-term member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and U.S. Representative for the Fourth District of Pennsylvania. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://dean.house.gov/press-releases?ID=D1784827-1928-464F-974B-90784B42AB58 | Rep. Dean Elected as Regional Whip and Appointed to the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON – Rep. Dean is elected as Regional Whip, and appointed to the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee. The Democratic Steering and Policy Committee is chaired by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, co-chaired by Reps. Cheri Bustos, Eric Swalwell, and Barbara Lee. The committee helps provide guidance on the caucuses, legislative policies and agenda, and provides recommendations for committee appointments. The regional whip will be responsible for assisting the Whip in maintaining a united caucus during crucial votes. Rep. Dean’s region will include Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky. "I am grateful for this new opportunity and eager to work alongside mentors and colleagues on policy that looks forward, while keeping the caucus unified," Rep. Dean said. "I will look forward to working each day, for the people and generating real, important change." Rep. Dean is eager to help lift up her caucus while making positive change in our nation. Both of these leadership roles will give her the opportunity to work alongside colleagues to advance legislative priorities while maintaining a united caucus. Rep. Madeleine Dean is a mother, grandmother, attorney, professor, former four-term member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and U.S. Representative for the Fourth District of Pennsylvania. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z | ||
| https://keller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-fred-keller-calls-immediate-small-business-relief | Congressman Fred Keller calls for immediate small business relief | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Fred Keller | K000395 | keller.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today on the steps of the Capitol, Congressman Fred Keller (R-PA) joined Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, Whip Steve Scalise, Conference Chair Liz Cheney, and other House Republicans for a press conference on the need to immediately extend the Paycheck Protection Program and deliver much needed relief to America's small business, workers, and hardest hit industries. The Paycheck Protection Program expired 124 days ago, yet Speaker Pelosi has yet to take legislative action to reopen this highly effective program, which has served as a lifeline for thousands of small businesses nationwide. In Pennsylvania, more than 73,000 small businesses received PPP loans totaling over $20.7 billion in forgivable loans that helped them keep workers employed. In a video immediately after the press conference, Congressman Keller called on Speaker Pelosi to put partisan politics aside and join House Republicans' effort to reopen the Paycheck Protection Program and deliver the remaining $138 billion in relief to those who need it the most. Here a few excerpts from Congressman Keller's video: H.R. 8265 would provide relief to small businesses and the people who work for them. Speaker Pelosi has admitted that, for political purposes, she's held up relief negotiations, and she's done so more than 40 times. It's time to end the [political] games; it's time to get to work. Let's get this bill done, and let's get relief to the people who need it most. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://keller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-fred-keller-responds-gov-wolf-s-latest-shutdown-orders | Congressman Fred Keller responds to Gov. Wolfs latest shutdown orders | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | PA | Fred Keller | K000395 | keller.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. In response to Governor Tom Wolf's latest shutdown order announcement, Congressman Fred Keller (PA-12) made the following statement: Since the start of the pandemic, small businesses and workers across Pennsylvania have suffered due to Governor Wolf's chronic mismanagement and heavy-handed shutdown mandates. Now, two weeks before Christmas, the governor is once again taking unilateral action that will further devastate our economy and threaten the livelihoods of countless Pennsylvanians simply trying to earn a living. To put it plainly, shutdowns do not work. As with his previous order, the governor's latest shutdown will advantage big box stores, destroy countless small businesses and restaurants, and cause more harm than it solves. Today's announcement shows a stunning lack of confidence in the people of Pennsylvania who have been living and learning through this pandemic for nearly a year. Pennsylvanians are smart, hardworking people capable of following common-sense guidance from healthcare professionals. The last thing Pennsylvania needs are more mandates and a one-size-fits-all shutdown order. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://meuser.house.gov/media/press-releases/meuser-statement-amicus-brief-urging-supreme-court-review-election-proccesses | MEUSER STATEMENT ON AMICUS BRIEF URGING A SUPREME COURT REVIEW OF ELECTION PROCESSES | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | PA | Daniel Meuser | M001204 | meuser.house.gov | legacy | POTTSVILLE, PA. Today,Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-9)released the following statement after signing on to an amicus briefseeking further review of the constitutionality of various processes which occurred during the last election: "There continue to be many unanswered questions related to the irregular actions taken in the past election across the Commonwealth. Why did Pennsylvania break statute and allow three-day late mail-in ballots to be counted? Why did the Pennsylvania Secretary of State order the curing of ballots 24 hours prior to election day, leading to inconsistent preparedness and effectiveness between counties? Why were verified signature requirements applied differently for in-person ballots versus mail-in ballots? "Millions in Pennsylvania want to know why these actions were taken, were they legal, and will they occur in the next election? It is not arguable that there were inconsistencies in the last election. We can't have arbitrary and irregular actions taken and then think we have integrity in our election process they don't mix. We must have consistent rules, laws and requirements for what constitutes a legal vote. Free and fair elections are not a partisan or political issue. They are important for Republicans, Democrats and for all. The legitimacy of our institutions of government depends upon the trust our people have in our election system. "The amicus brief merely states our belief that the broad scope of the various allegations and irregularities in the subject states merits careful, timely review by the Supreme Court. There will be a smooth transition of power to the next administration, whatever the outcome of the court's decision. The people need to believe in the integrity of the election and there won't be full confidence in our system until these questions are answered. It's as important for the people to believe in democracy as it is for democracy itself. I will continue to work to assure we have an honest, lawful and fair vote count, now, and in the future." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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