Day: May 23, 2024

Fetterman Statement on Immigration Bill Vote

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Senate failed to pass the bipartisan border security bill. Senator Fetterman voted in favor of the legislation. Senator Fetterman released the follow statement in response to the vote: “I voted yes on this bill once again because I know we must secure our border, and this bill would help do that. “But I am tired of this political theater. I have Republican colleagues who will spend

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Fetterman, Casey Hail Catherine Henry Nomination to Federal Bench

Washington, D.C. – Today, Pennsylvania U.S. Senators John Fetterman and Bob Casey celebrate the nomination of Catherine Henry to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. If confirmed, Henry will sit in the Lehigh Valley, marking President Biden’s eighth federal judge appointed in Pennsylvania. “I was so happy to recommend Cathy to the White House, and President Biden has made an excellent choice in nominating her.

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Fetterman Statement on Norfolk Southern, EPA Settlement

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Environmental Protection Agency announced a $310 million settlement with Norfolk Southern for damages from the February 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, OH, that also impacted nearby Pennsylvania communities. Senator Fetterman released the following statement in response: “This is an important settlement and a welcome development. But it does not mean our work here is done. We will keep working to ensure that the people

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Senator Fetterman Leads Second Inquiry into SNAP Eligibility Changes

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), Chairman of the Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research Subcommittee of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee sent a follow-up letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding access to the key federal nutrition program. This follows a similar, initial request last June, seeking clarity on upcoming changes made to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through

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