WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman on Monday voted to confirm Judge Cindy Chung to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, which covers all of Pennsylvania. “It was an honor and a privilege to cast my vote this evening to confirm Judge Cindy Chung to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals,” said Senator Fetterman. “Her nomination and confirmation as the first Asian Pacific American to serve on the Third
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman yesterday held meetings with groups representing colleges across the Commonwealth to discuss access to higher education, particularly the importance of Pell Grants, and the economic, social, and cultural impact of these institutions. “I was honored to meet with these higher education champions, and I am grateful to the students and staff who shared how these institutions have changed their lives and their communities.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman on Monday announced that Dennis “Freedom” Horton would be his guest to Tuesday’s State of the Union Address in Washington, D.C. Dennis and his brother, Lee Horton, were incarcerated for nearly 28 years for a crime they did not commit. Following years of advocacy, then-Lt. Governor Fetterman led the charge as chair of Pennsylvania’s Board of Pardons to commute their sentences to time served. In
HARRISBURG, PA – Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman today announced the opening of his Harrisburg regional office, located on the fourth floor of the Strawberry Square complex. “I am proud to share we opened our Harrisburg office last week. As Lieutenant Governor, I spent significant time in our state capitol working to deliver for the people of Pennsylvania. I am pleased to continue that work as Senator by providing top-notch constituent
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) announced $340 million in federal funding for Philadelphia to modernize its water infrastructure and work to ensure Philadelphians can access safe, clean drinking water. Philadelphia will receive a low-interest Water Infrastructure and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which will jumpstart the work to modernize the drinking water system with an initial
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman on Wednesday attended his first Senate hearing in the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry to discuss challenges facing Pennsylvania’s family farms and other issues relating to the upcoming Farm Bill. “I was honored and proud to join my first Senate Agriculture Committee hearing today. I am looking forward to advocating for Pennsylvania’s farmers in the upcoming Farm Bill. Thank you to Senators
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman on Wednesday released the following statement in honor of Black History Month: “February marks the beginning of Black History Month, a celebration of the culture, contributions, and achievements of the Black community. Today is also a day of somber reflection, as we honor the life of Tyre Nichols, the 29-year-old Black man whose life ended violently at the hands of people who were sworn
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman on Tuesday met with advocates from Planned Parenthood of Pennsylvania to discuss access to sexual and reproductive healthcare. The group discussed the repercussions of the Dobbs decision, shared their personal experiences with abortion, and asked to Senator to continue fighting to protect abortion access both in PA and nationwide. “I am grateful to those who shared their stories and for the opportunity to discuss
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman on Tuesday released the following statement after Exxon announced record profits for 2022, following Chevron’s announcement last week that they also made record profits last year: “This summer, families across PA paid $5 a gallon for gas while Exxon made profits that ‘smashed earnings records’ and Chevron posted ‘record earnings.’ “This price gouging is simply disgusting, and I’m going to get to the bottom of it.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Fetterman today released his official Senate portrait and his official Twitter account, @SenFettermanPA. The photo is available to download here. Last week, Sen. Fetterman announced his first slate of cosponsorships, which include the Better Care Better Jobs Act, the Assault Weapons Ban, the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, and the Washington, D.C. Admission Act. These bills focus on issues that Sen. Fetterman campaigned on, including expanded
