Tkani Finau, Author at U.S. Senator John Fetterman

Fetterman on National Defense Authorization Act Vote

Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in a bipartisan manner. While this must-pass bill largely supports our national defense, Speaker Mike Johnson included a provision targeting the health care for transgender children of our servicemembers. Senator Fetterman joined Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and 23 Senate colleagues on an amendment that would have stripped this provision out of the NDAA. Senator Fetterman

December 18, 2024

Fetterman, Casey Celebrate Confirmation of Keli Neary to U.S. District Court in Pennsylvania

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Pennsylvania U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Bob Casey (D-PA) proudly celebrated the Senate’s confirmation of Keli Neary to serve as a judge on the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Neary, who will serve in Harrisburg, is the thirteenth Pennsylvanian to be nominated to the bench by President Biden and confirmed by the Senate, eleven of whom are women. “Keli Neary’s confirmation is a

December 11, 2024

Fetterman, Casey Celebrate Catherine Henry’s Confirmation to Federal Bench

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Bob Casey (D-PA) celebrate the Senate’s confirmation of Catherine Henry to serve as a federal judge for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Henry, who will serve in the Lehigh Valley, is the eleventh Pennsylvanian to be nominated to the bench by President Biden and confirmed by the Senate, of which nine have been women. “Cathy Henry has

December 3, 2024

Fetterman, Casey, House Colleagues, Announces Over $43 Million in Federal Funding to Protect Pennsylvania Families from Lead Hazards

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA), Bob Casey (D-PA), and House colleagues announced that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded over $43 million to several Pennsylvania communities as part of the FY2024 Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction (LHR) Grant Program. This funding will help reduce lead-based paint hazards and improve the health and safety of homes across the Commonwealth, benefiting families in Allegheny County, Allentown,

October 8, 2024

Sens. Fetterman, Cramer Introduce Bill to Expand Burial Benefits for Veterans and Their Families

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) introduced the Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act, a bipartisan bill to permanently expand the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) burial benefits. This legislation will allow the VA to provide memorial headstones or markers for veterans, their spouses, and dependent children, regardless of when they passed away, ensuring that military families are properly honored together. “Our veterans and their families

October 2, 2024

Fetterman on Iran Missile Attack on Israel

Braddock, PA — Today, Iran launched ballistic missiles at Israel. Senator Fetterman released the following statement in response: “Any move Iran makes against Israel, my voice and vote follows Israel to ensure they have whatever resources they need—whether that’s military, financial, or intelligence—to prevail over terror.”

October 1, 2024

Fetterman Introduces the Tenants’ Right to Organize Act

“Just as labor unions help workers stand together for fair treatment, the Tenants’ Right to Organize Act will empower renters to come together and make positive changes in their homes and neighborhoods.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) introduced the Tenants’ Right to Organize Act, a crucial bill to empower tenants to organize, participate in, and operate tenant organizations without fear of retaliation or interference. This bill amends the United States Housing

September 18, 2024

Fetterman Introduces Bill to Designate Washington’s Trail as a National Historic Trail

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) introduced the “Washington’s Trail—1753 National Historic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2024.” This legislation directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating Washington’s Trail as a national historic trail under the National Trails System Act. Washington’s Trail traces the historic 500-mile route taken by George Washington and his party from Williamsburg, Virginia to Fort LeBoeuf

September 13, 2024

Fetterman Stands with USW Against Shameless Executives

“I’m calling bullshit on the U.S. Steel executives” Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Steel executives threatened to move its headquarters from Pittsburgh, putting thousands of union jobs in the region at risk should the proposed sale to Nippon Steel fall through. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) released the following statement in response: “As I’ve always said, I will follow and stand with the United Steelworkers against the shameless executives looking for a

September 5, 2024

Author: Tkani Finau