Press Releases - U.S. Senator John Fetterman

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 Urges FTC & DOJ to Investigate Plant Closing in Charleroi, PA

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) penned a letter to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan and the Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice, Jonathan Kanter, urging the agencies to investigate the chain of events that led to Anchor Hocking’s decision to close their Charleroi glass manufacturing plant. Senator Fetterman also demanded the agencies hold Anchor Hocking and its private

September 27, 2024

Fetterman, Britt Introduce Bill to Require Mental Health Warning Labels on Social Media Platforms

“As a Senator, but more importantly, as a dad to three young kids, I feel a duty to address how dangerous unchecked social media can be for our mental health.” Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Katie Britt (R-AL) introduced the Stop the Scroll Act, to create a mental health warning label requirement for social media platforms. This bipartisan legislation would ensure all users, especially children and teens, are aware

September 25, 2024

Fetterman, Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Mental Health Care Access for Selected Reservists

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced the Affordable Mental Health Care for Selected Reserve Act, a bipartisan effort to remove cost-sharing barriers that prevent Selected Reserve (SELRES) personnel from accessing mental health care under TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS). “As a nation that relies so heavily on the courage and dedication of our Reserve and National Guard servicemembers, it’s unacceptable that so many

September 25, 2024

Fetterman Presses Federal Reserve for More Transparency on FedNow

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) issued an oversight letter to Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr, pressing the Federal Reserve for greater transparency and detailed responses regarding the performance of FedNow, the central bank’s new instant payment platform, and the fees consumers have to pay for sending payments over FedNow. The letter follows the Federal Reserve’s reluctance to provide complete and detailed answers to

September 24, 2024

Senator Fetterman Chairs Hearing to Expand Access to Free School Meals

“Honestly, this shouldn’t even be a conversation. It’d be like asking kids to pay for the school bus every morning” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), Chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research, held a hearing titled “Keeping Kids Learning in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program.” The hearing focused on legislative solutions to eliminate student meal

September 19, 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, Casey Celebrate Historic Confirmation of Mary Kay Costello

This marks President Biden’s twelfth openly LGBTQ+ federal judge, setting a new record for the most LGBTQ+ judges appointed by any president in U.S. history WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Bob Casey (D-PA) celebrated the historic confirmation of Mary Kay Costello to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Costello, who will serve in Philadelphia, becomes President Biden’s twelfth openly LGBTQ+ federal

September 17, 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