Press Releases

Fetterman Applauds Finalized DOL Retirement Security Rule

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Biden administration finalized the Retirement Security Rule, which will protect working people’s retirement savings by holding financial advisors to higher standards. Specifically, the new rule closes loopholes in current law to ensure that advice is given in the best interest of the saver. Last month, Senator Fetterman led a letter to the Department of Labor (DOL) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) urging them

Read More...

Fetterman Slams Mayorkas Impeachment as “Bad Performance Art”

“It’s charades like this that make people hate Washington.” Washington, D.C. – Today, the Senate began impeachment proceedings against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Senator Fetterman released the following statement in response: “The House GOP can’t seem to grasp that impeachment is a constitutional tool reserved for cases of ‘high crimes and misdemeanors,’ not political vendettas. These efforts by Speaker Johnson and the House GOP to cheapen a solemn process

Read More...

Fetterman Pushes for Whole-Home Repairs Legislation at Hearing on Housing Crisis

Fetterman highlights the program’s value to PA seniors, flexibility of the program, and bipartisan push to get it passed at the national level   WASHINGTON, DC – On Tuesday, Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman spoke at a Senate Housing, Transportation, and Community Development subcommittee hearing about the importance of passing the Whole-Home Repairs Act, a bill he introduced with Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) that would scale a popular and successful

Read More...

Fetterman Responds to U.S. Steel Shareholders Approving Sale to Nippon Steel

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Steel shareholders voted in favor of the proposed sale to Nippon Steel. Senator Fetterman released the following statement in response: “As I’ve always said, steel is about security – both our national security and the economic security of workers and steel communities in Pennsylvania and across the country. This conversation should be about the steelworkers who power U.S. Steel. “I’m encouraged to see Nippon is making

Read More...

Fetterman Cosponsors Bill to Expand Healthcare Options for Selected Reserve and National Guard

WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman joined bipartisan, bicameral legislation to expand affordable healthcare options for members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard. The Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act allows members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard who are also employed by the federal government to choose between military and civilian healthcare plans. The legislation is led by U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S.

Read More...

Fetterman Response on Trump Abortion Statement

Washington, D.C. – Today, former President Donald Trump said that abortion rights should be left to the states. Trump has previously bragged about installing extreme right-wing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade, said that there should be punishment for women who get abortions if they become outlawed, and recently suggested he’d support a 15-week federal abortion ban. Senator Fetterman released the following statement in response: “Donald Trump is the architect

Read More...

Fetterman Joins Resolution Commemorating International Transgender Day of Visibility

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator John Fetterman joined 26 Democratic colleagues in introducing a resolution celebrating International Transgender Day of Visibility. This resolution aims to uplift the courage and resilience of the transgender community while shedding light on the persistent challenges they face. “Today and every day, I’m proud to stand with the transgender community and recognize their resilience, bravery, and invaluable contributions to our society,”said Senator Fetterman. “As violence and discrimination

Read More...

Fetterman, Colleagues Send Letter to DOL & OMB in Support of Proposed Retirement Security Rule

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman led a letter to the Department of Labor (DOL) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) urging them to finalize the proposed Retirement Security Rule – often referred to as the Fiduciary Rule. If finalized, the proposed rule would ensure that every retirement saver who seeks the assistance of an investment professional will receive advice that puts their best interests first. Senators Brian

Read More...

In Government Funding Bill, Fetterman Secures $117 Million for PA Projects to Strengthen Pennsylvania Infrastructure, Housing, Health Care, and More

WASHINGTON, DC – Early this morning, the Senate passed the final part of a 6-bill “minibus” that will avert a government shutdown and fund key projects across Pennsylvania. This bill cleared the Senate by a 74-24 vote and will be sent to the president to be signed into law this afternoon. “Any day that we get to bring millions of federal dollars back to Pennsylvania communities is a good day.” said Senator Fetterman. “I’m

Read More...

Fetterman Celebrates Huge Wins for PA in EDA Reauthorization

WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman voted to advance the bill that would reauthorize the Economic Development Administration (EDA) out of the Environment & Public Works (EPW) Committee. The bipartisan bill, which would reauthorize the EDA for the first time in nearly 20 years, included key provisions to benefit Pennsylvania—and specifically steel communities—that Senator Fetterman pushed for and secured. “The Economic Development Administration is long overdue for

Read More...