U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania
Bipartisan PA Delegation Fighting to Reduce Cost of Veterans' Behavioral and Mental Health Services
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 31, 2024:
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The bipartisan, bicameral Stop Copay Overpay Act lowers behavioral and mental health copays under the TRICARE program
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U.S. Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-06) and Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA-14) and U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) are leading the charge in Congress to reduce the cost of behavioral and mental health care services for Pennsylvanians and all Americans wh
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Casey Applauds Confirmation of Joseph F. Saporito as U.S. District Judge for Middle District of Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
Saporito, a former public defender, has been a United States Magistrate Judge for the Middle District since 2015
Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is announcing that the Senate has confirmed Judge Joseph F. Saporito, Jr. to serve on the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania:
"For nearly four decades, Judge Saporito has served the people of Luzerne County and North
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Casey Introduces Bill to Expand Care for Seniors Recovering from Substance Use Disorders
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
Casey's new Residential Recovery for Seniors Act would expand access to residential recovery for older adults covered by Medicare
Casey: "Substance use disorder is a crisis in every age group and in every community across our Nation, and we must respond by giving Americans who are suffering a wide range of options to begin the road to recovery"
Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the
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Casey Introduces Suite of Bills to Expand Access to Savings Accounts for People with Disabilities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
Casey created the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) program in 2014 to allow people with disabilities to save money without losing eligibility for critical federal programs
Casey's legislative package includes three bills to expand the program even further and ensure more eligible people with disabilities are able to access program benefits
Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of
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Casey Statement on Senate Republicans Blocking Bipartisan Tax Deal, Including Child Tax Credit
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
Temporary expansion of Child Tax Credit, passed in 2021, cut child poverty in half
When given opportunity to reinstate bipartisan, expanded Child Tax Credit payments for working families, Senate Republicans voted against the bill
WATCH HERE: Senator Casey urged his colleagues to support bipartisan bill on the Senate floor yesterday
Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senat
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Casey: "Marc Fogel is Still Sitting in a Russian Prison"
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement on the multi-country prisoner swap that released Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan, but did not include Pennsylvania teacher Marc Fogel:
"This prisoner swap is good news for Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, and their families, but Marc Fogel is still sitting in a Russian prison. Marc Fogel is a teacher from Pittsburgh with
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Congresswoman Dean Applauds U.S. Department of Treasury for Extending Free IRS Direct Filing to Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 31, 2024:
Today, the U.S. Department of Treasury announced that thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, Pennsylvania will be the next state to offer a free IRS Tax Filing Option in 2025.
"This is another example of the extraordinary improvements made to the Internal Revenue Service under the Biden-Harris Administration," Rep. Dean said. "The funding made available by the Inflation Reduction Act
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Congresswoman Madeleine Dean Applauds Release of Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan, Renews Call for Release of Marc Fogel
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Aug. 1, 2024:
Today, Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement commending the Biden-Harris Administration's work to bring Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan home from Russia. Congresswoman Dean also renews her call for Pennsylvanian Marc Fogel to be released. Fogel is serving a 14-year sentence for possession of medic
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Fitzpatrick Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Efforts to Combat Sexual Assault on College Campuses
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
Commonsense Legislation to Strengthen Accountability and Transparency for Educational Institutions
Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), along with U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (NY), U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (IA), and Congressman Ro Khanna (CA-17), announced the reintroduction of the bipartisan and bicameral Campus Accountability and Safety Act, legislation that will combat sexual assa
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Fitzpatrick Pushes for Legislation to Protect Refinery Jobs, Energy Security in Pennsylvani
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
Safeguarding Domestic Energy Production and Independence Act will help small, medium, and independent refineries contend with runaway costs, protect jobs, and support the transition to renewable fuels
The Members wrote: "The Safeguarding Domestic Energy Production and Independence Act is a commonsense compromise that would support the transition to renewable fuels while restoring long-term certain
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Houlahan Calls for Action at Department of Education Following Student-Led Social Media Attack Toward Great Valley Teachers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Aug. 1, 2024:
Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), a former educator in Philadelphia and leader of a childhood literacy nonprofit, sent a letter to U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona recognizing his leadership at the Department of Education and urging him to target federal resources to help schools teach responsible technology use such as social media behavior.
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PA Delegation Members Call for Fogel's Inclusion in Prison Swap
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA), and U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chris Deluzio (D-PA), and Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) released the following statement calling on the Biden Administration to include Marc Fogel in any prisoner swap made with Russia. Fogel, detained in Russia since August 2021, is currently serving a 14-year sentence for possession of medical ma
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PA Delegation Members Call for Fogel's Inclusion in Prison Swap
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA), alongside Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA), as well as U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Chris Deluzio (D-PA), call on the Biden Administration to include Marc Fogel in any prisoner swap made with Russia. Fogel, detained in Russia since August 2021, is currently serving a 14-year sentence for possession of medical marijuana used
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Pa. Delegation Members Call for Fogel's Inclusion in Prison Swap
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA), Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA), and Chris Deluzio (D-PA), along with U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA), released the following statement calling on the Biden Administration to include Marc Fogel in any prisoner swap made with Russia. Fogel, detained in Russia since August 2021, is currently serving a 14-year sentence for possession of medical
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Rep. Boyle Issues Statement on Release of Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following statement on Aug. 1, 2024:
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Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle released the following statement on the successful negotiations by the Biden-Harris administration to free Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan. Evan Gershkovich's parents are Boyle's constituents.
"After 16 grueling months, I am thankful that Evan is finally coming home. My constituents Mikhail and Ella Gershkovich have been forced to endure the unim
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Rep. Deluzio Issues Statement on Prisoner Swap, Exclusion of Pennsylvanian Marc Fogel
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following statement on Aug. 1, 2024:
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Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) released the following statement on the historic prisoner swap conducted between the United States, Russia, and other countries. The deal brought home many Americans but did not include Rep. Deluzio's Western Pennsylvanian constituent, Marc Fogel.
Congressman Deluzio has been pushing for the release of Mr. Fogel since he came to Congress. Am
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Rep. Deluzio: PA Delegation Members Call for Fogel Inclusion in Prison Swap
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Aug. 1, 2024:
Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA) joined with U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA), and U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) released the following statement calling on the Biden Administration to include Marc Fogel in any prisoner swap made with Russia. Fogel, detained in Russia since August 2021, is currently serving a 14-year se
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Rep. Mike Kelly statement on Marc Fogel remaining imprisoned in Russia
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) released the following statement on Butler County native and Pittsburgh-area schoolteacher Marc Fogel remaining in Russian prison after today's historic prisoner swap between the United States and Russia.
"I am disappointed to hear that Butler County native Marc Fogel was not a part of the prisoner swap today between the United States and Russia. Since he was imprisoned
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Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Casey Introduces Bill to Expand Care for Seniors Recovering From Substance Use Disorders
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release on Aug. 1, 2024:
Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, introduced the Residential Recovery for Seniors Act, which would expand access to care in residential treatment facilities for seniors recovering from substance use disorders. Currently, non-hospital-based residential substance use care is no
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Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Casey Introduces Suite of Bills to Expand Access to Savings Accounts for People With Disabilities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release on Aug. 1, 2024:
Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, introduced a package of three bills that expand access to the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) program. The ABLE program, which Chairman Casey passed in 2014, allows people with disabilities to save money without risking access to fe
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Senate Special Committee on Aging Sets Aug. 7 Hearing on Effects of Caregiving Across Lifespan
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following information for a field hearing entitled "From Infancy to Aging: The Effects of Caregiving Across the Lifespan" at 10 a.m. on Aug. 7, 2024, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania:
Members
* Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr. (Democrat-Pennsylvania)
Witnesses
* Heather Tomko, Outreach Coordinator, National Research and Rehabilitation Training Center on Family Support, University of Pittsburgh, Whitehall Borough, PA
* Tara Dawson
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Speaker Johnson & Leader Jeffries Announce Members Leading Bipartisan Task Force to Investigate Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump
WASHINGTON, July 29 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
Speaker Mike Johnson and Leader Hakeem Jeffries today announced the Members of Congress who will serve on the bipartisan House task force on the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. "We have the utmost confidence in this bipartisan group of steady, highly qualified, and capable Members of Congress to move quickly to find the facts, ensure accountability, and help make certain such failu
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