U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Wednesday July 03, 2024 ( 9 items ) |
Casey Unveils New Report Detailing the Heartbreaking Effects of Hoarding Disorder on Older Americans
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
Aging Committee Majority Staff report details the damage caused by hoarding disorder, which affects as many as 14 million Americans
In report, Casey examines the effects of the condition and issues recommendations for how federal government can help older adults and their communities
Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, unveiled a new Aging C
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Casey, Fetterman, Deluzio Urge Coast Guard to Support Efforts to Keep Monongahela River Safe and Navigable During Lock and Dam Removal Project
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
Lock and dam removal is part of broader effort to modernize Monongahela River, key for region's economy and community recreation
Members of Congress: "Keeping this waterway safe and navigable in the long run is critical to the region's economy and way of life."
Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) and U.S. Representative Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17) urged the U.S. Coast Guard
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Casey, Houlahan Announce Helicopter Remanufacturing Program, New Jobs in Chester County
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
Casey, Houlahan have fought for years to keep the plant open and to bring new work to the facility
Members wrote to Air Force opposing Navy divestment in CH-46 and urging exploration of new work in the aircraft
Arrival of four CH-46 in Coatesville for modernization could lead to up to 200 additional jobs at the Coatesville plant
Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and U.S. Representative Chrissy
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Fetterman Returns from Trip to Israel
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
The trip focused on the role of money laundering and illicit finance in the Israel-Hamas War
Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) recently returned from Israel where he met with American and Israeli leadership to discuss the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. Senator Fetterman serves on the U.S. Senate Banking Committee and the trip was focused on terror financing and combating illicit finance.
"Illicit
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Fitzpatrick, Quigley Expand Access To Essential Care For Our Retired Federal Working & Military K9 Heroes
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
Today, Congressmen Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) and Mike Quigley (IL-5) annouced they have introduced the bipartisan Honoring Our K9 Heroes Act, which establishes a grant program for non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations to provide essential veterinary care for retired Federal and Military working dogs.
Over 5,500 K9s currently serve our Federal Agencies, performing critical tasks to safeguard our country
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Houlahan Calls for Answers From IRS After Extended Closure of Reading Taxpayer Assistance Center
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 2, 2024:
Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) sent a letter to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Danny Werfel on the sudden announcement of an extended closure of the IRS' Taxpayer Assistance Center (TAC) in Reading. Houlahan asked for a meeting on the circumstances of the closure and urged the re-opening of the office as soon as possible.
"I want to emphasize the importanc
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Kelly-led health care transparency bill passes Ways & Means Committee
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
Last week, the House Ways & Means Committee passed the National Coverage Determination Transparency Act(link is external), legislation led by U.S. Reps. Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chairman of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, and Brett Guthrie (R-KY), Chair of the House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Health,
The legislation aims to increase transparency for the National Coverage Determination process at t
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Rep. Deluzio Announces $3M Federal Investment in Etna Center for Community, Funds for Permanent Library, Housing & Community Center to Serve Region
ETNA, Pennsylvania, July 3 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 2, 2024:
Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) announced he secured a $3,000,000 federal investment for the Etna Center for Community. This project will redevelop existing buildings in the heart of Etna into a library, community center, four new housing units, a food distribution hub, and more. Congressman Deluzio directed funding to this project as part of his congressional"Community
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Reps. Deluzio, Jeffries Celebrate Millions in Federal Infrastructure Investments at Pittsburgh International Airport
MOON TWP, Pennsylvania, July 3 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 2, 2024:
Yesterday, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) hosted House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) in Western Pennsylvania. Leader Jeffries is the highest-ranking Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Together they toured the Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) construction site and spoke with union workers who are getting the job done. PIT has received upwards o
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