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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Thursday July 11, 2024 ( 11 items )  

After Pressure from Casey, Biden Administration to Crack Down on Steel Dumping to Protect PA Workers, Jobs, Manufacturers
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: U.S., Mexico to prevent China, other countries from surging steel into U.S. market in violation of 2019 trade agreement, a practice that threatens American steel industry jobs, has contributed to plant closures PA Senior Senator has long pushed Administration to stop trade cheats from hurting PA steel workers and manufacturers Earlier this year, Casey successfully pushed Administration to investig  more

Casey, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Change Proposed Hydrogen Production Tax Credit
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Casey criticized original tax credit proposal, continues to push administration to change course Hydrogen energy poised to bring news jobs, economic development to communities across PA Senators: "The 45V credit offers the United States an irreplaceable opportunity to boost our economic and international competitiveness. ... We have one more chance to get this right" Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey  more

Durbin Questions Judicial Nominees In Today's Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: During today's Senate Judiciary Committee nominations hearing, U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, questioned Mary Kathleen Costello, nominated to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania; Laura Margarete Provinzino, nominated to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Minnesota; and Noel Wise, nominated to be U.S. District Ju  more

Fitzpatrick & Golden Lead Bipartisan Coalition Demanding Vote on Congressional Stock Trading Ban
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Today, Congressmen Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) and Jared Golden (ME-2) led a bipartisan group of 20 lawmakers, pressing House Leadership to bring forward a vote on legislation that would prohibit members of Congress from owning and trading individual stocks. "Americans should rightfully expect Members of Congress to work relentlessly on their behalf to tackle the challenges facing our communities and  more

Houlahan, Nunn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Another Infant Formula Shortage
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 10, 2024: * * * Businesses like ByHeart in Reading, PA would be able to access new tax credits under the legislation * * * This week, Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Zach Nunn (R-IA) introduced bipartisan legislation to prevent another infant formula shortage. The Investing in New Families and Newborns Through (INFANT) Tax Credit Act will diversify the formula supply chain by s  more

Kelly votes for SAVE Act, prohibits non-citizens from voting in federal elections
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) voted in favor of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, legislation introduced by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) that would uphold and strengthen current law by permitting only U.S. citizens to vote in federal elections. The bill passed the U.S. House on Wednesday and now advances to the U.S. Senate. Since President Biden took office, millions of illegal aliens hav  more

Kelly, Neal Introduce Resolution Commemorating 100th Anniversary of U.S.-Ireland Diplomatic Relations
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA-16) and Richard E. Neal (D-MA-01), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Friends of Ireland Caucus, introduced a resolution to commemorate the 100th anniversary of U.S.-Ireland diplomatic relations. Established on October 7, 1924, when Irish Ambassador Timothy Smiddy presented his credentials to U.S. President Calvin Coolidge, U.S.-Ireland relations have endured coun  more

Rep. Deluzio Celebrates Biden Administration Move to Close Trade Loopholes, Protect American Steel and Aluminum Industries
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 10, 2024: Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio celebrated President Joe Biden's announcement that strengthens rules for steel and aluminum to qualify for trade benefits between the United States and Mexico. The President's proclamation makes it a requirement in order to quality for zero tariffs when traded between the two countries under the Section 232 relief measures, steel must be both "melted an  more

Rep. Lee Calls Out Efforts to Politicize Voting Laws to Take Away Marginalized Peoples Access to Democracy
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 11 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 10, 2024: Today, Rep. Summer Lee (PA-12) called out GOP voter suppression efforts on the floor of the House of Representatives. During debate over the GOP's harmful bill, Rep. Lee called out House Republicans' continued efforts to make it harder for millions of eligible Americans to vote. She also highlighted legislation she introduced two weeks ago, the Right to Vote Act, which would  more

Rep. Meuser Supports SAVE Act to Ensure Election Integrity
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 10, 2024: Today, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) voted in favor of H.R. 8281, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. The legislation would require proof of American citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. This legislation has become increasingly necessary given more than 10 million illegal immigrants have crossed our border due to the Biden Administration's open border p  more

Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Durbin Questions Judicial Nominees In Today Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 10, 2024: During today's Senate Judiciary Committee nominations hearing, U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, questioned Mary Kathleen Costello, nominated to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania; Laura Margarete Provinzino, nominated to be U.S. District Judge for the District   more