John Fetterman

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54 records, Jan 16, 2023 Jul 21, 2026 · 12 votes (2 against the majority) · 42 statements

JULY 2026

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Fetterman Joins Colleagues in Reintroducing Federal Marijuana Legalization Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined his Senate Democratic colleagues in reintroducing the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act, comprehensive legislation that would end the harmful federal prohibition of…

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At Fetterman’s Urging, FEMA Continues to Release Disaster Recovery Funding

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released nearly $13.5 million in funding to support disaster recovery in Pennsylvania. The funding is the latest to be released after U.S. Senator John Fetterman…

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JUNE 2026

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At Fetterman’s Urging, FEMA Releases an Additional $10 Million in Delayed Grants

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released nearly $10 million in delayed Tropical Storm Debby and COVID-19 grants. This marks the second round of funding heading back to Pennsylvania after U.S.…

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Fetterman Urges FinCEN Rulemaking for Antiquities Industry

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) penned a letter to U.S. Department of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urging the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) to propagate rulemaking requiring antiquities…

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1 vote with the majority

MAY 2026

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At Fetterman’s Urging, FEMA Releases Nearly $600 Million in Delayed Healthcare Funds

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following an April 29th letter from U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced the release of nearly $600 million in delayed…

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Op-Ed: Become a Republican? I’d be terrible.

The Washington Post By: John Fetterman Many might not know, but I won my first race by a single vote to be mayor of Braddock, a small steel town — one of the poorest in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania — where 90 percent of the population…

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In Letter to FEMA, Fetterman Calls Out Delayed Healthcare Reimbursements

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Border Management, Federal Workforce, and Regulatory Affairs, sent a letter to the top official at the Federal Emergency Management…

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APRIL 2026

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In Letter to DHS Secretary Mullin, Fetterman Reiterates Opposition on Proposed Pennsylvania ICE Warehouses

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following his original letter to former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) today sent a letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin reiterating his opposition to…

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✓ YESPN730-14On the Nomination — Robert Cekada, of Florida, to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives

Nomination Confirmed 59–39 in U.S. Senate.

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2 votes with the majority

FEBRUARY 2026

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Fetterman, Colleagues Reintroduce Bipartisan Railway Safety Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Jon Husted (R-OH), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Eric Schmitt (R-MO), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Roger Marshall (R-KS), and Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio)…

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Fetterman Secures Nearly $300 Million in Federal Funds for Pennsylvania Projects

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) announced $289,366,974 in Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) funding was included in the eleven FY26 Appropriations bills signed into law, supporting 121 projects…

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Fetterman Criticizes Proposed Pennsylvania ICE Warehouses in Letter to DHS Secretary Noem

BRADDOCK, PA – Following reports of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) intention to convert two recently purchased warehouse facilities into U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers, U.S. Senator John…

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Fetterman, Grassley Urge Implementation of Whistleblower Program to Fight Money Laundering

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) sent a letter to Department of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Director Andrea Gacki, urging them to…

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SEPTEMBER 2025

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With Federal Workers Under Attack, Fetterman Joins Legislation to Repeal Union-Busting Executive Orders

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Fetterman helped introduce a bipartisan legislation to repeal two union-busting executive orders and restore collective bargaining rights and workplace protections for federal workers. The…

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JULY 2025

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Fetterman, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Crack Down on Money Laundering and Terror Financing in the Art Market

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Andy Kim (D-NJ), and David McCormick (R-PA), introduced the Art Market Integrity Act, bipartisan…

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2 votes with the majority

JUNE 2025

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Fetterman, Hagerty, Padilla, Hawley Introduce Bill to Fully Support Families of Fallen Federal Workers

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Border Management, Federal Workforce and Regulatory Affairs, led Senators Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Josh Hawley (R-MO)…

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APRIL 2025

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Fetterman, Meng, Lawler Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Return Stolen SNAP Benefits

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-NY-06), and Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) introduced the Fairness for Victims of SNAP Skimming Act, legislation to make sure that people don’t go…

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Senators Fetterman, Justice Introduce Legislation to Prevent Tragic Drug Deaths in Prisons

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined Senator Jim Justice (R-WV) to introduce the Bureau of Prisons Security Check and Action against Narcotics in Mail Act (BOP SCAN Mail Act). This bipartisan legislation…

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1 vote with the majority

JANUARY 2025

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✓ YESOn the Amendment — To include crimes resulting in death or serious bodily injury to the list of offenses that, if committed by an inadmis…

Amendment Agreed to 75–24 in U.S. Senate.

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DECEMBER 2024

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Fetterman, Casey Celebrate Confirmation of Keli Neary to U.S. District Court in Pennsylvania

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Pennsylvania U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Bob Casey (D-PA) proudly celebrated the Senate’s confirmation of Keli Neary to serve as a judge on the United States District Court for the Middle District…

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SEPTEMBER 2024

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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)…

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