Big Win: Fetterman Pressures DOT, Unfreezes $1B for PA Projects

This spring, Senator Fetterman met with DOT Secretary Duffy to fight for Pennsylvania’s infrastructure projects that were at risk of being cancelled. After months of pressure from Senator Fetterman, the White House announced that the money is officially being released.

“I came in good faith to work across the aisle and fight for these endangered infrastructure projects. More than $1 billion in funding that was at risk is now back on track,” said Senator Fetterman.

This funding supports major projects like:

$27M for Philadelphia International Airport
$500M for the I-83 South Bridge Replacement in Harrisburg
Safe Streets grants for Lancaster, Williamsport, and Allentown

These investments will create jobs, improve safety, and keep Pennsylvania moving. Read More

Fetterman Demands Answers for Victims of Sunoco Pipeline Leak in Bucks County

At a Senate Commerce Committee hearing for PHMSA nominee Paul Roberti, Senator Fetterman raised concerns about a Sunoco pipeline leak in Bucks County. Fetterman was joined at the hearing by an Upper Makefield Township resident whose water has been contaminated with jet fuel.

PHMSA is responsible for enforcing pipeline safety regulations at the Twin Oaks Pipeline, a 105-mile jet fuel line running through parts of southeastern Pennsylvania. Senator Fetterman is committed to ensuring that PHMSA performs its oversight and enforcement responsibilities and holds Sunoco accountable.

In February, Senator Fetterman and Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) sent a letter to PHMSA urging Acting Administrator Ben Kochman to shut down the pipeline while the agency investigated the leak. To date, PHMSA has refused to do so, instead requiring Sunoco to reduce pipeline operations by 20 percent.

The Senator highlighted the severity of the situation and secured Roberti’s commitment to visit the site and hold Sunoco accountable if confirmed.

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Whole-Home Repairs Act is one step closer to becoming law

The Senate Banking Committee unanimously advanced a housing bill that includes $30M for a national pilot of Pennsylvania’s Whole-Home Repairs program — John’s signature policy. If passed, the Whole-Home Repairs Act will:

Provide grants to homeowners
Offer forgivable loans to landlords
Invest in workforce development

John has championed this bill from day one because it’s a proven solution to the housing crisis — and now it’s closer than ever to becoming law.

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Fetterman, Britt Reintroduce Bill to Require Mental Health Warning Labels on Social Media Platforms

U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Katie Britt (R-AL) reintroduced the bipartisan Stop the Scroll Act,

legislation that would require social media platforms to display clear mental health warning labels to users. The bill would require social media platforms to show clear mental health warnings to users, helping people—especially kids and teens—understand the potential risks of using social media and find resources to find the help they need.

At Semafor’s Solving the Youth Well-being Challenge event, Senators Fetterman and Britt urged congress to pass legislation preventing children under 13 from using social media, and highlighted its harmful effects on teenagers.

The bill has already cleared the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and there is hope it can be pushed through before the end of the year.

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Fetterman, Colleagues Demand Answers on Un-American Transgender Military Ban

U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined 21 of their Senate Democratic colleagues in urging Defense Secretary Hegseth to reverse course and not implement the Trump Administration's un-American transgender military service ban.

This policy would unfairly attack honorable service members for who they are, compromise good order and discipline, and jeopardize our national security.

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Fetterman leads bipartisan bill to make tax filing easier for survivors of domestic violence

This summer, Sen. Fetterman introduced bipartisan legislation, the SAFE Tax Filing Act, to make tax filing easier for survivors of domestic violence. Cosponsors include Senators Cornyn, Cortez Masto, and Ernst. The SAFE Tax Filing Act is endorsed by the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence, Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence, the National Domestic Violence Hotline, and the National Network to End Domestic Violence, among others.

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Senator Fetterman toured the Philadelphia Housing Authority’s West Park redevelopment site in West Philadelphia. Earlier this year, Fetterman secured the unfreezing of a $21.3 million U.S. Department of Transportation BUILD grant to create a new street grid and pedestrian infrastructure that will connect the future Westpark Apartments to public transit, parks, and neighborhood amenities.	Senator Fetterman visited the Community College of Beaver County's School of Aviation on their first day of classes. Fetterman met with President Dr. Roger Davis, faculty and students to hear directly about the incredible work they are doing to train the next generation of pilots and aviation professionals. Fetterman gave his commitment to support their FAA funding request to help build a new air traffic control tower to complete this vital project. This is a huge investment in good-paying jobs and the future of Beaver County.
Trinity UMC of Roaring Spring, PA used their Summer Lunch Program to spotlight poverty, rural food insecurity, and the needs for expanded food programs.	Recent renovations at the New Hope Shelter added a new children's playroom and much needed additional family rooms. Staff were also able to tour the Waynesboro Health and Human Services food pantry, and discuss anticipated funding needs.
The Williamsport levee protects the city and safeguards over 80% of the county’s tax base. The $5.6 million federally funded rehabilitation will bolster flood protection and economic security for the region.	The Indiana County Conservation District Legislative tour highlighted completed projects this past year. Discussed also during the tour were issues like agricultural conservation programs and acid mine drainage remediation.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering low-cost Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) to eligible small businesses, co-ops, nurseries, and nonprofits in specific Pennsylvania counties affected by recent heat and drought. These loans are not available to most farmers or ranchers.

Visit the SBA website to confirm eligibility and apply.

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The application for Senator Fetterman’s nomination to the United States Service Academies closes on Friday, Sept. 19 at 5 PM. Visit our website to learn more and apply.

Please direct any additional questions to: academies@fetterman.senate.gov

Due to a significant U.S. Department of Education backlog with student loan applications, our office has been asked to pause all inquiries until October. Pennsylvanians who still need assistance at that time are welcome to contact our Constituent Services team.