Casey Secures Wins For Pennsylvanians in Defense Authorization
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced that several provisions he worked to advance have been successfully adopted to and passed within the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Read More
Casey Statement on Veterans Day
U.S. Senator Bob Casey released a statement honoring the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Read More
In Meeting with Defense Secretary Nominee, Casey Makes Case for PA, Foreign Policy Priorities
Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) met with Ash Carter, President Obama's nominee to be Defense Secretary, and pressed the case for Pennsylvania’s military priorities and for a comprehensive strategy to combat ISIS and deal with instability in Iraq and Syria. Casey raised concerns over the Army’s plans to move Apache helicopters away from the National Guard, which could undermine the state’s Guardsmen. Casey also urged the nominee to consider abandoning the Army’s proposal to deactivate the 55th Armored Brigade Combat Team headquartered in Scranton. Casey also raised the President’s proposal for an Authorization for the Use of Military Force against the terrorist group ISIS and pressed the nominee on the need for robust assistance to Syrians affected by the conflict. Carter, who could receive a vote tomorrow, is a Southeastern Pennsylvania native. Read More
Two Casey Bills to Aid Military Families Clear Critical Senate Committee
oday, two pieces of legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) sailed through the Senate Finance Committee in a bipartisan fashion. One piece of legislation, the Military Spouses Job Continuity Act, defrays the cost of renewing or transferring a professional license when a military family moves to serve the country in a new location. Another, the Wounded Warrior Tax Equity Act would provide tax relief to injured military personnel as they recover. Read More
Casey Urges Speaker Boehner to Allow a Vote on a Bill to Reopen the Government
With a Bipartisan Majority of Representatives in PA Signaling Support for the Measure, Casey Urges Speaker Boehner to Allow a Vote on a Bill to Reopen the Government Read More
Casey Statement on House’s New Extreme Plan that Threatens Government Shutdown
Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement after Republicans in the House moved the country closer towards a government shutdown with an extreme plan. Read More
Casey: New Fact Sheet Shows Consequences of Government Shutdown to PA
Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) highlighted a new fact sheet showing the consequences of a government shutdown to the state. The fact sheet is attached. Read More