WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman is celebrating a legislative victory after the Senate recently passed a six-bill package that prevents a partial government shutdown and earmarks funds for key projects across the Commonwealth. The bill, often referred to as a “minibus” due to its smaller size compared to an omnibus bill, sailed through the Senate with a convincing 75-22 vote and was signed by the President on Saturday.
“I came to Washington to fight for every community in our commonwealth,” said Senator Fetterman. He expressed pride in working alongside his colleagues to secure funding for projects spanning infrastructure, education, military services, local communities, and more.
Fetterman was particularly pleased about the full funding of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), without any new restrictions. “I didn’t come to the Senate to take food from hungry kids and families, and I’ll keep up that fight,” he pledged.
Thanks to Fetterman’s efforts, $21,686,000 has been secured for 19 projects in 15 counties across Pennsylvania. In collaboration with Senator Casey and House colleagues, they have collectively secured nearly $100 million for 77 projects across 42 counties in the state.
Among the specific projects in Pennsylvania that Senator Fetterman advocated for are a range of initiatives designed to improve the quality of life for Pennsylvanians. These include a $3.3 million allocation for the Dauphin County Bridge Improvement Program, $2 million each for housing projects in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and Bedford County, and $1.9 million for Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region. Funds have also been directed towards creating a safer, more efficient Clarion County Courthouse, supporting water quality in Williamsport, improving the Allegheny County Airport, providing transitional living facilities in Lancaster County, and bolstering public libraries in Clairton and Oil City.
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