Statements and posts
13 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Senator McCormick Celebrates Transformational $3 Billion Investment in Carnegie Mellon University
Celebrated $3 billion investment in Carnegie Mellon University from Citadel founder Ken Griffin.
“This extraordinary investment from my great friend Ken Griffin is a tremendous vote of confidence in CMU, in Pittsburgh, and in the innovation that will continue to define America’s future.”
EducationAI-read
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Introduced bipartisan bill to prevent Chinese optical transceivers in U.S. national security systems.
“We shouldn’t rely on China for technologies that are essential to our national security.”
Securing National Security Systems from Chinese Optical Transceivers ActArmed Forces and National SecurityAI-read
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SENATOR MCCORMICK ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF AMERICA250 PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH ESSAY CONTEST
Announced winners of America250 Pennsylvania Youth Essay Contest for high school students.
“Pennsylvania was there at America’s founding and has been there at every turning point since. Brady and Ronit captured that in their essays — and in the process showed me that the Commonwealth is still producing the kind of people who will lead this country through its next 250 years. They inspire me. Their work…”
Constituent ServicesAI-read
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SENATOR MCCORMICK RELEASES STATEMENT ON THE CLARITY ACT
Criticized Senate Democrats for blocking vote on CLARITY Act digital assets bill.
Finance and Financial SectorAI-read
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SENATORS MCCORMICK AND FETTERMAN PRESS HHS ON CANCELED HEALTH RESEARCH GRANTS
Pennsylvania senators seek answers on AHRQ grant cancellations affecting researchers at CHOP and the University of Pittsburgh WASHINGTON — Recently, U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) sent a letter to U.S.…
“While we greatly appreciate the Department of Health and Human Services’ commitment to ensuring federally funded research invests in scientific innovation and delivers meaningful value for taxpayers, we believe these objectives should be balanced with consideration of projects that have already undergone peer review…”
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McCormick, Hickenlooper Announce Formation of Senate Bipartisan Science and Innovation Caucus
Today, U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) announced the formation of the U.S. Senate Bipartisan Science and Innovation Caucus to highlight and elevate American scientific research and the application of those…
“America’s economic strength and national security have always been powered by our ability to innovate, and that begins with world-class scientific research.”
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McCormick, Hickenlooper Announce Formation of Senate Bipartisan Science and Innovation Caucus
Today, U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) announced the formation of the U.S. Senate Bipartisan Science and Innovation Caucus to highlight and elevate American scientific research and the application of those…
“America’s economic strength and national security have always been powered by our ability to innovate, and that begins with world-class scientific research.”
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MCCORMICK, FETTERMAN CELEBRATE $96 MILLION RAIL VEHICLE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM INVESTMENT IN PRT, SEPTA
Today, U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) announced a combined $96 million in grant awards for Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) through the…
“This $96 million investment is a major win for Pennsylvania transit riders. It will help PRT and SEPTA replace aging vehicles with modern fleets that increase capacity, improve reliability, and deliver better service for the thousands of Pennsylvanians who rely on public transportation every day.”
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The plant will bring 900 full-time jobs to the Lehigh Valley over the next five years and open new markets for more than 4,000 Pennsylvania dairy farmers.
“When an innovative company like Chobani chooses to invest in Pennsylvania, it’s a vote of confidence in our workers, our farms, and our manufacturing strength.”
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Today, U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), John Hoeven (R-ND), John Curtis (R-UT), and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) introduced the Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act, bipartisan legislation to…
“America’s electric grid is a critical piece of our national security, and every utility—regardless of size or location—must have the resources to defend against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.”
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U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Chris Coons (D-DE) today introduced the NIH Mentorship Modernization Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen America’s scientific workforce pipeline by formalizing consistent, evidence-based…
“America’s leadership in biomedical research depends on developing the next generation of scientific talent.”
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Led Mental Health Programs and Increases Awareness of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) today introduced the bipartisan…
“No family should have to experience the heartbreak of losing a child, classmate, relative, or friend to suicide.”
Mentions H.R. 8657
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SENATORS MCCORMICK, FETTERMAN INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO STRENGTHEN ADDICTION TREATMENT WORKFORCE
U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) today introduced the Workforce Recovery and Resilience Act, bipartisan legislation to help communities hit hardest by the opioid and fentanyl crisis by recruiting, training, and…
“In Pennsylvania, we’ve seen firsthand the devastating toll fentanyl and opioids have taken on our families and communities.”