Dwight Evans
U.S. Representative · PA-3 · Democrat
Statements and posts
45 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Evans: ‘Never, ever doubt that your vote matters!’
Praised Democratic House majority victory and pledged to end Iran war and tariffs.
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Rep. Evans, SEPTA Announce $80 Million Federal Grant for Trolley Station ADA Improvements
Announced $80 million federal grant for trolley station accessibility improvements in Philadelphia.
“When we invest in our public transit accessibility, we invest in our community”
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Pennsylvania Democratic Congressional Delegation Statement on U.S. v. McIver
Criticized Justice Department prosecution of congresswoman for oversight activities.
“This ruling sets a dangerous precedent. Members of Congress must be able to conduct legitimate oversight of the Executive Branch without fear of criminal retaliation. Weaponizing the Justice Department against lawmakers for doing their jobs threatens the checks and balances at the heart of our democracy.”
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Evans Introduces Bill to Build More Accessible, Affordable Housing
Introduced bill to expand tax credits for accessible, affordable housing for seniors and disabled persons.
“About 26 percent of people in the United States have a disability, yet less than 6 percent of the national housing supply is designed to be accessible at even a basic level.”
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Evans, Dean Press for Answers, Transparency on Data Centers
Sent letter to FERC requesting transparency on data center power demand and grid reliability.
“As members who are increasingly concerned with affordability and grid reliability, we look forward to receiving your prompt responses.”
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Evans Reintroduces $360 Million Anti-Crime, Pro-Victim Bill
Reintroduced $360 million bipartisan bill to fund law enforcement grants for solving violent crimes.
“This bipartisan bill would help our state and local police solve more fatal and non-fatal shooting cases. This would be a huge win for public safety in Philadelphia and across the country – district attorneys can't bring cases that don't reach them, so this would help make our neighborhoods safer”
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Evans Reintroduces School-Repair Bill
Reintroduced bill to expand federal historic tax credit to public school building repairs.
“The top priority for our nation's students and their teachers should be education. They should not be worrying about becoming ill from lead, mold, or asbestos, or concerned that lessons will be postponed due to malfunctioning heating and air conditioning systems”
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Evans: House & Senate Must Vote Immediately on Trump’s ‘Illegal, Ill-Conceived’ Attack on Iran
Called for immediate House and Senate votes on War Powers resolution to stop Iran attack.
“The House and Senate must each vote on a War Powers resolution immediately to stop Trump's reckless warmongering.”
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Introduced legislation honoring Dr. Constance E. Clayton and civil rights activists who desegregated Girard College.
“In our nation’s 250th anniversary year, Philadelphia continues to be at the heart of Black history in the United States”
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Evans Secures $7.4 Million for 8 Community Projects
Announced $7.4 million in federal funding for eight community projects in Philadelphia.
“Bringing federal funding home for Philadelphians has always been one of my priorities in Congress, and I’ll keep pursuing more funding for our communities”
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Evans: $9.6 million returned to or saved for constituents in 2025
Released 2025 State of the District report showing $9.6 million returned to constituents through federal agency advocacy.
“Time and time again, in my view, this Republican-controlled White House and Congress have shown they are not acting in the interests of working people”
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Congressman Evans' Statement on Voting 'NO' on Senate Funding Package
Voted against Senate funding package, demanding DHS accountability and reforms for ICE abuses.
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Sent letter to Pennsylvania senators urging opposition to DHS funding bill without critical reforms.
“Funding without adequate reform risks endorsing current approaches that undermine public safety and due process, erode American liberties, and weaken public trust.”
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Evans Condemns Outrageous ‘Desecration’ of President’s House Exhibit
Condemned Trump administration's removal of slavery exhibits from President's House in Philadelphia.
“True patriotism requires facing our nation’s past - and learning from it. The Trump-Vance administration may try to whitewash an exhibit, but they cannot erase the shame of what they have done. I support the city of Philadelphia’s lawsuit to restore this truthful, accurate, and important exhibit!”
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Sent letter to Interior Secretary demanding answers on removal of slavery exhibits from Independence National Historical Park.
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Voted to restore ACA tax credits and reverse January 1 cost spike for 500,000 Pennsylvanians.
“I’m proud that House Democrats forced this vote to undo a cost increase of hundreds or thousands of dollars per month in people’s health-insurance premiums. This affects about 500,000 Pennsylvanians. Now we need the Senate and President Trump to have a sense of urgency about it!”
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Evans’ Statement on Recent Military Action in Venezuela
Opposed Trump administration's unauthorized military action in Venezuela.
“America does not need another ill-conceived ‘forever war.’ We have serious problems here at home that Democrats in Congress will keep pushing to address, like Trump letting health-insurance premiums skyrocket Jan. 1 for 22 million Americans.”
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Welcomed House passage of Hospital at Home bill and urged action on health insurance tax credits.
“I’m pleased that we were able to get a bill to renew the vital ‘Hospital at Home’ program for five years through the deeply divided House.”
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Members of Congress recognize National Family Caregivers Month
Introduced bipartisan resolution designating November as National Family Caregivers Month.
“Family caregivers provide unpaid care worth an estimated $600 billion per year and play a vital role in America’s health care system, supporting loved ones who have chronic illnesses or disabilities or are facing age-related health challenges. We should do more to support them.”
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Evans Votes ‘No’ on Health-Care Shutdown Bill
Voted against government funding bill for failing to extend ACA premium tax credits.
“I voted No on a Republican government funding bill because it fails to address what amounts to a shutdown of health care for nearly 500,000 Pennsylvanians who receive a federal tax credit subsidy for coverage they buy through Pennie, the commonwealth’s Affordable Care Act exchange”
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Pennsylvania Democrats urged Republican colleagues to end government shutdown and protect health care.
“Every day this Republican shutdown drags on, the harm to Pennsylvania families grows deeper. We urge our 10 Republican House colleagues from Pennsylvania to join us in calling on Speaker Mike Johnson to bring the House back to Washington.”
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Joined bipartisan letter demanding OMB provide back pay to furloughed federal workers.
“During the 2018-2019 shutdown, we worked with President Trump to enact the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act (GEFTA) of 2019, the intent of which is clear – federal employees are entitled to retroactive pay in the event of a government shutdown.”
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Introduced bipartisan bill to protect seniors from Medicare enrollment penalties and lifetime fines.
“Medicare is an earned benefit, and we should make sure it’s easier for people who qualify to enroll in that earned benefit! I’m proud to co-lead this bipartisan bill that could help hundreds of thousands of Americans to avoid costly penalties and receive crucial health care”
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Evans statement on ICE’s detention of Mr. Anou Vongbandith
Initiated congressional inquiry into ICE detention of Pennsylvania business owner.
“I and my office are aware of ICE’s detention of Anou Vongbandith, a Germantown business owner, and are working with Mrs. Vongbandith.”
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Announced constituent service events in Philadelphia to assist with federal agency issues.
“From issues with passports, immigration, the Postal Service, IRS, and Social Security to the Department of Veterans Affairs - my office is here to help!”
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