Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) issued the following statement after Senate Democrats blocked additional coronavirus legislation: “The bill put forward by Leader McConnell and Senate Republicans would have provided billions to schools and for testing, helped struggling small businesses stay afloat, given aid to displaced workers, and protected reopened... Read More

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) joined Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and several of his colleagues in sending a letter to Attorney General William Barr concerning the recent rise in individuals willing to justify targeting law enforcement officers for harassment, assault, and deadly attacks.“Over the past three months, our nation has been in the midst of... Read More

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) and U.S. Congressman Mike Kelly (R-Pa. 16th) announced today that the United States Department of Transportation will award two BUILD Grants for projects in western Pennsylvania.  Butler County will receive $25 million to fund several improvements to State Route 228. These improvements include widening lanes, adding... Read More

Washington D.C. – Following the confirmation of Christy Wiegand to the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, U.S. Senators Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) and Bob Casey (D-Pa.) released the following statements:“I am pleased the Senate has confirmed Christy Wiegand to sit on the federal bench in the Western District of Pennsylvania,” said Senator... Read More

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) today announced that the Mifflinburg Hose Company in Union County has been awarded a $376,190.48 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) by the Department of Homeland Security. Senator Toomey wrote a letter supporting the department's grant application in March."Firefighters embody public service in their dedicated work to... Read More

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) today announced that the Citizens' Ambulance Service in Indiana, Pennsylvania has been awarded a $131,818.18 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) by the Department of Homeland Security. Senator Toomey wrote a letter supporting the department's grant application in March. "Firefighters embody public service in their... Read More

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) today announced that the Snow Shoe Volunteer Fire Company in Centre County has been awarded a $120,952.38 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) by the Department of Homeland Security. Senator Toomey wrote a letter supporting the department's grant application in June. "Firefighters embody public service in their dedicated... Read More

Small Businesses Are Job Creators This week, I hosted a roundtable in Erie with local small business owners. We discussed a whole host of issues, such as the benefits of the new tax law, rolling back burdensome regulations to allow small businesses to expand and create jobs, and the administration's taxes on imported steel and aluminum. I always appreciate the opportunity... Read More

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) and Bob Casey (D-Pa.) are asking federal health agencies to bolster efforts to protect residents and workers in nursing homes. "Tragically, the experiences of some nursing homes in the country highlight the devastation that can occur in this population. In Pennsylvania, for instance, nearly 70% of fatalities associated... Read More

Allentown, Pa. - The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and the Humane Society Legislative Fund has presented U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) with the Pennsylvania 2019 Legislator of the Year Award for his efforts to protect animals and beyond by sponsoring the Prevent Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act. "I'm honored to receive the HSUS Pennsylvania Legislator... Read More

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) today announced that the Sheppton-Oneida Volunteer Fire Company has been awarded a $46,230 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) by the Department of Homeland Security. Senator Toomey wrote a letter supporting the department's grant application in April. "Firefighters embody public service in their dedicated work to... Read More

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) today announced that the West Manchester Township Fire Department has been awarded a $248,452 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) by the Department of Homeland Security. Senator Toomey wrote a letter supporting the department's grant application in June. "Firefighters embody public service in their dedicated work to... Read More

Allentown, Pa. - U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) issued the following statement after China sanctioned him for supporting Hong Kong: "From jailing newspaper publishers, to rigging elections, to dramatically expanding surveillance of Hongkongers, the recent actions of China's communist leaders prove just how determined they are to stamp out democracy and fundamental... Read More

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), authors of the bipartisan Hong Kong Autonomy Act, issued the following statements on the United States sanctioning 11 top Hong Kong and mainland China officials that are working to erode Hong Kong's autonomy: "The Chinese Communist Party has been systematically eroding the basic freedoms that... Read More

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) are teaming up to make it easier for Americans to obtain personal protective equipment (PPE) that is critical in the fight against COVID-19. The pair is introducing two bipartisan bills that aim to address persistent nationwide shortages by temporarily cutting taxes on imported PPE, requiring... Read More

Washington D.C. - U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) announced today that the Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority has been awarded a $1.46 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DoT) to continue upgrading the city's public transportation system. The awarded funds will be used to invest in clean, safe, and modern fixed bus routes designed to meet Erie's... Read More

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) today announced that the Waynesboro Fire Department has been awarded a $45,454 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) by the Department of Homeland Security. Senator Toomey wrote a letter supporting the department's grant application in March. "Firefighters embody public service in their dedicated work to ensure the safety... Read More

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) today announced that the Broomall Fire Company has been awarded a $29,636 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) by the Department of Homeland Security. Senator Toomey wrote a letter supporting the department's grant application in March. "Firefighters embody public service in their dedicated work to ensure the safety of... Read More

Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it, the editorial board of LNP in Lancaster, Pa. highlighted U.S. Senator Pat Toomey's (R-Pa.) longstanding effort to encourage Americans to wear masks to help combat the spread of COVID-19. The editorial board wrote: "U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey has been consistent in his efforts to encourage mask-wearing. And the Pennsylvania Republican... Read More

Washington, D.C. - The bipartisan Congressional Oversight Commission will hold its first public hearing on Friday, August 7th beginning at 10:00 AM ET. The commissioners will examine and hear testimony regarding the Main Street Lending Program established by the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve, pursuant to the CARES Act. During the hearing, the Congressional... Read More