Senator John Fetterman, Democratic from Pennsylvania

John Fetterman

Senator John Fetterman

John Fetterman began his career as the mayor of Braddock, Pennsylvania, where he focused on revitalizing struggling communities. Elected as U.S. Senator for Pennsylvania in 2022, Fetterman prioritizes expanding access to healthcare, strengthening workers’ rights, and reforming criminal justice. In the Senate, he has advocated for raising the federal minimum wage and co-sponsored legislation to improve mental health services. Fetterman’s direct, approachable style shapes his work, ensuring Pennsylvanians’ everyday concerns are represented in national policy debates.

Education

  • M.P.P., Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
    (1999)
  • M.B.A., University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
    (1993)
  • B.A. in Business Administration, Albright College, Reading, PA
    (1991)

Professional History

U.S. Representative

(2023-Present)

Representing Pennsylvania

Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania

(2019–23)

Mayor, City of Braddock

(2006–19)

Insurance Underwriter

Social Worker

Founder, Braddock Redux

Policy Focus Areas

Agriculture and Food30%
Armed Forces and National Security9%
Housing and Community Development9%
Transportation and Public Works6%

Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from John Fetterman's record in Congress.

Rail Safety Advocacy

Co-sponsored the Railway Safety Act of 2023 to improve rail safety standards after the East Palestine train derailment.

Disaster Relief Funding

Secured federal disaster relief funding for Pennsylvania communities affected by flooding and environmental emergencies.

SNAP Benefits Expansion

Advocated for expanded access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during the 2023 debt ceiling negotiations.

Veterans’ Mental Health

Supported legislation to increase mental health resources for veterans, including co-sponsoring the Veterans’ Mental Health Care Improvement Act.

Committee Assignments

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  • Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
  • Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
  • Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
  • Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

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