{"id":2502,"date":"2025-01-07T15:59:02","modified":"2025-01-07T15:59:15","slug":"senator-fetterman-proudly-takes-on-new-senate-committee-assignments-to-serve-pennsylvanians-in-the-119th-congress","link":"https:\/\/www.fetterman.senate.gov\/senator-fetterman-proudly-takes-on-new-senate-committee-assignments-to-serve-pennsylvanians-in-the-119th-congress\/","title":{"rendered":"Senator Fetterman Proudly Takes on New Senate Committee Assignments to Serve Pennsylvanians in the 119th\u00a0Congress"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Washington, D.C.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Today, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) is honored to announce his new Senate committee assignments for the 119<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0Congress. These assignments reflect his unwavering commitment to improving the lives of Pennsylvanians and their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThese committee assignments give me the chance to fight for the issues that matter most to Pennsylvania families\u2014from protecting the right to food and supporting our farmers to making sure older Americans can live with dignity and respect. I\u2019m proud to continue fighting for Pennsylvanians heading into the new Congress,\u201d&nbsp;<strong>said Senator Fetterman.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, Senator Fetterman is a fierce advocate for protecting and expanding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and pushing for universal free school lunch. He is dedicated to addressing food insecurity head-on, fighting for a Farm Bill that supports small farmers and rural communities, and ensuring that Pennsylvania\u2019s agricultural sector thrives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In his role on the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Senator Fetterman will advocate for investments that prioritize Pennsylvania\u2019s workforce and industrial heritage. From supporting critical infrastructure projects to advancing innovation, he will ensure Pennsylvania\u2019s communities receive the recognition and resources they deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Serving on the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Senator Fetterman will prioritize keeping Americans safe, with a focus on border security, cybersecurity, and robust oversight of the Department of Homeland Security. He is committed to holding the federal government accountable to ensure it works efficiently and effectively for Pennsylvanians.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Senator Fetterman is also a new member of the<strong>&nbsp;U.S. Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the U.S. Helsinki Commission,&nbsp;<\/strong>and is a proud continuing member of the&nbsp;<strong>U.S. Senate Mental Health Caucus.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about Senator Fetterman\u2019s work in the Senate and his priorities for Pennsylvania, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fetterman.senate.gov\">www.fetterman.senate.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false}}