Senator Bob Casey

Senator Bob Casey @SenBobCasey

820,000 seniors and people with disabilities are on Medicaid waitlists for home and community-based services, often for years. My bill, the #BetterCareBetterJobs Act, wouldn't just reduce the wait, it would connect millions to critical services and supports. #CareCantWait #ADA31 https://t.co/hvn7TzpukS — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Bob Casey @SenBobCasey

When President Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act on July 26, 1990, he declared: “Let the shameful wall of exclusion finally come tumbling down." We've made progress over the past 31 years, but we still have a long way to go to fully meet the goals of the ADA. #ADA31 https://t.co/BDWh0Z89Ub — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Bob Casey @SenBobCasey

This morning I joined @POTUS, disability advocates and other Members of Congress to commemorate the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the law designed to tear down barriers to inclusion for the 61 million Americans with disabilities. #ADA31 https://t.co/VUoF0rL0OX — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Bob Casey @SenBobCasey

For many working families, without a bridge to caregiving—like child care or home and community-based services—the physical bridge to work is meaningless. Caregiving support is an opportunity to build back a better, stronger economy. #CareIsInfrastructure https://t.co/fibNYKOFhR — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Bob Casey @SenBobCasey

We need better services for older adults and people with disabilities. We need better pay and benefits for caregivers. We need a better quality of life for families like the Jarretts. We need #BetterCareBetterJobs. #HCBS — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Bob Casey @SenBobCasey

“We have no children; we have no extended family … It is just he and I, and when you’re stuck in that kind of situation, you’re relying on the caregivers. That is your lifeline." https://t.co/cZ1rRPxuQb — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Bob Casey @SenBobCasey

Eugene and Tina Jarrett were approved for home care support. Instead, they got unreliable services and high turnover, leading to Eugene's 4th move to a nursing home in two years. They aren't alone. The demand for home and community-based services is expected to rise 46% by 2030. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Bob Casey @SenBobCasey

My bill, the #BetterCareBetterJobs Act, would boost pay and benefits while creating jobs in the process. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Bob Casey @SenBobCasey

This workforce, predominantly women of color, provide critical care to millions of seniors and Americans with disabilities. We call them heroes but don’t pay them living wages. We have to do better. #BetterCareBetterJobs — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Bob Casey @SenBobCasey

In Pennsylvania, home care workers make a typical wage of just $11.99 per hour. Similarly, the typical wage nationally is $12 per hour. It’s unacceptable. We can and must do better for these essential workers. #BetterCareBetterJobs — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Bob Casey @SenBobCasey

We talked about ice cream… and raising the minimum wage 🍨 https://t.co/29WqMZqOnF — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Bob Casey @SenBobCasey

Jacob & Desiree Hanchar, owners of @KlavonsIceCream in Pittsburgh, recently increased their minimum wage to $15 an hour. The result? They were flooded with employment applications & business has picked up. Their story is a great example of why we need to #RaiseTheWage https://t.co/emzFoIxZQX — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Bob Casey @SenBobCasey

The Freedom From Hunger is a central part of my plan, the Five Freedoms for America's Children. We must ensure that every child in America receives the nutrition necessary to become healthy and successful adults. It's an investment in our future. https://t.co/NIRxr9UeXH — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Bob Casey @SenBobCasey

I was at @bgcwpa this morning to learn more about the impact of the Summer Food Program in Western PA. In Allegheny County alone, the program serves more than 2 million meals to children from low-income families. https://t.co/wQZgxtZbH4 — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Bob Casey @SenBobCasey

I’m proud to introduce the REVIVE the CCC Act to revitalize the 1930s-era Civilian Conservation Corps into a modern-day employment, job training, & conservation program. #BuildBackBetter https://t.co/pzjjkahxey — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Bob Casey @SenBobCasey

Thanks to the #AmericanRescuePlan, hard-hit coal communities will receive $300 million for economic revitalization. It's the largest dedicated source of funding for coal communities in @US_EDA's history. #BuildBackBetter — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Bob Casey @SenBobCasey

.@Scooter_McGough Alex Miklasevich @arianaramsey_ Payton Ridenour Michael Shuey Mitch Stahl @StefanowiczJohn @magicman_psu @kristhomas7s Julian Venonsky @AjeeW — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Bob Casey @SenBobCasey

Wishing good luck to all of #TeamUSA, but especially to the Pennsylvanians competing in Tokyo. 🇺🇸 @jennifurbrady95 Justin Best @DuttonEventing @Hali_Flickinger Michael Grady Jake Hoyle Casey Kaufhold @JoeKovacsUSA Boyd Martin Nick Mead — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Bob Casey @SenBobCasey

💯 #BuildBackBetter means ensuring every bridge to work – be it physical or childcare for working parents – is available to the American people. #BetterCareBetterJobs #HCBS — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Bob Casey @SenBobCasey

The report reinforces the need to pass the Accessible Voting Act to ensure equal & open access to voting for everyone. I look forward to working with my colleagues to pass this important legislation and address the issues identified in this report. https://t.co/DjgVmkjNO9 — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Bob Casey @SenBobCasey

The right to vote is fundamental to American democracy, but that right is under threat as long as any voter faces barriers that prevent or make it harder to cast their ballots. More needs to be done to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. https://t.co/DjgVmkjNO9 — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Bob Casey @SenBobCasey

I'm proud to stand with 23 of my Senate colleagues & @RepLindaSanchez, @RepJohnKatko & @RepMarkTakano in the House as we work to pass the Safe Schools Improvement. Every child in America deserves a safe & welcoming environment at school. https://t.co/ufFOt51VYl — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Bob Casey @SenBobCasey

I've introduced the Safe Schools Improvement Act because children deserve to go to school without fear or intimidation. This commonsense legislation ensures that schools across the country take proactive steps to combat bullying & protect our kids. https://t.co/ufFOt51VYl — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Bob Casey @SenBobCasey

The wealthiest, most economically prosperous nation in human history *still* doesn't guarantee #PaidLeave. That needs to change. Paid family and medical leave would ensure no worker has to choose between a paycheck and caring for of themselves or a loved one. #BuildBackBetter — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Bob Casey @SenBobCasey

Let me be crystal clear: Anyone who objected to the election certification – anyone who tried to override Pennsylvania voters by throwing out their votes – violated the Constitution and their own oath of office. They don’t belong anywhere near the special committee. https://t.co/0joltjWrtd — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Bob Casey @SenBobCasey

As I told @GarrettHaake, the answer to how @SenateDems respond to Republican obstruction is simple: We have to keep moving forward. The American people didn’t send us to Washington to go in circles. They want bold change and we have to deliver. https://t.co/ZqGyhtKp1p — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Bob Casey @SenBobCasey

VOCA funding supported 182 programs in Pennsylvania that served nearly 300,000 people in 2020. Passing the #VOCAFixAct is critical to meeting the needs of these victims of child abuse, domestic violence and other crimes across the Commonwealth. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Bob Casey @SenBobCasey

I’m proud to have supported passage of the #VOCAFixAct in the Senate. VOCA provides essential support to victims of violence and abuse, and this legislation will strengthen it for the future. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Bob Casey @SenBobCasey

I was happy to join @GarrettHaake on @MeetThePress to discuss why funding for home and community-based services *must* be a part of the budget resolution. #CareCantWait https://t.co/YcjZpUhQDk — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Bob Casey @SenBobCasey

According to data from @EconomicPolicy, a minimum wage worker in Pennsylvania would need to work full time for 41 weeks (January to October) to cover the child care expenses for a single infant. #BuildBackBetter must include historic investments in #ChildCare and families. — PolitiTweet.org