As we approach the 2024 Senate elections in Pennsylvania, it is essential that we rally behind the Democratic candidate who has proven his commitment to the people of the state time and time again. That candidate is none other than Bob Casey.

Bob Casey has been a strong voice for the people of Pennsylvania since he was first elected to the Senate in 2006. He has fought tirelessly to protect the rights of working families, support small businesses, and promote economic growth across the state. He has been a champion of healthcare reform, advocating for accessible and affordable healthcare for all Pennsylvanians.

Throughout his years in the Senate, Bob Casey has consistently prioritized the needs of his constituents over partisan politics. He has worked across the aisle to find common ground and pass legislation that benefits the people of Pennsylvania. He has also been a vocal advocate for women's rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and civil rights.

As we look towards the future, it is crucial that we have leaders like Bob Casey in the Senate. He has proven time and time again that he has the experience, dedication, and passion to fight for the people of Pennsylvania and make a real difference in their lives.

So, let's come together and
show our support for Bob Casey as he runs for Senate in 2024. Together, we can
ensure that our voices are heard and that Pennsylvania continues to have a
strong and effective leader in the Senate.

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April 4, 2024

At Casey’s Urging, Final Electricity Transformer Rule Incorporates Feedback from Pennsylvania Workers and Stakeholders

Department of Energy released a final rule that allows American steel to continue to be used for electricity transformer production Over 1,200 workers at Butler Works were at risk of losing their jobs and livelihoods before DOE adjusted its rule Casey pressed Secretary Granholm to make changes to rule on behalf of PA workers Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) applauded the Department of Energy (DOE) for listening to the concerns of Pennsylvania energy workers and adjusting its rule on transformers, a key part of energy grids, to continue to use grain-oriented electrical steel made at the Bulter Works facility in Butler County. After concerns that the DOE rule in its previous form would shutter the last domestic grain oriented electrical steel plant, which employs 1,200 workers in Butler County, Casey pushed the administration to listen to concerns of community stakeholders and to change the rule to prioritize an American-made supply chain.   “The Butler Works facility is the bedrock of the community, employing over 1,200 workers with good-paying jobs to support their families,” said Senator Casey. “With this final rule, the Department of Energy listened to the concerns of Pennsylvania workers and made adjustments so Butler Workers could continue to produce Pennsylvania-made steel for electricity transformers. I’ll continue to work with Cleveland-Cliffs and the United Auto Workers to ensure that Pennsylvania workers remain integral to our energy supply chain.”  Senator Casey has been pushing the Department of Energy to adjust its proposal rule on electricity transformers for a year. Casey signed a bipartisan letter to the Department of Energy opposing the rule in June 2023. He also met with Cleveland-Cliffs CEO Lourenco Goncalves in June 2023 to discuss the rule. Casey cosponsored the bipartisan Distribution Transformer Efficiency & Supply Chain Reliability Act in January 2024. Senator Casey’s staff has meet with local UAW members—which represents over 1,000 workers at Butler Works—to hear their concerns about the rule’s impacts on the facility. Casey spoke directly with Energy Secretary Granholm and his office has also met with top Department of Energy officials to express concern about the rule.

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