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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May 10, 2024

Ahead of Mother’s Day, Casey Urges Review of How Women’s Unpaid Labor Contributes to American Economy

From caring for children and older adults to domestic work like cooking and cleaning, unpaid work plays an essential role in our society and is predominantly performed by women These contributions to U.S. economy are often omitted from calculations of economic output In letter to Government Accountability Office, Casey requests inquiry that will show the importance of women’s unpaid work Casey: “Without a formal accounting of unpaid work, it remains invisible and undervalued” Washington, D.C. – Today, ahead of Mother’s Day weekend, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Subcommittee on Children and Families, sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting that the agency conduct an inquiry about the contributions women’s unpaid care and domestic and reproductive work make to the national economy. From caring for children and older adults to domestic work like cooking and cleaning, unpaid work plays an essential role in our society and is predominantly performed by women. Despite the critical importance of unpaid work, these contributions are omitted from most calculations of our Nation’s economic output. Chairman Casey’s letter asks GAO to undertake an effort to quantify women’s unpaid contributions to the American economy. In the letter, Chairman Casey wrote, “Without a formal accounting of unpaid work, it remains invisible and undervalued. Although such work is critical to supporting the Nation’s children, older adults, and people with disabilities, it is often downplayed and undercut. Attributing value to care, domestic, and reproductive work can help recognize this work as important contributions to households and the economy.” Chairman Casey has led efforts in the Senate to support both paid and unpaid caregivers.  In January 2023, Chairman Casey introduced the Better Care Better Jobs Act, with 41 co-sponsors, to enhance Medicaid funding for home care services for older adults, people with disabilities, and injured workers. In March 2023, Chairman Casey held a hearing to draw attention to the caregiving crisis and examine the economic benefit of investing in Medicaid home and community-based services. Last month, alongside Senators Kaine and Baldwin, he introduced the Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act, which would tackle the caregiving crisis by reprioritizing long-term caregivers and supporting their work based on the value they bring to families across the Nation. The signed PDF of the letter can be found HERE. ###

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