Congress
Having grown up in North Philadelphia, it is the honor of a lifetime to work every day to create a better city for all Philadelphians. In Congress, I'm working to place Philadelphians at the forefront of national policy discussions and secure critical resources for our community.
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Congressman Dwight Evans (PA-03) welcomed today's House passage of a major funding bill that includes $50 million Evans requested for research into prevention and causes of gun violence.
Congressman Dwight Evans (PA-03) spoke today at a Capitol news conference in support of the Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act, which he is co-sponsoring:
"Good morning everyone. I want to thank Chairman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) for their leadership on these critically important bills.
"I have been advocating legal action against gun manufacturing companies for 20 years, when I was serving in the Pennsylvania legislature.
WASHINGTON — Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus, today introduced legislation to reduce taxes for working families by expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Child Tax Credit (CTC).
Congressman Dwight Evans (PA-03) today held a news conference at Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia to release a report on the prices of diabetes drugs for seniors and the uninsured in Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District.
PA Congressional Leaders Introduce Measure To Help Victims Of Gun Violence Identify And Access Resources To Meet Their Needs
Congressman Dwight Evans (PA-03) is bringing federal services to North, South and West Philadelphia every month with satellite office hours:
Congressman Dwight Evans (PA-03) today voted to advance a bill that would help rein in the high cost of prescription drugs.
"I know that many Philadelphians struggle with the high cost of their medicine, and this bill would take several important steps to make those prices more affordable. Today I shared with the committee the story of Chase, a 10-year-old Philadelphian who has diabetes," Evans said. "There's more to be done, but this bill is a good start."
Congressman Dwight Evans (PA-03) today voted to advance two bills that would help many workers: the SECURE Act, a bill to bring retirement security to more small business employees, and the BRIDGE for Workers Act, a bill to help unemployed people get re-employment services.
Evans serves on the House Ways and Means Committee, which oversees taxes, trade, Social Security and Medicare. The committee voted out both bills today.
Congressman Dwight Evans (PA-03) today chaired a House hearing on retirement security for employees of small businesses, which is vital for those 99.6 percent of Pennsylvania employers to compete for and retain quality workers. Evans also took part in today's hearing on the 2017 tax law and how it left many Americans behind.
Congressman Dwight Evans (PA-03), a member of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, today spoke to the Council of the Great City Schools, which includes 74 of the nation's largest urban public school systems.