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.
For additional information about my work in Congress, read more below, explore the rest of the issues I’m focused on, or contact my office here.
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PHILADELPHIA (Feb. 27, 2025) – Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3rd) will host a telephone town hall on Saturday, March 8, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. He’ll be joined by guest speakers to help update Philadelphians on what’s happening with efforts to fight Trump administration actions, including some successes in the courts.
PHILADELPHIA (Feb. 26, 2025) – Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3rd) recently released his State of the District report covering 2024, now available on his website, evans.house.gov.
● House Republicans are pushing a budget plan that is “likely to lead to” Medicaid cuts, and this week, President Trump endorsed it. More details are below!
I’m continuing to work with Democratic colleagues in Congress and outside organizations to push back against actions by the Trump administration.
Many Philadelphians have contacted me asking what’s being done to fight abuses by the Trump administration, including actions by the “DOGE” team led by a billionaire Trump donor - unelected, unconfirmed Elon Musk.
Many constituents have contacted my office about unlawful and corrupt actions by the Trump-Vance administration. As your representative in Congress, I wanted to share more information about what is being done to fight back.
For resources for Philadelphians affected by the Trump-Vance administration’s policies, click here.
My team and I will continue to periodically update this page to provide new information - feel free to bookmark it!
President Trump continues to flip-flop on things like a funding freeze affecting programs and benefits that Americans rely on, or whether he’ll slap new taxes (tariffs) of up to 25% on your groceries (currently paused, but only for 30 days).
My offices have heard from many constituents this week about the Trump administration’s “funding freeze,” which I oppose and believe to be unconstitutional. I remain concerned that this radical act will endanger vital services that so many Americans rely on such as Medicaid, SNAP, Meals on Wheels, Head Start, and veterans’ services.
Stay informed so you can assert your rights confidently, no matter the situation!
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WASHINGTON (Jan. 14, 2024) – U.S. Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA); U.S. Reps. Dwight Evans (D-PA-3), Brendan Boyle (D-PA-2) and Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA-5); and Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker today announced over $11 million in federal funding for the Philadelphia Community Charging Project Regional Partnership.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans (D-PA-3rd), Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) and Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker today announced nearly $37 million in federal funding for the city for two projects.
The U.S. Department of Transportation will provide $23.3 million to the city for Reaching the Steps: Transforming Philadelphia's Eakins Oval and $13,694,932 for Connecting Philadelphia's Schuylkill River Trail from Manayunk to Passyunk.