Press Releases
WASHINGTON (November 13, 2025) – Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3) said the fight isn’t over to prevent a shutdown of health care for 24 million Americans whose health insurance premiums are about to spike.
WASHINGTON (October 24, 2025) — Representatives Dwight Evans (PA-03), Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Summer Lee (PA-12), and Chris Deluzio (PA-17) issued the following statement:
WASHINGTON (October 15, 2025) - Today, Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-03) joined a bipartisan, bicameral delegation in sending a letter to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought urging OMB to follow the law—which President Donald Trump signed in 2019—that requires furloughed federal employees to receive back pay during a government shutdown. The letter was led by U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), and Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and U.S.
WASHINGTON (August 13, 2025) - Today, Representatives Dwight Evans (D-PA), Raul Ruiz M.D. (D-CA), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), and Brad Schneider (D-IL) announced the introduction of the BENES 2.0 Act, aimed at protecting Americans approaching Medicare eligibility from costly and confusing enrollment penalties. The bill’s rollout occurs just one day before the 90th anniversary of Social Security, reinforcing the lawmakers’ commitment to improving access and understanding for critical retirement-era benefits.
PHILADELPHIA (August 13, 2025) - Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3) issued this statement today:
"I and my office are aware of ICE’s detention of Anou Vongbandith, a Germantown business owner, and are working with Mrs. Vongbandith.
"We have initiated a formal congressional inquiry into his status and the other concerns expressed by his family, and will continue to follow up with Mrs. Vongbandith appropriately."
PHILADELPHIA (July 23, 2025) – Congressman Dwight Evans’ (D-PA-3) office will hold a series of “Congress Comes to You” constituent service events, starting Monday, July 28 in Roxborough.
“From issues with passports, immigration, the Postal Service, IRS, and Social Security to the Department of Veterans Affairs - my office is here to help!” Evans said.
All events will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. except where noted:
● Monday, July 28: Roxborough Library, 6245 Ridge Ave., 19128
WASHINGTON (July 11, 2025) – Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3) is co-leading a bipartisan bill that would enable hospitals to extend successful “Hospital at Home” programs for an additional five years.
WASHINGTON (July 3, 2025) – Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3) voted “No” again on a bill pushed by President Trump that will kick more than 50,000 Philadelphians off Medical Assistance and cause at least 143,000 people across Pennsylvania to lose some or all SNAP food aid.
PHILADELPHIA (June 30, 2025) – Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3) today announced that he will not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026, concluding a distinguished career in public service spanning over four decades.
WASHINGTON (June 6, 2025) – U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans (D-PA-03) is co-leading reintroduction of the Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act, legislation to ensure that victims of gun violence would have their day in court and that negligent gun companies and gun sellers are not shielded from liability when they disregard public safety.