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Mayor Parker as State of the Union guest
March 6, 2024

WASHINGTON (March 6, 2024) – Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3rd) is hosting Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker as his guest for this year’s State of the Union address. 

“I’m pleased to welcome our first female mayor, my friend of many years, as my guest for the State of the Union address. This is a chance to spotlight the fresh start and positive change she is bringing to Philadelphia,” CongressmanEvans said. 


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House seal
February 29, 2024

WASHINGTON (Feb. 29, 2024) – Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3rd) issued this statement today: 

Issues:Congress

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Congress seal
February 13, 2024

WASHINGTON (Feb. 13, 2024) – Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3rd) is co-leading a $360 million anti-crime and victim aid bill that has picked up bipartisan support in both the House and Senate.


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House seal
February 1, 2024

WASHINGTON (Jan. 31, 2024) – Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3rd) praised House passage of a bipartisan bill that would partially restore the expanded Child Tax Credit that lifted millions of American children out of poverty. 


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Capitol
January 25, 2024

WASHINGTON (Jan. 25, 2024) – Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3rd) recently voted to advance a bipartisan deal that would partially restore the expanded Child Tax Credit that lifted millions of American children out of poverty. 

As a member of the influential House Ways and Means Committee, Evans voted to send the package to the full House of Representatives, where it could receive a vote as soon as next week. 


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Philadelphia
January 8, 2024

PHILADELPHIA (Jan. 8, 2024) – U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans (PA-3) is leading a bipartisan effort to keep about 5,000 IRS employees at the IRS Headquarters Service Center in West Philadelphia, next to a major regional transportation hub. 


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Capitol
November 30, 2023

WASHINGTON (Nov. 30, 2023) – Members of Congress are introducing a resolution in the House and Senate designating November as National Family Caregivers Month to honor the work of the 53 million Americans who provide unpaid, essential family care each year. 

Issues:Health Care

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academy day flyer
October 25, 2023

PHILADELPHIA (Oct. 25, 2023) – Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3rd) will hold a Philadelphia Service Academy Day from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Community College of Philadelphia, Winnet Student Life Building, 502 N. 17th St., Philadelphia, 19130. 

Media coverage is invited. 

Issues:Education

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insulin cost savings
September 6, 2023

PHILADELPHIA (Sept. 6, 2023) – Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3rd) held an event recently at Jefferson Einstein Hospital to spotlight the $35-per-month cost cap for insulin for Medicare beneficiaries that took effect recently as a result of the Inflation Reduction Act – some eligible patients still aren’t aware of the change. 


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Philly skyline
June 22, 2023

WASHINGTON (June 22, 2023) – Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3rd) announced that six students he nominated have been accepted at U.S. service academies. 

“I’m proud of all of these young people! To be accepted at any of these prestigious, highly competitive academies is an honor in itself, and I look forward to seeing them succeed as they begin their service to our country,” Evans said. 

Issues:Education