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August 10, 2026

PHILADELPHIA (Aug. 10, 2026) – U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans (D-PA-3) introduced the Visitable Inclusive Tax Credits for Accessible Living (VITAL) Act to strengthen the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) to expand the supply of affordable, accessible housing for older adults and people with disabilities.

Evans’ lead House co-sponsor is Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1), and U.S. Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), ranking member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, introduced companion legislation in the Senate.


July 7, 2026
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  • For an interactive map of Philadelphia cooling centers open during the heat wave, click here.
Issues:Social Security & Seniors

June 11, 2026
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• Last weekend, Philadelphia native and NBC journalist Kristen Welker questioned President Trump about his many war-related promises such as “no new wars.” While he denied promising “no new wars,” there are

Issues:CongressSocial Security & SeniorsHealth Care

May 28, 2026

PHILADELPHIA (May 28, 2026) – U.S. Reps. Dwight Evans (D-PA-3) and Madeleine Dean (D-PA-4) are pressing federal electricity regulators for answers and transparency about data centers.


May 13, 2026

PHILADELPHIA (May 13, 2026) – Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3) has reintroduced a $360 million anti-crime and victim aid bill with bipartisan support in both the House and Senate.


May 13, 2026
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Polling places will be open for the Pennsylvania primary election this Tuesday, May 19 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.


May 5, 2026
E-Newsletter

After the U.S. Supreme Court struck down one of President Trump’s main tariff-taxes, there have been news reports about small businesses having difficulty getting refunds for their share of that $166 billion the Trump-Vance administration collected.

Issues:Small BusinessSocial Security & Seniors

April 27, 2026

PHILADELPHIA (April 27, 2026) – Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3) is reintroducing legislation that would use the federal tax code to help finance repairs to older public schools.

“The top priority for our nation's students and their teachers should be education. They should not be worrying about becoming ill from lead, mold, or asbestos, or concerned that lessons will be postponed due to malfunctioning heating and air conditioning systems,” Evans said.