David McCormick
Senator for Pennsylvania · Republican · United States
“Madam President, I rise today to honor Tim NeCastro on the occasion of his retirement as president and chief executive officer of Erie Insurance, effective December 31, 2026, capping a distinguished 30-year career with the company. An Erie native and graduate of Cathedral Preparatory School and Gannon University, Mr.”
Senate29 September 2026Source ↗
“On behalf of the people of Pennsylvania, I congratulate Tim NeCastro on a remarkable career and thank him for three decades of service to Erie Insurance, his tireless work to revitalize his hometown, and his lasting commitment to Pennsylvania. I wish him and Lisa the very best in retirement. ____________________”
Senate29 September 2026Source ↗
“But funding basic research saves lives. It lowers the cost of disease, it creates new industries, and it strengthens America's competitiveness. And if we do this right, this investment will more than pay for itself. And nowhere--nowhere--is that case more clear than in medical science. The Federal Government spends $7 trillion a year.”
Senate23 September 2026Source ↗
“And, yet, at this most exciting moment in medical history, I fear we will surrender our lead to China through underinvestment and mismanagement. This summer, the White House rightly called for a new golden age of American science. Reaching that critical goal takes more Federal R&D investment and long-overdue reform.”
Senate23 September 2026Source ↗
“The list goes on and on. And, nationally, every NIH dollar also generates $2.50 in economic activity. In Pennsylvania, for example, NIH research sustains over 21,000 jobs and generates more than $5 billion annually.”
Senate23 September 2026Source ↗
“First, rather than cut NIH by 40 percent, as OMB proposed last year, we should double the $48 billion budget within 5 years. Now, I understand these are big numbers, but if these dollars yield discoveries that trim our $5.3 trillion health bill by just 1 percent, they will more than pay for themselves.”
Senate23 September 2026Source ↗
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“On behalf of the people of Pennsylvania, I congratulate Tim NeCastro on a remarkable career and thank him for three decades of service to Erie Insurance, his tireless work to revitalize his hometown, and his lasting commitment to Pennsylvania. I wish him and Lisa the very best in retirement. ____________________”
Senate29 September 2026Source ↗
“Madam President, I rise today to honor Tim NeCastro on the occasion of his retirement as president and chief executive officer of Erie Insurance, effective December 31, 2026, capping a distinguished 30-year career with the company. An Erie native and graduate of Cathedral Preparatory School and Gannon University, Mr. NeCastro joined Erie Insurance in 1996 following his work at the Plastek Group and Ernst & Young. He rose through roles in finance, services, and sales, led the company's expansion into Kentucky in 2014.”
Senate29 September 2026Source ↗
“For a century, VisionCorps has stayed true to its founding purpose: empowering individuals who are blind or vision impaired to attain independence. On behalf of the people of Pennsylvania, I congratulate VisionCorps on its 100th anniversary and thank its staff, volunteers, and supporters for a century of changing lives. ____________________”
Senate23 September 2026Source ↗
“Madam President, I rise today to honor VisionCorps of Lancaster, PA, as it celebrates its 100th anniversary of service to individuals who are blind or vision impaired. VisionCorps was founded in 1926 by a group of local businessmen committed to helping veterans blinded during the First World War, and others who were blind, learn a trade.”
Senate23 September 2026Source ↗
“It is home to the accredited Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics and an ATP Flight School, both of which prepare the next generation of certified technicians and commercial pilots to serve our Nation's skies. Over the course of its 95-year history, Allegheny County Airport has facilitated countless critical VIP and executive movements, including historic visits by Presidents Harry S. Truman, Jimmy Carter, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden. On behalf of the people of Pennsylvania, I congratulate Allegheny County Airport on this remarkable milestone and thank its leadership, employees, and partners for 95 years of service, safety, and excellence. I look forward to its continued success for decades to come. ____________________”
Senate23 September 2026Source ↗
“Madam President, I rise today to honor Allegheny County Airport, known to Pennsylvanians as AGC, as it celebrates 95 years of service to the National Airspace System, to southwestern Pennsylvania, and to our Nation. Ninety-five years ago, on September 11, 1931, Allegheny County Airport opened as the Nation's third-largest commercial airport and one of the first modern air facilities built with a paved runway system. That bold beginning set the tone for nearly a century of leadership in American aviation.”
Senate23 September 2026Source ↗
“And my bipartisan NIH Mentorship Modernization Act, introduced with Senator Coons, would help retain these amazing great, young scientists. At this critical--critical--moment, incrementalism is our greatest enemy. America was built by pilgrims and pioneers who dared to push beyond the known. We must summon that spirit again by investing boldly, by prioritizing science, and by reforming relentlessly. And if we dare--if we dare--KJ's story can be the beginning of a new golden age of American science that burns bright for decades to come. I yield the floor.”
Senate23 September 2026Source ↗
“On half of those grants alone, taxpayers had already spent $1.3 billion for work that will never be finished. So rather than waste that investment, we should let those researchers revise their applications for legitimate research and keep working. And that is why last week, I led five Senate Republican colleagues in a letter, urging the administration to do just that. Third, we must demand accountability. We must replace NIH's costly overhead with one that rewards efficiency, makes institutions compete for infrastructure dollars, and gives the smaller research centers a fair shot at receiving those grants. I will soon introduce the Sunshine for Researchers Act to require federally funded researchers to disclose their industry ties.”
Senate23 September 2026Source ↗
“First, rather than cut NIH by 40 percent, as OMB proposed last year, we should double the $48 billion budget within 5 years. Now, I understand these are big numbers, but if these dollars yield discoveries that trim our $5.3 trillion health bill by just 1 percent, they will more than pay for themselves. And, more importantly, they will demonstrate that this AI revolution, it truly helps everyone. Second, we must prioritize merit-based science. This administration rightly reassessed grants lacking merit, and it canceled nearly 1,400 midstream--many over diversity, equity, and inclusion language that was in their proposals. Now, while some of these grants deserve to be canceled, some were legitimate research with buzzwords that were inserted to get approval from the Biden administration.”
Senate23 September 2026Source ↗
“And since 2003, the NIH budget has shrunk by more than 10 percent, adjusted for inflation. Sadly, we have also let politics intrude on science. The Biden administration NIH, for example, gave CHOP--the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia--$155,000 to develop training on ``structural racism'' and ``intersectional microaggressions.'' Such initiatives abuse taxpayer money, and they undermine the public trust. Finally, NIH has become opaque and bureaucratic. Nearly 1 in 3 grant dollars goes to overhead. Taxpayers can't easily see researchers' financial ties to industry, and young scientists--young scientists with some of the biggest, boldest ideas--they often have to wait until the age of 42 to receive major funding from NIH. Each of these failures has a fix.”
Senate23 September 2026Source ↗
“The list goes on and on. And, nationally, every NIH dollar also generates $2.50 in economic activity. In Pennsylvania, for example, NIH research sustains over 21,000 jobs and generates more than $5 billion annually. Now, earlier this year, NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya and I saw how researchers in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia are using artificial intelligence to detect cancer, to speed drug recovery, and to make surgery far more precise--amazing--amazing to see what is happening. And, yet, America's global leadership is slipping. China is closing the gap. They have increased R&D spending from 36 percent of what we spend in the United States to parity in 2024. And, meanwhile, we are underinvesting in discovery. Federal R&D fell from 1.9 percent of GDP in 1964 to 0.6 percent of GDP in 2024.”
Senate23 September 2026Source ↗
“But funding basic research saves lives. It lowers the cost of disease, it creates new industries, and it strengthens America's competitiveness. And if we do this right, this investment will more than pay for itself. And nowhere--nowhere--is that case more clear than in medical science. The Federal Government spends $7 trillion a year. Yet, less than 1 percent of that goes to NIH research, and that sliver delivers outsized returns. NIH's Diabetes Prevention Program, for example, cut type 2 diabetes by 58 percent. NIH-supported eye disease research halved legal blindness from wet macular degeneration, saving roughly $28.5 billion. And CAR T-cell therapy, pioneered at Penn with NIH support, reengineered patients' T cells to attack cancer-producing, decade-long remissions and replacing years and years of costly treatments.”
Senate23 September 2026Source ↗
“And, yet, at this most exciting moment in medical history, I fear we will surrender our lead to China through underinvestment and mismanagement. This summer, the White House rightly called for a new golden age of American science. Reaching that critical goal takes more Federal R&D investment and long-overdue reform. Now, we as Conservatives should recognize that basic research--like national security--is a public good that private capital rarely funds, and government fills the gap with funding long-term, high-risk work. I know those of us who believe deeply in fiscal discipline may hear a call for more Federal R&D spending and ask: Why--why, especially at a time of enormous deficit and debt? And that is the right question. The Federal Government should not spend more simply for the sake of spending more.”
Senate23 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.”
Senate23 September 2026Source ↗
“I am grateful for the dedication, professionalism, and enthusiasm each of these interns brought to my office, and I congratulate them on a successful summer. These lessons in service and hard work will carry them well beyond this summer. I have no doubt they will continue to accomplish great things in their academic pursuits, careers, and service to our Nation.”
Senate7 August 2026Source ↗
“The second college summer session, in my Washington, DC, office, provided invaluable support during the inaugural Great American State Fair, helping showcase Pennsylvania's rich agricultural heritage, manufacturing excellence, and vibrant communities while welcoming thousands of visitors to celebrate our Commonwealth. Our two high school internship sessions also demonstrated remarkable initiative and creativity. Working on emerging artificial intelligence projects, these students explored innovative ways technology can strengthen constituent services and improve the efficiency of congressional offices. Their curiosity, technical skills, and fresh perspectives reflect the next generation of American leadership. Public service depends upon young people who are willing to step forward, learn, and contribute to their communities.”
Senate7 August 2026Source ↗
“They assisted constituents through phone calls, supported legislative and communications efforts, conducted policy research, and helped ensure that our office continued to provide responsive service to Pennsylvanians. Each week, our Washington, DC, interns also played a significant role in Keystone Coffee, a weekly event I look forward to that allows me to meet with constituents from around the Commonwealth. Our first college summer session played an instrumental role in supporting my office's Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit, helping coordinate one of the office's signature events that brought together leaders from government, industry, and academia to discuss the future of energy and technological innovation.”
Senate7 August 2026Source ↗
“Madam President, I rise today to recognize and commend the outstanding students who served as interns in my office during the summer of 2026. These talented young men and women dedicated their time, energy, and skills to serving the people of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania while gaining firsthand experience in the legislative process and public service. Throughout the summer, our interns made meaningful contributions to the daily operations of the office.”
Senate7 August 2026Source ↗
“The country asked no permission of any ministry or court before a private citizen remade the daily life of the entire world. The lightbulb over a farmhouse in Kansas and the current that today powers a data center racing to keep America ahead in the race for technological supremacy both owe a debt to Westinghouse's stubborn confidence in a better system. While we tend to celebrate the loudest inventors, truthfully, it was people like Westinghouse, a determined Pennsylvanian, who got it right. He built things that lasted while treating people fairly, expanding what ordinary Americans could expect from their lives. In an age when many wonder whether the country's best days are behind it, his story reminds us that renewal has always been our national habit.”
Senate6 August 2026Source ↗
“Marshall is a unification of these two necessities, as at America's best, we understand the need for a soldier, as well as the need for a diplomat. ____ Ronit Luthra Essay: Every American schoolchild learns the name Thomas Edison. On the other hand, far fewer learn George Westinghouse, even though it was Westinghouse, working out of Pittsburgh, who won the argument that decided how the modern world would be powered. His story deserves a place in our national memory, not because he was a genius, though he was, but because his life shows the greatness America produces when real talent meets a country willing to reward it. His combination of mechanical brilliance with a sense of obligation to the fellow citizens around him flourished in a country of opportunity such as that prevalent in the United States of America.”
Senate6 August 2026Source ↗
“On a bench, only a stroll away from where he was born, sits the statue of George C. Marshall as he watches over the soldier whom he organized the victory of and the flags of the nations whom he helped rebuild. The entire scene, and the story of Marshall's life, highlights America's role as both a sword and shield against the forces of tyranny. Through his military career spanning service from the Philippines to Europe, and later his organization of the armed forces in World War II, we see his life as a personification of America's willingness to defend liberty aggressively. However, through his career post-war in the fields of diplomacy and government aide, we see his life as a personification of America's willingness to defend liberty peacefully. George C.”
Senate6 August 2026Source ↗
“Brady and Ronit did more than recount the accomplishments of two remarkable Pennsylvanians. They considered what those lives tell us about America: that service matters, that bold ideas can change the world, and that our country is strongest when talented and determined people are given the opportunity to rise. Their essays also offer great reason for confidence in America's future. Brady and Ronit represent the kind of thoughtful, curious, and engaged young leaders our Nation needs now more than ever. As we honor the Americans who shaped our first 250 years, we should also celebrate the young people who will carry their legacy forward and lead our country into its next 250. I congratulate Brady and Ronit on this well- deserved recognition, and I ask that their winning essays be printed in the Record below.”
Senate6 August 2026Source ↗
“From the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the fields of Gettysburg, from the furnaces and factories that powered America's rise to the communities that continue to strengthen our country today, Pennsylvania has helped define the American character. Brady, a 10th-grade student at Laurel Highlands High School in Uniontown, wrote about General George C. Marshall, a fellow Uniontown native whose extraordinary life demonstrated that the defense of liberty requires both the strength of a soldier and the wisdom of a diplomat. Ronit, an 11th-grade student at Downingtown High School East, wrote about Pittsburgh inventor and industrialist George Westinghouse, whose ingenuity, courage, and faith in the ideas of others helped electrify the modern world.”
Senate6 August 2026Source ↗
“The Penn State wrestling team understands that, and America sometimes needs to be reminded of it. I ask my colleagues in this body to join me in this resolution recognizing what this remarkable team has accomplished. To the Penn State Nittany Lions, congratulations on another historic championship. Pennsylvania is proud of you. The Senate honors you. We are Penn State. I yield the floor.”
Senate4 August 2026Source ↗
“He has built more than a championship program; he has built a culture that forms young men into the kinds of leaders our communities and our country needs. Cael often points to the Old Testament story of Nehemiah, who was rebuilding Jerusalem's wall when the enemies repeatedly tried to lure him away. Nehemiah's response was simple: I am doing a great work, so I cannot come down. Coach Cael and his fellow coaches and the Penn State wrestling team are doing great work. As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we in this body are striving to do great work too: preserving the liberty we inherited, renewing the character that sustains it, and proving that a free people can accomplish hard things together. But to be a champion, as this group knows, each of us needs to renew that great work every single day.”
Senate4 August 2026Source ↗
“When I watch wrestling, I see the best of Pennsylvania and the best of America: hard work, courage, resilience, humility, and respect. In this remarkable group of young men, those virtues are on full display. I grew up wrestling across Pennsylvania--from Shikellamy to Shickshinny, from Selinsgrove to Schuylkill Haven--and years later, I had the privilege of serving as the cocaptain of the Army wrestling team at West Point. Last year, I sat in the front row in Philadelphia at the NCAA national championships, alongside President Trump, as Penn State defended its title. I have spent much of my life around wrestling mats, and what I learned there is simple: Wrestling reveals character. For 7 minutes, there is nowhere to hide. No teammate can take your place. No excuse can score a takedown.”
Senate4 August 2026Source ↗
“He most recently served as Military Deputy and Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for International and Industry Engagement, strengthening our defense industrial base and international armaments cooperation. Rear Admiral Ver Hage's retirement ceremony will be held tomorrow on July 31, 2026. He will officially be released from Active Duty on September 30, 2026, closing 42 years, 3 months, and 17 days of service to our Navy and our Nation. His four decades of service stand as a model of the dedication, integrity, and leadership our Nation depends upon, and he leaves the Navy stronger for having served. In recognition of his service, and in this milestone year of America's 250th anniversary, a U.S. flag was flown over the U.S. Capitol on July 4, 2026, in Rear Admiral Ver Hage's honor. ____________________”
Senate30 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. President, I rise today to recognize a distinguished American, RDML Eric H. Ver Hage, U.S. Navy, a native of Mechanicsburg, PA, upon the occasion of his retirement after more than 42 years of distinguished service to our Nation.”
Senate30 July 2026Source ↗
“Navy aboard an icebreaker, before returning home to earn his MBA from NYU. He built a distinguished career as a respected educator and civic leader, settling in northern California alongside his beloved wife Betsy. Together, they raised four children, and Bill now delights in the joy of 11 grandchildren. Bill has a legacy of love and family that spans generations. In honor of this milestone birthday, and as our Nation celebrates 250 years of independence, a flag was flown over the U.S. Capitol on July 4 of this year in tribute to Bill's life and service. Today, we join with Bill's many friends and family to celebrate the love, respect, and affection we hold for this special man and to wish him continued health and happiness in the years ahead. ____________________”
Senate27 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. President, I rise today to recognize a distinguished American, William ``Bill'' Howard Richardson, on the occasion of his 90th birthday. Born on July 31, 1936. Bill has led a life of extraordinary consequence: as a devoted family man, a Navy veteran, an esteemed educator, a civic leader, an avid environmentalist, and, to those who know him best, a much-admired bohemian spirit. A 1958 graduate of Yale University, Bill went on to serve his country in the U.S.”
Senate27 July 2026Source ↗
“Peace comes through strength--never through weakness, never through wishful thinking. And the tide is turning. Ukraine is doing its part on the battlefield, and now--now--the United States must capitalize on this strategic opportunity to weaken Putin's Russia. I urge my colleagues to pass the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act and the DROP Act without delay. Give our President--give our President--the tools he needs to bring this conflict to a peaceful resolution. I yield the floor.”
Senate23 July 2026Source ↗
“The second bill is bipartisan legislation that I have introduced with my colleagues here in the Senate--Senator Coons, Senator Husted, and Senator Warren--the Decreasing Russian Oil Profits Act. As you see on chart 4, the DROP Act targets the single most important source of revenue propping up the Kremlin's war machine: oil. This legislation fills a gap in our sanctions posture by requiring targeted sanctions on anyone, anywhere, dealing in Russian-of-origin oil--the purchasers, the shippers, the financiers, and the executives who profit from them. Now is the time to move on these Russia sanctions bills to give the President the tools and the leverage he needs to end this conflict, and now is the time to increase the pressure on Putin's unbridled aggression. This is a bipartisan cause because it is an American cause.”
Senate23 July 2026Source ↗
“As you see on chart 3, this legislation would authorize sweeping sanctions on Russian officials, oligarchs, banks, state- controlled entities, and the shadow fleet that Putin has used to evade sanctions. It would give our President the authority to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on the top importers of Russian crude oil or natural gas and the top five countries facilitating Russian oil sanctions evasion. Finally, it would cut Russia off from U.S. capital and energy markets by prohibiting U.S. investment in Russia, purchases of Russian sovereign debt, and broker-dealer funded transfers involving the Russian Government. The message is simple: If you bankroll Putin's war, you will pay a price in the American capital markets.”
Senate23 July 2026Source ↗
“Putin is still betting on one thing: that he can outlast us, that our attention will drift, that our resolve will soften and his oil revenues will fund this war machine long enough to exhaust Ukraine's defenses. Our job, the job of this body, is to prove him wrong, and that means striking at the one thing--the one thing--that keeps the Kremlin's war going: money. Money is what keeps the Kremlin's war going. That is why I am proud to support two strong bipartisan bills that would give President Trump additional tools to leverage in the pursuit of peace. The first is the appropriately named Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act. Senator Graham championed a foreign policy rooted in American strength, from the defense of Ukraine to the cause of freedom everywhere.”
Senate23 July 2026Source ↗
“And this matters. This matters to us here in America for a simple reason: Ukraine has demonstrated beyond any doubt its ability and its willingness to defend its own sovereignty. The Ukrainian people are not--and I repeat, are not--asking American soldiers to fight for them; they are asking for the tools to finish the job themselves. As someone who wore our Nation's uniform, I understand the difference, and we have a critical opportunity to seize this momentum, to increase the pressure on Russia, to halt its unprovoked aggression. No one has worked harder to end this war than President Trump. And, let's face it, Ukraine is not a perfect partner. Corruption remains a serious problem, and it should be held accountable to the reform commitments it has already made.”
Senate23 July 2026Source ↗
“Last week, at the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit, which I hosted, CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirmed that most Russian recruits arriving on the frontlines survive an estimated 20 to 30 minutes before they are killed or wounded, with drones causing over 80 percent of those battlefield casualties. Our own warfighters--our own American warfighters--are beginning to implement the lessons learned on the Ukrainian battlefield, and I applaud Secretary Hegseth and Army Secretary Driscoll for leaning into these innovations--innovations that our Armed Forces require. Ukraine has also proven it can strike deep into Russia itself. Russian oil refineries, airfields, ammunitions depots, and logistics hubs hundreds of miles from the border are no longer sanctuaries. The war Putin started is now arriving on his own doorstep.”
Senate23 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. President, I rise today to speak about the war in Ukraine and to say something that has been a long time coming: The tide is turning against Vladimir Putin. For more than 4 years, Russia has waged a brutal, unprovoked war of aggression against a free and sovereign Ukraine. Putin bet that Kyiv would fall in days. He bet that the West would fracture in response. And when that didn't work, he bet that Ukraine would break in a few months. He was wrong on every count, and today he finds himself in a moment of weakness. President Trump promised peace through strength, and his strategy is working. By restoring American deterrence, by driving our allies to historic levels of defense investment, and by pairing diplomacy with the credible threat of crushing economic pressure, President Trump has changed the trajectory of this war.”
Senate23 July 2026Source ↗
“Madam President, it is with great pleasure that I rise today to wish happy birthday to Malphine Fogel, who celebrated her 96th birthday on March 11. Malphine is a native of Brady's Bend, PA, where she graduated from East Brady High School in 1947. She then worked at the local paper, the Butler Eagle, for many years as a proofreader. In 1957, she married her late husband Maurice L. ``Cubby'' Fogel, and she continued to work at the Butler Eagle while he finished his B.S. in economics at Grove City College.”
Senate13 March 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, it is with great pleasure that I rise today to recognize Pennsylvania's own Jo Ann Verduce. Starting as a young intern in the communications office for the Diocese of Scranton, she later met the late Sister Marian Denise Walsh, IHM, during the first capital campaign for St. Joseph's Center. Since first joining the St. Joseph's Center Auxiliary, she has spent over 20 years serving as the director of development for the center. As the daughter of Anthony and Josephine Verduce, she was born and raised in Archbald, PA.”
Senate5 March 2025Source ↗