Congresswoman Madeleine Dean

Dean, Deluzio, and Lee Demand Answers from ICE, GEO Group about Violations at Moshannon Detention Center

Wed, 217 Aug 2026 12:00:00 EST

U.S. Representative Madeleine Dean (PA-04), alongside U.S. Representatives Chris Deluzio (PA-17) and Summer Lee (PA-12), wrote letters to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the GEO Group, the for-profit prison corporation that owns and operates Moshannon Valley Processing Center (MVPC) to demand answers on GEO’s failure to comply with federal standards of adequate staffing and medical care to detainees, as well as obstruction of congressional oversight.

Dean, Davidson Reintroduce Bill to Protect Servicemembers from Predatory Debt Collection Practices

Tue, 216 Aug 2026 12:00:00 EST

U.S. Representatives Madeleine Dean (PA-04) and Warren Davidson (OH-08) reintroduced the Fair Debt Collection Practices for Servicemembers Act, bipartisan legislation to address abusive debt collection practices affecting members of the military.

Rep. Dean on the Future of Ice Detention Facilities in PA

Wed, 210 Jul 2026 12:00:00 EST

Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), joins Lauren Mayk for NBC 10's news broadcast on the future of ICE Detention Facilities in the greater Philadelphia area.

HOUSE FLOOR | Congresswoman Dean Honors Fallen Soldiers

Thu, 204 Jul 2026 12:00:00 EST

Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) honors the four U.S. Army soldiers who were killed this month in the War with Iran: Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, First Lt. Tyler James Feehan, and Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad.

MS NOW | Madeleine Dean: The President “had no plan.”

Wed, 203 Jul 2026 12:00:00 EST

Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, joins MS NOW The Last Word after the news that three more U.S. service members were killed in the war with Iran.

CNN | Madeleine Dean on the Fatal Escalations on the War with Iran

Sun, 200 Jul 2026 12:00:00 EST

Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) joins CNN Newsroom With Fredricka Whitfield to discuss the disastrous escalation with Iran — that has cost the lives of three more U.S. service members.

CNN | Madeleine Dean: Trump is "distracted by his own vanity."

Thu, 197 Jul 2026 12:00:00 EST

As President Trump prepares for a primetime address, Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) joins CNN News Central to discuss how his continued revenge tour comes at the expense of American families' ability to afford gas, groceries, healthcare, and housing.

Congresswoman Dean’s Statement On Supporting the “Massie Amendment”

Wed, 196 Jul 2026 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), member of the House Foreign Affairs and Appropriations Committees, released the following statement on her vote for Amendment #8 ( the “Massie Amendment”) to the FY27 National Security, Department of State and Related Programs appropriations bill.

“For nearly three years, I have mourned the unspeakable horrors of October 7th. I have met with the families of the slaughtered and the families of hostages as we fought to bring their loved ones, living and dead, home. I have been to Israel three times since the barbaric Hamas attacks — where I met directly with Prime Minister Netanyahu and members of his administration. I repeatedly implored them to pursue a just war, and warned that Israel would lose support if it did not.

At the same time, I have met with Palestinian-Americans, Palestinians living in Gaza and the West Bank — families who have lost so many and so much; I have met with healthcare and aid workers — both American and international — operating in Gaza and beyond.

It is evident that Mr. Netanyahu’s government continues to inflict atrocities and unspeakable crimes in Gaza and the West Bank, on innocent Palestinians, so many of them children.

That is why today I voted “yes” on Congressman Massie’s flawed amendment — to make clear from me: Not another dime to the Netanyahu government.

Israel is a friend and ally of the United States, and I have prized my opportunities to visit and get to know her people. But Netanyahu’s prosecution of this war has not made Israel safer. It has not brought stability to the Middle East. And it has not lived up to our American ideals or international law.

And, yes, the Massie amendment is deeply flawed; it is too broadly written, and I have great concern for the State Department’s potential to cut funding for humanitarian aid.

Yet I want long-term peace, security, sovereignty, dignity, and hope for the Israeli and Palestinian people. Therefore, I cannot support more funding for Mr. Netanyahu’s continuing atrocities.

While my colleagues in our Democratic Caucus may cast a variety of votes, we are all united in our hope for long-term peace — just as the Jewish tradition teaches Tikkun Olam.”

Rep. Madeleine Dean is a mother, grandmother, attorney, professor, former four-term member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and U.S. Representative for the Fourth District of Pennsylvania.

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MS NOW | Madeleine Dean on "Freedom Fuel" Opening in PA While Families Still Face High Costs

Fri, 191 Jul 2026 12:00:00 EST

Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) joins MS NOW's The Briefing with Jen Psaki to talk Trump "Freedom Fuel" stations opening in her district as families continue to struggle with high gas prices.

MS NOW | Madeleine Dean on Trump, NATO Summit

Wed, 189 Jul 2026 12:00:00 EST

Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) joins MS NOW's The Last Word to share her perspective, as a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, on Trump's volatile handling of Iran War in the context of this week's NATO Summit.

CNN | Rep. Dean on NATO Summit in Turkey

Mon, 187 Jul 2026 12:00:00 EST

Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, joins CNN News Central to share her hopes for U.S. foreign relations ahead of the NATO Summit in Turkey.

Congresswoman Dean Announces $25 Million for Colebrookdale Railroad Preservation Trust Restorations

Mon, 187 Jul 2026 12:00:00 EST

Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) announced $25 million for the Colebrook Railroad Preservation Trust to expand its rail yard, modernize storm-resistant infrastructure, and rehabilitate the High Street bridge.

Starting July 1: New Changes to the Student Loan Program

Wed, 182 Jul 2026 12:00:00 EST

Starting July 1, 2026, Republicans’ “Big Ugly Bill” will raise costs for students by:

Limiting students’ access to federal student loans: The “Big Ugly Bill” caps Parent PLUS loans and unsubsidized loans for graduate or professional programs (based on definitions set by the Education Department) and eliminates Graduate PLUS loans.

Prospective and current students with questions about these changes can view more specific information on the Department's relevant "updates" page or the Federal Student Aid's website. Each institution’s financial aid office is also able to answer students’ questions.

Eliminating repayment plans: For borrowers, the bill eliminates existing income-driven repayment (IDR) plans and replaces them with the Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP). Changes to individual borrower repayment plans in the immediate future will depend on a number of factors.

For example, the Department has indicated that most borrowers who are currently in repayment will not obtain new loans after July 1, 2026 and are able to stay in their existing IDR plans until July 1, 2028. However, if they’re in the Savings on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, which was created by the Biden Administration but has since been eliminated, borrowers must take action to change their plan. Further, per the “Big Ugly Bill,” borrowers with new loans after July 1, 2026 will only have access to a single IDR plan (Repayment Assistance Plan) that would increase payments for most borrowers.

Borrowers with questions about how these changes apply to them should view information available at this Department of Education fact sheet or see general information at Federal Student Aid's website. Further, the Department has indicated that borrowers who were enrolled in the SAVE plan should expect to hear from their servicers on next steps starting on July 1, 2026, and those currently in other IDR plans should ask their loan servicer concerning ways to move forward.

For more information on how the “Big Ugly Bill” made college more expensive, click here.

Starting July 1: New Changes to the Student Loan Program

Wed, 182 Jul 2026 12:00:00 EST

Starting July 1, 2026, Republicans’ “Big Ugly Bill” will raise costs for students by:

Limiting students’ access to federal student loans: The “Big Ugly Bill” caps Parent PLUS loans and unsubsidized loans for graduate or professional programs (based on definitions set by the Education Department) and eliminates Graduate PLUS loans.

Prospective and current students with questions about these changes can view more specific information on the Department's relevant "updates" page or the Federal Student Aid's website. Each institution’s financial aid office is also able to answer students’ questions.

Eliminating repayment plans: For borrowers, the bill eliminates existing income-driven repayment (IDR) plans and replaces them with the Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP). Changes to individual borrower repayment plans in the immediate future will depend on a number of factors.

For example, the Department has indicated that most borrowers who are currently in repayment will not obtain new loans after July 1, 2026 and are able to stay in their existing IDR plans until July 1, 2028. However, if they’re in the Savings on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, which was created by the Biden Administration but has since been eliminated, borrowers must take action to change their plan. Further, per the “Big Ugly Bill,” borrowers with new loans after July 1, 2026 will only have access to a single IDR plan (Repayment Assistance Plan) that would increase payments for most borrowers.

Borrowers with questions about how these changes apply to them should view information available at this Department of Education fact sheet or see general information at Federal Student Aid's website. Further, the Department has indicated that borrowers who were enrolled in the SAVE plan should expect to hear from their servicers on next steps starting on July 1, 2026, and those currently in other IDR plans should ask their loan servicer concerning ways to move forward.

For more information on how the “Big Ugly Bill” made college more expensive, click here.

MS NOW | Rep. Dean Recounts Congressional Call with Sec. Rubio and U.S. Special Envoy Witkoff

Mon, 180 Jun 2026 12:00:00 EST

Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, joins MS NOW The Last Word to recounts the congressional conference call with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff — where Members learned almost nothing new about the MOU with Iran.

MS NOW | Rep. Dean on President Trump's Failure to Sign Housing Bill

Sat, 178 Jun 2026 12:00:00 EST

Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) joins MS NOW's The Weekend to discuss President Trump's failure to sign the bipartisan Housing bill — fully passed — to help Americans.

MS NOW | Congresswoman Dean on J.D. Vance and the Failure of Iran Negotiations

Fri, 170 Jun 2026 12:00:00 EST

Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, joins MS NOW's Deadline White House with Nicolle Wallace to discuss VP Vance's amateur handling of the gravely serious peace talks with Iran.

CNN | Congresswoman Dean: "Operation Epic Fury really turned into Operation Epic Failure."

Fri, 170 Jun 2026 12:00:00 EST

Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, joins CNN News Central following the failure of President Trump's vague, 14-point "deal" with Iran.

Congresswoman Dean: "Operation Epic Fury ends as Operation Epic Failure."

Thu, 169 Jun 2026 12:00:00 EST

Congresswoman Dean, member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement on President Trump's 14-point Memorandum of Understanding with Iran.

PENNSYLVANIA CABLE NEWS | Congresswoman Dean Welcomes the Progress for the People Town Hall

Thu, 169 Jun 2026 12:00:00 EST

Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) gives welcoming remarks at the Progress for the People Town Hall in Bethlehem, PA.