Congressional earmarks in PA
Projects Congress paid for by name in the annual spending laws: House Community Project Funding and Senate Congressionally Directed Spending, FY2022–FY2024. 57 provisions worth $38.35M match.
By year
FY2025: none (a full-year continuing resolution). FY2026: enacted, not yet in GAO's data.
Requesting members
- Robert Casey Sen. PA · $13.52M · 31
- Matt Cartwright Rep. PA · $7.96M · 4
- Chrissy Houlahan Rep. PA · $4.55M · 6
- Susan Wild Rep. PA · $3.30M · 2
- Daniel Meuser Rep. PA · $3.00M · 2
- Madeleine Dean Rep. PA · $1.58M · 3
- John Fetterman Sen. PA · $1.08M · 2
- Glenn Thompson Rep. PA · $1.00M · 1
- John Joyce Rep. PA · $995.0K · 1
- Brian K. Fitzpatrick Rep. PA · $850.0K · 1
A project with several requesters counts for each of them.
By agency
- Department of Education $38.35M · 57
Largest provisions
| FY | Project and recipient | Agency | Requested by | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Northampton County Community College, Bethlehem, PA for healthcare and workforce development programs, including equipment · PA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Representative Susan Wild PA | $2.73M $2.73M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Marywood University, Scranton, PA for healthcare workforce expansion programs, including equipment and scholarships · PA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Representative Matt Cartwright PA | $2.61M $2.61M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | United Way of Wyoming Valley, Wilkes-Barre, PA for wraparound services and academic supports, including pre-K tuition stipends · PA | Department of Education · Elementary and Secondary Education | Representative Matt Cartwright PA | $2.20M $2.20M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Lackawanna College, Scranton, PA for technical and vocational education program development, including equipment · PA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Representative Matt Cartwright PA | $2.00M $2.00M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Alvernia University Reading Collegetowne, Reading, PA for a health science program, including equipment · PA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Representative Christina Houlahan PA | $2.00M $2.00M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Alvernia University, Reading, PA for programming and classroom and technology upgrades · PA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Representative Dan Meuser PA | $2.00M $2.00M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania , PA, for the Teen Outreach program · PA | Department of Education · Elementary and Secondary Education | Senator Robert Casey PA | $1.50M $1.50M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Albright College, Reading, PA for STEAM learning · PA | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Representative Christina Houlahan PA | $1.45M $1.45M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Manor College, Jenkintown, PA for wraparound services, advising, and basic needs supports for at-risk student populations, including scholarships · PA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Representative Madeleine Dean PA | $1.28M $1.28M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Hazleton Integration Project, Hazleton, PA for a STEAM-based education program · PA | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Representative Matt Cartwright PA | $1.15M $1.15M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Admiral Peary Area Vocational Technical School, Ebensburg, PA for an instructional program, including the purchase of equipment · PA | Department of Education · Elementary and Secondary Education | Representative Glenn Thompson PA | $1.00M $1.00M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Alvernia University, Reading, PA for the purchase of information technology and equipment · PA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Representative Dan Meuser PA | $1.00M $1.00M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Please Touch Museum, PA, for support of its Kindergarten Readiness Program · PA | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Senator Robert Casey PA | $1.00M $1.00M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | Tree of Life, Inc., PA, for elementary and secondary education curriculum and programming on preventing antisemitism and identity-based hate Tree of Life, Inc., PA, for elementary and secondary education curriculum and programming on preventing antisemitism and identity-based hate · PA | Department of Education · Innovation and Improvement | Senator Robert Casey PA | $1.00M |
| 2024 | ArtsQuest, PA, for youth enrichment, education and arts-based learning ArtsQuest, PA, for youth enrichment, education and arts-based learning · PA | Department of Education · Innovation and Improvement | Senator Robert Casey PA | $1.00M |
| 2022 | Delaware County Community College, PA, for early childhood education, including equipment · PA | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Senator Robert Casey PA | $1.00M $1.00M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Juniata College, Huntingdon, PA for a public health educational and research program · PA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Representative John Joyce PA | $995.0K $995.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | School District of Borough of Morrisville, PA for a curriculum, instruction, and technology program, including the purchase of information technology and equipment · PA | Department of Education · Elementary and Secondary Education | Representative Brian Fitzpatrick PA | $850.0K $850.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | O.S. Johnson Technical Institute, PA, for technology and equipment for a Johnson College satellite campus O.S. Johnson Technical Institute, PA, for technology and equipment for a Johnson College satellite campus · PA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator John Fetterman PA | $806.0K |
| 2024 | Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, PA, for a live-experience design and production degree program Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, PA, for a live-experience design and production degree program · PA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Robert Casey PA | $725.0K |
| 2023 | West Chester University, West Chester, PA for STEM education programs · PA | Department of Education · Elementary and Secondary Education | Senator Robert Casey PA, Representative Christina Houlahan PA | $716.0K $715.9K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County, PA, for STEM education and outdoor learning, including purchase of equipment, technology and supplies · PA | Department of Education · Elementary and Secondary Education | Senator Robert Casey PA | $710.0K $710.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Bucks County Community College, PA, for information and technology services upgrades · PA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Robert Casey PA | $582.0K $582.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | United Way of Greater Lehigh Valley, Allentown, PA for summer enrichment and technology supports · PA | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Representative Susan Wild PA | $575.0K $575.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | Juniata College, PA, for a nursing program Juniata College, PA, for a nursing program · PA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Robert Casey PA | $500.0K |
| 2023 | Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia, PA for a teaching fellows program · PA | Department of Education · Elementary and Secondary Education | Representative Dwight Evans PA | $500.0K $500.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Seton Hill University, PA, for the Doctorate of Physical Therapy program, including the purchase of equipment · PA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Robert Casey PA | $500.0K $500.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Gannon University, Erie, PA for a science technology engineering and mathematics pathway program · PA | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Representative Mike Kelly PA | $500.0K $500.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | King's College, PA, for an occupational therapy program King's College, PA, for an occupational therapy program · PA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Robert Casey PA | $450.0K |
| 2024 | Pocono Mountains United Way, PA, to develop and expand community schools Pocono Mountains United Way, PA, to develop and expand community schools · PA | Department of Education · Innovation and Improvement | Senator Robert Casey PA | $397.0K |
| 2024 | Westminster College, PA, for an exercise science program Westminster College, PA, for an exercise science program · PA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Robert Casey PA | $376.0K |
| 2024 | United Way of Erie County, PA, for a community schools initiative United Way of Erie County, PA, for a community schools initiative · PA | Department of Education · Innovation and Improvement | Senator Robert Casey PA | $350.0K |
| 2023 | Carlow University, PA, for a program for students transitioning out of foster care · PA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Robert Casey PA | $300.0K $300.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Penn State University, PA, for the industry 4.0 project · PA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Robert Casey PA | $300.0K $300.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh, PA, for mentoring programs at Woodland Hills and Clairton City School Districts Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh, PA, for mentoring programs at Woodland Hills and Clairton City School Districts · PA | Department of Education · Innovation and Improvement | Senator John Fetterman PA | $275.0K |
| 2024 | African American Museum of Bucks County, PA, for support of educational programs of the African American Education Center African American Museum of Bucks County, PA, for support of educational programs of the African American Education Center · PA | Department of Education · Innovation and Improvement | Senator Robert Casey PA | $260.0K |
| 2024 | Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, PA, for educational programming on the history and present-day impact of antisemitism Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, PA, for educational programming on the history and present-day impact of antisemitism · PA | Department of Education · Innovation and Improvement | Senator Robert Casey PA | $250.0K |
| 2023 | Mikayla's Voice, PA, for social-emotional learning and inclusion programs · PA | Department of Education · Elementary and Secondary Education | Senator Robert Casey PA | $250.0K $250.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | Mercyhurst University, PA, for a program for students with autism Mercyhurst University, PA, for a program for students with autism · PA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Robert Casey PA | $250.0K |
| 2022 | Muhlenberg College, PA, for the Inside/Out Prison Exchange Program · PA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Robert Casey PA | $231.0K $231.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | Summer Search Philadelphia, PA, for mentoring programs Summer Search Philadelphia, PA, for mentoring programs · PA | Department of Education · Innovation and Improvement | Senator Robert Casey PA | $200.0K |
| 2022 | Norristown Area School District, Norristown, PA for high school library technology and education programs · PA | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Representative Madeleine Dean PA | $200.0K $200.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Lincoln University, Lincoln University, PA for curriculum development, including scholarships · PA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Representative Christina Houlahan PA | $175.0K $175.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | Lycoming College, PA, for the purchase of equipment and technology for its STEM Education and Workforce Development Initiative · PA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Senator Robert Casey PA | $160.0K $160.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | Best Buddies International, Inc., PA, for the Pennsylvania Best Buddies inclusion project Best Buddies International, Inc., PA, for the Pennsylvania Best Buddies inclusion project · PA | Department of Education · Innovation and Improvement | Senator Robert Casey PA | $125.0K |
| 2023 | Upper Darby Arts & Education Foundation, Drexel Hill, PA for creative arts programs for students with disabilities · PA | Department of Education · Elementary and Secondary Education | Representative Mary Scanlon PA | $115.0K $115.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | LGBT Center of Greater Reading, PA for wraparound services and support for at-risk youth · PA | Department of Education · Elementary and Secondary Education | Representative Christina Houlahan PA | $113.5K $113.5K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | Quaker Valley School District, PA, for life skills curriculum and equipment Quaker Valley School District, PA, for life skills curriculum and equipment · PA | Department of Education · Innovation and Improvement | Senator Robert Casey PA | $100.0K |
| 2023 | Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell, PA for early college programs, including equipment and tuition support · PA | Department of Education · Higher Education | Representative Madeleine Dean PA | $100.0K $100.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | The Garage Community and Youth Center, Avondale, PA for afterschool youth development programs, including a vehicle · PA | Department of Education · Elementary and Secondary Education | Representative Christina Houlahan PA | $100.0K $100.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | North Light Community Center, PA, for the Teen Services Program, including student stipends North Light Community Center, PA, for the Teen Services Program, including student stipends · PA | Department of Education · Innovation and Improvement | Senator Robert Casey PA | $90.0K |
| 2022 | United Way of Wyoming Valley, PA, for a literacy initiative · PA | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Senator Robert Casey PA | $75.0K $75.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2024 | Phoenixville Area School District, PA, for education and curriculum for a greenhouse learning initiative Phoenixville Area School District, PA, for education and curriculum for a greenhouse learning initiative · PA | Department of Education · Innovation and Improvement | Senator Robert Casey PA | $75.0K |
| 2022 | Wilmington Area School District, New Wilmington, PA for computer and robotics equipment · PA | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Representative Mike Kelly PA | $55.0K $54.4K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2022 | United Way of the Titusville Region, Titusville, PA for a literacy program · PA | Department of Education · Elementary & Secondary Education | Representative Mike Kelly PA | $55.0K $55.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth, PA, for a school garden to support educational programming · PA | Department of Education · Elementary and Secondary Education | Senator Robert Casey PA | $32.0K $31.9K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | United Way of Venango County, PA, for early childhood literacy, including purchase of books for the Imagination Library · PA | Department of Education · Elementary and Secondary Education | Senator Robert Casey PA | $15.0K $15.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
Enacted earmarks from GAO's Tracking the Funds data (FY2022-FY2024). FY2025 had none (a full-year continuing resolution); FY2026's are enacted but not yet in GAO's data. Amounts are what the law provided, not what was spent. Source: GAO, Tracking the Funds. Requesters are matched to today's members of Congress by name and state; former members show as GAO wrote them.