PITTSBURGH, PA — Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner yesterday toured critical community investment and revitalization programs in Pittsburgh with stops at United States Steel Corporation, Bedford Dwellings, and Light of Light Rescue Mission.
“It was great spending the day in Pittsburgh with Secretary Turner and getting to demonstrate firsthand so much of what makes Pennsylvania great and a pillar of our nation’s future success. From U. S. Steel’s historic Edgar Thomson Works, which will help revitalize manufacturing in our region, to Bedford Dwellings’ efforts to help working Pennsylvanians achieve and maintain the dream of home ownership, and Light of Life’s incredible, faith-based mission to lift up those in need and help them achieve a brighter future, we saw the best western Pennsylvania has to offer,” said Senator McCormick. “I’m looking forward to continuing working with President Trump, Secretary Turner, and my colleagues in Congress to expand access to affordable housing and revitalize communities in Pennsylvania and across America.”
“Pittsburgh stands as a testament to America’s spirit of hard work and resilience,” said HUD Secretary Scott Turner. “I kicked off my visit with Senators McCormick and Fetterman at U. S. Steel’s Edgar Thomson Works – a site that isn’t just a legacy of Pittsburgh’s steel industry, but a foundation for the future. Throughout the day, I met local leaders and visited programs that carried that same spirit forward, demonstrating that when Americans unite in service, we revitalize communities, build self-sufficiency, and create opportunity.”
Earlier this year, President Trump signed an Executive Order approving Nippon Steel’s investment in U. S. Steel Corporation, enabling the company to invest in new jobs and enhanced steel production while continuing to serve as a vital contributor to Pittsburgh’s community, culture and economy. Senator McCormick, Secretary Turner, and Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), who joined for the tour at U.S. Steel, discussed the importance of strengthening manufacturing, creating new jobs and ensuring housing supply while touring operations.
Developed as the first public housing development constructed by the Housing Authority in Pittsburgh, Bedford Dwellings provides affordable housing units along with educational, recreational and lifestyle programs tailored to youth, families and seniors.
Light of Life is a nonprofit rescue mission that provides food, shelter and other critical services to men, women and children experiencing homelessness, poverty, or addiction. Following a tour of the facility, Senator McCormick and Secretary Turner met with program coordinators and outreach leaders to discuss the valuable role faith-based and community nongovernmental organizations can play at the local level to provide resources and solutions for families and individuals in need.
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