Congressman Dwight Evans, who has represented Pennsylvania’s 3rd District in the U.S. Congress since 2016, recently shared several updates on social media regarding his legislative priorities and community engagement. Evans, a Philadelphia native and La Salle University graduate, continues to focus on issues such as pay equity and education funding.
On July 11, 2025, Evans reaffirmed his support for the Paycheck Fairness Act, stating: “Exactly right, Madam Speaker! This is why I voted for the Paycheck Fairness Act when Democrats controlled the U.S. House & why I continue to support it!”
Later that day, Evans addressed concerns about federal education funding in Pennsylvania. He wrote: “The Trump Administration is illegally blocking over $231 million in funding for PA public schools, including over $28 million for Philly, placing our children & their education at risk. I’m proud to join 150 of my House Democratic colleagues to demand answers for our schools!” The post highlights ongoing disputes between congressional Democrats and the Trump Administration regarding educational resources.
In a lighter moment on July 11, 2025, Evans shared a personal encounter with a local sports mascot: “Always a blast to run into my friend- the Phillie Phanatic!”
Dwight Evans has served in Congress since succeeding Chaka Fattah in 2016 and previously spent more than three decades in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He was born in Philadelphia in 1954 and continues to reside there.
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