Sen. John Fetterman Making Progress in Recovery, Resumes Senate Duties from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., is on the road to recovery after being hospitalized for clinical depression nearly three weeks ago. On Monday, his chief of staff, Adam Jentleson, tweeted photos of the senator working on Senate-related issues from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Jentleson wrote in a tweet that the two discussed rail safety legislation, the Farm Bill and other Senate business. The photos showed Fetterman and his chief of staff, Adam Jentleson, huddled over papers in apparent discussion.

“John is well on his way to recovery and wanted me to say how grateful he is for all the well wishes,” Jentleson wrote, adding that the senator was “laser focused” on Pennsylvania and would “be back soon.”

Fetterman has already resumed some of his duties while receiving in-patient care. Last week, he co-sponsored a rail safety bill.

The senator’s team has expressed appreciation for the outpouring of support from the public. Fetterman’s chief of staff said that the senator is “grateful for all the well wishes” and is “laser focused” on Pennsylvania and will “be back soon.”

The senator’s team has not yet provided a timeline for his return, but they have said that he is making progress in his recovery. In the meantime, Fetterman is continuing to work on Senate-related issues while receiving in-patient care.