Senator John Fetterman Requests Higher Security Ranking for the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh - Beaver County Radio

Senator John Fetterman requests higher security ranking for the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh - Beaver County Radio

(File Photo of Senator John Fetterman) Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News (Washington, D.C.) Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) recently sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to request a heightened federal security designation ahead of the 2026 NFL draft in Pittsburgh. The Department of Homeland Security initially designated that draft as a Level 3 Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) event. Fetterman requ…

Fetterman Asks For More Security For NFL Draft in Pburgh

Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman has formally requested that the Department of Homeland Security elevate the Special Event Assessment Rating for the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh from Level 3 to Level 2.  Citing a “changing threat environment” due to the war in Iran, Fetterman argues the upgrade is necessary to secure increased federal resources, such as counter-drone support and K9 units, for the April 23–25 event.  The NFL draft will be held…