Jul. 02, 2025 /
![Cutler: ‘Operation Gold Rush’ Shows Need for Medicare Fraud Safeguards in PA]()
HARRISBURG – After the announcement of indictments from the “Operation Gold Rush” operation conducted by the United States Justice Department, Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Peach Bottom) says the time is now for Pennsylvania to improve safeguards for the people of Pennsylvania against Medicare fraud.
Jul. 02, 2025 /
![Pickett Legislation to Bring Dignity to Individuals with Disabilities Becomes Law]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tina Pickett’s (R-Bradford/Wyoming) legislation to remove outdated and offensive language from Pennsylvania’s insurance laws was signed into law by the governor this week. The measure was authored by Pickett, who serves as Republican chair of the House Insurance Committee, with Rep. Perry Warren (D-Bucks), Democrat chair of the committee.
Jul. 02, 2025 /
![Twardzik Applauds Signing of Bipartisan Mortgage Relief Law]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) is pleased to announce House Bill 1103, bipartisan legislation he co-sponsored with Rep. Morgan Cephas (D-Philadelphia), has been signed into law by Gov. Josh Shapiro.
Jul. 01, 2025 /
![Grove: PA Needs More Tools to Combat Medicaid Fraud]()
HARRISBURG – In light of a nationwide federal crackdown on Medicaid fraud, which included the arrest of a Bucks County woman who allegedly defrauded Medicaid of more than $1 million, Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover) said Pennsylvania needs to step up to prevent future crimes against taxpayers.
Jul. 01, 2025 /
![Gaydos: Without a Budget, PA Loses More Ground]()
HARRISBURG – The General Assembly’s failure to pass a budget by the June 30 deadline marks a step backward for Pennsylvania’s economy and competitiveness, according to Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny).
Jul. 01, 2025 /
![Grimm Krupa Issues Statement on General Assembly’s Failure to Pass Timely Budget]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa (R-Fayette) issued this statement following the failure of the General Assembly to pass the state budget before June 30:
Jul. 01, 2025 /
![Gleim, Solomon Legislation Asks Students ‘What is Your Pennsylvania Story?’]()
HARRISBURG - Encouraging Pennsylvania students to more actively examine their role in our state’s past, present and future is the subject of legislation co-authored by state Reps. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) and Jared Solomon (D-Philadelphia) that was passed overwhelmingly on Monday by the state House.
Jul. 01, 2025 /
![Shaffer Won’t Take a Paycheck Until Budget is Passed]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny) issued the following statement with June 30 passing without a new state budget in place.
Jul. 01, 2025 /
![Bonner Expresses Disappointment in Failure to Meet Budget Deadline]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Butler) issued the following statement regarding July 1 arriving with no new state budget passed.
Jul. 01, 2025 /
![Cook Wants a Balanced Budget Passed]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R- Greene/Washington) issued the following statement regarding July 1 arriving with no new state budget being passed.
Jul. 01, 2025 /
![Flick to Withhold Paycheck Until Budget is Passed]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) issued the following statement as July 1 has arrived without a new state budget in place.
Jun. 30, 2025 /
![Cooper: Today Should be ‘Pay Freeze Eve’]()
HARRISBURG – For the third straight year, Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland) is introducing legislation to suspend compensation to state officials when Harrisburg fails to pass a budget before July 1.
Jun. 27, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – This week, the Pennsylvania Senate voted to pass a bill by state Rep. Tarik Khan (D-Philadelphia) and Rep. Tom Jones (R-Lancaster/Lebanon) which would remove barriers and encourage donations to food banks and other organizations.
Jun. 27, 2025 /
![Armanini Bill Benefiting Active Duty, Retired Military Personnel Passes Committee Unanimously]()
HARRISBURG – Today, state Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Clearfield/Elk) shared that his legislation to make enjoying Pennsylvania’s great outdoors more accessible for military personnel and their families unanimously passed out of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee.
Jun. 26, 2025 /
![Williams Legislation to Protect Custody Rights of Deployed Military Parents Passes House Unanimously]()
HARRISBURG –Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware/Chester) bill, known as the Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act, passed unanimously today in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The legislation, House Bill 414, would update and standardize custody and visitation protections for deployed military parents.
Jun. 26, 2025 /
![Kephart Appointed to Environmental and Natural Resources Protection Committee]()
HARRISBURG – This week, Republican leadership appointed state Rep. Dallas Kephart (R-Cambria/Clearfield) to the House Environmental and Natural Resources Protection Committee. In addition, Kephart serves on five other committees: Energy; Finance; Gaming Oversight; Government Oversight; and Housing and Community Development.
Jun. 25, 2025 /
![Flood Applauds House Passage of ‘Morgan Rose’s Law’ to Address SUDEP]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) is pleased to announce the Pennsylvania House of Representatives has unanimously passed House Bill 1442, known as “Morgan Rose’s Law,” to improve how deaths caused by Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) are identified and reported.
Jun. 25, 2025 /
![Rasel Proposal Addresses Illegal Immigrants’ Health Care Costs]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Brian Rasel (R-Westmoreland) today announced he is introducing legislation to address health care services provided to illegal immigrants.
Jun. 25, 2025 /
![Kauffman Bill Would Create Driving Under the Influence Treatment Program to Aid Prosecutors, Rehabilitate Offenders]()
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee this week approved legislation authored by Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) that would establish the Driving Under the Influence Treatment Program for those who operate a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
Jun. 24, 2025 /
![PA House Approves Watro’s Cursive Bill]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation that would require cursive handwriting instruction in Pennsylvania schools was approved today by the state House of Representatives, according to the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill).