Oct. 22, 2020 /
![House Passes Everett Resolution Recognizing November as “Infant Safe Sleep Month” in Pennsylvania]()
HARRISBURG – The House unanimously passed a resolution authored by Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming/Union), that designates the month of November 2020 as “Infant Safe Sleep Month” in Pennsylvania.
Oct. 22, 2020 /
![Murt Bill to Improve Mental Health Parity Passes Senate, Heads to Governor]()
HARRISBURG—The Senate has unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Tom Murt (R-Montgomery/Philadelphia) to require insurance companies to show the Pennsylvania Department of Insurance they are offering mental health coverage at the same level as coverage for physical illness.
Oct. 22, 2020 /
![Kaufer’s Mental Health Parity Legislation Advances to Governor’s Desk]()
HARRISBURG – After achieving unanimous passage in both the House and Senate, Rep. Aaron Kaufer’s (R-Luzerne) mental health parity legislation (House Bill 1439) now heads to the governor’s desk for his signature.
Oct. 22, 2020 /
![Senate Approves Gaydos Legislation to Protect Taxpayers, Ensure Municipal Projects are Finalized]()
Lawmaker urges governor to sign the bill into law
Oct. 22, 2020 / Press Release
![Delozier Continues to Lead Criminal Justice Reform Efforts]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland), author of the groundbreaking Clean Slate Act of 2018, has successfully passed another piece of criminal justice reform legislation which now awaits Gov. Tom Wolf’s signature into law following bipartisan General Assembly approval Wednesday on her House Bill 440.
Oct. 21, 2020 /
![Owlett Bill to Boost Broadband Access Heads to Governor’s Desk]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett’s (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) bill to help remove barriers to the expansion of broadband internet service in rural areas is on the governor’s desk awaiting his signature to become law.
Oct. 21, 2020 /
![Farry Bill Aimed to Advance First Responder Programs Across the Commonwealth Heads to Governor’s Desk]()
HARRISBURG-- Legislation sponsored by Rep. Frank Farry (R-Bucks) designed to support emergency responders and improve the delivery of state resources to the fire and EMS systems in Pennsylvania heads to the governor’s desk to be signed into law.
Oct. 21, 2020 /
![Metzgar Announces Passage of Bill to Help Recruitment and Retention of First Responders]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford) today announced that the General Assembly has passed House Bill 1673, which would aid volunteer first responder organizations by addressing several recommendations made in the Senate Resolution 6 (SR6) Report.
Oct. 21, 2020 /
![Struzzi Announces Passage of Bill Addressing Volunteer First Responder Crisis]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that the General Assembly has passed House Bill 1673, which would aid volunteer first responder organizations by addressing several recommendations made in the Senate Resolution 6 (SR6) Report.
Oct. 21, 2020 /
![House Sends to Governor Retirement Systems Improvement Bill, Schmitt Says]()
HARRISBURG – The House on Tuesday voted on concurrence legislation by Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) to reform and secure Pennsylvania’s pension systems. House Bill 1961 now goes to the governor for his signature.
Oct. 21, 2020 /
![Gabler Efforts Play Key Role in Emergency Responder Legislation]()
HARRISBURG – When state Rep. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk) asked - and was appointed - to serve on the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, one of his focal points was making a difference for our emergency responders. Today, he’s one step closer to achieving that goal.
Oct. 21, 2020 /
![Bonner-Supported Bill to Freeze Pay for Government Officials Now Law]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation co-sponsored by Rep. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Butler) that will freeze Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAs) for state government officials beginning Dec. 1, 2020 through Nov. 30, 2021, has been signed into law by the governor.
Oct. 21, 2020 /
![House Approves Grove Measure to Modernize Commerce Court]()
HARRISBURG – The House today approved legislation, which includes a measure to create a statewide commerce court. Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover), who authored the bill to create the business court, issued the following statement:
Oct. 21, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – The state Senate today approved House Bill 86, bringing Pennsylvania one step closer to a new law that would display the POW/MIA flag on Commonwealth property statewide along with the U.S. flag and flag of Pennsylvania, Rep. David Maloney (R-Berks) announced today.
Oct. 21, 2020 /
![Ortitay, Cephas Join Students, Advocates to ‘Ban the Box’ on Public College, University Applications]()
HARRISBURG – In their ongoing efforts to eliminate obstacles and create higher education opportunities for those who need them most, Reps. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) and Morgan Cephas (D-Philadelphia) today introduced legislation to “ban the box” on applications for public colleges and universities.
Oct. 20, 2020 /
![Warner Issues Statement on Veto Override Attempt]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) issued the following statement after a House vote to override the governor’s veto of House Bill 2513 failed to garner enough votes. The bill would have allowed the state’s restaurants, bars and clubs to expand their operations safely.
Oct. 20, 2020 /
![James More Concerned for Pennsylvanians After Failed Vote]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) issued the following statement regarding tonight’s failed veto override of House Bill 2513, which would have allowed Pennsylvania restaurants and the hospitality industry to operate safely and have a better chance of survival: “The cooler weather is on its way to the Commonwealth, which means that outdoor dining will not be an attractive option for many people. Our restaurants are going to be even more challenged.
Oct. 20, 2020 /
![Causer Bill to Boost Funding for EMS Training, Equipment Heads to Governor’s Desk]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation to improve the affordability and accessibility of emergency medical services training in rural areas has been approved by both the House and Senate and now heads to the governor’s desk for his signature, said Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint), prime sponsor of the measure.
Oct. 20, 2020 /
![Topper’s Nurse Practitioners Legislation Advances to the Senate]()
HARRISBURG ¬– As millions of Pennsylvanians face inadequate access to health care, the House today advanced legislation by Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) to increase opportunities for resident to receive care by improving Pennsylvania’s Professional Nursing Law.
Oct. 20, 2020 /
![Klunk Questions Unemployment Officials About State Response to Record Unemployment]()
HARRISBURG – As Right-to-Know (RTKs) requests filed with the Department of Labor and Industry go unanswered, Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) continued today during a House Labor and Industry Committee to seek answers to the Wolf administration’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic that left millions of Pennsylvania out of work.