Jun. 04, 2019 /
![Struzzi Health Care Legislation Passed by Health Committee]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that the House of Representatives’ Health Committee has passed two pieces of legislation authored by him – House Bill 1214 and House Resolution 268.
Jun. 03, 2019 /
![House Approves Day Bill to Expand Employment Protections for National Guard Members]()
HARRISBURG – In its focus on policy to strengthen communities, the House of Representatives today approved legislation, authored by Rep. Gary Day (R-Lehigh/Berks), which would provide additional support to Pennsylvania military families by expanding employment protections for out-of-state service.
Jun. 03, 2019 /
![Oberlander Wins Passage of Bill to Ensure Safety of Human Donor Milk]()
HARRISBURG – Seeking to ensure that medically fragile newborns have access to life-saving nutrition, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) today secured House passage of her legislation to license and regulate human donor milk banks in Pennsylvania.
Jun. 03, 2019 /
![Lawmakers to Dedicate Vans to Provide Transportation for Vets]()
WHAT: Seven vans will be dedicated during the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Van Transportation “Drive-Away” ceremony. The program provides free transportation to Veterans Affairs medical facilities for veterans’ VA health care appointments. The vans are driven by DAV volunteers.
Jun. 03, 2019 /
![Mustello to Take Oath of Office June 4]()
WHAT: Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) will take the oath of office as state representative for the 11th Legislative District
May. 31, 2019 /
![Delozier Highlights Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) today praised the Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation for its work extending no-interest and low-interest loans for equipment and services that help those with disabilities secure independence.
May. 31, 2019 /
![Judiciary, Health Committees to Hold Public Hearing on Marijuana Use and Second Amendment Rights]()
Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), chairman of the House Health Committee, will host a joint public hearing on marijuana use and Second Amendment rights in Pennsylvania.
May. 30, 2019 /
![Delozier introduces Smart Probation and Parole Act]()
HARRISBURG, May 30 – State Rep. Sheryl Delozier today introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at reforming Pennsylvania’s probation and parole system to reduce recidivism, lessen the workload on Pennsylvania’s counties and help formerly incarcerated individuals avoid technical pitfalls that keep them trapped within the system.
May. 30, 2019 /
![Hearing Highlights Need for Planned Public Safety Response to Pipelines, Barrar Says]()
MEDIA – At a public hearing held today by Rep. Steve Barrar, chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness (VAEP) Committee, testifiers highlighted both the regulations designed to make pipelines a safe way to transport product and the need to have an emergency response plan in the event of a leak.
May. 30, 2019 /
![Gillespie Reacts to DePasquale Game Commission Audit]()
HARRISBURG – Auditor General Eugene DePasquale today announced the findings of an audit of the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) that calls for stronger oversight and tighter control of the commission’s finances. The report comes at a time when the PGC is asking for the ability to set its own license fees, as opposed to having them determined by the General Assembly.
May. 30, 2019 /
![Be Prepared: Causer Bill Ensures State is Ready to Handle Threats to PA Agriculture]()
HARRISBURG – Working to protect the state’s food supply and the agriculture industry, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), chairman of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, has introduced legislation creating the Pennsylvania Rapid Response Disaster Readiness Account.
May. 30, 2019 /
![Grove Issues Statement on Democrat Senate Plan to Spend Surplus]()
HARRISBURG – In light of Sen. Vincent Hughes’ (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) plan to spend surplus revenue from the 2018-19 state budget, or tap special fund reserve accounts for $125 million, Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover) issued the following statement:
May. 29, 2019 /
![State Delegation Backs Joyce's Call For Pennsylvania National Guard Troops To Provide Assistance At Southern Border]()
HARRISBURG, PA – State lawmakers from Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional District today joined together to support their Congressman in his effort to make Pennsylvania’s National Guard available to address the crisis on the southern border. Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) last week led a group of four other Pennsylvania Congressmen in a letter to Governor Wolf making the request. Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) , Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), Rep. Scott Perry (PA-10), and Rep. Mike Kelly (PA-16) joined Joyce on the letter.
May. 29, 2019 /
![Barrar and House Committee to Host Hearing About Pipeline Safety]()
WHAT: Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will conduct a hearing on the public safety aspects of gas pipeline systems.
May. 28, 2019 /
![Ecker Bill to Reduce Barriers for Junior Firefighters]()
ABBOTTSTOWN – As part of efforts to address staffing issues in the volunteer fire service and to spur the next generation of firefighters, Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) introduced House Bill 1522 to modernize requirements for junior firefighters.
May. 28, 2019 /
![Speaker Announces Special Election for 85th Legislative District]()
HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) today ordered a special election for Tuesday, Aug. 20, to fill the vacant seat in the 85th Legislative District, located in parts of Union and Snyder counties. The special election will fill the seat vacated by Rep. Fred Keller, who recently won election to The United States Congress.
May. 24, 2019 /
![Turzai Announces Rep. Fred Keller Resignation from State House in Wake of Congressional Election]()
HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) today announced that Rep. Fred Keller (R-Snyder/Union) has officially resigned his House seat this week after winning election to Congress.
May. 22, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Reps. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) and Jordan Harris (D-Philadelphia), who have partnered to spearhead sweeping criminal justice reform in Pennsylvania, are now teaming up to modernize the methods by which boards license and certify professionals with criminal records.
May. 20, 2019 /
![On the Eve of Primary Election Day, Dowling Highlights the Importance of Voting as He Introduces His Absentee Ballot Legislation]()
HARRISBURG – Recognizing the importance of voting and the right citizens have to cast their vote, Rep. Matt Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) has introduced legislation that would extend the deadline for accepting absentee ballots in the Commonwealth.
May. 20, 2019 /
![State Legislators to Announce Next Step to Helping Ex-Offenders Find Success in Workforce]()
Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) and Rep. Jordan Harris (D-Philadelphia) will join reform advocates in calling for passage of House Bill 1477, their occupational licensure reform legislation which would require consistency by boards that license or certify Pennsylvanians for occupations.