Struzzi Introduces Resolution to Review DEP Permitting Process

Jun. 05, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R, Indiana) announced today the introduction of House Resolution 468, his legislation which will direct the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (LBFC) to conduct a survey on the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) permitting processes.

Policy Committee Hosts Final Hearing in Series on Preserving Benefit Integrity

Jun. 05, 2024 /

HARRISBURG—Today the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened the final hearing in a series to discuss ways to safeguard Pennsylvania’s social benefit programs from fraud, waste and abuse, and to ensure the state’s resources are efficiently allocated and accessible to those who truly require assistance.

Williams Announces Legislation to Protect Deployed Military Parents Advances Unanimously Out of Judiciary Committee

Jun. 04, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Yesterday, House Bill 82, introduced by Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware/Chester), passed unanimously out of the House Judiciary Committee. Known as the Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act, the bill will update and standardize the custody and visitation rights for deployed military parents, ensuring they are treated fairly in custody proceedings. It aligns Pennsylvania with 16 other states which have enacted similar measures.

Topper Comments on Rushed Education Funding Bill

Jun. 04, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Following the House Education Committee meeting to rush through legislation to address Basic Education Funding, Republican Chairman Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) issued the following statement:

Smith, Policy Committee Host Second in Series of Hearings on Preserving Benefit Integrity

Jun. 03, 2024 /

PUNXSUTAWNEY—Last week, Rep. Brian Smith (R- Jefferson/Indiana) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened the second in a series of hearings to discuss ways to safeguard Pennsylvania’s social benefit programs from fraud, waste, and abuse, and to ensure the state’s resources are efficiently allocated and accessible to those who truly require assistance.

New ‘America First of PA’ Caucus Will Focus on PA’s Real Issues

May. 31, 2024 /

Rep. Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland) and other House members will host a news conference to unveil the “America First of Pennsylvania” caucus. This group of legislators will focus on topics and concerns brought forth by hard-working Pennsylvania families whose voices have been silenced since the beginning of the current legislative session.

House GOP Policy Committee Hosts Final Hearing on Preserving Benefit Integrity

May. 31, 2024 /

House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) and other lawmakers will host the third and final in a series of hearings titled “Excellence in Government: Preserving Benefit Integrity” to discuss ways to safeguard Pennsylvania’s social benefit programs from fraud, waste, and abuse, and ensure the state’s resources are efficiently allocated and accessible to those who truly require assistance.

Mackenzie, Stakeholders to Discuss Negative Impacts of Prevailing Wage Bill

May. 31, 2024 /

WHAT: Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh), Republican chair of the House Labor and Industry Committee, and representatives from business organizations and municipal government groups will hold a press conference to discuss the negative impacts of House Bill 2153. The legislation would add time and costs to public construction projects in Pennsylvania and result in higher taxes for residents.

Hamm, Policy Committee Host First in Series of Hearings on Preserving Benefit Integrity

May. 30, 2024 /

WILLIAMSPORT—Yesterday, Rep. Joe Hamm (R- Lycoming/Sullivan) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened the first in a series of hearings to discuss ways to safeguard Pennsylvania’s social benefit programs from fraud, waste and abuse, and to ensure the state’s resources are efficiently allocated and accessible to those who truly require assistance.

House GOP Policy Committee Hosts Hearing on Preserving Benefit Integrity

May. 24, 2024 /

House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana), and other lawmakers will host the second in a series of hearings titled “Excellence in Government: Preserving Benefit Integrity” to discuss ways to safeguard Pennsylvania’s social benefit programs from fraud, waste, and abuse, and ensure the state’s resources are efficiently allocated and accessible to those who truly require assistance.

Bill with Rapp Amendment Improving Lab Oversight for Medical Marijuana Passes House

May. 22, 2024 /

HARRISBURG — Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Republican chair of the House Health Committee, announced the bill improving lab oversight for medical marijuana, which includes her amendment, passed the House by a 196-6 vote. Rapp’s amendment furthered the oversight of labs in several ways, including requiring them to establish annual inspections and submit proposed modifications to standard operating procedures within 30 days; clarifying violations are subject to civil penalties; and allowing the Department of Health to revoke or suspend licenses.

Schmitt Introduces Bill to Protect Seniors

May. 22, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – With six local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) in Pennsylvania not meeting state requirements, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Altoona) introduced legislation today to require the state Department of Aging to make public all non-compliant AAAs and action plans to correct issues.