Gleim, Owlett: U.S. Supreme Court Backs Basic Biology in Groundbreaking Ruling

Jun. 30, 2026 /

HARRISBURG - The U.S. Supreme Court today echoed the country’s overwhelming public position that men should not be permitted to compete alongside girls in sports designated for women only. According to state Reps. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford), the 6-3 decision and corresponding court opinion also offered an extremely important distinction – that biological sex, not “gender identity,” should be the determining and distinguishing factor for separating sports.

Barger Amendment Addresses Non-Compete Agreements for Broadcasters

Jun. 30, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – In a move supported by the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters, Rep. Scott Barger (R-Blair/Huntingdon) attempted to amend House Bill 2558 to lessen the detrimental impacts of potential ban on non-compete agreements on over-the-air television and radio news operations.

House Adopts Flick’s Resolution Recognizing Little League World Series Week

Jun. 30, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Recognizing its cherished tradition and the significant impact it has on the Commonwealth, Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) announced Aug. 19-30, 2026, will be recognized as “Little League World Series Week” in Pennsylvania. The designation follows the successful passage of a resolution he sponsored, which was approved by an overwhelming majority in the House of Representatives.

White: SCOTUS Ruling Means the Time is Now to Protect Female Athletes

Jun. 30, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) today welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision affirming that states have the authority to protect fairness in women’s athletics and uphold the protections guaranteed under Title IX, while renewing her call for House Democrats to act on legislation preserving equal opportunities for female athletes.

White Responds to Democrats’ Attacks on School Choice

Jun. 29, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) today issued the following statement in response to a Philadelphia Inquirer article detailing House Democrats’ alleged willingness to engage on school choice after advancing legislation that would cut the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) scholarship program, the most successful school choice program in the Commonwealth.

Lights On, Costs Down: House Republicans Unveil 10-Bill Package for Affordable, Reliable Electricity

Jun. 29, 2026 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Rep. David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata); Rep. Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington); and other lawmakers will host a press conference to unveil a comprehensive 10-bill package aimed at increasing energy production, lowering electricity costs, strengthening grid reliability, and positioning Pennsylvania as the nation's energy leader. The package facilitates the development of reliable baseload energy and reflects House Republicans' commitment to an all-of-the-above energy strategy that keeps the lights on, costs down, and Pennsylvania competitive.

Jones Civil Asset Forfeiture Rights Bill Clears Committee

Jun. 26, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation by Rep. Tom Jones (R-Lancaster/Lebanon) to inform individuals of their rights regarding civil asset forfeiture was approved unanimously by the House Judiciary Committee and will now be considered by the full House.

Delozier: House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Fund Municipal Bridge Improvements

Jun. 24, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation that would permit counties to use Act 13 funding to improve county and municipal bridges in accordance with state and federal laws passed the House this week with bipartisan support. According to Rep. Sheryl M. Delozier (R Cumberland), the bill she is a prime sponsor of would help repair and maintain some of the oldest bridges in the country.

Senate OKs Armanini Bill for Enhanced Drug Investigations

Jun. 23, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Elk/Clearfield) to strengthen police officers’ ability to detect fentanyl and other dangerous drugs is one step away from becoming law after receiving unanimous approval in the Senate today.

Williams Fights for and Advances Largest Tax Cut in Pennsylvania History

Jun. 23, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware/Chester) vigorously argued on the House floor to pass the largest tax cut in the history of the Commonwealth. Previously, the House passed an amendment which converted a bill to overhaul utility return on equity (ROE) into a tax-cut bill, eliminating the Pennsylvania's Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) from consumer utility bills.

House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Allow Reinstatement of Parental Rights, Says Delozier

Jun. 23, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation allowing courts to reinstate parental rights has passed the House with bipartisan support, announced Rep. Sheryl M. Delozier (R Cumberland). Delozier, having a longstanding history of advocating for our children and second chances, collaborated with Rep. Rick Krajewski (D-Philadelphia) on this bipartisan initiative.

Putting Affordability First, House Republicans Position Largest Tax Cut in Pennsylvania History

Jun. 22, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) said Monday that House Republicans have positioned legislation that includes the largest tax cut in the history of Pennsylvania with the passage of House Bill 2224. The bill would eliminate the near 6% gross receipts tax on utility bills, cutting taxes on Pennsylvania’s families by $1.7 billion.

House Democrats Continue Disregard for Safety of Pennsylvania’s Female Athletes

Jun. 17, 2026 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) condemned Tuesday’s House Health Committee partisan vote to yet again re-refer House Bill 158, Senate Bill 9 and House Bill 1849 to the House Judiciary Committee. “This is nothing more than the latest attempt to avoid a public vote on protecting girls’ and women’s sports,” said Gleim.