Jan. 30, 2025 /
![Pugh Condemns UGI’s Proposed Natural Gas Rate Increase Request]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) today issued the following statement regarding UGI’s proposed natural gas rate increase request recently filed with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC):
Jan. 30, 2025 /
![Policy Committee to Hold Hearing in Schuylkill County on Stopping New Energy Taxes]()
WHAT: Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) and other lawmakers will host the second hearing in a series titled “Stopping New Energy Taxes” to analyze unfavorable energy policies (i.e., RGGI and PACER) and how they negatively impact consumers and businesses, and drive investments outside of Pennsylvania.
Jan. 30, 2025 /
![House Judiciary Committee Advances Kauffman Bill Supporting Human Trafficking Victims]()
HARRISBURG – The House Judiciary Committee this week voted in favor of legislation authored by Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), Republican chairman of the committee, that would make it easier for human trafficking victims to bring lawsuits against their offenders.
Jan. 29, 2025 /
![Bipartisan ‘Meet Me in the Middle’ Caucus Welcomes New Session]()
HARRISBURG – In a renewed effort to continue fostering collaboration and bipartisanship, Reps. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland), Joe Hohenstein (D-Philadelphia), Gina Curry (D-Delaware) and Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) are re-introducing the Bipartisan “Meet Me in the Middle” Caucus for the new 2025-26 Legislative Session.
Jan. 29, 2025 /
![Grove Bill to Help Domestic Violence Victims Clears Committee]()
HARRISBURG – To further assist victims of domestic violence, the House Labor and Industry Committee unanimously voted to forward to the House legislation by the committee’s chairmen, Reps. Seth Grove (R-Dover) and Jason Dawkins (D- Philadelphia), to fast-track unemployment benefits for people in a domestic violence situation.
Jan. 28, 2025 /
![Bernstine Named Chairman of Subcommittee on Railroads]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) has been appointed by House Republican Transportation Committee Chairman Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) to serve as chairman of the Subcommittee on Railroads for the 2025-26 Legislative Session.
Jan. 28, 2025 /
![Watro Sponsors ‘National Medal of Honor Day’ Resolution]()
HARRISBURG – A resolution recognizing March 25, 2025, as “National Medal of Honor Day” in Pennsylvania, sponsored by Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill), today was unanimously approved by the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee. House Resolution 2 will next be considered by the full House of Representatives.
Jan. 28, 2025 /
![Walsh Co-Sponsors Legislation to Support and Protect Parental Rights in Pennsylvania]()
HARRISBURG – Seeking to fulfill a promise he made on the campaign trail, Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-Luzerne) is co-sponsoring a series of bills introduced in the House of Representatives that focus on protecting the rights of Pennsylvania parents regarding the education and well-being of their children.
Jan. 28, 2025 /
![Policy Committee to Hold Hearing in Westmoreland County on Stopping New Energy Taxes]()
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Leslie Rossi (R-Westmoreland) and other lawmakers will host a series of hearings titled “Stopping New Energy Taxes” to analyze unfavorable energy policies and how they negatively impact consumers and businesses, and drive investments outside of Pennsylvania.
Jan. 27, 2025 /
![Parenthood and School Choice]()
The wonderful journey of parenthood comes with a heavy dose of responsibility and the knowledge that a lifetime of decision-making lies ahead that will ultimately lead to the happiness, health, and success of the precious human being who has been placed in the parent’s care.
Jan. 27, 2025 /
![Lawmakers Urge Consumers to Weigh in on Proposed Verizon, Frontier Merger]()
HARRISURG – A group of state lawmakers is urging customers of both Frontier and Verizon Communications to weigh in on the proposed merger of the two companies at a series of upcoming hearings to be held by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC).
Jan. 27, 2025 /
![Ortitay’s Eating Disorder Bill Passes Committee]()
HARRISBURG – The House Education Committee today voted to advance Rep. Jason Ortitay’s (R-Washington/Allegheny) legislation to increase awareness regarding eating disorders in children.
Jan. 22, 2025 /
![Watro Appointed to Chair House Subcommittee]()
HARRISSBURG – Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) today announced his appointment to serve as the Republican chair of the Subcommittee on Cities under the Local Government Committee in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives during the 2025-26 Legislative Session.
Jan. 22, 2025 /
![Smith: $288.2 Million Awarded to 25 Counties]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana), the House Republican appointee to the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) board, announced the investment of $288.2 million into 39 drinking water, wastewater, and non-point source projects across 25 counties throughout the Commonwealth.
Jan. 20, 2025 / Press Release
![Pugh, Food Dignity Movement Help Citizens Affected by Skimming Scam]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) is teaming up with Food Dignity Movement and local businesses to help distribute food boxes to the victims of the recent SNAP skimming scam that is affecting the 120th Legislative District. The drive-through event is happening tomorrow at 3 p.m. at Wyoming Valley Behavioral Health Hospital in Kingston
Jan. 20, 2025 /
![House Republican Leadership Statement on Passing of Rep. Matt Gergely]()
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House Republican Leadership Team consisting of Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton), Whip Tim O’Neal (R-Washington), Appropriations Chairman Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana), Caucus Chairman Martina White (R-Philadelphia), Caucus Administrator Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland), Caucus Secretary Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bedford), and Policy Committee Chairman David Rowe (R-Snyder/Union) made the following statement on the news of the passing of Rep. Matt Gergely (D-Allegheny):
Jan. 17, 2025 /
![Grimm Krupa Appointed to Serve on Five House Committees]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa (R-Fayette) has been appointed to serve on five House committees. She will serve on the House Appropriations, Government Oversight, Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Health and Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness committees.
Jan. 17, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) today announced his appointment to two House committees for the 2025-26 Legislative Session, including his return as Republican chairman of the House Gaming Oversight Committee.
Jan. 17, 2025 / Press Release
![Preventing Floods, Fires Requires Local Control]()
The devastating footage coming out of California creates lasting images in my mind, as I’m sure it does in yours. The loss of life, homes, businesses and schools, and the environmental effects, are staggering. At the same time, I’m equally impacted by the images of people coming together to help in a time of need. It reminded me of how our community pulled together after the devastating floods in our region back in August.
Jan. 16, 2025 /
![Barger Appointed to Five Committees]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Scott Barger (R-Blair/Huntingdon) today announced his appointment to five House committees for the 2025-26 Legislative Session.