Mar. 29, 2019 /
![Barrar and House Committee to Host Informational Meeting to Discuss Legislative Goals]()
WHAT: Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will conduct an informational hearing to discuss programs and legislative goals for the new legislative session.
Mar. 28, 2019 /
![Barrar and House Committee to Receive SR 6 Update]()
WHAT: Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will conduct an informational hearing to receive an update on Senate Resolution 6, which focuses on recruitment and retention of first responders.
Mar. 27, 2019 /
![Klunk, Local Officials to Dedicate Bridge for Vietnam War Hero on National Vietnam War Veterans Day]()
WHAT: Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) will host a bridge dedication to honor U.S. Army Warrant Officer Martin E. Bixler, who was killed in action during the Vietnam War in 1968.
Mar. 26, 2019 /
![Nationally Recognized Geologist to Debunk Modern Climate Change Myths Before House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee]()
WHAT: House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) will convene an informational meeting featuring a presentation from geologist and best-selling author Gregory Wrightstone.
Mar. 25, 2019 /
![House Committee to Consider Bill Allowing PA Fish and Boat Commission to Set Its Own Fees]()
WHAT: The House Game and Fisheries Committee, chaired by state Rep. Keith Gillespie (R-York), will consider two key pieces of legislation:
Mar. 25, 2019 /
![Metcalfe, Everett Bring In National Cybersecurity Expert to Deliver Election Security Warning]()
WHAT: Former and current Pennsylvania House State Government Committee Chairmen Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) and Garth Everett (R-Lycoming/Union) will host a state Capitol news conference featuring Lt. Col. Anthony Shaffer.
Mar. 25, 2019 /
![Lewis, Kenyatta to Unveil Fighting Chance Act]()
WHAT: Freshman state Reps. Andrew Lewis (R-Dauphin) and Malcolm Kenyatta (D-Philadelphia), joined by several of their colleagues, will outline their regulatory and criminal justice reform bill.
Mar. 25, 2019 /
![Boback Legislation Requires Schools to Test Water for Lead Contamination]()
WHAT: Legislation that would require all schools in Pennsylvania to ensure their water is free of lead contamination will be discussed by state Rep. Karen Boback (R-Luzerne/Lackawanna/Wyoming), author of the bill and chairman of the House Children and Youth Committee.
Mar. 25, 2019 /
![Kauffman, Judiciary Committee Host Informational Meeting on Sexual Extortion]()
WHAT: Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, is holding a hearing on sexual extortion. This crime occurs when a person uses coercion and misuses his or her power to demand sexual acts, images or videos from a victim.
Mar. 25, 2019 /
![Everett, Metcalfe Bring in National Cybersecurity Expert to Deliver Election Security Warning]()
WHAT: Former and current Pennsylvania House State Government Committee Chairmen Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) and Garth Everett (R-Lycoming/Union) will host a state Capitol news conference featuring Lt. Col. Anthony Shaffer.
Mar. 25, 2019 /
![Committee to Examine Adolescent Substance Abuse]()
WHAT: The House Human Services Committee, chaired by Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks), will hold an informational meeting on adolescent substance use care in Pennsylvania. The meeting will examine challenges and opportunities surrounding this issue.
Mar. 25, 2019 /
![Rothman, Kinsey to Announce Legislation and Hold Electric Scooter Demonstration at State Capitol]()
WHAT: Rep. Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland) will be hosting an electric scooter demonstration with Rep. Stephen Kinsey (D-Philadelphia). Rothman and Kinsey will discuss their legislation which would help ease restrictions on the use of E-scooters in Pennsylvania. E-scooter providers Lime and Bird will be providing the demonstration and will answer questions.
Mar. 22, 2019 /
![House Republicans Grow Job Training Access and Opportunities]()
WHAT: Press Conference highlighting the impact of the #GoodJobs4PA workforce development legislation package recently passed by House.
Mar. 22, 2019 /
![Rothman, Kinsey to Announce Legislation and Hold Electric Scooter Demonstration at State Capitol]()
WHAT: Rep. Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland) will be hosting an electric scooter demonstration with Rep. Stephen Kinsey (D-Philadelphia). Rothman and Kinsey will discuss their legislation which would help ease restrictions on the use of E-scooters in Pennsylvania. E-scooter providers Lime and Bird will be providing the demonstration and will answer questions.
Mar. 19, 2019 /
![Kauffman, Judiciary Committee to Hold Meeting with PA State Police on New Policy Regarding Foreign Nationals]()
WHAT: Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, will hold an informational meeting about a new policy under the Pennsylvania State Police regarding procedures for officers to follow during a traffic stop, arrest/detention or the death of foreign nationals.
Mar. 19, 2019 /
![Turzai, Klunk to Discuss Bill to Defend Children with Down Syndrome]()
WHAT: House Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) and Rep. Kate Klunk (R-York) will unveil and discuss legislation to prohibit the abortion of a child due to a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome.
Mar. 19, 2019 /
![House, Senate Ag Committees to Examine Wolf’s ‘PA Farm Bill’]()
WHAT: The House and Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs committees will hold a joint public hearing to examine the Wolf Administration’s comprehensive “PA Farm Bill.” The proposal includes 17 separate initiatives to address issues such as business development and succession planning, processing capabilities, regulatory burdens, workforce needs, rapid response capabilities to address threats such as spotted lanternfly, agriculture infrastructure and market opportunities.
Mar. 19, 2019 /
![DiGirolamo, Collett to Unveil Safe Staffing Legislation]()
WHAT: Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks) and Sen. Maria Collett, RN (D-Montgomery/Bucks) will lead a press conference to announce their legislation to set safe nurse-to-patient limits in Pennsylvania hospitals. The bills are an important part of keeping patients in hospitals and acute long-term settings safe, and ensuring they receive the best care possible.
Mar. 18, 2019 /
![Kauffman, Judiciary Committee to Host Meeting on Criminal Justice Procedures, Reform Initiatives]()
WHAT: Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, will hold an informational meeting with a panel of judges to provide an overview of state criminal justice procedure and to comment on proposed criminal justice reform initiatives.
Mar. 18, 2019 /
![Barrar, House Committee to Vote on Bill to Fund Emergency Response System]()
WHAT: Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will hold a committee meeting to vote on three bills: