Jul. 08, 2026 /
![Armanini Bill Designed to Grow Energy Production]()
HARRISBURG – As part of an 11-bill legislative package designed to lower electricity costs and expand energy production, Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Elk/Clearfield) is working on legislation affecting environmental permitting.
Jul. 07, 2026 /
![Pugh Calls on Department of Health to Reclassify Narcotic]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) today announced that she has sent a letter to Dr. Debra Bogen, secretary for the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH), urging the Commonwealth to prepare for prompt action should the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) finalize its proposed temporary Schedule I classification of 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH).
Jul. 07, 2026 /
![Watro: Statute of Limitations on Drug Deliveries that Result in Death Needs to Change]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) said Tuesday he and his colleagues are continuing to push for improvements to prosecutors’ ability to go after individuals who deliver drugs that result in death.
Jul. 06, 2026 /
![Pugh Issues Statement on Proposed PFAS Chemical Oversight]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) is issuing the following statement concerning the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) proposed updates to strengthen oversight of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals,” in biosolids for farmlands, touting that their announcement highlights the importance of an issue she has been working on since first hearing concerns directly from Pennsylvania farmers.
Jul. 02, 2026 /
![Banta: Grapes Grown by Farmers Impacted by Sudden Market Change Will Now Feed Community]()
ERIE – Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) announced today $500,000 will be used in emergency funding to purchase, process and transport 350 tons of grapes from 11 Erie County growers whose contracts were terminated by Refresco earlier this year. Grapes purchased from these local family farms will be made into juice concentrate and distributed to Feeding Pennsylvania-member food banks through the Pennsylvania Agriculture Surplus System (PASS).
Jul. 01, 2026 /
HARRISBURG—As PJM issued a Maximum Generation Emergency amid extreme heat and warned of a mounting strain on the regional electric grid, House Republicans yesterday unveiled a comprehensive 11-bill legislative package designed to keep the lights on, lower electricity costs, expand reliable baseload generation, and cement Pennsylvania's role as America's energy leader.
Jul. 01, 2026 /
![Cooper’s Resolution to Study Rare Diseases Adopted by House]()
HARRISBURG – A resolution calling for a study of two rare disorders has passed the House, Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland), the resolution ’s author, announced yesterday.
Jul. 01, 2026 /
![Gaydos Introduces Bill to Close Megan's Law Reporting Loophole, Strengthen Public Safety]()
HARRISBURG - To strengthen Pennsylvania's Megan's Law and improve community safety, Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) will be introducing legislation to close a loophole in the state's residency reporting requirements for registered sex offenders.
Jul. 01, 2026 /
![Mihalek: House Leader Should Not Put Political Wins Over Water Safety]()
HARRISBURG – In a letter Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) sent to House Majority Leader Rep. Matt Bradford (D-Montgomery) yesterday regarding improving safety on Pennsylvania waterways, she recommended if the majority leader is committed to making the topic a political one, her bill be reintroduced by a member of his own caucus.
Jul. 01, 2026 /
![Shaffer Calls for Accountability After Fifth Straight Late State Budget]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny) issued the following statement with June 30 passing without a new state budget in place:
Jun. 30, 2026 /
![Gleim, Owlett: U.S. Supreme Court Backs Basic Biology in Groundbreaking Ruling]()
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.
Jun. 30, 2026 /
![Grimm Krupa: Our Commonwealth Cannot Prosper on Missed Deadlines and Closed Doors]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa (R-Fayette) issued the following statement after the General Assembly’s failure to pass the state budget today:
Jun. 30, 2026 /
![Barger Amendment Addresses Non-Compete Agreements for Broadcasters]()
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.
Jun. 30, 2026 /
![Zimmerman Issues Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision Regarding Men Participating in Women’s Sports]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Dave Zimmerman (R-Lancaster/Berks) issued the following statement in reaction to Tuesday’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court regarding participation in women’s sports by biological men:
Jun. 30, 2026 /
![House Adopts Flick’s Resolution Recognizing Little League World Series Week]()
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.
Jun. 30, 2026 /
![Delozier: House Passes Resolution Designating June as Scoliosis Awareness Month in Pennsylvania]()
HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives today passed House Resolution 531, introduced by Rep. Sheryl M. Delozier (R–Cumberland), officially designating June 2026 as Scoliosis Awareness Month in the Commonwealth.
Jun. 30, 2026 /
![White: SCOTUS Ruling Means the Time is Now to Protect Female Athletes]()
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.
Jun. 29, 2026 /
![White Responds to Democrats’ Attacks on School Choice]()
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.
Jun. 29, 2026 /
![Lights On, Costs Down: House Republicans Unveil 10-Bill Package for Affordable, Reliable Electricity]()
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.
Jun. 26, 2026 /
![Jones Civil Asset Forfeiture Rights Bill Clears Committee]()
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.