What's Happening in the #PAHouse

On Tuesday, Jan. 21, the House returns to session with a focus on bills aimed at addressing human trafficking. Legislation will increase penalties for anyone knowingly patronizing a victim and anyone connected to trafficking victims. Other bills assist victims and aim to increase resources and protections.

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Human Trafficking is Modern-Day Slavery

Currently, Pennsylvania is ranked in the top ten human trafficking states nationally. PA House Republicans are leading the way in working to arm prosecutors and law enforcement with every tool possible to take down human traffickers and end this exploitation of innocent victims across Pennsylvania.

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Weekly Wrap-Up of Bills Passed in the PA House

Bills passed in the #PAHouse during the week of Jan. 13, 2020

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Improving PA's Parole and Probation System

Legislation in the Smart Justice package will modernize Pennsylvania’s probation and parole system to better enable rehabilitation and reward those individuals who show they have rehabilitated by getting them out of the criminal justice system quicker – with the tools to succeed.

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Helpers and Heroes

Pennsylvania faces a years-in-the-making public safety crisis. Fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies are being forced to close, reducing the services provided to our communities.

Plan of Action to Help

Government Done Right

It’s past time to install an update to end the Pennsylvania government dysfunction. Government Done Right means upgrading to a more effective and efficient government while providing core services. From repealing out-of-date laws, to reexamining the effectiveness of some state boards and commissions, the #PAHouse will work on a much-needed government update.

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Session Schedule

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives will return to voting session
at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020.

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Latest News

Rigby Appointed as Deputy Committee Chairman

Jan. 17, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – An active first year in office has earned state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) a deputy chairmanship on the House Majority Policy Committee.

James Introduces Legislation to Encourage Remediation of PA’s Toxic Waste Areas

Jan. 17, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – To encourage clean-up of toxic waste areas that pollute local waterways, Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) introduced legislation to add a member of the coal refuse energy and reclamation industry to the Mining Reclamation and Advisory Board (MRAB).

Child Custody and Parental Rights Focus of House Judiciary Committee

Jan. 17, 2020 /

WHAT: Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, will hold a voting meeting of the committee to consider the following legislation:

Lawmakers, Advocates Highlight Efforts to Fight Human Trafficking

Jan. 17, 2020 /

WHAT: A press conference to detail and answer questions about a package of bills to fight human trafficking. The package is designed to guarantee the safety of victims, protect their privacy and make it safer for them to testify against their abusers. Since 2007, there have been more than 1,200 human trafficking cases in the Commonwealth.

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Budget Hearing Schedule

The PA House Appropriations Committee will hold a series of budget hearings to examine the 2020-21 state budget proposal.

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Rep. Justin Simmons RepSimmons

Today we pause to remember Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's work, dedication, and sacrifice as a critical leade… https://t.co/IWH8R6Yy1b

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PA House Republicans PAHouseGOP

#PAHouse Education Chairman to unveil legislation designed to improve and reform the Pennsylvania State System of… https://t.co/QPsHljcuVu

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Speaker Mike Turzai RepTurzai

This morning we are participating in the 20th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Breakfast at La Roche University. https://t.co/xMBlYhlXqq

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