Weekly Wrap-Up of Bills Passed in the PA House

Bills passed in the #PAHouse during the week of Jan. 20, 2020

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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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 From repealing out-of-date laws, to reexamining the effectiveness of some state boards and commissions, the #PAHouse will work on a much-needed government update.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 Monday, February 3, 2020.

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Latest News

Cutler Applauds Turzai’s Commitment to Pennsylvania’s Success

Jan. 23, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – House Majority Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) issued the following statement regarding the announcement today by Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny):

Toohil Recognized by Pennsylvania Bar Association

Jan. 23, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – For her work on issues relating to family law, Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) was recently recognized by the Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA).

House Advances Package of Bills to Fight Human Trafficking, Says Ryan

Jan. 23, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania ranks 10th in the nation in human trafficking, a form of modern day slavery, but today Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon), a long-time advocate for victims of human trafficking, voted with his House colleagues to pass a package of bills he co-sponsored, which take aim at this worldwide problem. The legislation is now headed to the Senate.

House Passes Mustello Human Trafficking Legislation to Protect Minors

Jan. 22, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) that would strengthen current law by adding certain prohibited activities which constitute the crime of unlawful contact with a minor unanimously passed the House today.

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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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Several bills focusing on thwarting #humantrafficking in PA were among the legislation passed in the #PAHouse this… https://t.co/NYqTn98LcF

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