Olsommer Pro-Consumer Bill Now Law
HARRISBURG – An initiative advanced by Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) to better protect consumers and modernize best practices for public adjusters has officially been signed into law by the governor.
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Owlett Re-Elected to House Republican Leadership Team
HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) has been re-elected by his peers to serve as secretary of the House Republican Caucus for the upcoming 2027-28 Legislative Session.
Hamm Initiative Supporting Emergency Responders Now Law
HARRISBURG – An initiative authored by Rep. Joe Hamm (R-Lycoming/Sullivan) that would support emergency responders and the patients they serve by cutting through regulatory red tape has been signed into law by the governor.
Topper Re-Elected House Republican Leader, Announces House Republican Caucus Leadership Team For 2027-28 Session
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) announced Tuesday that he was re-elected Pennsylvania House Republican Leader for the 2027-28 session as the caucus reorganized its leadership team for the coming term.
Brown Named House Republican Caucus Administrator
HARRISBURG - Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence) has been selected by her colleagues to serve as caucus administrator for the Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus for the 2027-28 Legislative Session.
Barton Elected House Republican Appropriations Chair
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus has elected Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) to serve as Appropriations chairman for the 2027-28 Legislative Session.
Rowe Re-Elected GOP Policy Committee Chair for 2027-28 Session
HARRISBURG – Rep. David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata) was re-elected today by his peers to serve as chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee for the upcoming 2027-28 Legislative Session. This marks Rowe’s second consecutive term in House Republican Caucus leadership, alongside his continued representation of the 85th Legislative District.
O’Neal Re-Elected Republican Whip
HARRISBURG – On Tuesday, the House Republican Caucus re-elected Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) to the position of its whip for the 2027-28 Legislative Session.
Watro, Advocates Celebrate Monumental Win for Education
HARRISBURG – Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) announced Gov. Josh Shapiro, fellow colleagues, educators, family, and current and former staff joined him on Monday for a ceremonial bill signing of Act 2 of 2026, which required cursive handwriting to be taught in Pennsylvania schools.
Grimm Krupa: House Leadership Failed to Deliver on Government Accountability
Inactive Government Oversight Committee highlights failure of Democrat-controlled House leadership to prioritize accountability and transparency
Scheuren: It’s Time to Eliminate the Inheritance Tax for PA Residents
HARRISBURG – Emphasizing the need to update an antiquated and unfair system, Rep. Donna Scheuren (R-Montgomery) fully supports repealing the Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax to ease financial burdens placed on grieving families.
Smith Legislation Allowing Use of Safety Cables When Towing Vehicles Signed into Law
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) announced the governor has signed his bill to expand safety options for towing into law.
Kerwin’s Milk Marketing Bill Signed into Law
DAUPHIN – Rep. Joe Kerwin’s (R-Dauphin) legislation to update and improve Pennsylvania’s Milk Marketing Law has been signed into law by the Governor. House Bill 1006, now Act 70 of 2026, will simplify certification requirements for milk testers, weighers, and samplers and align regulatory practices with current industry standards.
Shapiro Signs Bill to Update Greiner Law Benefitting Nonprofit Organizations
HARRISBURG – Today, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed legislation that builds on a 2017 law sponsored by Rep. Keith Greiner (R-Lancaster), to provide nonprofit organizations with a clear financial reporting standard aligned with federal requirements.
Legislation Helping Police Families Becoming Law, Mehaffie Says
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tom Mehaffie’s initiative to ensure the families of fallen police officers have continued access to health insurance benefits is headed to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk to become law.
Water Safety Bill Prompted by Bethel Park Teacher’s Passing Clears Legislature, Mihalek Says
HARRISBURG – Furthering an effort that began with the 2022 death of a beloved Bethel Park teacher, Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) today announced the passage of a recreational water safety bill by the General Assembly.
Bill to Further Protect Line Workers Advances to Governor’s Desk
HARRISBURG – On Wednesday, the General Assembly sent to the governor legislation to require automated external defibrillators (AEDs) at utility and electrical worksites, announced Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny).
Bill to Aid Ambulance Companies, Recognize 911 Telecommunicators Heads to Governor’s Desk, Causer Says
HARRISBURG – With staffing challenges continuing to plague rural ambulance services in the Commonwealth, the state House today approved legislation to extend a regulatory exception that allows those services to continue tending to patients in need, said Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter).
Marcell, Kosierowski EpiPen Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk
HARRISBURG – Bipartisan legislation co-prime sponsored by Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) and Bridget Kosierowski (D-Lackawanna) to improve access to lifesaving epinephrine in Pennsylvania childcare facilities is headed to the governor’s desk after receiving final approval from the General Assembly.
Marcell, Rivera Bill Requiring Immediate Reporting of AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material Heads to Governor
HARRISBURG – Legislation introduced by Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) and Nikki Rivera (D-Lancaster) requiring immediate law enforcement notification when mandated reporters become aware of suspected AI-generated child sexual abuse material has received final approval from the General Assembly and is headed to the governor.