Apr. 15, 2020 /
![Cook Joins Colleagues in Passing Legislation to Save Family-Sustaining Jobs]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette) joined his colleagues in the state House in voting for legislation that would require the governor to develop and implement a plan to mitigate COVID-19 for businesses and allow those businesses that can meet the requirements of that plan to reopen. The plan must be developed using Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and U.S. Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) guidelines.
Apr. 15, 2020 /
![Gabler, Sankey Support Legislation to Protect Pennsylvania Jobs, Taxpayers during COVID-19 Crisis]()
HARRISBURG – The state House today advanced two pieces of legislation designed to keep Pennsylvania jobs competitive with neighboring states during the COVID-19 pandemic, while offering local governments and their constituents some flexibility during the pandemic.
Apr. 14, 2020 /
![House Republicans Act to Save Family-Sustaining Jobs]()
HARRISBURG – After hearing from thousands upon thousands of frustrated and concerned Pennsylvanians, House Republicans acted today to pass legislation which would require transparency and consistency in how the governor determines which businesses can operate during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr. 14, 2020 /
![House Votes to Help Save Families and Jobs Through Safe Workplaces, Turzai Says]()
HARRISBURG – With the COVID-19 health crisis constantly evolving and state unemployment claims approaching 1.5 million, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives voted to help all Pennsylvanians through the health care crisis, Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) said today.
Apr. 14, 2020 /
![Topper Issues Statement to Bring Parity for Pennsylvania Businesses]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) joined House colleagues to approve legislation to put Pennsylvania businesses at parity with their competitors in the Commonwealth and in surrounding states. In response to passage of Senate Bill 613, Topper issued the following statement:
Apr. 14, 2020 /
![Kail Supports Easing UC Backlog, Allowing People to Work Safely]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) joined his colleagues in voting for legislation that would allow people to safely return to work rather than continue to force them to wait for unemployment benefits that are significantly delayed.
Apr. 14, 2020 /
![Bill Promotes Transparency Regarding Business Closures, Says Kaufer]()
LUZERNE – Rep. Aaron Kaufer announced today that the House passed small business-focused legislation, Senate Bill 613, by a vote of (107-95)
Apr. 14, 2020 /
![Bill Paves the Way for Safe Reopening of Businesses and Getting Back to Work, say Fritz, Peifer]()
WAYNE COUNTY – Working towards helping employers and businesses make necessary preparations to open their doors once again, Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and Mike Peifer (R-Pike/Wayne) have voiced their support of Senate Bill 613, which was passed by the House earlier today by a vote of (107-95).
Apr. 14, 2020 /
![Warner Votes to Allow Businesses that Can Operate Safely to Reopen]()
HARRISBURG – Fighting for the Commonwealth’s small business owners and workers, Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) today voted in support of Senate Bill 613, legislation designed to bring clarity and fairness to the process of reopening businesses while continuing to combat the spread of COVID-19. He issued the following statement:
Apr. 14, 2020 /
![Causer Votes for Balance, Consistency for PA Employers, Workers]()
HARRISBURG – Nearly a month into the state’s closure of non-life-sustaining business due to the spread of COVID-19, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) today voted in support of legislation aimed at restoring balance and consistency for the state’s workers and employers.
Apr. 14, 2020 /
![James Votes to Protect People’s Health and Finances Amid COVID-19]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) joined a majority of his colleagues in voting for legislation that would require Gov. Tom Wolf to create a COVID-19 mitigation plan that would allow Pennsylvanians to return to work when it is safe to do so.
Apr. 14, 2020 /
![Rader on Passage of Senate Bill 613: It’s the Right Thing to Do]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) today joined a majority of his colleagues in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in supporting legislation that would allow certain businesses to safely reopen. Senate Bill 613 would require the governor to develop and implement a plan to mitigate COVID-19 for businesses using guidelines established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).
Apr. 14, 2020 /
![House Votes to Bring Clarity and Consistency for Pennsylvania Businesses, Metzgar Says]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford) today announced that the House has approved Senate Bill 613 to require the governor to follow federal guidelines to determine which businesses are considered life-sustaining, bringing parity to the Pennsylvania business community and keeping in line with practices of surrounding states.
Apr. 14, 2020 /
![Local House Republicans Vote to Bring Parity to Pennsylvania Businesses]()
HARRISBURG –The House today approved Senate Bill 613 to require the governor to follow federal guidelines to determine which businesses are considered life-sustaining, bringing parity to the Pennsylvania business community and keeping in line with practices of surrounding states. In response, area House Republican members, who are House Appropriations Chair Stan Saylor (R-Red Lion) and Reps. Torren Ecker (R-Abbottstown), Dawn Keefer (R-Dillsburg), Kate Klunk (R-Hanover), Dan Moul (R-Gettysburg), Seth Grove (R-Dover), Mike Jones (R-York Township), Greg Rothman (R-Camp Hill), Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland), Mark Keller (R-Perry/Cumberland) and Barb Gleim (R-Carlisle) issued the following statement:
Apr. 14, 2020 /
![Toepel Votes to Protect and Support the People of Pennsylvania]()
HARRISBURG – Today in Harrisburg, Rep. Marcy Toepel (R-Montgomery) voted in favor of legislation to protect the health of all Pennsylvanians while bringing fairness and consistency to PA businesses that are deemed essential.
Apr. 14, 2020 /
![Mustello Supports Legislation to Put Pennsylvania Back to Work]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) voted with a majority of her House colleagues to approve Senate Bill 613, legislation that would require Gov. Tom Wolf to develop and implement a plan to mitigate COVID-19 for businesses and allow those businesses that can meet the requirements of that plan to reopen. The plan must be developed using already established guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).
Apr. 14, 2020 /
![Keller's Bill Supporting Notaries Headed to Governor]()
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania General Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed legislation that contains an amendment allowing notaries to interact with the public in an electronic form, according to Rep. Mark Keller (R-Perry/Cumberland), who spearheaded the initiative.
Apr. 14, 2020 /
![Quinn Votes for Bill to Provide Clarity for Businesses to Reopen]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Chris Quinn (R-Delaware) voted for Senate Bill 613 on Tuesday, which would provide clear reopening instructions for businesses and clean up the confusion created by the current waiver process for non-essential businesses.
Apr. 14, 2020 /
![Owlett: Balanced Approach Needed in COVID-19 Pandemic]()
HARRISBURG – Responding to the concerns of millions of unemployed Pennsylvanians, Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) today joined a majority of the state House in voting to support legislation that would allow businesses to reopen if they can do so safely in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr. 14, 2020 /
![Reese Joins Colleagues in Passing Legislation to Save Family-Sustaining Jobs]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Mike Reese (R-Westmoreland/Somerset) today joined his colleagues in the state House in voting for legislation that would require the governor to develop and implement a plan to mitigate COVID-19 for businesses and allow those businesses that can meet the requirements of that plan to reopen. The plan must be developed using Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and U.S. Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) guidelines.