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 10-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.
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.
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.
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.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny) issued the following statement with June 30 passing without a new state budget in place:
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.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa (R-Fayette) issued the following statement after the General Assembly’s failure to pass the state budget today:
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
HARRISBURG – Legislation that would permit counties to use Act 13 funding to improve county and municipal bridges in accordance with state and federal laws passed the House this week with bipartisan support. According to Rep. Sheryl M. Delozier (R Cumberland), the bill she is a prime sponsor of would help repair and maintain some of the oldest bridges in the country.
HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by Rep. Mike Armanini (R-Elk/Clearfield) to strengthen police officers’ ability to detect fentanyl and other dangerous drugs is one step away from becoming law after receiving unanimous approval in the Senate today.
HARRISBURG - Legislation sponsored by Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) to crack down on the commercial exploitation of booking photographs, commonly known as mugshots, unanimously passed the House today.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware/Chester) vigorously argued on the House floor to pass the largest tax cut in the history of the Commonwealth. Previously, the House passed an amendment which converted a bill to overhaul utility return on equity (ROE) into a tax-cut bill, eliminating the Pennsylvania's Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) from consumer utility bills.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester) announced today that his bill to establish the State Seal of Biliteracy is headed to the governor’s desk after passing the Senate unanimously.
HARRISBURG – Legislation allowing courts to reinstate parental rights has passed the House with bipartisan support, announced Rep. Sheryl M. Delozier (R Cumberland). Delozier, having a longstanding history of advocating for our children and second chances, collaborated with Rep. Rick Krajewski (D-Philadelphia) on this bipartisan initiative.