May. 05, 2021 /
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives was in voting session from May 3-5, and the Republican Caucus continued advancing its priorities of providing for an economic recovery, protecting families and reforming government for the benefit of Pennsylvanians. House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff offers a recap of action in session this week.
May. 04, 2021 /
WHEN: Wednesday, May 5, following House session.
May. 04, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – The House today passed legislation authored by Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) that would make it easier for individuals and businesses to understand state regulations.
May. 04, 2021 /
On Tuesday, the House Labor and Industry Committee advanced House Bill 406, legislation introduced by Committee Chairman Jim Cox to restore state work search requirements for those receiving unemployment compensation benefits.
May. 04, 2021 /
HARRISBURG –Rep. Dawn Keefer (R-Dillsburg) has remained steadfastly committed to reining in government and, specifically burdensome regulations. In keeping with the idea that unneeded regulations harm businesses and residents, and hinders economic growth, the House today approved her legislation to establish an enhanced review of proposed regulations that would have a great financial impact on businesses and taxpayers.
May. 04, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Restaurants, bars and other food establishments that suffered operational losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown orders may be eligible for funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration, according to Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin).
May. 04, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) is calling for an end to the governor’s no-bid contracting during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May. 04, 2021 /
HARRISBURG - Rep. Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming) and Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny), along with House Majority Whip Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) and Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin), yesterday spoke about the COVID-19 contact tracing data breach by the Wolf administration, missed opportunities to reduce the risks to Pennsylvanians and called for a full, independent investigation.
May. 04, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) today responded to the announcement by the Department of Health that COVID-19 mitigation orders, other than the mask mandate, will be lifted by May 31, 2021.
May. 04, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation to designate a Westmoreland County roadway to honor and remember the late Rep. Mike Reese is headed to the state Senate after unanimous approval in the House on Tuesday, said Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland), prime sponsor of the bill.
May. 04, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Gary W. Day (R-Lehigh/Berks) chairman of the House Aging and Older Adults Services Committee, announced the unanimous passage of House Bill 996 which seeks to provide access to members of the clergy to long-term care facilities during a disaster emergency.
May. 04, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – The House Children and Youth Committee today unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) that aims to help infants born to parents with substance abuse disorders.
May. 04, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – The House Judiciary Committee today approved legislation drafted by Rep. Carrie Lewis DelRosso (R-Allegheny/Westmoreland) that would protect care-dependent adults and punish those who use their position of power and authority to sexually exploit them.
May. 04, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Tuesday, Wolf administration officials and some House Democrats continued a relentless campaign of disinformation on the potential impact of two Constitutional amendments relating to the governor’s unilateral executive authority under emergency disaster declarations.
May. 04, 2021 /
WHAT: PA House Health Committee Majority Chair Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) will convene the fourth in a series of public hearings focusing on Pro-Life, Abortion Issues – Part IV – Fetal Experimentation.
May. 03, 2021 /
WHAT: Due to the millions of dollars of personal protective equipment (PPE) currently being stored at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, the 65th Keystone International Livestock Exhibition (KILE) Show, which is scheduled for Oct.1-10, may not take place. Exhibition organizers have yet to receive a definitive answer from the Department of Agriculture or the Wolf administration. A decision on whether to hold the 2021 show could come as early as this week, but as of today the Farm Show building is still full of PPE. This lack of planning and decision making on the part of the administration is putting KILE and many other events in jeopardy.
May. 03, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – In the wake of the Department of State failing to fulfill its responsibility of publishing a constitutional amendment, which prevented amendment questions from appearing on the May primary ballot, the House State Government Committee today approved two pieces of legislation to investigate what happened and to alter the constitutional amendment process, committee Chairman Seth Grove (R-Dover) announced.
May. 03, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Believing that government should be working for the people rather than the other way around, the state House today approved Rep. Clint Owlett’s (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) bill to enhance customer service at the state’s Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs (BPOA).
May. 03, 2021 /
WHAT: Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) and members of the House Judiciary Committee will vote on the following bills:
May. 03, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) sent a letter to Gov. Tom Wolf on Monday seeking an update on the failure to advertise a proposed constitutional amendment following the passage of House Resolution 963 of 2019.