Nov. 12, 2024
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) announced he was elected Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Tuesday as the caucus reorganized its leadership team for the coming legislative session.
“First and foremost, I want to thank the people of Bedford and Fulton counties for trusting me to be their representative in Harrisburg. I also want to thank my House Republican colleagues for instilling their faith in me to serve as their caucus leader,” Topper said. “While we are frustrated and disappointed to be in the minority in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, it is clear the people of Pennsylvania are ready for a new dawn. I will lead our caucus with the kind of core Republican principles that have made our party successful on the statewide and national level.”
According to Topper, the new leadership team reflects the caucus’s commitment to strong conservative principles that put Pennsylvania families first through limited government and lower taxes, while representing generational and geographical change in the House Republican leadership structure.
The new leadership team consists of:
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Leader: Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton).
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Whip: Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington).
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Appropriations Chair: Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana).
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Caucus Chairman: Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia).
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Caucus Secretary: Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Bradford/Tioga).
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Caucus Administrator: Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland).
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House Republican Policy Committee Chair: Rep. David Rowe (R- Snyder/Union/Juniata/Mifflin).
“This new team of leaders is a battle-tested, cohesive group from across this Commonwealth that is ready to hit the ground running to advance principles that put Pennsylvania families first and positions Pennsylvania to capitalize on its significant potential,” said Topper.
“With abundant natural resources and a prime geographical location, Pennsylvania should be second to none when it comes to economic development, career opportunity and educational achievement. This new team of leaders is poised and ready to harness the untapped potential of Pennsylvania’s greatness while drawing a stark contrast to any policy that will hold us back from success,” he added.
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