Kozak: Budget Deal Reached Without Raiding Rainy Day Fund

July 12, 2026

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Roman Kozak (R-Beaver) issued this statement following House passage of a General Appropriations bill for the 2026-27 fiscal year:

“In February, Gov. Josh Shapiro proposed a $53 billion spending plan. If enacted, his proposal would have drained our Rainy Day Fund, created a significant structural deficit and ultimately led to tax increases for Pennsylvanians. That would have been completely irresponsible and unacceptable. In this divided legislature, it was our duty to ensure that didn't happen.

“We were able to come to an agreement while scaling back the governor's excessive proposal and land on a number that is within our financial means. I'm very happy to see the final product got rid of unnecessary spending.

“This budget agreement spends less than $51 billion, almost $2.5 billion short of the governor’s ask. This is a plan Pennsylvania can actually afford. I'm really happy rural roads and bridges will be receiving a much-needed funding boost and many infrastructure needs are being addressed.

“While the budget is not perfect, this is the reality of budget negotiations in a divided government. In the days ahead, we must continue to focus on policy that makes Pennsylvania competitive and affordable while tackling fraud at all levels."



Representative Roman Kozak
14th District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives