Oct. 10, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon), a dedicated advocate for property tax relief, expressed deep frustration during a vote in the House this week on a bill aimed at easing the property tax burden for Pennsylvanians. Despite Heffley’s support of House Bill 2536, he condemned the motives behind the bill’s timing, emphasizing that this last-minute action will be ineffective in delivering timely relief.
Oct. 09, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – During a press conference today, Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) joined his colleagues in the House to highlight the urgent need for tort reform in Pennsylvania.
Oct. 09, 2024 /
HARRISBURG — Today, Rep. John Schlegel (R-Lebanon) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened the third and final hearing in a series on the widespread impact of inflation on local communities, small businesses and households across the Commonwealth.
Oct. 08, 2024 /
Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) today released the following statement in response to Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato proposing the highest property tax increase in the county’s Home Rule Charter history:
Oct. 08, 2024 /
WHAT: Press conference to highlight House Republicans’ continued efforts to combat crime in Pennsylvania by ensuring violent criminals are held accountable.
Oct. 08, 2024 /
HARRISBURG—Language directly from Rep. Sheryl M. Delozier’s (R-Cumberland) House Bill 2083 passed the House unanimously this week as an amendment to Senate Bill 1080. Delozier’s contribution would correct a state-level discrepancy, ensuring veterans and their spouses receive the Vital Statistics fee waiver they are entitled to for death certificates.
Oct. 08, 2024 /
HARRISBURG — The House today passed legislation to further strengthen efforts to advance early literacy achievement for all, an issue Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) has championed for almost five years.
Oct. 08, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – In his continuing effort to address issues relating to the federal immigration crisis, Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) unveiled his “Stop Illegal Immigration in Pennsylvania” bill package at a Capitol press conference on Monday. His proposals are designed to protect American jobs, Pennsylvania residents, vulnerable individuals, and taxpayer dollars.
Oct. 08, 2024 /
WHAT: A group of House Republican lawmakers and advocates will discuss during a press conference a comprehensive package of legislation to tackle tort reform.
Oct. 08, 2024 /
Harrisburg, PA – The Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) has approved six important edits to its education standards, thanks to a joint letter from Reps. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland), Stephenie Scialabba (R-Butler), and Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester) that pointed out deficiencies, miscalculations and falsehoods in K-12 education curricula.
Oct. 07, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – Today, members of the Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus unveiled the third pillar of its four-pillared approach to tackling violent crime in the Commonwealth.
Oct. 07, 2024 /
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. John Schlegel (R-Lebanon) and other lawmakers will host the third and final hearing in a series titled “Relief is Possible: Combatting the Crisis of Cost” to discuss the widespread impact of inflation on local communities, small businesses and households across the Commonwealth.
Oct. 04, 2024 /
WHAT: Press conference to highlight House Republican efforts to support prosecutors with the tools necessary to reduce and eliminate violent crime in our communities.
Oct. 04, 2024 /
WHAT: Rep. Shelby Labs (R-Bucks) will be hosting a press conference in Harrisburg, along with fellow House members, to speak about a recent legislative package they introduced focused on increasing protections from victims of stalking.
Oct. 04, 2024 /
MCKEAN TOWNSHIP — Today, Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened the second hearing in a series on the widespread impact of inflation on local communities, small businesses and households across the Commonwealth.
Oct. 04, 2024 /
WHAT: Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) will hold a press conference to discuss his House bills related to illegal immigration issues in Pennsylvania, including proposals requiring use of the federal E-Verify system for state grant recipients, the meatpacking and food processing industries, and lodging industry; calling for the reporting of health care costs for illegal immigrants; banning out-of-state driver’s licenses for illegal immigrants; protecting unaccompanied immigrant children; and cracking down on human traffickers.
Oct. 03, 2024 /
SOUTH PARK TOWNSHIP — Fulfilling his promise to strongly represent the 39th Legislative District, Rep. Andrew Kuzma (R-Allegheny/Washington) today hosted the House Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), for a hearing on the widespread impact of inflation on local communities, small businesses and households across the Commonwealth.
Oct. 02, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) is preparing to introduce two pieces of legislation designed to encourage cooperation among municipalities and states in an effort to stem the tide of violent crime. His bills are among several being authored by state House Republicans, who are focusing on criminal prevention, policing, prosecution and punishment.
Oct. 02, 2024 /
HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) announced his resolution to designate October 2024 as "Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Bird Migration Month" in Pennsylvania has overwhelmingly passed the House.
Oct. 02, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – Seeking to protect the livelihood of farmers who produce meat products for Pennsylvania consumers, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) is the prime sponsor of legislation in the House of Representatives that would ban the manufacturing and sale of lab-grown meat in the Commonwealth.