Jul. 07, 2021 /
![Causer Initiative to Honor Two Area Veterans Now Law]()
HARRISBURG – Two soldiers with ties to the 67th Legislative District will be remembered with bridges designated in their honor under legislation sponsored by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint), which was recently signed into law.
Jul. 06, 2021 /
![Owlett Initiative Honoring Tioga County Veterans Now Law]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett’s (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) proposal to honor Tioga County veterans with a bridge designation has been signed into law.
Jul. 06, 2021 /
![ERE Chairman Metcalfe Challenges DEP Secretary to Fully Engage with Public Regarding Unlawful, Unconstitutional RGGI Scheme]()
HARRISBURG – House Environmental Resources and Energy (ERE) Committee Majority Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) sent the following letter to PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Patrick McDonnell urging the postponement of the upcoming July 13 Environmental Quality Board (EQB) voting meeting to further advance the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).
Jul. 06, 2021 /
![Companion Legislation to Klunk’s Bill to Update Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities Signed by Governor]()
HARRISBURG – To ensure Pennsylvanians with disabilities won’t become ineligible for a valuable medical assistance program because they make too much money, Gov. Tom Wolf signed into law the companion bill to Rep. Kate Klunk’s (R-Hanover) House Bill 1115.
Jul. 06, 2021 /
![Rowe Bill to Combat Human Trafficking in Pennsylvania Signed Into Law]()
HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf signed into law House Bill 843, introduced by Rep. David Rowe (R-Snyder/Union), which would require human trafficking offenses be considered in a party’s bid for child custody.
Jul. 05, 2021 /
![Nelson Bill to Protect Addiction Patients Signed into Law]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) to improve notification standards when someone in drug or alcohol treatment leaves against medical advice was signed by Gov. Tom Wolf this week. It is now Act 41 of 2021. The new law is being referred to as Heather’s Law.
Jul. 01, 2021 /
![Health Committee Chair Rapp’s Essential Caregivers Legislation Signed Into Law]()
New law seeks to safely return family members to long-term care facilities to assist with care and support of vulnerable loved ones
Jul. 01, 2021 /
![Election Reform Remains a Priority After Wolf Veto, Says Ryan]()
HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf vetoed House Bill 1300, sweeping election reform legislation that passed by the General Assembly last week.
Jul. 01, 2021 /
![Gleim Agritourism Bill Signed into Law as Act 27 0f 2021]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Barb Gleim’s (R- Cumberland) legislation, House Bill 101, providing farmers limited civil liability protections while opening their farms to the public for a fee, was signed into law as Act 27 of 2021.
Jul. 01, 2021 /
![James’ Bill on Unemployment Compensation Appeals Signed into Law]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. R. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) announced his legislation to give people more time to appeal unemployment compensation decisions has been signed into law.
Jul. 01, 2021 /
![Klunk Bill to Protect Senior Citizens Now Law]()
HARRISBURG – Senior citizens will now have another layer of protection against exploitation from caregivers with the governor’s signing of House Bill 1431, now known as Act 49 of 2020.
Jul. 01, 2021 /
![Stephens’ Child Protection Bill Signed into Law]()
HARRISBURG—Gov. Tom Wolf has signed into law legislation sponsored by Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) to improve communications among agencies charged with investigating child abuse.
Jul. 01, 2021 /
![Marshall, Matzie, Browne Commend Gov. Wolf Signing Bill to Expand 5G Technology]()
HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf signed House Bill 1621 into law, announced prime sponsor Rep. Jim Marshall (R-Beaver/Butler), co-sponsor Rep. Robert Matzie (D-Beaver/Allegheny) and Sen. Patrick Browne (R-16th District). This increases access to 5G technology by deploying small wireless facilities, which could be as small as a backpack and attached to an existing utility pole.
Jul. 01, 2021 /
![Pickett’s Bill to Modernize Insurance License Application Process Signed into Law]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) to modernize the insurance license application process in Pennsylvania was signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf today. Pickett currently serves as majority chair of the House Insurance Committee.
Jun. 30, 2021 /
![Owlett Bill to Ensure Justice for Child Victims Now Law]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett’s (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) bill to help ensure justice is served in cases where children are victimized is has been signed into law by the governor.
Jun. 30, 2021 /
![Kail Criticizes Gov. Wolf’s Decision to Veto Voting Rights Protection Act, Line Item Veto Election Audit]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Joshua Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) issued the following statement regarding Gov. Tom Wolf’s veto of House Bill 1300, known as the Voting Rights Protection Act, as well as line item veto funding for election audits in the 2021-22 Pennsylvania Budget:
Jun. 30, 2021 /
![Expanded Employment Protections for National Guard Members Signed into Law, Says Day]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Gary W. Day (R-Lehigh/Berks) announced his bill to provide additional support to Pennsylvania military families by expanding employment protections for out-of-state service has been signed into law as Act 31 of 2021.
Jun. 30, 2021 / Press Release
![Sankey, Rigby Support Fiscally-Responsible State Budget Plan]()
HARRISBURG – State Reps. Tommy Sankey (R-Osceola Mills) and Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) today voted to support Senate Bill 255, the primary piece of legislation which makes up the 2021-22 state budget package. The bill, which passed by a 140-61 margin, now goes to the state Senate for consideration.
Jun. 30, 2021 /
![Despite Veto, Causer Says Push for Voter ID Will Continue]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) said today he would continue fighting for stronger voter ID requirements and other election reforms in the Commonwealth despite Gov. Tom Wolf’s veto Wednesday of the Voting Rights Protection Act.
Jun. 30, 2021 /
HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s vetoes of House Bill 1300 and funding that was included in the 2021-22 state budget that created a Bureau of Election Audits within the Department of the Auditor General.