Mercuri Announces Committee Assignments for 2021-22 Legislative Session

Jan. 11, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) was assigned to serve on four standing House committees during the 2021-22 Legislative Session: Finance, Liquor Control, Urban Affairs and Commerce. The committees provide legislative oversight and help shape the language in bills that fall under their areas of responsibility.

Benninghoff: Remove State Elected Officials from Higher COVID-19 Vaccine Priority

Jan. 11, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) sent a letter to Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine and Gov. Tom Wolf asking that members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, statewide elected officials, and appointed state officials be removed from Phase 1C of the state’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan and placed in line with the general public.

Hamm Announces Committee Appointments for 2021-22 Session

Jan. 11, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Joe Hamm (R-Lycoming/Union) today announced that he has been appointed to the House Environmental Resources and Energy, Game and Fisheries, Local Government, and Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness committees. Hamm was sworn into the House of Representatives on Jan. 5.

Sonney Reappointed Chairman of House Education Committee

Jan. 11, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) announced the reappointment of Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie) as majority chairman of the Pennsylvania House Education Committee for the 2021-22 Legislative Session.

Ortitay Appointed to Four Committees

Jan. 11, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) has announced he has been assigned to the Education, Environmental Resources and Energy, Gaming Oversight and State Government committees for the 2021-22 Legislative Session.

Silvis Named to Four Committees

Jan. 11, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jason Silvis (R-Westmoreland/Armstrong/Indiana) today was appointed to the Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Children and Youth, Game and Fisheries, and Human Services committees for the 2020-21 Legislative Session.

James Announces Committee Assignments for 2021-22 Legislative Session

Jan. 11, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) was assigned to serve on four standing House committees during the 2021-22 Legislative Session: Appropriations, Environmental Resources and Energy, Local Government, and Tourism and Recreational Development. The committees provide legislative oversight and help shape the language in bills that fall under their areas of responsibility.

Farry Takes Oath of Office, Named Chairman of Human Services Committee

Jan. 08, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Frank Farry (R-Bucks) has been appointed to serve as majority chairman of the House Human Services Committee for the 2021-22 Legislative Session of the Pennsylvania General Assembly. The announcement was made by Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) following the swearing-in ceremony.

House Leaders Respond to Events in Washington D.C.

Jan. 06, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) and House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Center/Mifflin) issued the following statement: “Any act of violence or destruction is a crime and should be treated as such.

Kail to Serve as PA House Majority Deputy Whip for 2021-22

Jan. 06, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) has been appointed to serve as deputy whip in the 2021-22 Legislative Session, which began this week, by House Majority Whip Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Armstrong/Clarion/Forest).

Quinn Sworn-In to State House

Jan. 06, 2021 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Chris Quinn (R-Delaware) took the oath of office for another term representing the 168th Legislative District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives yesterday. The veteran lawmaker was elected to his third full term in November.

Brown Begins Sixth Term as a PA State Representative

Jan. 06, 2021 /

Brown Begins Sixth Term as a PA State Representative

HARRISBURG – Yesterday, state Rep. Rosemary Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) took the oath of office and now begins her sixth term with the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 2021-22 legislative session.

Delozier Sworn into Office, Appointed to Chair Children and Youth Committee

Jan. 06, 2021 / Press Release

HARRISBURG - State Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) has been appointed to serve as majority chairman of the House Children and Youth Committee in what will be her seventh two-year term in the state Legislature. The announcement was made Tuesday in conjunction with swearing-in day for the 2021-22 Legislative Session of the Pennsylvania General Assembly.

Cutler Reelected Speaker of the House

Jan. 05, 2021 /

Cutler Reelected Speaker of the House

HARRISBURG – Following a confirmation by the majority of members, Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Peach Bottom) was reelected Speaker of Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives.