Cooper Bill Addresses Emergency Services Crisis

Apr. 09, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland) unveiled legislation this week to correct the funding model related to state mandated emergency medical services throughout local towns in Pennsylvania.

Bipartisan Bill to Improve Housing Access and Mortgage Flexibility Across Pennsylvania Advances

Apr. 09, 2025 /

Harrisburg, PA – Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) is pleased to announce that House Bill 1103 has been voted out of the House Commerce Committee. This important legislation, co-sponsored by Twardzik and Rep. Morgan Cephas (D-Philadelphia), is a step forward in addressing housing issues across Pennsylvania by providing consumers with greater flexibility and choice in the mortgage lending process.

The Great Whitetail Roundup

Apr. 08, 2025 /

It is no secret that America has a serious health problem – 77% of our military-age men and women can't qualify to serve due to poor health; 13% of our teens have fatty-liver disease; and the United States has the highest level of childhood cancer in history.

Diamond Bill on Access to Radon Data Passes House

Apr. 07, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) to allow previous property owners to access radon data from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) passed the House 176-27 today.

Pugh Introduces Bill to Study ‘Forever Chemical’ Effects

Apr. 07, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) has introduced legislation that would direct the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to conduct a study to better understand the potential risks that certain land-applied biosolid chemicals pose to the environment, food and water supply, and potential mitigation measures to reduce these chemical levels.

Shaffer: Bipartisan Team Introducing Legislation to Update the Use of Epinephrine

Apr. 03, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny) is part of a bipartisan group of lawmakers introducing a pair of bills that would ensure all Food and Drug Administration-approved formulations of epinephrine – used to treat serious allergic reactions and anaphylaxis – can be administered in Pennsylvania schools and other settings as currently recognized in state law.

Rowe Introduces Sportsmen Voter Registration Act

Apr. 03, 2025 /

HARRISBURG—The Sportsmen Voter Registration Act, legislation that will ensure the availability of voter registration applications any time a hunting or fishing license is applied for, was introduced last week by Rep. David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee.

Williams Announces Legislation to Allow Private Cause of Action Against Public Officials Violating Federal Immigration Detainers

Apr. 02, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware/Chester) has announced legislation to establish a private cause of action against government officials who willfully disregard federal immigration laws, including lawful detainers issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This proposed law would create a statutory exception to sovereign and governmental immunity, allowing individuals to seek damages for harm caused by the knowing release of illegal immigrants or knowing failure to notify ICE or honor ICE detainers.

Where Did the Money Go?

Apr. 02, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. David Maloney (R-Berks) today announced his oversight investigation into where the money from the sale of Hunter Heritage license plates has only led to more disturbing questions about the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s (PGC) status as a supposed “independent commission.”

Game Commission Won’t Say “Baby” is Still Alive

Apr. 01, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – During the PGC’s Annual Report before the House Game and Fisheries meeting, Maloney, the Republican chairman, questioned PGC executive director Steve Smith on the status and locating of a domesticated whitetail deer named “Baby” that was forcibly seized from a family in Fayette County on Feb. 25.

Stambaugh Introduces Bill for Wildlife Fencing

Mar. 31, 2025 /

HARRISBURG – New legislation authored by Rep. Perry Stambaugh (R-Perry/Juniata) would create a cost-share program to help farmers and foresters erect deterrent fencing to reduce crop and sapling damage from deer, bear, elk, turkeys, and other wildlife.

Grove, Fellow House Republicans Named State Legislators of the Month

Mar. 28, 2025 /

DOVER – Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover) was joined by two fellow House Republicans in being named State Legislators of the Month for March by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). Reps. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) and Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) also received the honor.

Schmitt Bill Aims to Protect Cemeteries from Eminent Domain

Mar. 27, 2025 /

ALTOONA – To close a loophole in current law, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) will soon introduce his Hallowed Ground Bill that would no longer allow government agencies to use eminent domain to acquire unused portions of cemeteries.