Oct. 21, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – The state Senate today approved House Bill 86, bringing Pennsylvania one step closer to a new law that would display the POW/MIA flag on Commonwealth property statewide along with the U.S. flag and flag of Pennsylvania, Rep. David Maloney (R-Berks) announced today.
Oct. 21, 2020 /
![Ortitay, Cephas Join Students, Advocates to ‘Ban the Box’ on Public College, University Applications]()
HARRISBURG – In their ongoing efforts to eliminate obstacles and create higher education opportunities for those who need them most, Reps. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) and Morgan Cephas (D-Philadelphia) today introduced legislation to “ban the box” on applications for public colleges and universities.
Oct. 20, 2020 /
![Warner Issues Statement on Veto Override Attempt]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) issued the following statement after a House vote to override the governor’s veto of House Bill 2513 failed to garner enough votes. The bill would have allowed the state’s restaurants, bars and clubs to expand their operations safely.
Oct. 20, 2020 /
![James More Concerned for Pennsylvanians After Failed Vote]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) issued the following statement regarding tonight’s failed veto override of House Bill 2513, which would have allowed Pennsylvania restaurants and the hospitality industry to operate safely and have a better chance of survival: “The cooler weather is on its way to the Commonwealth, which means that outdoor dining will not be an attractive option for many people. Our restaurants are going to be even more challenged.
Oct. 20, 2020 /
![Causer Bill to Boost Funding for EMS Training, Equipment Heads to Governor’s Desk]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation to improve the affordability and accessibility of emergency medical services training in rural areas has been approved by both the House and Senate and now heads to the governor’s desk for his signature, said Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint), prime sponsor of the measure.
Oct. 20, 2020 /
![Topper’s Nurse Practitioners Legislation Advances to the Senate]()
HARRISBURG ¬– As millions of Pennsylvanians face inadequate access to health care, the House today advanced legislation by Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) to increase opportunities for resident to receive care by improving Pennsylvania’s Professional Nursing Law.
Oct. 20, 2020 /
![Klunk Questions Unemployment Officials About State Response to Record Unemployment]()
HARRISBURG – As Right-to-Know (RTKs) requests filed with the Department of Labor and Industry go unanswered, Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) continued today during a House Labor and Industry Committee to seek answers to the Wolf administration’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic that left millions of Pennsylvania out of work.
Oct. 20, 2020 /
![PA House Advances Rapp’s Essential Caregiver Legislation]()
Bill seeks to safely return family members to long-term care facilities to assist with care and support of vulnerable loved ones
Oct. 20, 2020 /
![Polinchock Resolution Highlights Careers in Construction]()
CHALFONT – The Pennsylvania state House today passed a resolution designating the month of October to careers in construction, said Rep. Todd Polinchock (R-Bucks), who authored the measure.
Oct. 20, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – A concurrent resolution to reinstate Jim Thorpe as the sole gold medal winner of two 1912 Olympics events was unanimously adopted by the House of Representatives today, according to Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon), prime sponsor of the legislation.
Oct. 19, 2020 /
![Helm Announces House Action to Protect Renters, Homeowners During COVID-19]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Sue Helm (R-Dauphin/Lebanon) today announced that the House of Representatives has passed her legislation, House Bill 2868, which would provide protections for renters and homeowners impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill would amend the Mortgage and Rental Assistance Program, which is funded by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Oct. 19, 2020 /
![House Resolution Recognizes 75th Anniversary of Beloved Toy]()
HARRISBURG – A resolution introduced by Reps. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) and Perry Warren (D-Bucks) passed the House on Monday to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Slinky toy in 2020.
Oct. 19, 2020 /
HARRISBURG—A resolution sponsored by Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) recognizing Korean businesses and leaders who donated supplies to fight COVID-19 passed the House.
Oct. 19, 2020 / Press Release
![Fighting Fraud and Protecting Livelihoods]()
The citizens of the Commonwealth have been through so much over the past several months, from economic lockdown to struggling with receiving unemployment compensation from the Department of Labor and Industry. While Pennsylvania has been reopening, thanks to the work of House and senate Republicans, there are still two important pieces of COVID-19 policy the Legislature must address prior to the election: fraud and civil immunity. Currently in the House, House Bill 2352 is ready for action. This bill would create a state false claims act and provide civil immunity protections from COVID-19.
Oct. 19, 2020 /
![Metcalfe, Mastriano, Experts to Address Medical Freedom Impacts in Wake of COVID-19 and Potential Vaccine]()
WHAT: Due to the likelihood of a potential, fast-tracked COVID-19 vaccine and as the prime sponsor of the PA Vaccine Informed Consent Protection Act (House Bill 286), State Representative Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) will host a state Capitol news conference in support of medical freedom and the Right to Refuse for all Pennsylvania citizens.
Oct. 19, 2020 /
![Stephens Establishes Committee of Academic Experts to Review PA Sentencing Policies]()
HARRISBURG—Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) in his role as Chairman of the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing has established an ad hoc academic committee at the Commission on Sentencing to review sentencing policies. The Honorable Leon W. Tucker, Judge of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, will Chair the committee.
Oct. 19, 2020 / Press Release
![Give Police More Tools to Help Victims of Domestic Violence]()
One of the unfortunate side effects of the mandates in response to COVID-19, such as the stay-at-home order, is a sharp increase in domestic violence. During the height of the stay-at-home order. Police departments in York County saw upticks in the number of domestic violence calls, including York Area Regional Police that saw a 36% increase, according to media reports.
Oct. 16, 2020 /
![Wolf Signs Ryan Bill to Freeze Pay for Government Officials]()
HARRISBURG – Today, Gov. Tom Wolf signed a bill sponsored by Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) that will freeze Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAs) for state government officials beginning Dec. 1, 2020, through Nov. 30, 2021.
Oct. 16, 2020 /
![House-Led Efforts to Lower Insurance Costs Paying Off]()
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvanians who buy health insurance on a new state-based exchange are seeing lower costs thanks to legislation introduced in the House and sponsored by Speaker Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster). That is according to the Pennsylvanian Department of Insurance, which approved lower rates for 2021 and attributed the savings to House Bill 3, now known as Act 42 of 2019.
Oct. 16, 2020 /
![Sonney to Co-Host Hearing with Appropriations Committee on PASSHE Report]()
WHAT: Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), chairman of the House Education Committee, will hold a joint public hearing with the House Appropriations Committee on the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education’s (PASSHE) report pursuant to Act 50 of 2020 and the system’s implementation plan for improvement of operations.