Jun. 15, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – In response to current national events creating a divide between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve, the House Judiciary Committee, led by Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) today voted on two comprehensive bills dealing with the vetting and training of police officers.
Jun. 15, 2020 /
![Lawrence Introduces Legislation to Require Ratepayer Referendum Prior to Any Proposed Sale of Chester Water Authority]()
HARRISBURG –Legislation recently introduced in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives would require ratepayers to approve the sale of a public utility in the Commonwealth. Introduced by Rep.John Lawrence (R-West Grove), the bill would directly impact any proposed sale of Chester Water Authority (CWA) by providing ratepayers the ability to approve or veto any proposal to sell the authority.
Jun. 12, 2020 /
![Judiciary Committee to Vote on Bills Aimed at Strengthening Police and Community Relationships]()
WHAT: The House Judiciary Committee, led by Chairman Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), will hold a voting meeting on House Bills 1841 and 1910, which address vetting and training of police officers to further strengthen police and community relationships.
Jun. 12, 2020 /
![House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee Highlights Importance of COVID-19 Testing in State Long-Term Care Facilities, Says Day]()
HARRISBURG – The House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee, led by Chairman Gary W. Day (R-Berks/Lehigh), convened to discuss COVID-19 testing in Pennsylvania’s long-term care facilities and the steps taken thus far to deal with the high incidence of coronavirus cases.
Jun. 11, 2020 /
![Stephens Bill to Publish COVID-19 Statistics for All Long-Term Care Facilities Passes House]()
HARRISBURG--Legislation sponsored by Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) to require the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) publish statistics on COVID-19 infection rates in Pennsylvania’s long-term care facilities has passed the House.
Jun. 10, 2020 /
![House Leader Calls on Wolf to Follow the Law]()
“The emergency services law is clear. Upon passage of a concurrent resolution terminating a disaster declaration, the governor is required to issue a proclamation ending the disaster declaration. The Pennsylvanian Supreme Court solidified this position in a ruling earlier this year, stating the General Assembly has the ability to terminate the order at any time.
Jun. 10, 2020 /
![Cutler Honors Turzai’s Leadership and Success]()
“As I said in my comments on the floor today, every Pennsylvanian benefitted because Mike Turzai chose to commit so much of his life to serving in our chamber. The impact on the 28th district, the House and the entire Commonwealth will be felt for generations to come. Speaker Turzai set an example of professionalism, success and grace that should inspire every member of the General Assembly, regardless of party affiliation.
Jun. 10, 2020 /
![Quinn Bill to Ensure Local Emergency Services Have Pipeline Response Plans Passes House]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Chris Quinn’s (R-Delaware) bill that would require that pipeline companies carrying natural gas liquids through highly populated areas to provide emergency response plans to local emergency management providers passed unanimously in the House on Wednesday.
Jun. 10, 2020 /
![House Takes Stand Against Elder Abuse, Passes Klunk Bill]()
HARRISBURG – The House today took a strong stance against the abuse of elderly residents when it unanimously approved Rep. Kate Klunk’s (R-Hanover) House Bill 400. The legislation seeks to end the public shaming of care-dependent Pennsylvanians on the internet, specifically on social media.
Jun. 10, 2020 /
![Warner: Governor’s Actions the Height of Hypocrisy]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s intention to ignore the concurrent resolution adopted by the General Assembly to end the COVID-19 disaster declaration:
Jun. 10, 2020 /
![Simmons Comments on Speaker Mike Turzai’s Retirement]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Justin Simmons (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) today issued the following statement regarding Speaker of the House Mike Turzai’s retirement.
Jun. 10, 2020 /
![Day’s Long-Term Care Facility PPE Reimbursement Grant Program Bill Passes the House]()
HARRISBURG – Focused on helping protect the state’s vulnerable senior population, Rep. Gary W. Day (R-Berks/Lehigh) announced today that his House Bill 2509 received bipartisan support as it was passed by the House with a vote of (202-0). The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration.
Jun. 10, 2020 /
![Staats Votes to End Statewide Disaster Emergency]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) voted with the bipartisan majority in the House last evening on a resolution to end Gov. Tom Wolf’s statewide emergency declaration, which would enable Pennsylvania businesses and residents to go back to work.
Jun. 10, 2020 /
![Boback Comments on Speaker Mike Turzai’s Retirement]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Karen Boback (Luzerne/Lackawanna/Wyoming) today offered the following comment regarding Speaker of the House Mike Turzai’s retirement announcement.
Jun. 10, 2020 /
![Moul Votes to End Governor’s Statewide Emergency]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Dan Moul (R-Adams) voted last evening on a House resolution to end Gov. Tom Wolf’s statewide emergency declaration, freeing Pennsylvania businesses and residents to safely go back to work.
Jun. 10, 2020 /
![House Passes Causer-Dunbar Bill to Boost Rural Broadband Access]()
HARRISBURG – Working to bring much-needed broadband internet service to the state’s most rural communities, the House has approved legislation authored by Reps. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) and George Dunbar (R-Westmoreland) that would create a grant program to boost investment in the service.
Jun. 10, 2020 /
![Governor Ignores Need to Get PA Back to Work, End Business Shutdown Order]()
HARRISBURG – Stressing that Gov. Tom Wolf’s extended lockdown of Pennsylvania is hurting families and doing irreparable harm to employers, the House and Senate this week voted to approve a measure that would end the statewide shutdown, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Bradford/Lycoming/Sullivan/Susquehanna/Union), Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming/Union), and Rep. Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming).
Jun. 10, 2020 /
![Warner Comments on Retirement of Speaker Turzai]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) issued the following statement after Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) announced his intentions to retire from the state House next week.
Jun. 10, 2020 /
![Owlett Issues Statement on Speaker Turzai Retirement]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) issued the following statement in response to Speaker of the House Mike Turzai’s (R-Allegheny) announcement that he will retire next week.
Jun. 10, 2020 /
![Causer Comments on Retirement of Speaker Turzai]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Martin Causer (R-McKean/Cameron/Potter) issued the following statement in response to Speaker of the House Mike Turzai’s (R-Allegheny) announcement that he will retire from the state House next week.