Jan. 22, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Following passage out of the House Judiciary Committee last week, the full House of Representatives today passed a package of bills aimed at combatting the crime of human trafficking, announced Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee.
Jan. 22, 2020 /
![Chairman Metcalfe, ERE Committee Urge IRRC Rejection of DEP’s Lawbreaking Water Quality Standards]()
HARRISBURG — House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) convened a voting meeting today to adopt a letter (excerpted below) directing the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) to reject Environmental Quality Board (EQB) Regulation 7-534:
Jan. 22, 2020 /
![House Approves Jozwiak Anti-Baby-Trafficking Bill]()
HARRISBURG – The state House today in Harrisburg approved legislation introduced by state Rep. Barry Jozwiak (R-Berks) that would increase penalties for criminals convicted of trafficking babies.
Jan. 22, 2020 /
![Thomas Backs Bills to Fight Human Trafficking]()
HARRISBURG—Rep. Wendi Thomas (R-Bucks) joined her colleagues in passing a package of legislation to combat human trafficking in Pennsylvania, including a companion bill to Thomas’s “Buyer Beware” bill to increase the penalties for anyone convicted of soliciting a victim of human trafficking.
Jan. 22, 2020 /
![Speaker to Make Announcement]()
WHAT: Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny), who is serving in his tenth term as state representative of the 28th Legislative District and third term as Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, will hold a press conference.
Jan. 22, 2020 /
![Mihalek’s Bill to Help Combat Human Trafficking Passes House]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) announced today that her legislation to help combat human trafficking in Pennsylvania has successfully passed the House.
Jan. 22, 2020 /
![Schroeder Helps Lead Efforts in Combating Human Trafficking]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Meghan Schroeder (R-Bucks) joined lawmakers and advocates at a press conference in the state Capitol to introduce a package of bills which is aimed to fight human trafficking in Pennsylvania.
Jan. 22, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Continuing efforts to combat human trafficking in Pennsylvania, the House will be voting on a package of bills designed to guarantee the well-being of victims, protect their privacy and make it safer for them to testify against their abusers.
Jan. 22, 2020 /
![Simmons’ Right-to-Know Bill Advances to Senate]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation that would empower local and state agencies to charge fees when responding to Right-to-Know requests for a commercial purpose was passed by the House of Representatives this week and will next be considered by the Senate, according to Rep. Justin Simmons (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton), prime sponsor of the bill.
Jan. 22, 2020 /
![Struzzi Introduces Legislation Honoring Indiana Native Jimmy Stewart]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that he has introduced two pieces of legislation to honor military veteran and actor Jimmy Stewart, a native of Indiana, Pennsylvania. House Resolution 687 would designate May 20, 2020, as Jimmy Stewart Day, and House Resolution 688 would honor May 25, 2020, as the 25th anniversary of the Jimmy Stewart Museum.
Jan. 22, 2020 /
![Mackenzie Resolution Designates Jan. 23 Maternal Health Awareness Day in PA]()
HARRISBURG –Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) today announced his resolution to raise awareness of the need for improved health care for expectant mothers and their babies. House Resolution 641 designates Jan. 23 as Maternal Health Awareness Day in Pennsylvania.
Jan. 21, 2020 /
![Tobash Won’t Seek Another Term]()
HARRISBURG – After serving the constituents of the 125th District for five terms, Rep. Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin) today released the following statement regarding his intention to not seek re-election:
Jan. 21, 2020 /
![Kail’s Bill to Give Parents Time with Their Children Passes Committee]()
HARRISBURG – To provide parents with precious time with their children that was unfairly taken from them, Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) drafted legislation that the House Judiciary Committee passed with unanimous support today.
Jan. 21, 2020 /
![Dowling’s Bills to Honor Local Heroes Receive Full House Support]()
HARRISBURG – Votes on two bills drafted by Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) to honor local veterans for their service to the country received unanimous support today from the House.
Jan. 21, 2020 /
![Sonney, Topper and Schroeder Unveil Legislative Package to Reform and Update PASSHE]()
HARRISBURG – Today, House Education Committee Chairman Curt Sonney (R-Erie) and Reps. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) and Meghan Schroeder (R-Bucks) joined together with Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Chancellor Daniel Greenstein and chair of PASSHE’s Board of Governors Cynthia Shapira to unveil a package of bills designed to update, improve and reform PASSHE.
Jan. 21, 2020 /
![Gaydos Discusses Association Health Plan Legislation Before Insurance Committee TODAY]()
WHAT: An informational meeting of the House Insurance Committee on H.B. 2200 (Gaydos), providing a mechanism for employers to join together and negotiate for discounted health insurance coverage in the same way large businesses purchase group insurance benefits. This would reduce costs for small businesses and help employers attract and retain a talented workforce.
Jan. 17, 2020 /
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HARRISBURG – An active first year in office has earned state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) a deputy chairmanship on the House Majority Policy Committee.
Jan. 17, 2020 /
![James Introduces Legislation to Encourage Remediation of PA’s Toxic Waste Areas]()
HARRISBURG – To encourage clean-up of toxic waste areas that pollute local waterways, Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) introduced legislation to add a member of the coal refuse energy and reclamation industry to the Mining Reclamation and Advisory Board (MRAB).
Jan. 17, 2020 /
![Child Custody and Parental Rights Focus of House Judiciary Committee]()
WHAT: Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, will hold a voting meeting of the committee to consider the following legislation:
Jan. 17, 2020 /
![Lawmakers, Advocates Highlight Efforts to Fight Human Trafficking]()
WHAT: A press conference to detail and answer questions about a package of bills to fight human trafficking. The package is designed to guarantee the safety of victims, protect their privacy and make it safer for them to testify against their abusers. Since 2007, there have been more than 1,200 human trafficking cases in the Commonwealth.