Nov. 21, 2019 /
![Owlett Bill to Boost Rural Health Care Earns House Approval]()
HARRISBURG – Working to protect and enhance access to health care across rural Pennsylvania, Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) today announced House passage of his bill to help small, rural hospitals save money and better attract talented health care practitioners.
Nov. 21, 2019 /
![Thomas Bill to Protect PACE and PACENET Benefits Goes to the Governor]()
HARRISBURG—Legislation introduced by Rep. Wendi Thomas (R-Bucks) to prevent seniors from losing their PACE and PACENET benefits due to an increase in the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) has passed the Senate.
Nov. 21, 2019 /
![House Advances Gillespie Legislation to Protect Identity of Health Care Workers]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Keith Gillespie (R-Hallam) today announced that his bill to protect the identity of health care workers has been passed unanimously by the House of Representatives. House Bill 1880 would remove the requirement for last names to be displayed on health care employees’ identification badges.
Nov. 21, 2019 /
![Toohil’s Bill Supporting Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Heads to Governor’s Desk]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) that would ensure no agreement can prohibit survivors of child sexual abuse from speaking with law enforcement officials today was sent to the governor for enactment after it passed unanimously on concurrence in the House of Representatives.
Nov. 21, 2019 /
![Maloney Legislation Commemorates Boyertown American Legion’s 100th Anniversary]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. David Maloney (R-Berks) today ushered through the passage of House Resolution 614, legislation commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Boyertown American Legion Post 471, and recognizing and honoring the legacies of Pvt. Charles B. Yerger, Gen. Carl Spaatz and the American Legion as staunch advocates for veterans and their families.
Nov. 21, 2019 /
![Committee Approves Wentling, Harkins Bill to Cast Wider Net for Lake Erie Fishing Permit Project Funding Options]()
HARRISBURG – On Tuesday, the state House Game and Fisheries Committee approved House Bill 1187, introduced by Reps. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) and Patrick Harkins (D-Erie), which would broaden the allocation of proceeds from Lake Erie fishing permits or stamps issued by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
Nov. 21, 2019 /
![Mizgorski, Transportation Task Force Release Report to Address Statewide Infrastructure Concerns]()
HARRISBURG - As a member of the House Transportation Task Force, Rep. Lori Mizgorski (R-Allegheny) joined her colleagues for a press conference in Harrisburg to unveil their task force report, which investigates how to better fund transportation infrastructure across the Commonwealth.
Nov. 21, 2019 /
![Gabler Legislation to Simplify Election Code, Protect Voter Privacy Heads to Governor’s Desk]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk) knows it’s hard enough to find candidates for local government positions and wants to make it a bit simpler for anyone who’s considering running for one particular office.
Nov. 21, 2019 /
![House Sends Bills to Empower Victims to Governor’s Desk - The Pennsylvania Hidden Predator Act includes all Grand Jury recommendations]()
HARRISBURG – Responding to the voices of victims held silent for too long, the House swiftly acted today to send a package of bills to strengthen and support victims of childhood sexual abuse to the governor’s desk.
Nov. 21, 2019 /
![Nesbit’s Sexual Extortion Legislation Heads to Governor’s Desk]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tedd Nesbit (R-Butler/Mercer) announced today that his legislation to create a new crime of sexual extortion is on its way to the governor’s desk.
Nov. 21, 2019 /
![Stephens Bill to Protect Children from Abusers Goes to the Governor]()
HARRISBURG— The Senate this week passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) to increase the penalties for people who are aware of ongoing child abuse but fail to report it.
Nov. 21, 2019 /
![Heffley’s Bill to Bring Transparency to Prescription Pricing Advances to Senate]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation to bring much-needed transparency to the pricing practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) was passed unanimously by the House of Representatives on Wednesday. Reps. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) and Rob Matzie (D-Beaver/Allegheny) are the co-prime sponsors of House Bill 941, which now moves to the Senate for consideration.
Nov. 21, 2019 /
![Gaydos’ Drug Pricing Transparency Bill Unanimously Passes House]()
HARRISBURG – Seeking to increase transparency in prescription drug pricing, Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) announced today that House Bill 943, her bill to allow pharmacists to disclose cost-related information to patients, has unanimously passed the House of Representatives.
Nov. 21, 2019 /
![Grove Says Bills Protect Consumers from Questionable Practices by Drug Pricing Giants]()
HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a series of bills to protect consumers from unethical practices causing consumers to pay more for prescription drugs and drive out small family-owned pharmacies. Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover), who authored, House Bill 942, issued the following statement:
Nov. 21, 2019 /
![Lawmakers Discuss Bills to Aid Pennsylvania’s Small Businesses]()
HARRISBURG – Reps. Seth Grove (R-York), Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) and Jim Cox (R-Bucks/Lancaster) were joined by advocates to discuss a package of legislation to put small businesses on equal footing when it comes to taxes.
Nov. 21, 2019 /
![Transportation Committee Chairman Hennessey Supports Task Force to Address Statewide Infrastructure Concerns]()
HARRISBURG – A task force to address Pennsylvania transportation infrastructure needs commissioned by House leadership and Transportation Committee chairman Tim Hennessey (R-Chester/Montgomery) reported their findings on Wednesday.
Nov. 21, 2019 /
![Speaker Applauds Senate Passage of Down Syndrome Protection Act, House Bill 321, Urges Governor to Sign Bill]()
HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) thanked Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati and 26 other senators for passing House Bill 321, legislation that protects the lives of unborn children who have been diagnosed with Down syndrome. The House passed House Bill 321 in a bipartisan vote of 117-76 on May 14. Speaker Turzai called on Gov. Tom Wolf to please sign the bill.
Nov. 21, 2019 /
![Fritz Bill Calls for Accountability and Transparency in Pharmacy Reimbursement]()
HARRISBURG – Looking to improve and expand access to health care and prescriptions across the Commonwealth, especially in rural areas, Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) announced that the House has unanimously passed his legislation, House Bill 944.
Nov. 20, 2019 /
HARRISBURG—In response to release of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Task Force’s report findings and recommendations during a press conference held today in the Capitol, Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) announced that he will be introducing legislation, House Bill 2063, which would authorize PennDOT to increase its use of “design-build” as a construction project delivery system.
Nov. 20, 2019 /
![Barrar Announces He Will Retire at End of Current Term]()
HARRISBURG – It is bittersweet to announce my intentions to retire from the General Assembly at the end of my term in November of 2020 and I will not run for another term as a member in the General Assembly.