Mar. 25, 2019 /
![Lewis, Kenyatta to Unveil Fighting Chance Act]()
WHAT: Freshman state Reps. Andrew Lewis (R-Dauphin) and Malcolm Kenyatta (D-Philadelphia), joined by several of their colleagues, will outline their regulatory and criminal justice reform bill.
Mar. 25, 2019 /
![Boback Legislation Requires Schools to Test Water for Lead Contamination]()
WHAT: Legislation that would require all schools in Pennsylvania to ensure their water is free of lead contamination will be discussed by state Rep. Karen Boback (R-Luzerne/Lackawanna/Wyoming), author of the bill and chairman of the House Children and Youth Committee.
Mar. 25, 2019 /
![House Package Would Grow Good Jobs in PA]()
Promoting good-paying, family-sustaining jobs is a key priority for the House Republican members and with that in mind, a package of workforce development bills is on its way to the state Senate. House Majority Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) joined his fellow Republican members to highlight the legislation and what it means for Pennsylvanians in the job market, and young people making plans for their future.
Mar. 25, 2019 /
![Kauffman, Judiciary Committee Host Informational Meeting on Sexual Extortion]()
WHAT: Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, is holding a hearing on sexual extortion. This crime occurs when a person uses coercion and misuses his or her power to demand sexual acts, images or videos from a victim.
Mar. 25, 2019 /
![Everett, Metcalfe Bring in National Cybersecurity Expert to Deliver Election Security Warning]()
WHAT: Former and current Pennsylvania House State Government Committee Chairmen Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) and Garth Everett (R-Lycoming/Union) will host a state Capitol news conference featuring Lt. Col. Anthony Shaffer.
Mar. 25, 2019 /
![Committee to Examine Adolescent Substance Abuse]()
WHAT: The House Human Services Committee, chaired by Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks), will hold an informational meeting on adolescent substance use care in Pennsylvania. The meeting will examine challenges and opportunities surrounding this issue.
Mar. 25, 2019 /
![Rothman, Kinsey to Announce Legislation and Hold Electric Scooter Demonstration at State Capitol]()
WHAT: Rep. Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland) will be hosting an electric scooter demonstration with Rep. Stephen Kinsey (D-Philadelphia). Rothman and Kinsey will discuss their legislation which would help ease restrictions on the use of E-scooters in Pennsylvania. E-scooter providers Lime and Bird will be providing the demonstration and will answer questions.
Mar. 22, 2019 /
![Warner Named Chairman of House Subcommittee on Energy]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) has been appointed subcommittee chairman on energy under the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee by Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny).
Mar. 22, 2019 /
![Ryan Appointed to Chair Veterans Subcommittee]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) has been appointed chairman of the House Subcommittee on Military and Veterans Facilities by House Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) for the 2019-20 Legislative Session.
Mar. 22, 2019 /
![Gleim Appointed Education Committee Secretary]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) announced today that she has been appointed by Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) to serve as secretary of the House Education Committee for the 2019-20 Legislative Session.
Mar. 22, 2019 /
![House Republicans Grow Job Training Access and Opportunities]()
WHAT: Press Conference highlighting the impact of the #GoodJobs4PA workforce development legislation package recently passed by House.
Mar. 22, 2019 /
![Rothman, Kinsey to Announce Legislation and Hold Electric Scooter Demonstration at State Capitol]()
WHAT: Rep. Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland) will be hosting an electric scooter demonstration with Rep. Stephen Kinsey (D-Philadelphia). Rothman and Kinsey will discuss their legislation which would help ease restrictions on the use of E-scooters in Pennsylvania. E-scooter providers Lime and Bird will be providing the demonstration and will answer questions.
Mar. 22, 2019 /
![Mako Appointed to PA Military Community Enhancement Commission]()
HARRISBURG –Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) has been appointed by Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) to the Pennsylvania Military Community Enhancement Commission for the 2019-20 Legislative Session.
Mar. 22, 2019 /
![Brooks Named to Committee Leadership Position]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bob Brooks (R-Westmoreland/Allegheny) today announced that he has been appointed by Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) to serve as chairman of the Subcommittee on Cities – Third Class under the Urban Affairs Committee for the 2019-20 Legislative Session.
Mar. 22, 2019 /
![Puskaric Named to Committee Leadership Position]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Mike Puskaric (R-Washington/Allegheny) today announced that he has been appointed by Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) to serve as chairman of the Subcommittee on Housing under the House Commerce Committee for the 2019-20 Legislative Session.
Mar. 22, 2019 /
![Struzzi Appointed to Serve as Secretary of House Insurance Committee]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) announced today that he has been appointed by Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) to serve as secretary of the House Insurance Committee during the 2019-20 Legislative Session.
Mar. 21, 2019 /
![Schmitt Named to Committee Leadership Position]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) today announced that he has been appointed by Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) to serve as chairman of the Subcommittee on Railroads under the House Transportation Committee for the 2019-20 Legislative Session.
Mar. 21, 2019 /
![Ecker Named Secretary of House Game and Fisheries Committee]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) announced today that he has been appointed to serve as the secretary of the House Game and Fisheries Committee. Ecker currently serves as a member on the House Children and Youth, Game and Fisheries, Judiciary, Labor and Industry and Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness committees.
Mar. 21, 2019 /
![Ortitay Proposes Legislation to Reinvent Public Education]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today introduced legislation to create a commission to develop recommendations on how to move the state’s public education system into the 21st century.
Mar. 21, 2019 /
![Oberlander Supports Good Jobs for PA Package - Multi-bill package seeks to remove barriers for in-demand jobs]()
HARRISBURG – In helping to connect job seekers to in-demand positions, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) this week voted in favor of a multi-bill Good Jobs for Pennsylvania package that would help match up interested students and individuals with the best training for their career paths.