Feb. 22, 2019 /
![Nelson Named to Newly Formed House Government Oversight Committee]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Hempfield) on Thursday was appointed by Majority Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) to serve on the newly created House Government Oversight Committee for the 2019-20 Legislative Session.
Feb. 22, 2019 /
![Good Jobs for PA Are Focus of Pittsburgh Trade Union Tours]()
WHAT: As part of the House Republican Caucus’s Good Jobs for PA (#GoodJobs4PA) legislative package, the House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest), will tour three locations in western Pennsylvania to promote workforce development. An important element of the workforce development issue in Pennsylvania is linking the trades with qualified workers. Three unions in Pittsburgh have taken a hands-on approach to this method by developing their own successful training and apprenticeship programs.
Feb. 22, 2019 /
![House Approves State Do-Not-Call List Updates, Farry Says - Farry changes add extra protection for consumers, businesses]()
HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives unanimously approved legislation to help consumers and businesses stop unwanted telemarketing calls by updating the state’s do-not-call list requirements, said Rep. Frank Farry (R-Bucks), who has been working on this issue since 2015.
Feb. 22, 2019 /
![Thomas Hosts Hearing on Human Trafficking]()
HARRISBURG-- The abuse began when “Susan” turned eight; by age 13, she was a runaway with a boyfriend who sold her for food. Three years later, she acquired an “agent” in Miami who shipped her to Baltimore to work for an organized ring that sent women to “the block,” an area known for strip clubs and prostitution.
Feb. 22, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives this week passed legislation that would require certain surgical team professionals be accredited and take continuing education courses in order to enhance patient safety, said Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), author of the bill.
Feb. 21, 2019 /
![Mihalek’s Bill to Protect Rape Victims Passes Judiciary Committee]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny) announced today that her legislation, House Bill 504, to shield rape victims from irrelevant cross examination, unanimously passed the Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee.
Feb. 21, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – The House Judiciary Committee today voted on legislation aimed at better protecting crime victims from abuse and violence by helping those who are victimized to testify against and confront their abusers, reported Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the committee. All five bills before the committee were passed onto the full House for consideration.
Feb. 21, 2019 /
![House Approves Cox Bill to Save Taxpayers Money through Pension Reform]()
HARRISBURG – The state House today approved legislation introduced by Rep. Jim Cox (R-Berks/Lancaster) that would save taxpayers money by prohibiting future employees of a multi-state commission from participating in the state’s public pension system.
Feb. 21, 2019 /
![House Passes Mizgorski’s Bill to Improve PA’s “Do Not Call” List]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Lori Mizgorski (R-Allegheny) announced today that the Pennsylvania House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 318, legislation to improve and strengthen Pennsylvania’s “Do Not Call” list.
Feb. 21, 2019 /
![Stephens Appointed to House Oversight Committee]()
HARRISBURG—Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) has been appointed to, and named Secretary of, the newly formed House Oversight Committee.
Feb. 21, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Rosemary M. Brown (R-Monroe/Pike), a known advocate for financial literacy, announced that her legislation, House Bill 128, which would establish first-time homebuyers savings accounts in the Commonwealth was passed by the House (188-1) today.
Feb. 21, 2019 /
![Grove Named Chairman of Newly Formed House Oversight Committee]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) was selected to serve as the inaugural chairman of the newly created House Oversight Committee for the 2019-20 Legislative Session.
Feb. 21, 2019 /
![House Passes Stephens Resolution Declaring February 22 Keith Valley Challenge Day in Pennsylvania]()
HARRISBURG—The House unanimously passed House Resolution 56, introduced by Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery), to declare Feb. 22, 2019, “Keith Valley Challenge Day” in Pennsylvania.
Feb. 21, 2019 /
![House Committee Supports Hershey’s Bill to Empower Victims in Court]()
HARRISBURG – The House Judiciary Committee unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Rep. John Hershey (R-Franklin/Juniata/Mifflin) that would give victims the right to attend proceedings against their abusers unless the court determines that the victim’s testimony would be altered if he or she heard other testimony at the proceeding.
Feb. 21, 2019 /
![Gaydos Appointed Chairwoman of Economic Development Subcommittee]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) announced today that she has been appointed chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Economic Development, under the House Commerce Committee. In general, the House Commerce Committee focuses on business, finance and economic development in Pennsylvania.
Feb. 20, 2019 /
![Caucus Hearing on Human Trafficking in Southeast Pennsylvania]()
WHAT: The Southeast Republican Caucus will take testimony from Bucks County State law enforcement and advocacy groups on human trafficking in Southeast Pennsylvania. They will also discuss House Bill 12 that expands the definition of human trafficking to include any individual who patronizes or advertises a victim of trafficking.
Feb. 20, 2019 /
![Kauffman, House Judiciary Committee to Focus on Crime Victim Bills]()
WHAT: Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, will hold a voting meeting on legislation aimed at better protecting crime victims from abuse and violence by helping those who are victimized to testify against and confront their abusers.
Feb. 19, 2019 /
![Mackenzie Supports New Legislative Agenda Highlighting Workforce Development]()
HARRISBURG – Following the governor’s announcement today that he signed an executive order to create the Keystone Economic Development and Workforce Command Center to address the skills gap and worker shortages, Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) said he supports the governor’s plan and has been advocating for greater focus on workforce development as it pertains to training and job opportunity awareness for several years.
Feb. 19, 2019 /
![Cutler Joins Governor in Efforts to Revitalize PA Workforce]()
HARRISBURG – Calling Pennsylvania’s workers our state’s “most valuable resource,” House Majority Leader Bryan Cuter (R-Lancaster) announced the House Republican plan to reform and improve workforce development in Pennsylvania. Cutler made the announcement following comments from Gov. Tom Wolf as the Wolf administration announced an executive order establishing the Keystone Economic Development and Workforce Command Center.
Feb. 19, 2019 /
HARRISBURG - Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), chairman of the House Education Committee, today led a press conference in Harrisburg to unveil a bipartisan package of eight bills designed to improve career and technical education (CTE) in Pennsylvania. Joining Sonney for the press conference were members of the House Education Committee.