Apr. 04, 2024 /
![Major, Policy Committee Host Third in Series of Hearings on Affordable and Reliable Energy for Pennsylvania Consumers]()
FORD CITY — On Thursday, Rep. Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Westmoreland) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened the third in a series of hearings to discuss reliable and affordable energy for the people of Pennsylvania.
Apr. 04, 2024 /
![Cutler: New Poll Shows Why Voter ID Constitutional Amendment is Worthwhile Pursuit]()
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) said Thursday that a new poll released from Franklin & Marshall College showing 73% of Pennsylvanians support a requirement that voters show photo identification every time they vote underscores the importance of the discharge resolution petition started by House Republicans last week to get a voter ID constitutional amendment out of committee and before the House for a vote.
Apr. 02, 2024 /
![Gregory, Policy Committee Host Second in Series of Hearings on Affordable and Reliable Energy for Pennsylvania Consumers]()
BLAIR COUNTY—Today, Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened the second hearing in a series to discuss ways to ensure both low-cost and reliable energy for consumers.
Apr. 02, 2024 /
![Zimmerman Introduces Student, Teacher Support Act]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Dave Zimmerman (R-Lancaster) today introduced legislation known as the Student and Teacher Support Act to allow public school entities to employ, or approve as a volunteer, a certified school chaplain.
Apr. 02, 2024 /
![Scheuren Proposes Homeowner Protection and Squatter Eviction Act]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Donna Scheuren (R-Montgomery) today proposed legislation, named the Homeowner Protection and Squatter Eviction Act, which would strengthen property owners’ rights and homeowner protections against squatters. Squatting is the unlawful practice of occupying or possessing a residence or other real property without the lawful owner’s consent.
Apr. 02, 2024 /
![House GOP Policy Committee Hosts Hearing on Consumer-Focused Energy Policy]()
House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair), and other lawmakers will host the second hearing in a series titled “Balancing Your Budget and Thermostat: Consumer-Focused Energy Policy” to discuss ways to protect consumers by controlling the costs of energy here in Pennsylvania.
Mar. 28, 2024 /
![House GOP Policy Committee Hosts Hearing on Consumer-Focused Energy Policy]()
House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Westmoreland), and other lawmakers will host the third hearing in a series titled “Balancing Your Budget and Thermostat: Consumer-Focused Energy Policy” to discuss ways to protect consumers by controlling the costs of energy in Pennsylvania.
Mar. 28, 2024 /
![House GOP Policy Committee Hosts Hearing on Consumer-Focused Energy Policy]()
House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair), and other lawmakers will host the second hearing in a series titled “Balancing Your Budget and Thermostat: Consumer-Focused Energy Policy” to discuss ways to protect consumers by controlling the costs of energy here in Pennsylvania.
Mar. 28, 2024 /
![Cabell, Policy Committee Host First in Series of Hearings on Affordable and Reliable Energy for Pennsylvania Consumers]()
SALEM TOWNSHIP—At a time when consumers in Pennsylvania—and nationwide—are facing rising energy costs, Rep. Mike Cabell (R-Luzerne) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), today convened the first hearing in a series to discuss ways to ensure both low-cost and reliable energy for consumers.
Mar. 28, 2024 /
![Statement from Chairman Grove on Overturning of League of Women Voters Frivolous Attempt to Attack Election Integrity]()
HARRISBRUG – Yesterday, a frivolous lawsuit challenging the General Assembly’s constitutional authority to write laws was dismissed by the Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Mar. 28, 2024 /
![Bernstine Challenges Constitutionality of ‘Self-Assembled Firearms’ Legislation]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) today challenged the constitutionality of House Bill 777, which would essentially ban “self-assembled firearms” parts. House Democrats say this legislation would close loopholes by prohibiting the purchase, sale and production of untraceable gun parts.
Mar. 27, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation to name Hershey’s Kisses the official state candy of Pennsylvania took an important step forward this week, according to Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin).
Mar. 27, 2024 /
![Rapp Amendment Ensures 65th District Health Systems Exempt from Non-Compete Clause Ban]()
WARREN — Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Republican chair of the House Health Committee, announced the committee approved a bill that would ban non-compete agreements in health care employment contracts. House Bill 1633 now includes an amendment that excludes employers under certain conditions in sixth-, seventh- and eighth-class counties, which includes Warren, Crawford and Forest counties. House Bill 1633 now heads to the full House for consideration.
Mar. 27, 2024 /
![A Threat to Every Pennsylvanian’s Constitutional Rights]()
On March 23, Vice President Kamala Harris announced the formation of The White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention. They claim the office will identify a number of new executive actions and assist in coordinated efforts with local and state officials to identify and prevent individuals who could be considered a risk to themselves or others from possessing firearms.
Mar. 27, 2024 /
![Cabell to Introduce Bill Combating the Unlawful Entry of Illegal Immigrants into Pennsylvania]()
HARRISBURG – Citing the rising number of crimes committed by illegal immigrants and a dramatic increase in overdose deaths nationwide, Rep. Mike Cabell (R-Luzerne) plans to soon introduce legislation that would criminalize unauthorized migration at the state level in Pennsylvania.
Mar. 27, 2024 /
![Reps. Labs and Powell Introduce Bipartisan Effort to Expand Protections for Victims of Violent Crimes]()
HARRISBURG– State Reps. Shelby Labs, R-Bucks, and Lindsay Powell, D-Allegheny, have introduced the Victims of Violence Relocation Act.
Mar. 27, 2024 /
![House GOP Policy Committee Hosts Hearing on Consumer-Focused Energy Policy]()
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Mike Cabell (R-Luzerne), and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Balancing Your Budget and Thermostat: Consumer-Focused Energy Policy” to discuss ways to protect consumers by controlling the costs of energy here in Pennsylvania.
Mar. 26, 2024 /
![Kaufer’s Bill Seeks to Lower Energy Costs]()
HARRISBURG – State. Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) is joining seven other state House Republicans to introduce a package of bills that will address energy affordability across the Commonwealth.
Mar. 26, 2024 /
![House Republicans Lead the Way with Real Energy Savings for Pennsylvania Families, Small Businesses]()
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster), Whip Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) and Policy Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) said Tuesday they support the package of legislation introduced by caucus members today that focuses on real energy savings for Pennsylvania’s families and small businesses.
Mar. 26, 2024 /
![Republican Bill Package Addresses Energy Affordability]()
HARRISBURG – A group of state House Republicans is introducing a package of bills that will address energy affordability across the Commonwealth. These bills seek to combat Gov. Josh Shapiro’s assault on Pennsylvanians’ wallets when it comes to paying for their energy.