Dec. 01, 2017 /
![Barrar, House Committee to Consider Bill to Provide Better Emergency Support Through a Pilot Program]()
WHAT: Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will hold a committee meeting to vote on legislation that would create a pathway for electric utility companies to develop pilot projects that will deliver highly advanced levels of reliability to serve essential public infrastructure and community services during emergencies.
Nov. 30, 2017 /
![Saccone’s Bill to Recognize Heroic Pennsylvanians Signed By Governor]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation introduced by Rep. Rick Saccone (R-Allegheny/Washington) that would create two new decorations to the list of existing medals, badges and awards conferred by the Commonwealth for heroic civilian and military service was signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf on Wednesday.
Nov. 29, 2017 /
![Legislative Hearing to Focus on Jobs, Economic Development]()
WHAT: State lawmakers from across Pennsylvania will travel to Harborcreek to hear about the efforts being taken to maintain existing jobs and also to secure new job opportunities in the Erie region. Led by House Majority Policy Committee Chairman Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) and Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), the legislative hearing will feature testimony from economic development organizations and employers about the steps Pennsylvania should take to improve the local and statewide economy, and get people employed.
Nov. 29, 2017 /
![Ortitay Introduces Bill to Increase Tax Credit Transparency]()
HARRISBURG —Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) recently introduced legislation requiring state tax credit programs to create annual reports with detailed information.
Nov. 27, 2017 /
![Hearing to Focus on the Cost of Government Overreach, Overregulation]()
WHAT: State lawmakers from across Pennsylvania will travel to New Holland to hear how Lancaster County job creators are being handcuffed by the cumbersome, costly and complex regulations imposed by state agencies. Led by House Majority Policy Committee Chairman Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) and Rep. Dave Zimmerman (R-Lancaster), the legislative hearing will feature testimony from local business owners and members of the Lancaster-area agriculture community about how government overreach and overregulation is costing them, and ultimately costing the local economy.
Nov. 21, 2017 /
![Legislation to Bring Collaborative Law to PA Passed by House Committee, Klunk Says]()
HARRISBURG – With unanimous support, the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday approved legislation by Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) to speed up the legal process and reduce the financial and emotional toll placed upon those involved in some court proceedings.
Nov. 21, 2017 /
![Judiciary Committee Moves Legislation to Provide Additional Protection to Police Officers and Pennsylvanians]()
HARRISBURG – House Judiciary Committee Majority Chairman Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin) moved legislation to maximize the ability of police officers to serve and protect Pennsylvanians today during the committee’s scheduled weekly voting meeting.
Nov. 21, 2017 /
![Topper Bill to Protect Seniors Against Phone Scams Heads to Senate]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jesse Topper’s (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) legislation to further protect Pennsylvania senior citizens from being exploited by phone scammers was approved unanimously by the House Tuesday and now heads to the Senate for consideration.
Nov. 21, 2017 /
![House Passes Diamond Legislation to Help Prevent Welfare Benefits from Going to Dead People]()
HARRISBURG – The House today unanimously passed legislation intended to prevent contact letters for PACE and PACENET benefits from being sent to dead persons, according to the bill’s author, Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon).
Nov. 21, 2017 /
![Cutler’s Bill to Prohibit Use of Public Resources for Political Gain Passes Committee]()
HARRISBURG – The House State Government Committee today approved legislation drafted by Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Peach Bottom) that would prohibit public employers from collecting political money from employee wages.
Nov. 20, 2017 /
![Turzai, Readshaw Legislation Providing Oversight of Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority Headed to Governor’s Desk]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation to place the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) under the oversight of the Public Utility Commission (PUC) is on its way to the governor’s desk after being passed in the House today for the final time, said House Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) and Rep. Harry Readshaw (D-Allegheny).
Nov. 20, 2017 /
![Topper Bill to Prohibit Tax Dollars from Being Used for Gender Reassignment Surgery Passed by House Committee]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation by Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) to prohibit the use of taxpayer dollars to be used to provide gender reassignment surgery under government-funded medical assistance programs was passed by the House Health Committee on Monday.
Nov. 20, 2017 /
![Cutler and Miller Work to Provide Competitive Work Opportunities for People with Disabilities]()
HARRISBURG – Today, the House Labor and Industry Committee unanimously approved the Employment First Act sponsored by Reps. Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) and Dan Miller (D-Allegheny). The bipartisan legislation would prioritize community inclusion and offer the opportunity for individuals with disabilities to work in a wide range of jobs.
Nov. 20, 2017 /
![House Judiciary Committee to Consider Phillips-Hill Credit, Debit Card Skimming Bill]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by state Rep. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York County) that would aid in prosecution of identity thieves is scheduled to be voted Tuesday, Nov. 21, by the House Judiciary Committee. The meeting will be held at a time yet to be determined.
Nov. 20, 2017 /
![Keller’s Budget Provision will Improve Agricultural Education in Pennsylvania]()
HARRISBURG – A provision sponsored by Rep. Mark Keller (R-Perry/Cumberland) included in the Public School Code with the recently finalized 2017-18 state budget is designed to improve agricultural education in Pennsylvania’s classrooms.
Nov. 20, 2017 /
![Charlton, Solomon Bill to Establish Commission to Plan America’s 250th Birthday Passes House]()
HARRISBURG– State Reps. Alex Charlton (R-Springfield) and Jared Solomon (D-Philadelphia) today announced their bill to establish the Pennsylvania Semiquincentennial Commission passed the House unanimously.
Nov. 20, 2017 /
![Day Secures House Approval of Fire Company CDL Bill]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation that seeks to help fire companies better respond to emergencies has passed the House and is on its way to the Senate, said Rep. Gary Day (R-Lehigh/Berks), sponsor of the proposal.
Nov. 17, 2017 /
![Phillips-Hill to Discuss Details of Credit, Debit Card Skimming Legislation]()
WHAT: More than 15 million Americans fell victim last year to identity theft, with criminals stealing approximately $16 billion. Of that figure, more than $2 billion was stolen using credit/debit card skimmers or scanners at gas pumps and automated teller machines.
Nov. 17, 2017 /
![Barrar and Committee Consider Microgrid Pilot Program]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) and other members of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee heard from PECO about the creation of resiliency in the electric grid system to support emergency and disaster response capabilities under a pilot program.
Nov. 16, 2017 /
![Majority Leader Reed Issues Statement on Former Governor and Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge]()
INDIANA, PA – House Majority Leader Dave Reed (R-Indiana) released the following statement on the news about former Gov. Tom Ridge being in critical condition in a Texas hospital following an emergency procedure: