Oct. 15, 2024 /
![Warner Bill Would Require Proof of Citizenship to Register to Vote in PA]()
HARRISBURG – Continuing his commitment to the sanctity of the state’s elections, Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) has introduced legislation that would require a person present proof of U.S. citizenship in order to register to vote in the Commonwealth.
Oct. 11, 2024 /
![Mackenzie Applauds Passage of Bill to Combat AI-Generated Deepfake Pornographic Images]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) applauds this week’s final unanimous passage by the Pennsylvania General Assembly of legislation to combat “deepfake porn” images of non-consenting adults and minors generated by artificial intelligence (AI). Senate Bill 1213 is now under consideration by the governor to be signed into law.
Oct. 11, 2024 /
![House Republicans Continue Fight Against Crime by Holding Violent Criminals Accountable]()
HARRISBURG - Yesterday, members of the Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus unveiled a set of bills aimed at protecting Pennsylvanians by bringing accountability to violent criminals in the Commonwealth.
Oct. 11, 2024 /
![Tomlinson, Hogan, Farry Celebrate Passage of Legislation to Crack Down on Street Racing]()
HARRISBURG – Reps. K.C. Tomlinson (R-Bucks) and Joe Hogan (R-Bucks), along with Sen. Frank Farry (R-Bucks) announced today that legislation strengthening the penalties for street racing passed the Senate by a bipartisan vote of 48-1 Wednesday afternoon.
Oct. 10, 2024 /
![Heffley Calls Out House Democrats for Using Property Owners in Political Stunt]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon), a dedicated advocate for property tax relief, expressed deep frustration during a vote in the House this week on a bill aimed at easing the property tax burden for Pennsylvanians. Despite Heffley’s support of House Bill 2536, he condemned the motives behind the bill’s timing, emphasizing that this last-minute action will be ineffective in delivering timely relief.
Oct. 09, 2024 /
![Ecker, Lawmakers Discuss Tort Reform in PA]()
HARRISBURG – During a press conference today, Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) joined his colleagues in the House to highlight the urgent need for tort reform in Pennsylvania.
Oct. 09, 2024 /
![Schlegel, Policy Committee Host Final Hearing on Widespread Impact of Inflation]()
HARRISBURG — Today, Rep. John Schlegel (R-Lebanon) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened the third and final hearing in a series on the widespread impact of inflation on local communities, small businesses and households across the Commonwealth.
Oct. 08, 2024 /
![Washington County Welcomes Allegheny County Residents Tired of California Politics]()
Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) today released the following statement in response to Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato proposing the highest property tax increase in the county’s Home Rule Charter history:
Oct. 08, 2024 /
![House Republicans Continue Fight Against Crime Across Pennsylvania by Holding Violent Criminals Accountable]()
WHAT: Press conference to highlight House Republicans’ continued efforts to combat crime in Pennsylvania by ensuring violent criminals are held accountable.
Oct. 08, 2024 /
![Delozier Initiative to Clarify Veterans Benefits Passes the House]()
HARRISBURG—Language directly from Rep. Sheryl M. Delozier’s (R-Cumberland) House Bill 2083 passed the House unanimously this week as an amendment to Senate Bill 1080. Delozier’s contribution would correct a state-level discrepancy, ensuring veterans and their spouses receive the Vital Statistics fee waiver they are entitled to for death certificates.
Oct. 08, 2024 /
![House Advances Early Literacy Legislation, Ortitay Says]()
HARRISBURG — The House today passed legislation to further strengthen efforts to advance early literacy achievement for all, an issue Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) has championed for almost five years.
Oct. 08, 2024 /
![Mackenzie Unveils ‘Stop Illegal Immigration in Pennsylvania’ Bill Package]()
HARRISBURG – In his continuing effort to address issues relating to the federal immigration crisis, Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) unveiled his “Stop Illegal Immigration in Pennsylvania” bill package at a Capitol press conference on Monday. His proposals are designed to protect American jobs, Pennsylvania residents, vulnerable individuals, and taxpayer dollars.
Oct. 08, 2024 /
![Ecker, Lawmakers to Discuss Tort Reform Bills]()
WHAT: A group of House Republican lawmakers and advocates will discuss during a press conference a comprehensive package of legislation to tackle tort reform.
Oct. 08, 2024 /
![Gleim, Scialabba, D’Orsie Prevent Harmful Academic Standard Additions]()
Harrisburg, PA – The Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) has approved six important edits to its education standards, thanks to a joint letter from Reps. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland), Stephenie Scialabba (R-Butler), and Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester) that pointed out deficiencies, miscalculations and falsehoods in K-12 education curricula.
Oct. 07, 2024 /
![House Republicans Announce Package to Bolster Prosecution to Continue Fight Against Crime]()
HARRISBURG – Today, members of the Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus unveiled the third pillar of its four-pillared approach to tackling violent crime in the Commonwealth.
Oct. 07, 2024 /
![Schlegel, House GOP Policy Committee to Hold Hearing on Impact of Inflation]()
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. John Schlegel (R-Lebanon) and other lawmakers will host the third and final hearing in a series titled “Relief is Possible: Combatting the Crisis of Cost” to discuss the widespread impact of inflation on local communities, small businesses and households across the Commonwealth.
Oct. 04, 2024 /
![House Republicans Continue Push for Safer Streets, End to Violent Crime]()
WHAT: Press conference to highlight House Republican efforts to support prosecutors with the tools necessary to reduce and eliminate violent crime in our communities.
Oct. 04, 2024 /
![Labs, Colleagues to Host Press Conference on Legislative Package to Increase Protections for Victims of Stalking]()
WHAT: Rep. Shelby Labs (R-Bucks) will be hosting a press conference in Harrisburg, along with fellow House members, to speak about a recent legislative package they introduced focused on increasing protections from victims of stalking.
Oct. 04, 2024 /
![Banta, Policy Committee Host Second Hearing on Widespread Impact of Inflation]()
MCKEAN TOWNSHIP — Today, Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened the second hearing in a series on the widespread impact of inflation on local communities, small businesses and households across the Commonwealth.
Oct. 04, 2024 /
![Mackenzie to Discuss His ‘Stop Illegal Immigration in PA’ Bill Package]()
WHAT: Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) will hold a press conference to discuss his House bills related to illegal immigration issues in Pennsylvania, including proposals requiring use of the federal E-Verify system for state grant recipients, the meatpacking and food processing industries, and lodging industry; calling for the reporting of health care costs for illegal immigrants; banning out-of-state driver’s licenses for illegal immigrants; protecting unaccompanied immigrant children; and cracking down on human traffickers.