Mackenzie Applauds Passage of Bill to Combat AI-Generated Deepfake Pornographic Images

Oct. 11, 2024 /

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.

Heffley Calls Out House Democrats for Using Property Owners in Political Stunt

Oct. 10, 2024 /

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.

Ecker, Lawmakers Discuss Tort Reform in PA

Oct. 09, 2024 /

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.

Delozier Initiative to Clarify Veterans Benefits Passes the House

Oct. 08, 2024 /

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.

House Advances Early Literacy Legislation, Ortitay Says

Oct. 08, 2024 /

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.

Mackenzie Unveils ‘Stop Illegal Immigration in Pennsylvania’ Bill Package

Oct. 08, 2024 /

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.

Gleim, Scialabba, D’Orsie Prevent Harmful Academic Standard Additions

Oct. 08, 2024 /

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.

Schlegel, House GOP Policy Committee to Hold Hearing on Impact of Inflation

Oct. 07, 2024 /

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.

Banta, Policy Committee Host Second Hearing on Widespread Impact of Inflation

Oct. 04, 2024 /

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.

Mackenzie to Discuss His ‘Stop Illegal Immigration in PA’ Bill Package

Oct. 04, 2024 /

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.