Jul. 30, 2025 /
![Bernstine to Introduce Bill Blocking Sex Offenders from Becoming Parents Through Surrogacy]()
HARRISBURG – In response to a viral online story, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) today will be introducing legislation to close a dangerous loophole in Pennsylvania law that currently allows registered sex offenders to become legal parents through surrogacy arrangements.
Jul. 29, 2025 / Press Release
![Lawmakers Host Hearing on Child Care Crisis, Explore Solutions to Expand Access and Support Providers]()
PERKASIE—Lawmakers from the House Republican Policy Committee convened a public hearing today at Upper Bucks Technical School to examine the challenges facing Pennsylvania’s child care system and to explore innovative policy solutions that aim to strengthen the workforce, modernize outdated regulations, and improve access for working families.
Jul. 29, 2025 /
![Policy Hearing to Tackle Pennsylvania’s Child Care Crisis]()
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Vice Chairman Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks), Rep. Shelby Labs (R-Bucks), Rep. Joe Hogan (R-Bucks) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Child Care Challenges and Solutions” to discuss modernizing regulations and staff eligibility requirements so that child care businesses can thrive and working parents can access reliable, affordable child care.
Jul. 25, 2025 /
![Policy Hearing to Tackle Pennsylvania’s Child Care Crisis]()
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Vice Chairman Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks), Rep. Shelby Labs (R-Bucks), Rep. Joe Hogan (R-Bucks) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Child Care Challenges and Solutions” to discuss modernizing regulations and staff eligibility requirements so that child care businesses can thrive and working parents can access reliable, affordable child care.
Jul. 22, 2025 / Press Release
![Medicaid Fraud is Costing Taxpayers; It’s Time for PA to Act]()
Jul. 22, 2025 /
![Cook Looks to Close Loophole and Prevent Public Officials Convicted of Felonies from Becoming Lobbyists]()
HARRISBURG – In an effort to restore public trust, uphold integrity and eliminate potential conflicts of interest within the political sphere, Rep. Bud Cook (R- Greene/Washington) has introduced legislation that would prevent public officials convicted of a felony from becoming lobbyists.
Jul. 21, 2025 /
![Cooper Proposal Seeks to Eliminate Hometown Bias in Elections]()
HARRISBURG –Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland) is proposing legislation that aims to update and modernize the election process by eliminating the practice of displaying the counties or municipalities of residence on primary ballots.
Jul. 16, 2025 /
![Senate Talks School Tax Elimination but Failed to Act, Maloney Says]()
HARRISBURG – Today, Rep. David Maloney (R-Berks) questioned why the Senate is all of sudden talking about “eliminating” school property taxes when they have failed to act for seven years.
Jul. 15, 2025 /
![Energy, AI Summit Highlights Why PA Needs to Prepare for Future, GOP Representatives Say]()
HARRISBURG – Conversations happening now in western Pennsylvania demonstrate why Pennsylvania needs to have more robust and inviting policies related to energy production, according to Reps. Martina White (R-Philadelphia), Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) and David Rowe (R-Juniata/Mifflin/Union).
Jul. 15, 2025 /
![Mustello Says ‘No’ to $50.6 Billion Tax-and-Spend Plan]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) released the following statement after voting "no" on the proposed 2025–26 state budget (House Bill 1330), which was passed primarily by House Democrats:
Jul. 15, 2025 /
![Rapp: Rushed Budget Plan Amounts to ‘Hurry Up and Wait’]()
HARRISBURG —Yesterday, House Democrats pushed through House Bill 1330, which is their spending plan for the Commonwealth for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), issued the following statement in response:
Jul. 15, 2025 /
![State Budget Spends Way Too Much, Pickett Says]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) on Monday joined the majority of her Republican colleagues in opposing a Democrat budget plan put up for a vote.
Jul. 15, 2025 /
![Flick’s Child Custody Reform Amendment Signed into Law as Momentum Builds for Broader Change]()
HARRISBURG – A new law with a provision authored by Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) will reduce burden on families and courts by reducing the factors considered during child custody issues from 19 to 12. Gov. Josh Shapiro recently signed the measure, which Flick said was improved with his amendment to require family courts to provide anyone named in a custody petition with a written copy of the new factors when decisions are made.
Jul. 15, 2025 /
![Olsommer Disappointed with Budget Proposal]()
HARRISBURG – In response to the budget approved yesterday by the Democrat-controlled House, Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) today issued the following statement:
Jul. 15, 2025 /
![Delozier Reacts, Voices Frustration Over Budget Gimmicks]()
HARRISBURG – Citing partisan gimmicks and irresponsible procedural maneuvers, state Rep. Sheryl M. Delozier today voted “no” on House Bill 1330, House Democrats’ $50.61 billion budget proposal.
Jul. 15, 2025 /
![Brown: State Budget is Irresponsible, Incomplete]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Marla Brown (R Lawrence) made the following remarks after casting a “no” vote on House Bill?1330, the General Appropriations Act, now approved by the House.
Jul. 15, 2025 / Press Release
![Pugh: This Budget Proposal Does Not Represent All Pennsylvanians]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) today issued the following statement regarding House Bill 1330, the House Democrat proposed budget for the 2025-26 Fiscal Year.
Jul. 15, 2025 /
![Owlett Votes ‘No’ on $50.6 Billion Budget Proposal]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) issued the following statement in response to House passage of a $50.6 billion state budget proposal for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
Jul. 15, 2025 /
![Rushed Process Results in Detrimental Budget, Barger Says]()
HARRISBURG – When House Democrats pushed through the framework for a 2025-26 state budget today, they did so with only a few hours for lawmakers to review the measure and with the knowledge it will meet strong resistance in the GOP-controlled Senate, according to Rep. Scott Barger (R-Blair/Huntingdon).
Jul. 14, 2025 / Press Release
![Topper, Struzzi: Budget Needs to Be Negotiated, Prioritize Economic Growth]()
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives advanced an unagreed-to budget vehicle bill Monday, 14 days beyond the start of the current fiscal year.