Mar. 13, 2026 /
![Reichard, Policy Committee Host Hearing on Strengthening Industrial Competitiveness in Pennsylvania]()
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Chad Reichard (R-Franklin) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Built in Pennsylvania: Strengthening Industrial Competitiveness” to examine how policymakers can ensure Pennsylvania’s regulatory environment, energy policies and infrastructure systems support — not hinder — the ability of employers to compete and grow from Pennsylvania.
Mar. 10, 2026 /
![Hogan to Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Pennsylvanians]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Hogan (R-Bucks) today announced that he plans to introduce legislation that would protect individuals from potentially predatory sales tactics utilized by certain utility suppliers.
Mar. 09, 2026 /
![Olsommer Legislation Seeks to Bring Property Tax Relief to Residents]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) has introduced legislation, House Bill 2153, that would require any increase in property tax revenue from the construction of new data centers within a school district be used exclusively to fund additional Homestead/Farmstead property tax relief for district residents.
Mar. 06, 2026 /
![Williams Introduces Electricity Ratepayer Protection Act]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware/Chester) introduced the Pennsylvania Ratepayer Protection Act. The legislation will lower electricity costs for families and small businesses while preparing the Commonwealth for the rapidly growing energy demand deriving from data center buildout and electrification across the economy.
Mar. 02, 2026 /
![Pugh Legislation Proposes Tax Credits for Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services Personnel]()
HARRISBURG – To help struggling firefighters and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel, Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) has introduced bipartisan legislation, House Bill 2235, that would provide a financial incentive in the form of a tax credit to encourage individuals to join their local fire and EMS services.
Feb. 20, 2026 /
![Shaffer Formally Introduces Bill to Turn Volume Down on Digital Disruption in Streaming Ads]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeremy Shaffer’s (R-Allegheny) legislation that would prohibit video streaming services from playing commercial advertisements at a volume louder than the video content they accompany has been assigned to the House Communications and Technology Committee.
Feb. 18, 2026 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) hosted a House Republican Policy Committee hearing in her home district recently to examine the rising cost of back-to-school supplies and explore solutions to ease the financial burden on Pennsylvania families.
Feb. 17, 2026 /
![Marcell, Struzzi Respond to Auditor General’s PHFA Audit]()
HARRISBURG –Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) and Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) issued the following statement in response to the auditor general’s performance audit of the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency’s (PHFA) PennHOMES program.
Feb. 13, 2026 /
![Barton Named Vice Chair of House Appropriations Committee]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) announced today he has been appointed vice chair of the House Appropriations Committee.
Feb. 12, 2026 /
![Benninghoff’s Consumer-Friendly Auto Insurance Legislation Becomes Law]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation “whose time has come” has been signed into law, according to the bill’s author, state Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin), Republican chairman of the House Transportation Committee.
Feb. 11, 2026 /
![Watro’s Cursive Bill Becomes Law]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Dane Watro’s legislation to bring cursive handwriting instruction back to Pennsylvania schools is now law.
Feb. 11, 2026 /
![Flood, Policy Committee Host Hearing on Affordability for Families]()
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Affordability for Families” to examine the affordability of everyday essentials families rely on and potential solutions to provide targeted, back-to-school relief.
Feb. 10, 2026 /
![Smith Speaks Out on Democrats’ Refusal to Recognize Republicans on Charlie Kirk Resolution]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) issued this statement following the House Tourism, Recreation and Economic Development Committee meeting last week in which Republicans were not recognized to speak on House Bill 1929:
Feb. 10, 2026 /
![Kozak, Kail Introduce Bill to Exempt Beaver County from Vehicle Emissions Inspections]()
HARRISBURG – Reps. Roman Kozak (R-Beaver) and Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) have introduced a bill to end Beaver County’s participation in the Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) program.
Feb. 06, 2026 /
![Metzgar to Introduce Legislation to Eliminate Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission’s Use of Eminent Domain]()
HARRISBURG – To reign in the overreach of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC), Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset) announced his intention to introduce legislation that would eliminate the entity’s ability to exercise the power of eminent domain – citing growing concerns over reckless expansion plans that threaten private property rights and Pennsylvania’s natural heritage.
Feb. 05, 2026 /
![Cooper Bill to Support Schools Delaying Start Times Passed by House Panel]()
HARRISBURG – A bill to assist school districts seeking to delay the school day for high school students was passed unanimously by the House Education Committee on Wednesday, according to the bill’s author, Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland).
Feb. 05, 2026 /
![Kutz Named Chair of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Fiscal Policy]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland) has been appointed chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Fiscal Policy. This leadership role comes after three years of dedicated service on the House Appropriations Committee and follows Tuesday’s 2026–27 state budget address.
Feb. 05, 2026 /
![Pugh Legislation Addresses Time Parameters for Passing State Budget]()
HARRISBURG – To address the recent 135-day state budget impasse, Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) has introduced bipartisan legislation, House Bill 2194, that would require the General Assembly to remain in session if a spending plan is not enacted by July 31 of each year.
Feb. 04, 2026 /
![Mehaffie, Matzie Laud Passage of Bill to Clear the Way for Construction of Small Modular Reactors]()
HARRISBURG – Nuclear Energy Caucus Co-Chairs Tom Mehaffie and Rob Matzie today hailed the state House’s passage of legislation that would clear the way for the construction of the nuclear industry’s small modular reactors (SMRs) and microreactors to help meet growing demands on Pennsylvania’s energy grid.
Feb. 04, 2026 /
![Bonner: Shapiro’s Spending Dream Would Be Pennsylvania’s Pricey Nightmare]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Butler) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $53.26 billion budget proposal for the 2026-27 fiscal year.