Owlett Named to Ag, Appropriations, Health, State Government Committees

Jan. 11, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) has been appointed to the Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Health and State Government Committees for the 2021-22 Legislative Session. He was previously named to serve on the House Appropriations Committee as well this session.

Bernstine Appointed to Four Key Legislative Committees

Jan. 11, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) today announced that he has been appointed to serve on the House Commerce, Game and Fisheries, Health and Insurance committees for the 2021-22 Legislative Session. Bernstine is serving his third term in the House of Representatives.

Mercuri Announces Committee Assignments for 2021-22 Legislative Session

Jan. 11, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) was assigned to serve on four standing House committees during the 2021-22 Legislative Session: Finance, Liquor Control, Urban Affairs and Commerce. The committees provide legislative oversight and help shape the language in bills that fall under their areas of responsibility.

Benninghoff: Remove State Elected Officials from Higher COVID-19 Vaccine Priority

Jan. 11, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) sent a letter to Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine and Gov. Tom Wolf asking that members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, statewide elected officials, and appointed state officials be removed from Phase 1C of the state’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan and placed in line with the general public.

Hamm Announces Committee Appointments for 2021-22 Session

Jan. 11, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Joe Hamm (R-Lycoming/Union) today announced that he has been appointed to the House Environmental Resources and Energy, Game and Fisheries, Local Government, and Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness committees. Hamm was sworn into the House of Representatives on Jan. 5.

Sonney Reappointed Chairman of House Education Committee

Jan. 11, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) announced the reappointment of Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie) as majority chairman of the Pennsylvania House Education Committee for the 2021-22 Legislative Session.

Ortitay Appointed to Four Committees

Jan. 11, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) has announced he has been assigned to the Education, Environmental Resources and Energy, Gaming Oversight and State Government committees for the 2021-22 Legislative Session.

Silvis Named to Four Committees

Jan. 11, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jason Silvis (R-Westmoreland/Armstrong/Indiana) today was appointed to the Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Children and Youth, Game and Fisheries, and Human Services committees for the 2020-21 Legislative Session.

James Announces Committee Assignments for 2021-22 Legislative Session

Jan. 11, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) was assigned to serve on four standing House committees during the 2021-22 Legislative Session: Appropriations, Environmental Resources and Energy, Local Government, and Tourism and Recreational Development. The committees provide legislative oversight and help shape the language in bills that fall under their areas of responsibility.

Farry Takes Oath of Office, Named Chairman of Human Services Committee

Jan. 08, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Frank Farry (R-Bucks) has been appointed to serve as majority chairman of the House Human Services Committee for the 2021-22 Legislative Session of the Pennsylvania General Assembly. The announcement was made by Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) following the swearing-in ceremony.

Smith’s District Offices Officially Opening Jan. 11

Jan. 08, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) today announced that his Brookville and Punxsutawney district office locations will be officially opening on Monday, Jan. 11, to serve the people of the 66th Legislative District.

Bonner Speaks Out on Events in Washington, D.C.

Jan. 07, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Buter) issued the following statement: “The United States Congress met on Jan. 6 to certify the votes of the Electoral College for president and vice president in accord with the United States Constitution and to receive any objections from the members of Congress to the lawful right of any state delegation to cast such a vote. This process of objecting to the Electoral College delegates has been a long-established right under law and has been used on multiple occasions by legislators to challenge the right of Electoral College delegates to vote.

Local Republicans Issue Statement on Storming of U.S. Capitol

Jan. 06, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – In response to the storming of the United States Capitol by protestors, local Republicans, Appropriations Chair Stan Saylor (R-Red Lion), House State Government Chairman Seth Grove (R-Dover) and Reps. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover), Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) Mike Jones (R-York Township), Dawn Keefer (R-York/Cumberland) and Keith Gillespie (R-Hellam); and Sens. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York), Dave Arnold (R-Lebanon/Dauphin/York) and Mike Regan (R-York/Cumberland) issued the following statement:

House Leaders Respond to Events in Washington D.C.

Jan. 06, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) and House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Center/Mifflin) issued the following statement: “Any act of violence or destruction is a crime and should be treated as such.