Cutler Applauds House Passage of Biomarker Legislation

Jun. 10, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) Monday applauded the bipartisan House passage of legislation he co-prime sponsored to require insurance coverage of biomarker testing in Pennsylvania.

Lawmakers Push to Protect Children from Internet Predators

Jun. 10, 2024 /

HARRISBURG — Reps. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) and Jessica Benham (D-Allegheny) and Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-Allegheny) came together today to announce they have introduced Alicia’s Law in the House and Senate to fund the prosecution of technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation and internet crimes against children.

Register Now for Mackenzie’s June Veteran Assistance Hours

Jun. 10, 2024 /

BETHLEHEM – Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) is offering Veteran Assistance Hours each month at her Bethlehem office to provide aid to local veterans. The next service hours will be held on Wednesday, June 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1425 Mountain Dr. N. in Bethlehem.

Legislators Push to Bring Alicia’s Law to PA

Jun. 07, 2024 /

WHAT: A bipartisan, bicameral group of legislators will unveil efforts to fund the prosecution of technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation and internet crimes against children.

Barton Hosts Dedication of D-Day 80th Anniversary Plaque

Jun. 06, 2024 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) hosted a dedication of a plaque commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Allied Invasion of Normandy. The plaque has been placed under a red oak tree, which was planted June 6, 1984, on state Capitol grounds in Harrisburg in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of D-Day.

House GOP Policy Committee Kicks Off Series of Hearings on Historic Tax Cuts

Jun. 06, 2024 /

House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) and other lawmakers will host the first in a series of hearings titled “Historic Tax Cuts” to discuss the House Republican tax cut plan (HB 2388) that would reduce the Personal Income Tax and eliminate the Gross Receipts Tax on electricity.

Struzzi Introduces Resolution to Review DEP Permitting Process

Jun. 05, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R, Indiana) announced today the introduction of House Resolution 468, his legislation which will direct the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (LBFC) to conduct a survey on the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) permitting processes.

Watro to Host Town Hall Meeting for Veterans on June 20

Jun. 05, 2024 /

HAZLETON – In his continuing effort to assist local veterans and their families, Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) is hosting a town hall meeting for veterans in partnership with the American Legion.

Policy Committee Hosts Final Hearing in Series on Preserving Benefit Integrity

Jun. 05, 2024 /

HARRISBURG—Today the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened the final hearing in a series to discuss ways to safeguard Pennsylvania’s social benefit programs from fraud, waste and abuse, and to ensure the state’s resources are efficiently allocated and accessible to those who truly require assistance.

Warner to Host Concealed Carry Seminar June 20

Jun. 05, 2024 /

CONNELLSVILLE – Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) is inviting current concealed carry permit holders and those considering obtaining a permit to attend his upcoming Concealed Carry Seminar.

Williams Announces Legislation to Protect Deployed Military Parents Advances Unanimously Out of Judiciary Committee

Jun. 04, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Yesterday, House Bill 82, introduced by Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware/Chester), passed unanimously out of the House Judiciary Committee. Known as the Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act, the bill will update and standardize the custody and visitation rights for deployed military parents, ensuring they are treated fairly in custody proceedings. It aligns Pennsylvania with 16 other states which have enacted similar measures.