Barton Elected House Republican Appropriations Chair

November 10, 2026

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus has elected Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) to serve as Appropriations chairman for the 2027-28 Legislative Session.

“I’m honored my colleagues have put their trust in me to lead our caucus in the budget process,” Barton said. “More than three decades in business has taught me the importance of fiscal responsibility, and I will bring that same mindset into negotiations in my new role.”

As Appropriations chairman, Barton is responsible for working with the majority chair, Senate and governor to complete the budget and fiscal code bills needed to fund state agencies and programs.

Barton was first elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2022. January marks the start of his third term. A resident of East Brunswick Township, he has spent the past 37 years of his career in the energy industry as the vice president of Jack Rich Inc. He studied business at Penn State and later Alvernia University, where he graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and was awarded the Community Service Award.

Barton was first assigned to serve as a member of the House Appropriations Committee in the 2025-26 Legislative Session, where he quickly rose to the role of Republican vice chair.

Joining Barton in the House Republican Leadership team for the 2027-28 Legislative Session are:

• Leader: Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton).
• Whip: Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington).
• Caucus Chairman: Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia).
• Caucus Secretary: Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford).
• Caucus Administrator: Rep. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence).
• House Republican Policy Committee Chair: Rep. David Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata).


Rep. Jamie Barton
124th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives