Apr. 07, 2021 /
![Causer Supports Bill to Aid Fire, Ambulance Company Fundraising]()
HARRISBURG – Recognizing the fundraising challenges fire and ambulance companies, as well as other nonprofit organizations, have faced due to COVID-19, the state House has approved legislation to expand online fundraising options, said Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint).
Apr. 07, 2021 /
![Ryan Bill for Bipartisan Study to Ensure PA Solvency Passes House]()
HARRISBURG – By a vote of 113-88, the House today advanced legislation sponsored by Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) that would establish a bipartisan Keystone Solvency Operating Study (SOS) Commission to help improve the Commonwealth’s financial standing and outlook.
Apr. 07, 2021 /
![House State Government Committee Hearing on How Other States Conduct Elections]()
WHAT: Knowing Pennsylvania can learn from other states, the topic of the next House State Government Committee hearing on the election process will be an overview of how other states conduct elections.
Apr. 07, 2021 /
![House Approves Grove Bill to Expand Cost-Saving Practice]()
HARRISBURG – Continuing efforts to be responsible and good stewards of taxpayer dollars, and to ensure every cent is wisely spent, the House today approved House Bill 39, authored by Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover).
Apr. 07, 2021 /
![Dowling Applauds Passage of Bill to Help Fire and Ambulance Companies, Other Nonprofit Groups]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) joined an overwhelming majority in the state House Wednesday in voting for a bill to help the state’s fire and ambulance companies, veterans and other service organizations with fundraising.
Apr. 07, 2021 /
![Labs Supports Changes in Addiction Treatment Procedures to Increase Recovery Rates]()
HARRISBURG - As a member of the House Human Services Committee, Rep. Shelby Labs (R-Bucks) this week voted in support of a package of legislation aimed at supporting and strengthening addiction recovery process in treatment facilities.
Apr. 07, 2021 /
![House Sends Keefer Shawn’s Law Bill to Senate for Approval]()
HARRISBURG ¬– The House today approved legislation by Rep. Dawn Keefer (R-Dillsburg) to hold those who instruct, cause or solicit another person to commit suicide accountable for their actions.
Apr. 07, 2021 /
![Ecker Bill to Retain COVID-19 Records Approved by House]()
HARRISBURG – The House today approved legislation by Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) to ensure records relating to COVID-19 are retained for an extended period of time.
Apr. 07, 2021 /
![Bill to Help Fire, Ambulance, Other Nonprofit Fundraising Earns House Approval, Warner Says]()
HARRISBURG – Responding to the COVID-19 fundraising challenges impacting first responder and other nonprofit organizations, the state House today approved legislation to ensure these nonprofits have other options to continue serving their communities, said Rep. Ryan Warner’s (R-Fayette/Westmoreland), prime sponsor of the measure.
Apr. 07, 2021 /
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HARRISBURG - The Human Services Committee this week passed legislation co-sponsored by Rep. Craig Williams (R- Chester/Delaware) to strengthen protections for addicts in treatment or in recovery houses.
Apr. 06, 2021 /
![House Government Oversight Committee Votes to Adopt Report on OSIG Firearms Purchase, Say Toohil, Bradford]()
HARRISBURG – The House Government Oversight Committee, co-chaired by Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) and Rep. Matt Bradford (D-Montgomery), today unanimously adopted a report on its investigation into the purchase of firearms by the Office of State Inspector General (OSIG).
Apr. 06, 2021 /
![Rader’s Bill to Help Pennsylvanians with Drug Addictions Receive Treatment Advances]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) that would assist Pennsylvania residents with drug addictions to receive treatment was unanimously approved by the House Human Services Committee today. House Bill 220 will next be considered by the full House of Representatives.
Apr. 06, 2021 /
![House Passes Stephens’ Bill Targeting Repeat DUI Offenders]()
HARRISBURG—Legislation sponsored by Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) to improve public safety and save taxpayer dollars by targeting repeat DUI offenders has passed the House.
Apr. 06, 2021 /
![House Approves Ecker’s Commonwealth COVID Comeback Bill]()
HARRISBURG – To deter the filing of frivolous lawsuits relating to COVID-19, which would provide protections to small businesses, institutions of education and others, the House approved Rep. Torren Ecker’s (R-Adams/Cumberland) House Bill 605.
Apr. 06, 2021 /
![Bill to Honor Rep. Mike Reese Approved by Transportation Committee, Warner Says]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation to designate a Westmoreland County roadway to honor and remember the late Rep. Mike Reese has earned unanimous approval from the House Transportation Committee, said Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland), prime sponsor of the bill.
Apr. 06, 2021 /
![Schmitt Named to House Appropriations Committee]()
HARRISBURG – In just his second term in office, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) was named to the House Appropriations Committee, the committee charged with examining the governor’s budget proposal and crafting a responsible budget.
Apr. 06, 2021 /
![Tomlinson Backs Bills to Improve Drug Treatment]()
HARRISBURG— Rep. KC Tomlinson (R-Bucks) joined a majority of her colleagues on the House Human Services Committee today to pass legislation to improve treatment for those with drug and alcohol addictions.
Apr. 06, 2021 /
![Day Commends Dept. of Aging and Area Agencies on Aging]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Gary W. Day (R-Lehigh/Berks), chairman of the House Aging and Older Adults Services Committee held an informational meeting with Department of Aging Secretary Robert Torres and members from the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) network throughout the state.
Apr. 06, 2021 /
![Mercuri Appointed to Serve on House Education Committee]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) has been appointed to serve on the House Education Committee for the rest of the 2021-22 Legislative Session in addition to his other committee assignments.
Apr. 06, 2021 /
![Heffley’s Anti-Blight Bill Advances to Senate]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) that would assist municipalities in identifying the owners of blighted properties by requiring registration prior to a tax sale advanced to the Senate for consideration after its overwhelming approval by the House of Representatives on Monday.