Mar. 24, 2021 /
![Rothman Votes for COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Expansion Bill]()
HARRISBURG - The House today approved House Bill 63 to establish the COVID-19 Vaccine Administration and Distribution Act and require those permitted to vaccinate for COVID-19 by the Department of Health and Human Services to administer vaccines in the Commonwealth. Rep. Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland) voted for the legislation and issued the following statement in support of its passage:
Mar. 24, 2021 /
![Commonwealth’s COVID Comeback Must Include Matching Students with Quality Job Opportunities, Owlett Says]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) joined more than a dozen fellow lawmakers Wednesday to unveil the Commonwealth’s COVID Comeback initiative. The pro-jobs, pro-families and pro-growth legislative package includes Owlett’s proposal to boost workforce development and better match students with the jobs of today and tomorrow.
Mar. 24, 2021 /
![Twardzik Appointed to House Health Committee]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) has announced his appointment to the House Health Committee for the 2021-22 Legislative Session by Speaker Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster).
Mar. 24, 2021 /
![Toohil’s Bill to Assist Babies of Mothers with Postpartum Depression Gains Committee Approval]()
HARRISBURG – Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) that would offer state assistance to the babies of new mothers struggling with postpartum depression (PPD) was overwhelmingly approved by the House Children and Youth Committee today. House Bill 200 now moves to the full House for consideration.
Mar. 24, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tracy Pennycuick (R-Montgomery) today attended a press conference in Harrisburg in support of a package of bills aimed at supporting jobs and families by boosting the economy in the midst of the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mar. 24, 2021 /
![State Government Committee Hearing to Focus on County Operations on Election Day]()
WHAT: The House State Government Committee will continue its investigation on Pennsylvania’s election process with a hearing on the operation of county election offices on Election Day and satellite election offices, including ballot drop boxes.
Mar. 24, 2021 /
![Committee OKs Warner Bill to Help Fire, Ambulance, Other Nonprofit Fundraising During COVID-19]()
HARRISBURG – With first responders and other valued nonprofit organizations continuing to struggle with fundraising due to COVID-19 restrictions, the House Gaming Oversight Committee has approved legislation authored by Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) to help.
Mar. 24, 2021 /
![Rigby Relishes Added Responsibility Following Latest Appointment]()
HARRISBURG – The appointment of state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) to serve on the House Government Oversight Committee is just the latest in a list of added responsibilities the second-term legislator has been asked to take on.
Mar. 24, 2021 /
![Heffley and Committee Discuss Report on Expanding Next Step Programs for Treating Drug Addiction in Pennsylvania]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) on Tuesday participated in an informational meeting convened by the House Human Services Committee to discuss a recently completed report on next step recovery, or “warm handoff,” programs for individuals struggling with drug addiction in Pennsylvania.
Mar. 24, 2021 /
![PA House Majority Leader to Hold Media Availability]()
WHEN: Wednesday, March 24, following House session.
Mar. 23, 2021 /
![Legislative Task Force Formed by Polinchock Resolution Releases Findings and Recommendations on Warm Hand-offs]()
HARRISBURG – The state House Human Services Committee today held an informational meeting to discuss the 18 month long Warm Hand-Off Task Force and advisory committee report findings.
Mar. 23, 2021 /
![Kail Reintroduces Commonwealth’s COVID Comeback]()
WHAT: Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) and other state representatives will unveil a pro-jobs, recovery-focused legislative package designed to achieve Pennsylvania’s better normal. The initiative, “Commonwealth’s COVID Comeback,” would incentivize manufacturers and provide protections to small businesses, as well as offer tax and regulatory reform to bring family-sustaining jobs to Pennsylvania.
Mar. 23, 2021 /
![Committee Approves Roae’s One Staffer-One Shopper Bill]()
HARRISBURG – The House Commerce Committee today in Harrisburg approved legislation known as the One Staffer-One Shopper Bill, which was introduced by state Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) to enable small businesses to continue operating during state disasters.
Mar. 23, 2021 /
![House Judiciary Committee to Vote on Bills Related to COVID-19 Lawsuits, Civil Cases Alleging Sexual Abuse of a Minor]()
WHAT: Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) will hold a House Judiciary Committee meeting to vote on the following two bills:
Mar. 23, 2021 /
![Bucks House Members Take Testimony on Bensalem Warm Hand-Off Program]()
HARRISBURG— Fred Harran, director of Public Safety of the Bensalem Township Police Department, today testified before the House Human Services Committee that every member of the Bensalem Police Department, including civilians and officers, are trained to identify and help those suffering with addictions.
Mar. 23, 2021 /
![Bill Updating Family Caregiver Support Act Unanimously Passes Aging Committee]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Gary W. Day (R-Lehigh/Berks) chairman of the House Aging and Older Adults Services Committee announced the unanimous passage of House Bill 464 which seeks to provide expanded protections to the Family Caregiver Support Act.
Mar. 23, 2021 /
![Speaker Recognizes Chief Clerk for Nearly Four Decades of Service]()
HARRISBURG – A familiar face to followers of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives is parting ways with chamber but does so with support and friendship from both sides of the aisle. Speaker of House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) recognized Chief Clerk Dave Reddecliff on his retirement and his nearly 40 years of service to the Pennsylvania House, including the last five years as Chief Clerk.
Mar. 23, 2021 /
![House State Government Committee Review Money-Saving Initiatives, Record Retention Bills]()
WHAT: The House State Government Committee will convene to review and vote on several bills which aim to retain COVID-19 data and save taxpayers money. The committee will take up the following bills:
Mar. 22, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – In advance of World Epilepsy Awareness day this Friday, the House of Representatives today unanimously approved legislation authored by Rep. Chris Quinn (R-Delaware) that would promote the training of school personnel in seizure recognition and response. Quinn wrote the legislation after being contacted by a constituent whose grandson, 6-year old Dominic Rosini of West Whiteland, is fighting a rare form of epilepsy.
Mar. 22, 2021 /
![House Urban Affairs Committee Advances First Bills, Aims to Rename Subcommittees]()
HARRISBURG – State Reps. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill) and Mike Sturla (D-Lancaster) today announced the first three bills approved unanimously by the House Urban Affairs Committee, of which they serve as chairmen this session.