Jan. 27, 2021 /
![James’ Bill to Allow More Time for Unemployment Compensation Appeals Passes Committee]()
HARRISBURG – The House Labor and Industry Committee unanimously approved legislation drafted by Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) that would increase the time allowed for Unemployment Compensation (UC) appeals from 15 days to 21 days for both claimants and employers.
Jan. 27, 2021 /
![Tomlinson Named Chair of Drug and Alcohol Subcommittee]()
HARRISBURG—Rep. KC Tomlinson (R-Bucks) has been named chair of the House Human Services Subcommittee on Drugs and Alcohol.
Jan. 27, 2021 /
![Committee Advances Schmitt Bill to Protect Police Officers]()
HARRISBURG – To afford police officers the same protection from assault as prison guards, the House Judiciary Committee today approved Rep. Lou Schmitt’s (R-Blair) House Bill 103.
Jan. 27, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) that would protect living organ donors in Pennsylvania was unanimously approved by the House Insurance Committee on Tuesday. House Bill 203 now moves to the full House of Representatives for consideration.
Jan. 27, 2021 /
![Mihalek Appointed to Appropriations Committee]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) was recently appointed to the House Appropriations Committee for the 2021-22 Legislative Session. This marks five committees she serves on: Appropriations, Judiciary, Human Services, Liquor Control, and Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness.
Jan. 27, 2021 /
![PA House Majority Leader to Hold Media Availability]()
WHEN: Wednesday, Jan. 27, immediately following House adjournment.
Jan. 26, 2021 /
![Roae to Host Hearing Wednesday Evaluating Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on Pennsylvania Restaurants]()
WHAT: A House Commerce Committee hearing to learn about the negative impacts on Pennsylvania restaurants caused by the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 mitigation policies.
Jan. 26, 2021 /
![House Committee Hearing Wednesday Seeks Unemployment Compensation System Update]()
WHAT: With many Pennsylvanians still unable to access Unemployment Compensation benefits they applied for during the global COVID-19 pandemic and after the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry late last year failed to meet its deadline to launch a revamped unemployment compensation benefits system, the House Labor and Industry Committee will convene an informational hearing to learn about the status of the thousands of unresolved claims as well as to receive an update related to the progress toward the launch of the renovated system.
Jan. 26, 2021 /
![Dunbar Elected Majority Caucus Chairman, Following Footsteps of Closest Friend and Mentor Rep. Reese]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. George Dunbar (R-Westmoreland) has been elected by his peers to serve as chairman of the state House Republican Caucus for the 2021-22 Legislative Session. Dunbar’s election fills the vacancy created by the passing of his close friend and mentor Rep. Mike Reese (R-Westmoreland/Somerset).
Jan. 26, 2021 / Press Release
![Toohil to Lead House Government Oversight Committee]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) today was appointed as majority chair of the House Government Oversight Committee for the 2021-22 Legislative Session by House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin). Toohil served as a committee member during the last session.
Jan. 26, 2021 /
![House State Government Committee to Consider Bill to Reinvent Government]()
WHAT: To bring about better government, economic prosperity and stronger and healthier communities for Pennsylvanians, the House State Government Committee will consider two bills, part of the Reinventing Government legislative package, at its next meeting. The committee will consider the following bills, as well as any other matters that may come before the committee:
Jan. 26, 2021 /
![Roae Reappointed to Serve on PASSHE Board of Governors]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) recently was reappointed by the speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to serve another term on the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Board of Governors.
Jan. 25, 2021 /
![Gaydos to Introduce Legislation to Study COVID-19 Impact on Education]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) plans to introduce two bills that would study the impact the coronavirus pandemic is having on student learning and the education system.
Jan. 25, 2021 /
![Health Committee Chair Rapp Prioritizes COVID-19 Responses, Drug Pricing, Sanctity of Life Agenda and Other Health Issues]()
HARRISBURG – Now officially serving her second full term as majority chair of the House Health Committee, Rep. Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) announced prior to today’s reorganization meeting that she is once again pursuing an agenda focusing on the sanctity and quality of all human life, which will not only include advancing sweeping pro-life legislation, but also exercising full legislative oversight on Pennsylvania’s plan to deploy the COVID-19 vaccine.
Jan. 25, 2021 /
![House Republican Caucus Announces New Leadership Team]()
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus elected members to open leadership positions Monday following a vacancy in the position of caucus chairman following the passing of Rep. Mike Reese (R-Westmoreland/Somerset).
Jan. 25, 2021 /
![House Judiciary Committee to Hold Voting Meeting on Criminal Justice Legislation]()
CORRECTION – DATE and ROOM CHANGE
WHAT: Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) will hold a House Judiciary Committee meeting to vote upon the following bills:
Jan. 25, 2021 /
![House Committee Begins Hearings on Election Integrity]()
HARRISBURG -The House State Government Committee held the first of 14 planned public hearings on election integrity last week at the state Capitol. The intent of the hearings is not to relitigate the 2020 election, but to enable the committee to take a closer look at election laws, processes and procedures to determine if legislative action is necessary.
Jan. 25, 2021 /
![Kerwin Releases Statement Upon Return from National Guard Activation to Nation’s Capital]()
HARRISBURG - Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin/Schuylkill) released the following statement upon his return home from a recent Pennsylvania National Guard activation to Washington, D.C., for the presidential inauguration:
Jan. 22, 2021 /
![Culver Comments on State Government Committee Election Hearing]()
HARRISBURG – The House State Government Committee met Thursday for a hearing with Secretary of the Commonwealth Kathy Boockvar and Deputy Secretary for Elections and Commissions Jonathan Marks. The committee discussed inconsistencies and misinterpretations of election guidance leading up to, and through, the 2020 General Election. State Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder) issued the following statement regarding the hearing:
Jan. 22, 2021 /
![Public Trust in Elections Must Be Restored, Gillespie Says]()
HARRISBURG – The House State Government Committee met Thursday for a hearing with Secretary of the Commonwealth Kathy Boockvar and Deputy Secretary for Elections and Commissions Jonathan Marks. The committee discussed inconsistencies and misinterpretations of election guidance leading up to, and through, the 2020 General Election. State Rep. Keith Gillespie (R-Hellam) issued the following statement regarding the hearing: