Nov. 21, 2019 /
![Maloney Legislation Commemorates Boyertown American Legion’s 100th Anniversary]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. David Maloney (R-Berks) today ushered through the passage of House Resolution 614, legislation commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Boyertown American Legion Post 471, and recognizing and honoring the legacies of Pvt. Charles B. Yerger, Gen. Carl Spaatz and the American Legion as staunch advocates for veterans and their families.
Nov. 21, 2019 /
![Committee Approves Wentling, Harkins Bill to Cast Wider Net for Lake Erie Fishing Permit Project Funding Options]()
HARRISBURG – On Tuesday, the state House Game and Fisheries Committee approved House Bill 1187, introduced by Reps. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) and Patrick Harkins (D-Erie), which would broaden the allocation of proceeds from Lake Erie fishing permits or stamps issued by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
Nov. 21, 2019 /
![Mizgorski, Transportation Task Force Release Report to Address Statewide Infrastructure Concerns]()
HARRISBURG - As a member of the House Transportation Task Force, Rep. Lori Mizgorski (R-Allegheny) joined her colleagues for a press conference in Harrisburg to unveil their task force report, which investigates how to better fund transportation infrastructure across the Commonwealth.
Nov. 21, 2019 /
![Gabler Legislation to Simplify Election Code, Protect Voter Privacy Heads to Governor’s Desk]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk) knows it’s hard enough to find candidates for local government positions and wants to make it a bit simpler for anyone who’s considering running for one particular office.
Nov. 21, 2019 /
![House Sends Bills to Empower Victims to Governor’s Desk - The Pennsylvania Hidden Predator Act includes all Grand Jury recommendations]()
HARRISBURG – Responding to the voices of victims held silent for too long, the House swiftly acted today to send a package of bills to strengthen and support victims of childhood sexual abuse to the governor’s desk.
Nov. 21, 2019 /
![Nesbit’s Sexual Extortion Legislation Heads to Governor’s Desk]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tedd Nesbit (R-Butler/Mercer) announced today that his legislation to create a new crime of sexual extortion is on its way to the governor’s desk.
Nov. 21, 2019 /
![Stephens Bill to Protect Children from Abusers Goes to the Governor]()
HARRISBURG— The Senate this week passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) to increase the penalties for people who are aware of ongoing child abuse but fail to report it.
Nov. 21, 2019 /
![Heffley’s Bill to Bring Transparency to Prescription Pricing Advances to Senate]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation to bring much-needed transparency to the pricing practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) was passed unanimously by the House of Representatives on Wednesday. Reps. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) and Rob Matzie (D-Beaver/Allegheny) are the co-prime sponsors of House Bill 941, which now moves to the Senate for consideration.
Nov. 21, 2019 /
![Gaydos’ Drug Pricing Transparency Bill Unanimously Passes House]()
HARRISBURG – Seeking to increase transparency in prescription drug pricing, Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) announced today that House Bill 943, her bill to allow pharmacists to disclose cost-related information to patients, has unanimously passed the House of Representatives.
Nov. 21, 2019 /
![Grove Says Bills Protect Consumers from Questionable Practices by Drug Pricing Giants]()
HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a series of bills to protect consumers from unethical practices causing consumers to pay more for prescription drugs and drive out small family-owned pharmacies. Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover), who authored, House Bill 942, issued the following statement:
Nov. 21, 2019 /
![Lawmakers Discuss Bills to Aid Pennsylvania’s Small Businesses]()
HARRISBURG – Reps. Seth Grove (R-York), Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) and Jim Cox (R-Bucks/Lancaster) were joined by advocates to discuss a package of legislation to put small businesses on equal footing when it comes to taxes.
Nov. 21, 2019 /
![Transportation Committee Chairman Hennessey Supports Task Force to Address Statewide Infrastructure Concerns]()
HARRISBURG – A task force to address Pennsylvania transportation infrastructure needs commissioned by House leadership and Transportation Committee chairman Tim Hennessey (R-Chester/Montgomery) reported their findings on Wednesday.
Nov. 21, 2019 /
![Speaker Applauds Senate Passage of Down Syndrome Protection Act, House Bill 321, Urges Governor to Sign Bill]()
HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) thanked Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati and 26 other senators for passing House Bill 321, legislation that protects the lives of unborn children who have been diagnosed with Down syndrome. The House passed House Bill 321 in a bipartisan vote of 117-76 on May 14. Speaker Turzai called on Gov. Tom Wolf to please sign the bill.
Nov. 21, 2019 /
![Fritz Bill Calls for Accountability and Transparency in Pharmacy Reimbursement]()
HARRISBURG – Looking to improve and expand access to health care and prescriptions across the Commonwealth, especially in rural areas, Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) announced that the House has unanimously passed his legislation, House Bill 944.
Nov. 20, 2019 /
HARRISBURG—In response to release of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Task Force’s report findings and recommendations during a press conference held today in the Capitol, Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) announced that he will be introducing legislation, House Bill 2063, which would authorize PennDOT to increase its use of “design-build” as a construction project delivery system.
Nov. 20, 2019 /
![Barrar Announces He Will Retire at End of Current Term]()
HARRISBURG – It is bittersweet to announce my intentions to retire from the General Assembly at the end of my term in November of 2020 and I will not run for another term as a member in the General Assembly.
Nov. 20, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – The wide array of programs and support services offered by the state’s 66 county conservation districts were the subject of an informational meeting of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Wednesday.
Nov. 20, 2019 /
![Ryan, Grove Present Plan to Improve PA Financial Outlook]()
HARRISBURG – Reps. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) and Seth Grove (R-York) held a Capitol news conference today to unveil an aggressive plan to put Pennsylvania on a sound financial course and prevent it from going into default, which they say is inevitable if nothing changes.
Nov. 20, 2019 /
![Speaker Applauds Senate Committee Approval of Energize PA Bill]()
HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) applauded Senate Finance Committee Chairman Scott Hutchinson and members of the committee for passing a foundational piece of the “Energize PA” package, House Bill 1100, sponsored by Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne). This legislation, which passed the House of Representatives on Sept. 19 by a vote of 139-46, maintained its bipartisan support by passing out of the Senate Finance Committee yesterday by a vote of 7-3.
Nov. 20, 2019 /
![White Says Transportation Task Force Recommends Funding Changes to Maintain and Improve Infrastructure]()
HARRISBURG—A House task force investigating how to better fund transportation infrastructure concluded that shortfalls in funding for transportation improvements is linked, in part, to the spending of Motor License Fund money on non-transportation-related projects.