Sep. 24, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, today led the committee in voting on a package of bills which aim to address keeping firearms out of the hands of criminals and those with mental health issues.
Sep. 24, 2019 /
![Owlett Bill to Help Rural EMS Companies Advanced by House Committee]()
HARRISBURG - The House Veteran Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee today approved legislation authored by Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) that would assist many rural emergency medical services (EMS) companies that are experiencing staffing difficulties for Basic Life Support Services (BLS).
Sep. 24, 2019 /
![Borowicz Legislation Would Shut Down Taxpayer-Funded Gender Reassignment for Prison Inmates]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Stephanie Borowicz (R-Centre/Clinton) issued the following statement regarding her co-sponsor memo seeking support for the Inmate Sex Change Prevention Act, which would prohibit the Department of Corrections from using taxpayer dollars to fund an inmate’s gender-confirmation surgery or the administration of hormone therapy.
Sep. 24, 2019 /
![Causer Bill to Boost Funding for EMS Training, Equipment Among Several Pro-Public Safety Measures Approved by Committee]()
HARRISBURG – Continuing his commitment to supporting the state’s emergency services agencies, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) announced committee approval of his bill to provide a much-needed boost in funding for training as well as equipment.
Sep. 24, 2019 /
![Dowling’s Bills to Preserve Rights of Law-Abiding Citizens Pass Committee]()
HARRISBURG – Today, the House Judiciary Committee approved two bills drafted by Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) to preserve the rights of Pennsylvania’s law-abiding citizens. The first would protect Second Amendment rights during emergencies, and the second would permit possession of a taser without device instructions.
Sep. 24, 2019 /
![Struzzi Introduces Legislation to Reform Apprenticeship and Job Training Programs]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) has introduced legislation, House Bill 1840, that would reform the Apprenticeship and Training Act through the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry.
Sep. 23, 2019 /
![Mizgorski’s Bill to Improve PA’s “Do Not Call” List Heads to Governor’s Desk]()
HARRISBURG -- Rep. Lori Mizgorski (R-Allegheny) announced today that her legislation to improve and strengthen Pennsylvania’s Do Not Call list is on its way to the governor’s desk.
Sep. 23, 2019 /
![Rowe Appointed to Four Key Legislative Committees]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union), serving his first term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, has been appointed to four legislative committees for the 2019-20 Legislative Session: Finance, Aging and Older Adult Services, Children and Youth, and Local Government.
Sep. 23, 2019 /
![Judiciary Committee to Vote on Bills Regarding Firearms, Electronic Incapacitation Devices and Domestic Violence]()
WHAT: Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, will lead the committee on a vote of several bills dealing with firearms and electronic incapacitation devices, as well as legislation recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Oct. 6 as Domestic Violence Awareness Day in Pennsylvania.
Sep. 23, 2019 /
![Diamond Bill to Block the Deceased from Welfare Benefits Advances in Senate]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) to fight the waste, fraud and abuse of welfare benefits in the Commonwealth was approved by the Senate Aging and Youth Committee today.
Sep. 23, 2019 /
![Leading Environmental Groups Back Stephens’s Bill Addressing PFAS in Drinking Water]()
HARRISBURG-- Leading environmental groups joined Gov. Tom Wolf in supporting Rep. Todd Stephens’s (R-Montgomery) House Bill 1410, to fund infrastructure changes needed to remove polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from drinking water.
Sep. 23, 2019 /
![Committee to Vote on Bills to Aid Volunteer Fire, EMS Service Providers]()
WHAT: Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness (VAEP) Committee, will hold a voting meeting at the state Capitol to consider a package of bills to benefit volunteer fire and ambulance companies and help in the recruitment, retention and care of first responders. Many of the bills under consideration stem from recommendations from a study by the SR6 Commission, which aims to ensure the viability of volunteer fire and EMS services in the Commonwealth.
Sep. 23, 2019 /
![House Ag Committee to Discuss Fireworks Law]()
WHAT: The House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), will hold a public hearing to discuss legislation regarding the state’s fireworks law. House Bill 1687, sponsored by Rep. Frank Farry (R-Bucks), proposes to implement time constraints on when fireworks can be used, offer guidance to local governments on controls for sale and use, increase penalties for violations and provide notices for consumers purchasing fireworks.
Sep. 20, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Continuing to encourage manufacturing facilities to invest in the Commonwealth, Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) announced that his Energy and Fertilizer Manufacturing Tax Credit legislation, House Bill 1100, was passed by the House with a vote of 139-46.
Sep. 19, 2019 /
![Saylor Announces Tax Credits for Farmers]()
RED LION- Rep. Stan Saylor (R-York) announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the state’s Resource Enhancement and Protection Program (REAP) tax credit. This program allows farmers, landowners and businesses to earn tax credits for implementing "Best Management Practices" (BMPs) that will enhance farm production and protect natural resources.
Sep. 19, 2019 /
![House Passes Walsh Bill to Prohibit Tobacco Purchases with EBT Cards]()
HARRISBURG – The House today approved legislation authored by Rep. Justin Walsh (R-Westmoreland) that would amend the Human Services Code to prohibit the purchase of tobacco products using public assistance funds on electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards.
Sep. 19, 2019 /
![House Committee Approves Farry Bill to Create Service Award Program for Volunteer Firefighters]()
HARRISBURG – The House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee on Wednesday reported out legislation authored by Rep. Frank Farry (R-Bucks) to expand the use of volunteer relief money to further support volunteer firefighters.
Sep. 18, 2019 /
![Struzzi Announces Committee Passage of First Responder Tuition Assistance Bill]()
HARRISBURG – Today, the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness passed House Bill 1773, authored by Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana). This bill would create the Tuition Assistance for Active Volunteers Program in Pennsylvania.
Sep. 18, 2019 /
![Warner Appointed to House Transportation Committee]()
HARRISBURG – With transportation infrastructure being one of the most challenging issues facing the Commonwealth, Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) has been appointed to serve on the House Transportation Committee.
Sep. 18, 2019 /
![Owlett Bill to Help Attract Talented Physicians, Save Rural Hospitals Money, Passes House Committee]()
HARRISBURG - The House Health Committee today approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) that would improve the credentialing process in Pennsylvania for health care practitioners and address unwarranted delays by health insurers in credentialing applicants for inclusion in their networks.