Oct. 11, 2023 /
![I Stand with Israel]()
By State Rep. Mark Gillen (R-Berks) |
In the wake of Hamas’ well-coordinated and unprecedented terrorist attacks on Israel that have already left over 1,000 dead and over 1,500 wounded – mostly noncombatants – I stand with Israel, and I unequivocally condemn Hamas’ heinous actions.
Oct. 11, 2023 /
![In Wake of Philadelphia Looting, House Republicans Unveil Anti-Looting Bill Package]()
HARRISBURG – In the wake of recent rampant and violent looting in Philadelphia that caused significant property damage and loss, House Republicans today unveiled a package of anti-looting legislation that will increase penalties on looters, put additional teeth in juvenile curfews, crackdown on social media coordination of looting and enhance penalties for those looting state property, including liquor stores.
Oct. 11, 2023 /
![Marcell, Tomlinson to Host Policy Committee Hearing on Keeping Communities Safe from Increasing Crime]()
WHAT: Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) and Rep. K.C. Tomlinson (R-Bucks) will be hosting a House Republican Policy Committee hearing to address the critical issue of curbing the crime creep from Philadelphia into the collar counties through collaboration and policy development.
Oct. 11, 2023 /
![O’Neal to Introduce Resolution to End Midnight Madness Committee Votes]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) announced he will soon introduce a House resolution to change the House’s operating rules to prohibit committee votes after 11 p.m., just as is the case for the full House.
Oct. 10, 2023 /
![Leaders Condemn Violence in Israel, Call for America’s Support]()
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican leaders are standing in solidarity with the Israeli people as civilian violence by Hamas, which began on the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War, continues to escalate.
Oct. 10, 2023 /
![Pennsylvania has Helped Weaponize Hamas. We Can Do our Part to Stop Them.]()
I am heartbroken, horrified and angry following the massacre and kidnapping of countless Israelis by Hamas. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims, and the many Pennsylvanians with family in Israel.
Oct. 06, 2023 /
![Fink Criticizes House Democrats on Midnight Election Reform Stunt]()
HARRISBURG – On Thursday, House Democrats forced a vote on Senate Bill 224 after holding a meeting of the House Appropriations Committee after 11 p.m. Wednesday to make changes to the bill that would have radically affected the administration of our elections, according to Rep. Wendy Fink (R-Red Lion).
Oct. 06, 2023 /
![Struzzi Effort to Attract Substitute Teachers Slowed by Amendment Process]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) has a relatively simple solution to the problem of teacher shortages in Pennsylvania’s public schools. The timeline for achieving is now a little longer.
Oct. 06, 2023 / Press Release
![Kephart Secures Legislative Victory: Cuts Taxes, Keeps Pro-Growth Promise]()
HARRISBURG – Since first running for office, state Rep. Dallas Kephart (R-Clearfield/Cambria) has considered jobs and economic growth to be some of his top policy priorities. This week, the first-term lawmaker delivered on his promise by passing an amendment to cut one of the nation’s highest business taxes.
Oct. 05, 2023 /
![Ecker: Republicans Successful in Defeating Deceitful Election Bill]()
HARRISBURG – The House voted down Senate Bill 224, which included a late-night amendment to drastically amend the Election Code. In response, Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) issued the following statement:
Oct. 05, 2023 /
![Late Night Election Wrangle Would Have Caused Chaos at the Polls, Says York County House Republicans]()
HARRISBURG – In response to hastily conceived legislation by House Democrats to majorly alter Pennsylvania elections, the York County delegation of House Republicans, which consists of Appropriations Chairman Seth Grove (R-Dover) and Reps. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover), Mike Jones (R-York Township) Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester) Wendy Fink (R-Red Lion) and Dawn Keefer (R-Dillsburg), issued the following statement:
Oct. 05, 2023 /
![Metzgar’s Bill Criminalizing Illicit Xylazine Possession Passes House]()
HARRISBURG – In an effort to ensure animal sedatives are used for their intended purposes, Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset) announced his bill, which would criminalize illicit possession of xylazine with a veterinary use exemption, passed the House by a 169-34 vote.
Oct. 05, 2023 /
![Mackenzie Helping to Reduce Prescription Costs by Providing Options for Consumers]()
HARRISBURG – Acting on a constituent inquiry, Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh) worked with state regulators and Amazon Pharmacy to ensure Pennsylvania consumers are eligible for the company’s new pharmacy service, which provides certain generic medications at a reduced cost.
Oct. 05, 2023 /
![Topper: House Democrats Shut Down Debate, Jeopardizing Millions for PA Farmers, Gardeners]()
HARRISBURG –Democrats interrupted Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) on the floor of the House late Wednesday night when he raised concerns about a procedural move that will jeopardize tens of millions of dollars for Penn State Ag Extension offices.
Oct. 05, 2023 /
![Cutler and Grove: Democrats’ Midnight Amendment Madness Reminiscent of Pay-Raise Politics]()
HARRISBURG – With the House Appropriations Committee Democrats Wednesday night adopting a substantial amendment to comprehensive Election Code changes to be considered by the House on Thursday, House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) and House Republican Appropriations Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) said the process being run by House Democrats is reminiscent of the worst of pay-raise era politics.
Oct. 05, 2023 /
![Flood Outraged by Late-Night Shenanigans of Democrat Majority on House Appropriations Committee]()
HARRISBURG – As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) participated in an outrageous Appropriations Committee meeting that took place late last night while people were sleeping and after the House had adjourned for the day. On a party-line vote, the committee advanced two amended election-related bills that would, among other things, move up next year’s Pennsylvania primary to March 19 and establish a voter identification system.
Oct. 05, 2023 /
![Warner: Latest Moves by House Democrat Majority an ‘Insult to Democracy’]()
HARRISBURG – Millions of Pennsylvanians’ voices were silenced Wednesday night in a series of late-night procedural maneuvers orchestrated by the House Democrat majority, according to Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette).
Oct. 05, 2023 /
![D’Orsie: House Democrats Continue Games and Gimmicks while Pennsylvanians still wait for Finalized Budget]()
HARRISBURG – As House Democrats continue to push through late night budgetary bills following months of inactivity, Rep. Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester) issued the following statement:
Oct. 05, 2023 /
![Rapp Advocates for Rural Patients at House Health Hearing]()
WARREN — The House Health Subcommittee on Health Facilities held a public hearing this week on hospital consolidation and closures.
Oct. 05, 2023 /
![Heffley: Democrats Keep Pushing Aggressive Spend Agenda at the Expense of Pennsylvania Families]()
HARRISBURG – On the heels of a non-negotiated Tax Code bill passing the House earlier this week, Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) issued the following statement regarding the bill, which doubles as a spending wish list for House Democrats: