House Votes to Again Provide Window to Victims

Feb. 24, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Fulfilling a pledge to act early this session to give voters the opportunity to open a two-year window for victims of child sexual abuse to take civil action, House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) joined the overwhelming majority of his colleagues on both sides of the aisle in voting in favor of House Bill 1.

We Must Act Now to Prevent Sexual Abuse, Misconduct in the House

Feb. 24, 2023 /

HARRISBURG— As she continues to express frustration that the House Democrats’ special session rules did not provide for an Ethics Committee, Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) has filed a resolution to add one to the operating rules for special session.

Marcell Calls on House Democrats to Keep Capitol Safe from Accused Sexual Harasser

Feb. 24, 2023 /

HARRISBURG — Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) offered the following statement Friday after the repeated news that a credibly accused sexual harasser is not being held accountable by House Democrats, and following the failure of every House Democrat in voting against Ethics Rules to put institutional protections in place:

Time to Act Now to Prevent Sexual Harassment by House Members

Feb. 22, 2023 /

On Jan. 27, in Philadelphia, during one of the stops of the Speaker’s Workgroup to Move Pennsylvania Forward listening tour, an allegation of sexual harassment was made against a sitting member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Benninghoff Named Chairman of Cancer Caucus

Feb. 17, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) has been appointed chair of the bipartisan, bicameral Cancer Caucus in the Pennsylvania General Assembly.

Kail to Hold Hearing on Regulations

Feb. 17, 2023 /

WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will host a hearing titled “Impacts and Solutions: Charting a Path Through Common Sense State Regulatory Reform.” The hearing will discuss the best pathways to crafting commonsense regulations and review the impact of existing regulations on communities.

Guiding Students Around Hurdles to Employment

Feb. 15, 2023 / Press Release

Federal regulations are preventing some Pennsylvania students from completing coursework and training in fields that require a commercial driver’s license (CDL). In order for students to enter a variety of careers, such as tractor-trailer mechanics, they must have their CDL. But, in order to get a CDL, one must be at least 18 years old.

Cutler, Kail Call on Democrats to Show Urgency to Help Pennsylvanians

Feb. 15, 2023 /

HARRISBURG— Following today’s hearing on emergency first responders in crisis within our Commonwealth, House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) and House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) held a press conference to push House Speaker Mark Rozzi (D-Berks) and Democrat lawmakers to get back to work immediately so the chamber can pass legislation that eases the burdens on our local heroes.

Kail to Hold Hearing, Press Conference on Supporting First Responders

Feb. 15, 2023 /

WHAT: Due to the ongoing and unresolved crisis with our emergency first responders, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will host a hearing and press conference to spotlight current obstacles facing these heroes and how those issues can be properly addressed.

Diamond Reappointed to PA Election Law Advisory Board

Feb. 13, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – State Representative Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) has been reappointed as a designated member of the Joint State Government Commission’s Election Law Advisory Board by House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler.

Kail to Hold Hearing, Press Conference on Supporting First Responders

Feb. 13, 2023 /

WHAT: Due to the ongoing and unresolved crisis with our emergency first responders, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will host a hearing and press conference to spotlight current obstacles facing these heroes and how those issues can be properly addressed.

Pickett, Owlett to Host Public Meetings About Frontier Communications Formal Complaint

Feb. 13, 2023 /

WHAT: Two informational meetings are being held to update area residents about the next steps following the filing of a formal complaint against Frontier Communications. Both meetings will feature presentations by the Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate (OCA) and Office of Small Business Advocate (OSBA), which filed the joint complaint with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) against Commonwealth Telephone Company, LLC d/b/a Frontier Communications Commonwealth Telephone Company (Frontier Commonwealth).

Grove to Lead Discussion on Tax Policy Reform

Feb. 13, 2023 /

WHAT: Just in time for tax season, House Appropriations Committee Republican Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) will lead a roundtable conversation on tax policy reforms and how they could help address the economic challenges facing Pennsylvania.

D’Orsie Bill Would Keep Free Speech in Higher Education Free

Feb. 09, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – The formative college years are supposed to be a time to hear and consider differing viewpoints and to forge one’s ideals and worldview in an environment that’s friendly to free speech and expression. This fact is why Rep. Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester) plans to introduce legislation to protect free speech on college campuses in Pennsylvania.