Sep. 12, 2022 /
![Gleim Legislation Aims to Update Water Quality Data, Save Taxpayer Dollars, Highlight Improved Waterways]()
HARRISBURG – Protecting Pennsylvania’s environment through clean waterways is essential, which is why the federal Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) program was initially established nearly 20 years ago. It set out to address water resources in watersheds throughout the nation that do not go through a treatment system and have higher than acceptable pollutant levels.
Sep. 12, 2022 /
![Grove: House Committee Advances Bills to Improve Elections]()
HARRISBURG¬ – Continuing its work to improve the election process in Pennsylvania, the House State Government Committee today approve three election-related bills, its chairman, Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) said.
Sep. 09, 2022 /
![House Committee to Consider Three Election-Related Bills]()
WHAT: Working to ensure Pennsylvania’s elections are secure, the House State Government Committee will take up three election-related bills at its next meeting.
Sep. 09, 2022 /
![House Majority Policy Committee to Examine Grave Impact of Activist Supreme Court’s Medical Malpractice Rule Reversal]()
Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), chairman of the House Majority Policy Committee, will host a hearing to examine how the latest action by the activist Pennsylvania Supreme Court to change Pennsylvania’s medical malpractice venue rules will hurt patients and gravely impact their access to health care.
Sep. 08, 2022 /
![Stay Free, Stay Armed: Metcalfe Confirms ‘Locked and Loaded’ Speakers Lineup for 17th Annual Right to Keep and Bear Arms Rally on Monday, Sept. 12]()
HARRISBURG — State Representative Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler), and many other pro-Second Amendment state lawmakers will join together with law-abiding firearm owners from across the Commonwealth for the 17th Annual Right to Keep and Bear Arms Rally, which will take place this coming Monday Sept. 12.
Sep. 08, 2022 /
![Fritz Co-Hosts Hearing Regarding Modernization of Liquor Laws]()
HAWLEY – With the goal of modernizing liquor laws and bringing more business to Pennsylvania, Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) brought professionals and local brewery owners together to testify before the House Majority Policy Committee Wednesday.
Sep. 07, 2022 /
![International Relations Caucus Launched in Pennsylvania House of Representatives]()
HARRISBURG – In an effort to strengthen Pennsylvania’s standing around the globe, a bipartisan International Relations Caucus has been created in the House of Representatives, chaired by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Berks/Lehigh).
Sep. 07, 2022 /
![White, Kail Criticize Krasner for Obstructing Committee with Lawsuit]()
HARRISBURG- Reps. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) and Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) issued the following statement on District Attorney Larry Krasner’s lawsuit against the House Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order:
Sep. 02, 2022 /
![Lawrence Issues Statement Responding to Lawsuit Filed Related to Select Committee’s Ongoing Investigation]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester/Lancaster), chairman of the House Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order, released the following statement Friday in response to a lawsuit filed by the Philadelphia District Attorney claiming he is not subject to oversight from the General Assembly:
Sep. 01, 2022 /
![Mechanical Insulation Important for Energy Efficiency, Helm Says]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation introduced this week by Rep. Sue Helm (R-Dauphin/Lebanon) would expand the use of mechanical insulation in existing energy efficiency and conservation programs in Pennsylvania.
Sep. 01, 2022 /
![DMVA to Host Virtual Town Hall on Veteran Transportation Issues, Says Boback]()
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) will host the fourth in a five-part series of virtual town hall meetings for veterans on Wednesday, Sept. 14, from 6-7:30 p.m., according to Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming). The discussion will focus on resources to assist veterans facing transportation issues.
Sep. 01, 2022 /
![Serious Challenges Facing Emergency Response in PA, Causer Says]()
SMITHTON, WESTMORELAND COUNTY – A shortage of funding and new recruits is putting the state’s entire emergency response system – as well as the citizens who rely upon it – in jeopardy. That was the overriding message from testimony presented Wednesday to the House Majority Policy Committee, which is chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter).
Aug. 31, 2022 /
![Davanzo Co-Hosts Hearing on Preserving PA Emergency Services in Southwestern PA]()
SMITHTON, WESTMORELAND COUNTY – With the goal of boosting recruitment, improving training and retaining emergency responders in Pennsylvania, Rep. Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland) brought emergency personnel professionals together to testify before the House Majority Policy Committee.
Aug. 31, 2022 /
![Clean Slate, New Legislation to Enhance Economic Opportunity]()
WHAT: Clean Slate Public Hearing and Press Conference
Aug. 30, 2022 /
![Nelson Co-hosts Hearing on Pennsylvania’s Economic Opportunities Through Hydrogen Based Manufacturing]()
NEW ALEXANDRIA- During a House Majority Policy Committee hearing co-hosted by Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) and chairman Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) today, testimony was received from industry and trade professionals that demonstrates how new energy technology can lead to economic opportunity and job growth in southwestern PA.
Aug. 30, 2022 / Press Release
Recently, the Tribune-Review penned an editorial entitled: Why Won’t GOP Lawmakers Fix the Voting Law They Don't Like? In this article, the editorial board insinuated that Republicans in the General Assembly run to courts to “fix” the issues they do not like in Pennsylvania’s elections laws. This is not factually accurate.
Aug. 29, 2022 /
![House ERE Committee to Examine Electromagnetic Pulse Attacks, Solar Flares and Security Threats to National Electric Grid]()
WHAT: PA House Environmental Resources and Energy (ERE) Committee Majority Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) will convene an informational meeting to receive testimony on protecting the power grid of the United States against electromagnetic pulse (EMPs) attacks, solar flares and other national security threats.
Aug. 29, 2022 /
![Davanzo to Host Hearing on Preserving PA Emergency Services]()
WHAT: Rep. Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland) will host the House Majority Policy Committee for a hearing on recruiting, training and retaining emergency responders in Pennsylvania.
Aug. 26, 2022 /
DALLAS – Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) met recently with Mark Barden, co-founder and CEO of the Sandy Hook Promise Action Fund, who wanted to acknowledge her work to create a new School Mental Health Initiative for Pennsylvania’s public schools.
Aug. 26, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) hosted a public hearing of the House Majority Policy Committee Thursday in Pottsville to discuss issues related to the ongoing barriers to starting and growing a business in today’s economy.