Apr. 15, 2026
HARRISBURG – In response to a vote on a proposed budget, House Appropriations Committee member Rep. Chad Reichard (R-Franklin) issued the following statement:
“What we saw in taking up a vote on a budget was pure pageantry not set in the realities Pennsylvanians face. House Democrats again rushed through a budget, essentially a copy/paste from Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed $53.26 billion spending plan, that has no chance of becoming law.
“While I appreciate the need to improve government efficiency, we must not mistake quick action for the right action, especially when it comes to road mapping Pennsylvania’s finances. The decisions we make this year will have lasting impacts on all future generations. We must get it right.
“My constituents sent me to Harrisburg to be a good steward of taxpayer dollars. I do not believe increasing spending to the point that necessitates dipping into the Rainy Day Fund is warranted or appropriate. We must find a better way forward.
“I look forward to having the tough discussions in the coming weeks as we work toward a budget the respects the hardworking taxpayers.”
Representative Chad Reichard
90th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Media Contact: Greg Gross
717.260.6374
ggross@pahousegop.com
RepReichard.com / Facebook.com/RepReichard