Jun. 13, 2022 /
![House Republicans Start Impeachment Process of Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner]()
HARRISBURG – On Monday, Reps. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) and Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) announced they are starting the process of impeachment of Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner. Since the beginning of the year, there have been nearly 1,000 people injured or killed by gun violence in Philadelphia with over 220 people murdered in the city.
Jun. 13, 2022 /
![White Backs Impeachment of Larry Krasner]()
HARRISBURG—Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) released the following statement on the investigation into the Articles of Impeachment on District Attorney Larry Krasner:
Jun. 13, 2022 /
![Benninghoff Comments on Effort to Impeach Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner]()
HARRISBURG – After several House Republican members announced they would be starting impeachment proceedings against Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) made the following statement:
Jun. 13, 2022 /
![House Republicans to Announce Latest in Continuing Action to Address Unchecked Crime and Violence in Philadelphia]()
WHO: Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland), Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington), others.
Jun. 10, 2022 /
![Policy Committee Hearing on Inflation to Focus on Impact on Working People, Families]()
WHAT: The House Majority Policy Committee will hold the third of four planned hearings about inflation, this time focusing on its impact on working people and their families.
Jun. 10, 2022 /
![Metcalfe, ERE Committee to Explore Compliance Solutions for Federal MS4 Stormwater Mandate]()
WHAT: PA House Environmental Resources and Energy (ERE) Committee Majority Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) will convene a public hearing to gather input on two pieces of legislation (House Bills 2153 and 2331) which seek to help local businesses and communities more effectively comply with the federally mandated municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4).
Jun. 10, 2022 /
![Committee to Consider Education Proposal]()
WHAT: The House Education Committee, chaired by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), will hold a voting meeting to consider a bill that would establish a process for the recognition of out-of-state career and technical instructional certificates in Pennsylvania (House Bill 2646).
Jun. 10, 2022 /
![Stephens Resolution Celebrating ‘Korean-American Citizenship Day’ Passes House]()
HARRISBURG-- The House unanimously approved a resolution sponsored by Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) to declare June 19, 2022, “Korean-American Citizenship Day” in Pennsylvania.
Jun. 10, 2022 /
![House Unanimously Approves Stephens’ Bill to End the Criminality of Homosexuality]()
HARRISBURG—The House unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) to end the criminality of “homosexual” acts in the Pennsylvania Crimes Code.
Jun. 09, 2022 /
![Causer Chairs Hearings on Historic Inflation]()
HARRISBURG – Misguided and out-of-touch government policies have driven inflation to historic highs across the Commonwealth and the country. Members of the House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), heard testimony during two public hearings this week about how those policies are devastating hard-working Pennsylvanians and their families, as well as employers.
Jun. 09, 2022 /
![Struzzi Legislation Part of Larger Effort to Increase Support for Emergency Responders]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) has been successfully amended into a bill that would increase benefits for emergency responders and is now on its way to the Senate following overwhelming bipartisan support in the House.
Jun. 09, 2022 /
![Boback’s Bill to Rename Highway in Memory of Rep. George Hasay Heads to Governor’s Desk]()
HARRISBURG – A bill sponsored by Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) to rename a portion of U.S. Route 11 in Luzerne County in memory of the late Rep. George Hasay was sent to the governor’s desk for his signature after its unanimous final approval by the House of Representatives this week.
Jun. 09, 2022 /
![Bills to Improve Creek and Stream Maintenance, Prevent Flooding Advanced by PA House, Lawmakers Say]()
HARRISBURG – Several bills that would empower local officials to better maintain creeks and streams to prevent flooding were approved by the House this week, according to Reps. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter), Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) and Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter).
Jun. 09, 2022 /
![Stephens Legislation to Rename Section of County Line Road for Horsham’s Jim Doherty Passes House]()
HARRISBURG—Legislation sponsored by Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) to honor U.S. Air Force Maj. James Doherty, who became a leader in Horsham, has passed the House and will be sent to Gov. Tom Wolf for his signature.
Jun. 09, 2022 / Press Release
![Easing the Burden of an Overly Strained Agency: Fritz Bill Aiming to Address Ineffective Permit Process Earns House Approval]()
HARRISBURG- A bill aimed at tackling delays in permitting that have led to flooding and property damage in the Northern Tier of the Commonwealth has passed the House, said Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne), prime sponsor of the bill.
Jun. 08, 2022 /
HARRISBURG– Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford), chairman of the House Liquor Control Committee, announced his committee moved a constitutional amendment aiming to privatize the sale of liquor in Pennsylvania.
Jun. 08, 2022 /
![House Approves O’Neal Bill to Help Address Stream Maintenance, Prevent Flooding]()
HARRISBURG – The House today passed legislation authored by Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) that would enhance a community’s ability to clear creeks and streams to help limit flooding in order to protect lives and prevent property damage.
Jun. 08, 2022 /
![Struzzi Legislation to Prioritize Pennsylvania Workers Advanced by House Committee]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) believes Pennsylvania workers should have the first opportunity to solve a Pennsylvania problem.
Jun. 08, 2022 /
![Pickett’s Bill to Ensure Continued CHIP Coverage Heads to Senate]()
HARRISBURG – A bill sponsored by Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) that would halt a new bidding procedure for Pennsylvania’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) impacting CHIP choices for its subscribers was unanimously approved by the House of Representatives today.
Jun. 07, 2022 /
![House Unanimously Approves Grove Bill to Require Spending Transparency]()
HARRISBURG – Knowing taxpayers deserve to see where and how their tax dollars are being spent, today the House approved with bipartisan support legislation by Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover) to allow the Pennsylvania Treasury to withhold payments on contracts until the responsible state agency has submitted the contract for public view.