Feb. 27, 2025 /
![Schlegel to Lead Education Subcommittee on Vocational Education]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. John Schlegel (R-Lebanon), who is serving his second term on the House Education Committee, announced today he has been named chairman of the committee’s Subcommittee on Career and Technical Education (CTE).
Feb. 27, 2025 /
![Bernstine Introduces Legislation to Protect Parental Rights in Medical Decisions for Minor Children]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) has introduced legislation aimed at protecting the rights of parents and guardians in the medical decision-making process for their minor children. The bill, known as Simon’s Law, would require health care professionals or facilities to notify parents before placing a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order on any patient under the age of 18. The law would also require written or oral consent from at least one parent or guardian before a DNR order can be issued.
Feb. 26, 2025 /
![Leadbeter to Introduce Legislation to Protect Children, Defend Conservative Values]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) announced he is introducing legislation that would make it a third-degree felony for any individual who allows a minor to attend a drag show.
Feb. 25, 2025 /
![Grove Questions High Cost of Taxpayer-Bought Lanyards]()
HARRISBURG – Highlighting potential government waste, Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover), who is the Republican chairman of the House Labor and Industry Committee, raised questions during the House Appropriations Committee’s budget hearing with the Department of Labor and Industry about the high cost the department paid for lanyards for employees.
Feb. 25, 2025 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) announced today House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) appointed him to serve as the Republican chairman of the Subcommittee on Courts for the 2025-26 Legislative Session.
Feb. 25, 2025 /
![Grove Leads Examination of Overzealous Labor Law Enforcement in PA]()
HARRISBURG – Joined by fellow Republican members of the House Labor and Industry Committee and business experts, Chairman Seth Grove (R-Dover) led a LIGER (Labor and Industry Government Efficiency Roundtable) discussion on overzealous labor law enforcement practices by the Department of Labor and Industry.
Feb. 24, 2025 /
![Stopping New Energy Taxes: Flick, Policy Committee Host Hearing in Lycoming County]()
WILLIAMSPORT— Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union), Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata) and other lawmakers hosted a hearing yesterday at the Pennsylvania College of Technology titled “Stopping New Energy Taxes” to analyze how unfavorable energy policies negatively impact consumers and businesses and drive investments outside of Pennsylvania.
Feb. 22, 2025 /
![Joint Statement from Sen. Dawn Keefer and Rep. Seth Grove on the Tragic Shooting at UPMC]()
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic shooting at UPMC this morning. Our hearts go out to the victims, their families and all those affected by this senseless act of violence. "
Feb. 21, 2025 /
![Grimm Krupa Responds After Appropriations Chair Threatens to Refuse Recognition During Budget Hearing]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa (R-Fayette) issued this statement following the House Appropriations budget hearing with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation:
Feb. 21, 2025 /
![Barton Appointed to Appropriations Subcommittee on Economic Impact and Infrastructure]()
HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) announced today he’s been appointed to serve as a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Economic Impact and Infrastructure. As the legislative session progresses, Appropriations Committee members are tasked with analyzing legislation through the lens of their respective subcommittees.
Feb. 21, 2025 /
![Hogan Appointed Ranking Vice Chair of Children and Youth Committee]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Hogan (Bucks) today announced that he has been appointed as the ranking vice chair of the House Children and Youth Committee.
Feb. 20, 2025 /
![Stender to Introduce Forest Fire Prevention Legislation]()
HARRISBURG – In response to the devastating wildfires across the nation and the alarming increase in forest fires in Pennsylvania, Rep. Michael Stender (R-Montour/Northumberland), today announced his plan to introduce a comprehensive three-bill package aimed at improving the state’s ability to prevent, manage and fight wildfires.
Feb. 20, 2025 /
![Scheuren Proposes Constitutional Amendment to Bar Issuance of Driver Licenses to Illegal Aliens]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Donna Scheuren (R-Montgomery) released the following statement in regard to her proposed legislation that would amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to bar illegal aliens from being issued driver licenses.
Feb. 19, 2025 /
![Flick Appointed to Committee Leadership Position]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) announced today that House Children and Youth Committee Republican Chair Kate Klunk (R-York) appointed him to serve as the committee’s Republican secretary.
Feb. 18, 2025 /
![Warner Continues Work to Stop ‘Sanctuary City’ Designation]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) has reintroduced legislation that would prevent municipalities and counties across the Commonwealth from designating themselves as “sanctuaries” for illegal immigrants.
Feb. 18, 2025 /
![Bernstine Appointed Chairman of Subcommittee on Workers Compensation and Worker Protection]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) has been appointed by House Republican Labor and Industry Committee Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) to serve as chairman of the Subcommittee on Workers Compensation and Worker Protection for the 2025-26 Legislative Session.
Feb. 18, 2025 /
![Legislation to Make PA Rail Safer Introduced by Schmitt]()
ALTOONA – With nearly 5,600 miles of railroad track in Pennsylvania, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) introduced two bills to improve rail safety standards in the Keystone State.
Feb. 18, 2025 /
![Policy Committee to Hold Hearing in Lycoming County on Stopping New Energy Taxes]()
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) and other lawmakers will continue the committee’s series of hearings titled “Stopping New Energy Taxes” to analyze unfavorable energy policies and how they negatively impact consumers and businesses, and drive investments outside of Pennsylvania.
Feb. 14, 2025 /
![Kephart Announces Act 13 Funding for Stinky Run]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Dallas Kephart (R-Cambria/Clearfield) today shared that Clearfield Borough has received $125,000 of Act 13 funding to assist in the construction of a 3,000-foot flood protection project along Stinky Run.
Feb. 13, 2025 /
![Grove Bill Seeks to Improve Transparency in Public-Private Partnerships]()
HARRISBURG – To further spread transparency in state government, Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover) will soon introduce legislation to require public-private partnerships, such as the Team PA Foundation, created through a governor’s executive order to adhere to Pennsylvania’s Right to Know laws and produce yearly financial reports.