You may have heard over the past week that instead of working with the House on the transportation funding bill we approved and sent them in June, or the updated version we proposed earlier this month, the Senate’s GOP leaders instead offered up their own version of a “funding” bill. But their unserious proposal is a weak stop-gap measure that doesn’t attempt to properly fund SEPTA or any other mass transit agency around PA. 

Instead, the bill – clearly a political pawn, not a good-faith effort toward working with us to guarantee your transportation needs – centers on demanding accountability measures these agencies already take (and are reflected in our bill, too).

Their bill would only make SEPTA’s current situation more dire, forcing the agency to decide between repairing and replacing the oldest rail fleet in the country or providing services to 800,000 riders across the Southeast and Philadelphia – and between making more service stops safer for people with disabilities or providing service at all.

I’m doing everything I can with my House colleagues to make sure PA’s mass transit systems keep getting kids to school, getting people to work, and taking seniors to their doctor appointments… but we’re up against Senate leaders intent on running out the clock.

As students head back to school, we are gearing up to accept applications for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Legislative Fellowship Program for the Spring 2026 semester, January through early April!

Fellows work out of the Capitol Building in Harrisburg, and are assigned to work in House standing committees or leadership offices. They receive compensation (which may also include college credit), draft and present their own legislation, attend meet-and-greets with public officials, and tour some of the Commonwealth’s historic public spaces.

Applications are due by Wednesday, October 1. See the program website to apply.

Qualified applicants will be: 1) College undergraduate juniors or seniors, graduate students, or law school students; 2) Enrolled in a Pennsylvania college/university, or a Pennsylvania resident enrolled in an out-of-state institution; and 3) Pursuing any major with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

If you’re interested in this program, you’re welcome to call my office to let us know and request a letter of recommendation: (267) 580-2660.

The PA Fish & Boat Commission has embarked on a campaign to promote boating safety around the state. This week’s theme: Wear a life jacket! Here are the rules for life jacket use in PA:

• Everyone on a boat - All boats must have a good, serviceable, United States Coast Guard-approved (USCG) life jacket on board for each person. Life jackets must be readily accessible and appropriately fit each person.

• Assisting in rescue - Boats 16 feet and over must have a USCG-approved immediately available throwable device on board.

• Kids 12 and under - Children 12 years and younger on PA waters underway in all canoes, kayaks and paddleboards and boats 20 feet or less must wear a life jacket.

• Boat-towed watersports and PWCs - All water skiers and anyone towed behind boats, personal watercraft operators and passengers, and sailboarders (windsurfers) are required to wear a life jacket. Inflatable life jackets are not acceptable for these activities.

The PA Department of Military & Veterans Affairs offers financial assistance to veterans who are facing an unexpected financial hardship. The Veterans Temporary Assistance (VTA) program provides eligible PA veterans and their surviving dependents with financial relief for necessities of life such as food, shelter, fuel, and clothing. Veterans and their dependents can apply for up to $1,600 per year to cover unexpected hardships, such as utility bills, rent payments, and groceries.

Click here for full details, including eligibility requirements and instructions for applying.

?? Scam Jam: How to Protect Yourself from Scams and Identity Theft

Learn how to spot, stop, and report scams targeting older adults — and keep your personal info safe

?? Friday, September 5
?? 10 a.m.
?? Bristol Township Senior Center
2501 Bath Road, Bristol

?? Let us know if you'll be attending
?? (267) 580-2660
?? RepDavis@pahouse.net

??? Fall Shredding Event
Safely dispose of your old documents and protect your personal information

?? Saturday, September 13
?? 10 a.m. – noon
?? Ben Franklin Middle School
6403 Mill Creek Rd, Levittown

?? RSVP by phone or email to help us plan for your visit
?? (267) 580-2660
?? RepDavis@pahouse.net

?? Annual Senior Expo
A free, informative event offering resources, health care info, scam prevention tips, and much more.

?? Wednesday, October 15
?? 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
?? Bucks County Technical High School
610 Wistar Road, Fairless Hills

?? Connect with representatives from state, county, and local agencies — or just stop by to say hello!

• SEPTA Key Senior ID Card photos and applications.
• Car registrations, special tags, disability placards, titles, and driver’s license applications.
• Information on financial assistance for higher education.
• Obtaining and completing state forms.
• Unemployment compensation.
• Troubleshooting issues or delays with Department of Human Services (food, medical and income assistance).
• PA state income tax questions or problems.
• Complaints or issues with insurance companies.
• Renewal of state-issued licenses or certifications.
• Property Tax/Rent Rebate forms for qualifying seniors, widows and widowers, and people with disabilities.
• PACE prescription cards for seniors. 
• Liquor Control Board concerns and questions.
• Citations honoring local people for outstanding accomplishments or family milestones.
• Information about any state or local government agency.
• Answers to questions about the Veterans Property Tax Exemption.
• Information about our local communities.

Call my office at (267) 580-2660 or email me for help.

Sincerely,

Rep. Tina Davis
141st Legislative District

Office: RepDavis@pahouse.net
Office: (267) 580-2660

Proudly serving Bucks County, including  Bristol Township and Bristol Borough. 

Pennsylvania State Capitol

331 Main Capitol Building

Harrisburg, PA 17120
(717) 783-4903

District Office

3611 Green Lane
Levittown, PA 19057

(267) 580-2660