The PA House recently passed my legislation, HB 2460, which would give schools across Pennsylvania the option to offer hunting and trapping education to students in grades 6-12.

The bill directs the Pennsylvania Game Commission to develop an age-appropriate program that mirrors the PGC's existing basic hunter-trapper education course.

As Majority Chair of the House Game & Fisheries Committee, I believe this legislation gives kids the chance to learn firsthand about wildlife conservation and the outdoor traditions, skills, and knowledge that have shaped our Commonwealth for generations.

I appreciate the PA Game Commission for their recognition of this opportunity to make hunter-trapper education more accessible to PA students.

I’d like to highlight some of the other important bills my House colleagues and I recently passed that will help our neighbors and improve communities:

We continued our efforts to hold Big Tech accountable and protect our communities by banning state and local government agencies from entering into non-disclosure agreements for data center development (HB 2359).

We’re supporting our first responders by increasing opportunities for minors in emergency service organizations (HB 2014).

We’re protecting consumers and ensuring fair pricing by prohibiting rideshare companies from setting prices based on your device’s condition. (HB 2512).

Nominations are now open for the 2027 Pennsylvania Trail of the Year!

If you know a trail that offers unique recreational opportunities, welcomes and celebrates diverse user groups, or strengthens its community, I encourage you to nominate it.

The winning trail will be recognized by the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and will receive:

• A commemorative poster for statewide distribution
• A trailhead marker along the trail
• A grant for educational programs to promote safety and environmental protection on the trail.

For consideration, a nomination form and supporting documentation must be submitted online by Friday, July 31.

Submit a nomination for PA Trail of the Year here.

If you have questions or need assistance with a state program, don’t hesitate to contact my office! My staff and I are here to help!

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Harrisburg, PA 17120
(717) 783-3780

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