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House Health Committee advances bills to save lives of children, improve lives of seniors, protect dignity of all patients

(Mar 29, 2023) Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus

Since taking the majority of the state House in January, House Democrats continue to put students, seniors and working-class families at the top of their agenda. Read more

 

Policy Committee examines expanding reproductive health care

(Mar 29, 2023) Policy Committee, Rep. Dan B. Frankel, Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler

“Frankly, nurses and midwives would be as thoughtful and professional in providing abortion care as the doctors that are currently allowed to do so.” Read more

 

House Health Committee approves bill to require carbon monoxide alarms in Pa. child care facilities

(Mar 29, 2023) Rep. Jeanne McNeill

“It is my hope that the legislature, as a whole, votes in favor of protecting the youngest and most vulnerable part of our population,” McNeill said. Read more

 

Kinkead rebukes Sen. Martin for dismissing food insecurity

(Mar 28, 2023) Rep. Emily Kinkead

"I maintain that feeding our most vulnerable residents, especially kids in public schools, is a worthwhile and necessary investment from the state." Read more

 

Freeman bill would promote redevelopment of vacant factory buildings

(Mar 28, 2023) Rep. Robert L. Freeman

"Repurposing an old factory or mill for retail, office or arts space, or transforming them into dwellings, encourages economic development and improves the quality of life of a community," Freeman said. Read more

 

Venkat pushes for medical debt relief in budget negotiations

(Mar 28, 2023) Rep. Arvind Venkat

“As an emergency physician and a state legislator, I have seen and talked to many families who are heavily burdened by their medical debt, with many choosing to avoid health services they need just to afford to put food on the table for their family,” Venkat said. “If we don’t start addressing this problem now, it will continue to spiral, and families will continue to avoid critical treatment.” Read more

 

Majority Policy Committee examines affordable housing crisis

(Mar 28, 2023) Policy Committee, Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El

“While our caucus continues to lead the way on issues, including education and employment, all of that work will be undermined if we cannot address the affordable housing crisis and ensure our families will be able to a find a place to lay their head every night.” Read more

 

Ciresi, James introduce legislation to create tax credit to rehabilitate and preserve historic homes

(Mar 28, 2023) Rep. Joseph Ciresi

“Historic preservation preserves our cultural and historic resources for future generations, and plays a key role in revitalizing communities, creating jobs, supporting local tax bases, and improving quality of life,” Ciresi said. Read more

 

Fleming, Kutz unveil leadership of bipartisan Future Caucus

(Mar 27, 2023) Rep. Justin Fleming

The Future Caucus focuses on bringing together a bipartisan group of legislators aged 45 and younger to help foster a generational shift towards collaboration and bipartisanship. Read more

 

Steele to introduce legislation for strengthening community safety

(Mar 27, 2023) Rep. Mandy Steele

“Recruitment and retention of volunteer first responders in our communities is vital,” Steele said. “Unfortunately, many volunteer companies and departments are suffering from the inability to recruit and retain the personnel needed to keep our communities healthy and safe.” Read more

 

Pielli introduces Consumer Credit Protection Bill

(Mar 27, 2023) Rep. Chris Pielli

“In today’s world, our data can be accessed from anywhere in the world in a split-second,” Pielli said. “As much as we should be focusing on protecting our data, we must also be prepared for the next big breach. The people of Pennsylvania deserve more. It’s time we held these agencies accountable for their mistakes.” Read more

 

Representatives, testifiers advocate to Raise the Wage

(Mar 27, 2023) Policy Committee, Rep. Roni Green, Rep. Patty Kim, Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

“We are here to fight on behalf of workers, and – I think I can speak for my colleagues here today – we will not stop until we get it done,” said hearing host Rep. Roni Green from Philadelphia. “The old cliché holds true, a happy worker is a productive worker. We can do better, we must do better.” Read more

 

Ciresi introduces legislation to replace state song

(Mar 24, 2023) Rep. Joseph Ciresi

“State symbols bring us together,” Ciresi said. “When we see our state flag and hear our state song, we should be able to share our commonality and celebrate our heritage as fellow Pennsylvanians. Unfortunately, our current state song is known by few and does not reflect the dynamic and diverse Pennsylvania of today.” Read more

 

Matzie, Marshall to introduce legislation strengthening PA rail safety

(Mar 22, 2023) Rep. Robert Matzie

"With the high volume of trains crossing our region every day, we need better controls in place now, before another potential catastrophe.” Read more

 

Reform for charter reimbursement necessary in PA, testifiers say

(Mar 22, 2023) Policy Committee, Rep. Joseph Ciresi, Rep. Tarah Probst

“We heard how a lack of reform has contributed to school district budget concerns and how schools’ increasing costs are impacting – and hurting – Pennsylvania taxpayers,” House Majority Policy Committee Chairman Ryan Bizzarro said. Read more

 

Pisciottano tackles junk fees, motorcycle lemons with new bills

(Mar 22, 2023) Rep. Nick Pisciottano

The Pay the Price You See bill has been introduced as H.B. 636, and the motorcycle lemon bill as H.B. 360. Both bills have been referred to and await consideration by the House Consumer Protection Committee. Read more

 

Frankel, Schwank Announce Jewish Legislative Caucus

(Mar 21, 2023) Rep. Dan B. Frankel

The Pennsylvania Jewish Legislative Caucus will work to incorporate the perspectives and needs of Pennsylvania’s Jewish communities in legislation passed by the General Assembly. Read more

 

Senate, House Dems discuss need for COLA for PSERS and SERS retirees

(Mar 21, 2023) Policy Committee, Rep. Dan Deasy, Rep. Steve Malagari

The hearing, held March 21 at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, featured two panels of testimony that focused on the increasing cost of living and the struggle of retirees living on state pensions in Pennsylvania. Read more

 

Borowski introduces bill to provide new funding source for EMS

(Mar 21, 2023) Rep. Lisa Borowski, Rep. Greg Scott

The bill, also sponsored by Rep. Greg Scott, D-Montgomery, would amend the Fiscal Code to eliminate the provision that limits the per-mile Medicaid reimbursement of at least $4 to each mile beyond 20 miles of patient transportation. Read more

 

Ciresi introduces legislation to protect patients and medical personnel from retaliation

(Mar 21, 2023) Rep. Joseph Ciresi

“When mistakes are made at a medical care facility, patients can suffer physically, emotionally and financially,” Ciresi said. “Patients and medical personnel should be able to report errors and unsafe conditions without fear of retaliation for speaking up.” Read more

 

House Health Committee advances bills to save lives of children, improve lives of seniors, protect dignity of all patients
Mar 29, 2023

Policy Committee examines expanding reproductive health care
Mar 29, 2023

House Health Committee approves bill to require carbon monoxide alarms in Pa. child care facilities
Mar 29, 2023

Kinkead rebukes Sen. Martin for dismissing food insecurity
Mar 28, 2023

Freeman bill would promote redevelopment of vacant factory buildings
Mar 28, 2023

Venkat pushes for medical debt relief in budget negotiations
Mar 28, 2023

Majority Policy Committee examines affordable housing crisis
Mar 28, 2023

Ciresi, James introduce legislation to create tax credit to rehabilitate and preserve historic homes
Mar 28, 2023

Fleming, Kutz unveil leadership of bipartisan Future Caucus
Mar 27, 2023

Steele to introduce legislation for strengthening community safety
Mar 27, 2023

Pielli introduces Consumer Credit Protection Bill
Mar 27, 2023

Representatives, testifiers advocate to Raise the Wage
Mar 27, 2023

Ciresi introduces legislation to replace state song
Mar 24, 2023

Matzie, Marshall to introduce legislation strengthening PA rail safety
Mar 22, 2023

Reform for charter reimbursement necessary in PA, testifiers say
Mar 22, 2023

Pisciottano tackles junk fees, motorcycle lemons with new bills
Mar 22, 2023

Frankel, Schwank Announce Jewish Legislative Caucus
Mar 21, 2023

Senate, House Dems discuss need for COLA for PSERS and SERS retirees
Mar 21, 2023

Borowski introduces bill to provide new funding source for EMS
Mar 21, 2023

Ciresi introduces legislation to protect patients and medical personnel from retaliation
Mar 21, 2023