Bullock, Shusterman, O’Mara Equal Pay Law approved by PA House Labor & Industry Committee

(21 hours ago)

HARRISBURG, March 27 – A bill ( H.B. 98 ) introduced by state Reps. Donna Bullock, Melissa Shusterman and Jenn O’Mara, known as the Equal Pay Law, which would expand protections against wage discrimination, was approved by the Pennsylvania House Labor and Industry Committee today. This legislation would prohibit employers from discriminating and paying workers less because of their gender, race or ethnicity. It would also add protections for retaliation and increase monetary penalties from $50-$200 to $2,500-$5,000 in cases where employers discharge or discriminate against an employee for filing a complaint. It would further create the Equal Pay Commission to investigate and study factors causing pay disparity. “It’s well known that women and people of color, and especially women of color, have been insufficiently paid in the workplace. This is despite doing the same tasks, performing the same jobs, and sometimes doing them much better than our counterparts,” said Bullock, D-Phila. “Enough is enough. The time for economic justice is now. We must move forward and ensure all Pennsylvania workers receive equal pay for equal work and eradicate wage disparity once and for all.” "We could add a staggering $482 billion to the U.S. economy by ensuring equal pay for equal work. We're talking billions in lost wages for women that they could spend on Read more

 

O’Mara announces $725K in grants for local road improvements

(1 day ago)

“Multiple residents have brought up concerns regarding these roadways to my office, ranging from pedestrian safety to potholes and visibility issues,” O’Mara said. Read more

 

March 22 e-mail: 2024 Session begins!

(Mar 22, 2024)

In case you missed it, March is Women’s History Month. Throughout March, we honor the extraordinary achievements, resilience, and contributions of women who have shaped our world. Let's commit to supporting and uplifting one another. Read more

 

Exploring the connection between fertility treatment and reproductive freedom

(Mar 13, 2024)

Advocating for women's autonomy over their bodies involves supporting comprehensive reproductive health care. Read more

 

Same Job? Same Pay. It's that simple.

(Mar 09, 2024)

Tuesday, March 12 is Women’s Equal Pay Day – it’s how far into 2024 a woman has to work to earn the same money a man did by the end of 2023 when they both started counting on New Year’s Day 2023. Read more

 

March 8 e-mail: Exciting updates for local first responders

(Mar 08, 2024)

My legislation, House Bill 1632, would add Post-Traumatic Stress Injury as an eligible claim for first responders filing for workers’ compensation. Read more

 

O’Mara bill removing barrier to first responder care clears House committee

(Mar 04, 2024)

“Enduring depression or PTSI should never be normalized as part of the job. Mental health care should be accessible and encouraged, especially to first responders whom we depend on to keep us safe,” O'Mara said. Read more

 

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (Feb. 16): So much to celebrate ?

(Feb 16, 2024)

On Presidents Day, we celebrate the leaders who have shaped our nation. Please be advised that my office will be closed in observance of the holiday on Monday, Feb. 19. Read more

 

Rep. O'Mara's February 2024 print newsletter

(Feb 12, 2024)

Rep. O'Mara's winter 2024 newsletter featuring updates on bills she's introduced, news laws in effect, upcoming events, and more. Read more

 

O’Mara applauds Shapiro’s budget proposal, including measures on education funding reform and boosting investments in public transit

(Feb 06, 2024)

Following Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget address, state Rep. Jennifer O’Mara praised some key elements that would particularly benefit her Delaware County district – such as investments into all levels of education and added support for public transit. Read more

 

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (Feb. 2): You're invited to my office open house!

(Feb 02, 2024)

Exciting news! Join me on Feb. 8, 4 p.m. -7 p.m., for an open house at my new Media office! Read more

 

O’Mara, Curry, Borowski commend child and dependent care tax credit expansion with local families

(Jan 23, 2024)

The new law now matches the federal credit on state taxes. This boosted the maximum state credit from $630 to $2,100 for Pennsylvania families.  Read more

 

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (Jan. 19): Update on education funding in Pennsylvania

(Jan 19, 2024)

The longstanding issue of underfunding schools has prevented the state legislature from fulfilling our constitutional obligation of providing every child with their right to high quality education, while simultaneously placing a burden on taxpayers. Read more

 

O’Mara announces $2 million in state grants

(Dec 19, 2023)

“From bolstering stormwater facilities to essential sewer system rehabilitation, each dollar reflects a commitment to practical solutions and the improvement of everyday life,” O’Mara said Read more

 

O’Mara attends White House meeting to discuss America’s gun violence epidemic

(Dec 18, 2023)

"Extreme Risk Protection Orders can be such an effective intervention measure for families who struggle like mine did, and ERPOs are proven to reduce the number of suicides in other states that enacted them," O'Mara said. Read more

 

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (Dec. 15): Recapping the last session week of the year

(Dec 15, 2023)

That’s a wrap on Session for 2023! This week, we finalized the #PABudget and passed major bipartisan legislation that includes... Read more

 

House committee will consider legislative package to amend Act 12 requirements for sale of water & wastewater systems

(Dec 07, 2023)

Members of the House Democratic Caucus will hear testimony about their bill package to reform Act 12 of 2016 at a public hearing of the House Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee at 10 a.m. on Dec. 12 in the state Capitol building. Read more

 

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (Dec. 1): Big news from my district office!

(Dec 01, 2023)

Big news from my district office; we’re moving to Media! After searching for a year, we located the perfect space at 26 E. 4th St. Read more

 

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (Nov. 17): Thankful to represent the best communities in Pennsylvania

(Nov 17, 2023)

As we gather to express our gratitude and celebrate Thanksgiving next week, please note that my district office will be closing at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 22 and closed on Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24. Read more

 

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (Nov. 3): Are you ready to vote on Tuesday?

(Nov 03, 2023)

With the November general election just a few days away, I wanted to ensure you had the information you needed to carry out your civic duty on Tuesday. Read more

 

Bullock, Shusterman, O’Mara Equal Pay Law approved by PA House Labor & Industry Committee
21 hours ago

O’Mara announces $725K in grants for local road improvements
1 day ago

March 22 e-mail: 2024 Session begins!
Mar 22, 2024

Exploring the connection between fertility treatment and reproductive freedom
Mar 13, 2024

Same Job? Same Pay. It's that simple.
Mar 09, 2024

March 8 e-mail: Exciting updates for local first responders
Mar 08, 2024

O’Mara bill removing barrier to first responder care clears House committee
Mar 04, 2024

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (Feb. 16): So much to celebrate ?
Feb 16, 2024

Rep. O'Mara's February 2024 print newsletter
Feb 12, 2024

O’Mara applauds Shapiro’s budget proposal, including measures on education funding reform and boosting investments in public transit
Feb 06, 2024

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (Feb. 2): You're invited to my office open house!
Feb 02, 2024

O’Mara, Curry, Borowski commend child and dependent care tax credit expansion with local families
Jan 23, 2024

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (Jan. 19): Update on education funding in Pennsylvania
Jan 19, 2024

O’Mara announces $2 million in state grants
Dec 19, 2023

O’Mara attends White House meeting to discuss America’s gun violence epidemic
Dec 18, 2023

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (Dec. 15): Recapping the last session week of the year
Dec 15, 2023

House committee will consider legislative package to amend Act 12 requirements for sale of water & wastewater systems
Dec 07, 2023

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (Dec. 1): Big news from my district office!
Dec 01, 2023

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (Nov. 17): Thankful to represent the best communities in Pennsylvania
Nov 17, 2023

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (Nov. 3): Are you ready to vote on Tuesday?
Nov 03, 2023