Rep. Jenn O'Mara's 6-page print newsletter featuring an office update, information on new laws, progress on her legislation, upcoming events and more. Read more
As you might have heard, Gov. Josh Shapiro has taken decisive action by filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the federal funding freeze. Read more
“Our local fire companies are the backbone of community safety, and this funding ensures they have the resources needed to respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations,” O’Mara said. Read more
Budget season in Harrisburg is officially underway, as Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered his budget address to the General Assembly on Tuesday. Read more
From Saturday morning, Feb. 15 through Sunday, March 2, the Route 101 Trolley will be shut down. Read more
On Tuesday, I took the oath of office to serve as your State Representative. Read more
“Thanks to the support of my constituents, I’ve been able to deliver legislative reforms that truly benefit the people of Pennsylvania," O'Mara said. Read more
I hope you all had a wonderful and restful holiday this past week, surrounded by loved ones and moments of joy. As we move forward into the new year, I want to take a moment to wish you all a very happy, healthy, and prosperous 2025. Read more
As we celebrate this season of joy and togetherness, I want to extend my warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. Read more
State Reps. Jennifer O’Mara and Dave Delloso today announced a $150,000 grant awarded to Morton-Rutledge Fire Company for essential station repairs. Read more
Thanksgiving is this Thursday, so I wanted to extend warm wishes to you and your family for this special day of gratitude. Read more
State Rep. Jennifer O’Mara will commence her second term as chairwoman of the Pennsylvania House Democrats’ powerful Southeast Delegation. Read more
State Rep. Jennifer O’Mara today announced two grants awarded to fire departments in her legislative district that will go toward critical updates to the stations’ headquarters. Read more
I’m honored to once again represent our community in Harrisburg for another two years. Read more
Mirmont received a grant of $250,000 that will support their facilities enhancement project. Nemours received two grants in amounts of $260,000 and $192,5000 for their Care Closets and Maternal and Newborn Kits programs. Read more
Attorney General Michelle Henry yesterday announced the filing of a lawsuit against the parent company of the Crozer Health System, Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc., as well as its executives and former majority owner, the private equity firm Leonard Green & Partners. Read more
I’ve been working for years in Harrisburg to erode the mental health stigma as well as ensure first responders have the tools that they need to effectively do their jobs. I’m honored to share that this week, my efforts paid off. Read more
HARRISBURG, Oct. 23 – State Rep. Jennifer O’Mara is heralding the final passage of legislation she wrote to provide Workers’ Compensation coverage for emergency responders who sustain post-traumatic stress injuries in the line of duty. The legislation has been a passion project for O’Mara, who lost her father – a Philadelphia firefighter – to suicide. “In the aftermath of suicide, we're haunted not just by the loss, but by the silence of what might have been prevented,” said O’Mara, D-Delaware. “That feeling has driven me to see this legislation through, so that it can majorly reduce harm to our emergency-responder community in Pennsylvania.” O’Mara’s bill language from her H.B. 1632 was amended into S.B. 365 , which, upon its final passage today, will be sent to Gov. Josh Shapiro for his signature into law. An estimated 30% of emergency responders develop behavioral health conditions, including depression and PTSI. “While individuals in many other professions can already qualify for Workers’ Compensation for a mental-mental injury like PTSI, Pennsylvania Supreme Court determined first responders do not qualify because witnessing tragedy after tragedy is part of their normal working conditions,” O’Mara said. “But nothing about what first responders experience during an emergency is normal, and this legislation corrects Read more
HARRISBURG, Oct. 22 – State Rep. Jennifer O’Mara, D-Delaware, today announced the award of several high-profile state grants for local projects that will benefit residents of the 165 th Legislative District. Some grants originated from the new Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program, which provides grants to public school districts and area career and technical schools for eligible facility improvement projects. The Program is administered by the Department of Community and Economic Development under the direction of the Commonwealth Financing Authority. Marple Newtown School District: $374,587 to go to Paxon Hollow Middle School Roof Repair Project that will prevent leaks and provide a safer and healthier environment. Springfield School District: $300,000 to go to ET Richardson Middle School Asbestos Floor Tile Replacement Project, which will remediate the health and safety of the school by eliminating potential exposure to asbestos. Delaware County Intermediate Unit Career and Technical School: $1,500,000 to go to roof replacement and repairs at four of their facilities to prevent leaks and improve energy efficiency. Other grants originate from the Statewide Local Share Account, which comes from the PA Race Horse Development and Gaming Act. The act provides for the distribution of gaming revenues through the Commonwealth Financing Authority to support projects in the public interest within the Commonwealth of Read more
As we head toward the end of this legislative session, I had quite the busy week last week in Harrisburg. Read more
Please use the form below to sign up for email updates. By completing this form you are acknowledging your request to receive periodic email updates.
By completing this form, you are verifying your request to opt in for email updates...
Thank you. Your email signup has been sent. You should start getting emails within 24 hours.
Please use the form below to email Rep. Jennifer M. O'Mara.
Thank you. Your feedback has been sent.
26 E. 4th StreetMedia, PA 19063-3042
P*: (610) 544-9878
F*: (484) 200-8270
Hours of Operation - Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on weekends by appointment only.
Springfield Library, Adult Section Quiet Room70 Powell RoadSpringfield, PA 19064-2446
Hours of Operation - Every Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
217 Irvis OfficeP.O. Box 202165Harrisburg, PA 17120-2165
P*: (717) 783-4090
F*: (717) 772-2284