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April 17 e-mail: Montgomery County SPCA visit shows progress and renewal

(Apr 17, 2025)

Recently, I had the privilege of joining the Animal Protection Caucus for an in-depth tour of the Montgomery County SPCA. Read more

 

April 11 e-mail: Two big wins for food access in our community

(Apr 11, 2025)

I’m excited to share some heartwarming updates that highlight the incredible resilience, compassion, and determination within our community as we continue working towards a brighter future for all. Read more

 

April 4 e-mail: TOMORROW: Free license plate restoration event!

(Apr 04, 2025)

Is your PA license plate faded, peeling, or hard to read? We can help! Read more

 

Venkat, Cerrato, Giral, Kosierowski, Marcell, Mihalek, Shaffer, & Warner introduce bipartisan legislation to update statutes on the use of epinephrine to treat serious allergic reactions and anaphylaxis

(Apr 02, 2025)

HARRISBURG, April 2 – State Reps. Arvind Venkat, Melissa Cerrato, Jose Giral, Bridget M. Kosierowski, Kristin Marcell, Natalie Mihalek, Jeremy Shaffer and Ryan Warner have introduced two bipartisan bills that would ensure all Food and Drug Administration-approved formulations of epinephrine – used to treat serious allergic reactions and anaphylaxis – can be administered in Pennsylvania schools and other settings as currently codified in state law. The legislative package (H.B.s 1043 and 1044 ) would replace “epinephrine auto-injector” with “epinephrine delivery system” in current statutes related to the use of epinephrine under state law. In August 2024, the FDA approved a nasal formulation of epinephrine for treatment of serious allergic reactions and anaphylaxis, necessitating an update of current state law. “A quick and decisive response often means the difference between life and death for patients suffering from an allergic reaction, and epinephrine is the definitive treatment for this serious or even life-threatening condition. By making a simple change in statutory terminology, other FDA-approved formulations of epinephrine will be recognized under Pennsylvania law and ensure that we can rapidly treat serious allergic reactions or anaphylaxis in schools and other settings across the Commonwealth,” Venkat, D-Allegheny, said. “I’m so grateful to all my legislative partners for their collaboration Read more

 

March 28 e-mail: My PA Korean VALOR Act bill advances to the Senate

(Mar 28, 2025)

I am excited to share an update that my bill, H.B. 304, passed the House last week with a tremendous bipartisan vote of 201 to 1. Read more

 

March 21 e-mail: Come out to my free shred and e-waste event tomorrow!

(Mar 21, 2025)

Join us for a fantastic opportunity to declutter your home and protect your personal information at our Free Shredding and Electronics Recycling Event! Read more

 

March 14 e-mail: The cleanest form of energy is the energy we don't use at all

(Mar 14, 2025)

Bipartisan House Bill 660, championed by Representatives Jenn O’Mara and Tom Mehaffie, is grounded in a compelling idea: the most affordable and cleanest form of energy is the energy we don't use at all. Read more

 

$4750K Coming For Upper Dublin Library Renovations

(Mar 14, 2025)

The Upper Dublin Township Library is receiving a $750,000 state grant for renovations, officials have announced. Read more

 

March 7 e-mail: Volunteering in our community and celebrating Read Across America Day

(Mar 07, 2025)

I was truly honored to have the SEPA Delegation join me for a fulfilling day of volunteerism at Mitzvah Circle. Read more

 

Feb. 28 e-mail: Discussing the proposed PA Solar for All Program

(Feb 28, 2025)

The PA House Energy Committee held its first-ever informational meeting, marking a significant milestone. Read more

 

Feb. 21 e-mail: Supporting older Pennsylvanians within the Legislature

(Feb 21, 2025)

The PA House Aging & Older Adult Services Committee hosted an important informational meeting! Read more

 

Feb. 14 e-mail: Summary of Gov. Josh Shapiro's budget address

(Feb 14, 2025)

As promised, I am going to provide a summary of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Read more

 

Feb. 7 e-mail: My first bill of the session clears committee!

(Feb 07, 2025)

Last week marked the completion of our first Session week in Harrisburg for the 2025/2026 Session, and it was a productive start! All of our committees officially reorganized, and I’m excited to share some updates with you. Read more

 

Jan. 31 e-mail: Visiting KenCrest's Ambler group home and Hallowell Elementary

(Jan 31, 2025)

I had the privilege of visiting one of KenCrest’s group homes located in Ambler. Read more

 

House committee approves Cerrato’s PA Korean VALOR Act bill

(Jan 28, 2025)

“Hundreds of Korean Americans who became naturalized U.S. citizens served bravely alongside American troops during the Vietnam War, yet many have been denied access to the benefits they deserve,” Cerrato said. Read more

 

Jan. 24 e-mail: Every Child Deserves Dignity and a Warm Bed

(Jan 24, 2025)

I was fortunate enough to return to visit One House at a Time to drop off all the donations we collected and get an update on all the amazing work they are doing for our community. Read more

 

Jan. 10 e-mail: Dog licensing event happening TOMORROW!

(Jan 10, 2025)

Calling all dog owners in the 151st! Join us for a pawsitively awesome Dog Licensing Event! Read more

 

Jan. 3 e-mail: PA Farm Show: Bigger and 'butter' than ever!

(Jan 03, 2025)

I'm thrilled to invite everyone to the 2025 Pennsylvania Farm Show! It is the largest indoor agricultural event in the country, and it’s happening right here in our state. Read more

 

Dec. 27 e-mail: A magical holiday season in southeastern Pennsylvania

(Dec 27, 2024)

I hope everyone has been having an incredible holiday season! It has been such fun to celebrate the holidays with so many of you in the past few weeks and to partake in various festivities. Read more

 

Dec. 20 e-mail: TONIGHT: Winter Open House!

(Dec 20, 2024)

Tonight is the night!  The air is crisp, the lights are twinkling, and we’re ready to spread some holiday cheer! Read more

 

April 17 e-mail: Montgomery County SPCA visit shows progress and renewal
Apr 17, 2025

April 11 e-mail: Two big wins for food access in our community
Apr 11, 2025

April 4 e-mail: TOMORROW: Free license plate restoration event!
Apr 04, 2025

Venkat, Cerrato, Giral, Kosierowski, Marcell, Mihalek, Shaffer, & Warner introduce bipartisan legislation to update statutes on the use of epinephrine to treat serious allergic reactions and anaphylaxis
Apr 02, 2025

March 28 e-mail: My PA Korean VALOR Act bill advances to the Senate
Mar 28, 2025

March 21 e-mail: Come out to my free shred and e-waste event tomorrow!
Mar 21, 2025

March 14 e-mail: The cleanest form of energy is the energy we don't use at all
Mar 14, 2025

$4750K Coming For Upper Dublin Library Renovations
Mar 14, 2025

March 7 e-mail: Volunteering in our community and celebrating Read Across America Day
Mar 07, 2025

Feb. 28 e-mail: Discussing the proposed PA Solar for All Program
Feb 28, 2025

Feb. 21 e-mail: Supporting older Pennsylvanians within the Legislature
Feb 21, 2025

Feb. 14 e-mail: Summary of Gov. Josh Shapiro's budget address
Feb 14, 2025

Feb. 7 e-mail: My first bill of the session clears committee!
Feb 07, 2025

Jan. 31 e-mail: Visiting KenCrest's Ambler group home and Hallowell Elementary
Jan 31, 2025

House committee approves Cerrato’s PA Korean VALOR Act bill
Jan 28, 2025

Jan. 24 e-mail: Every Child Deserves Dignity and a Warm Bed
Jan 24, 2025

Jan. 10 e-mail: Dog licensing event happening TOMORROW!
Jan 10, 2025

Jan. 3 e-mail: PA Farm Show: Bigger and 'butter' than ever!
Jan 03, 2025

Dec. 27 e-mail: A magical holiday season in southeastern Pennsylvania
Dec 27, 2024

Dec. 20 e-mail: TONIGHT: Winter Open House!
Dec 20, 2024