Brian's Briefing for May 30: Eyes on the road - new law in effect June 5! Plus, a Memorial Day recap and community updates.

Rep. Brian Munroe May 30, 2025 | 3:24 PM

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Dear Neighbors,

I’d like to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who organized, attended, and participated in a Memorial Day celebration this week. As a veteran, it gives me great pride in our community to see so many of you showing your appreciation for the soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen of our time, and those who came before.

Below you’ll find photos of some of the moments from the Ivyland, Warminster, and Warrington commemorations and parades. It was a peaceful, purposeful day.

In Service,

Brian

New Traffic Law Goes into Effect June 5

On June 5, law enforcement will start pulling over drivers using hand-held mobile devices while operating a vehicle – even if you’re paused in traffic or stopped at a red light. Paul Miller’s Law protects us all from distracted driving. Put down the phone and keep your eyes on the road!

New Welding Center at MBIT

The Middle Bucks Institute of Technology has a new welding center! I recently attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for their new space, and it is impressive. MBIT’s welding program trains students on different types of welding and welding careers and prepares them for success in the workplace. I’m proud to have this kind of educational institution here in our community.

Protect Your SNAP and TANF benefits from theft

We’ve recently seen an increase in SNAP and TANF benefits being stolen by card skimming. In response, the PA Department of Human Services and Office of the State Inspector General have launched a new security feature that allows you to lock your benefits card. You’ll need to download the free ConnectEBT app for iPhone or Android to lock your card when you’re not using it, and to unlock it when you want to make a purchase.

Users can choose to lock their card everywhere or only outside Pennsylvania. An optional auto re-lock feature adds even more protection.

DHS encourages all EBT cardholders to:

Download the ConnectEBT app.
Use the locking feature regularly.
Change their PIN monthly.

If benefits are stolen, recipients should report it to law enforcement and the OSIG Fraud Hotline (1-800-932-0582) and request a new card by calling 1-888-328-7366.

Learn more about this feature, how to spot skimming devices, and how to protect your benefits at www.dhs.pa.gov/scams.

Remote Office Hours

To make my office’s constituent services as widely available as possible, I've established remote office hours at local township buildings around our legislative district.

We are at the following locations from 10 a.m. – noon on the days indicated:

Warminster Township Building: First Tuesday every month; next is June 3.
Ivyland Borough: Second Tuesday every month; next is June 10.
New Britain Township Building: Second Wednesday of each month; next is June 11.
Warrington Township Building: Third Tuesday every month; next is June 17.
Warminster Library: Third Wednesday every month; next is June 18.

Specialty office hours

To help focus on specific needs, my staff and I have established specialty hours where outside experts come in to help guide our residents. An appointment is needed for these hours. Please call (215) 323-6997 to schedule.

Advance Care Planning, First Wednesday every month; next is June 4.
Veterans Services (9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) Second Monday every month; next is June 9.
Human Services (with the Bucks County Hub), Final Tuesday every month; next is June 24.

Until next time...

I hope you found this edition of my e-newsletter useful. I’d love your feedback on what parts you find valuable and how we could improve – please email your thoughts to me at RepMunroe@pahouse.net.