Dear Neighbor,

This week, the PA House passed a fair and balanced budget for 2025-2026. This budget will allow us to invest in a better future for everyone across Pennsylvania. The budget bill, as well as several others we passed, have been sent to the state Senate. Here are what a few of those other bills will do for you:

• We’re working to prevent death by suicide by requiring the PA Department of Human Services to create a public campaign to increase awareness of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (HB 564).
• We’re reducing juvenile delinquency by creating an inventory of programs available to address these concerns in counties across Pennsylvania (HB 1573).
• We’re protecting our seniors by requiring face-to-face meetings with an approved financial counselor before someone begins a reverse mortgage (HB 1466).

In Service,

Brian

Yesterday we hosted our Job and Resource Fair, and it was a huge success! It was great to see so many of you stop by to learn about open positions, job seeking and unemployment resources, and network with each other. Thank you to everyone who participated; I wish you all the best as you make new career choices!

Last Friday, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency experienced a 911 outage that impacted the entire Commonwealth.

911 should always be your first call in the case of an emergency. However, in the case of any future outages, the following numbers are the non-emergency numbers for our local police departments:

• Ivyland: 215-672-3215
• New Britain: 215-822-1910
• Warrington: 215-343-3311
• Warminster: 215-672-1000

Bucks County has an abundant parks system, and they’re looking for people like you to get out in nature and help support it! Our park system is over 9,000 acres, and there are volunteer opportunities for all skill levels. Read more and find out how to get involved here.

The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is here to assist veterans who have lost their DD Form 214 or other military documents. This crucial paperwork verifies your military service and is necessary to access benefits, retirement, employment opportunities, and veterans’ organizations.

If you need help locating your DD-214 or correcting it with a DD-215, DMVA’s accredited veteran service officers are ready to support you. You can call toll-free at 1-800-547-2838, or email RA-REQ@pa.gov. Alternatively, you can schedule an in-person appointment with our Veterans Services Officer during our monthly VSO office hours for assistance with your DD-214.

Over 2,300 veterans have received help from DMVA in the past year—don’t wait to get the documents you need!

For more information or to sign up for the DMVA Veterans Registry, visit www.register.dmva.pa.gov.

The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission has opened applications for its 2025 Cultural and Historical Support Grants, aimed at strengthening museums and historical societies across the state. Now in its 13th year, the program has awarded nearly $26 million to help preserve Pennsylvania’s rich heritage and boost local economies.

Eligible museums and county historical societies can apply for general operating support through the Commonwealth’s Single Application for Assistance portal. The deadline is Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at midnight.

Grant highlights:

• Up to $65,000 for eligible museums (with budgets over $100K and at least one full-time staff member).
• Up to $4,000 for official county historical societies.
• Simple application process and geographic balance in funding.

Full details and guidelines are available on the PHMC website. As always, you can contact my office for assistance with any grant program or application process.

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 Heights: First Friday of the month; next is August 1.
• Warminster Township Building: First Tuesday every month; next is August 5.
• Ivyland Borough: Second Tuesday every month; next is August 12.
• New Britain Township Building: Second Wednesday of each month; next is August 13.
• Warrington Township Building: Third Tuesday every month; next is August 19.
• Warminster Library: Third Wednesday every month; next is August 20.

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 August 6.
• Veterans Services (9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)  Second Monday every month; next is August 11.
• Human Services (with the Bucks County Hub), Final Tuesday every month; next is rescheduled for August 28.

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.

Pennsylvania State Capitol

104-B East Wing

Harrisburg, PA 17120

(717) 772-1983

District Office

1410A West Street Rd.
Warminster, PA 18974

(215) 323-6997