Dear Neighbor,

As we moved the PA budget forward, you likely heard about SEPTA’s funding issues and how we in the House are working hard to keep PA transit moving. I voted to fund SEPTA and statewide transit to help protect everything transit does for the Commonwealth: provide jobs, stimulate the economy, and connect you with necessities and community.

Did you know that seniors age 65 and older can ride all SEPTA lines for free? All you need is a SEPTA Senior Fare Card. Getting one is quick and easy – just stop by my office with a proof of age (driver’s license, non-driving ID card, or birth certificate) and we can get you on your way.

In Service,

Brian

Back in June, at your request, I met with PennDOT while I was in Harrisburg and shared our frustrations with the state about many of the roads in our district. PennDOT agreed to start repairs within 30 days of that meeting, and I’m happy to report that the work is finally underway! This week I stopped by to see the crew at work and thank them for what they do.

Eligible PA veterans and their families can take advantage of the Veterans Temporary Assistance (VTA) Program, which provides up to $1,600 per year for essential needs such as rent, groceries, utility bills, and clothing during times of financial hardship.

Since its launch, the program – run by the PA Department of Military Veterans Affairs (DMVA) – has awarded more than $7.4 million to more than 6,800 veterans and families across the state.

Eligible applicants include veterans with honorable or general discharges, those with service-connected disabilities, and surviving dependents of eligible veterans or service members who died in the line of duty.

To apply or learn more, visit www.dmva.pa.gov or contact the Bucks County Veterans Affairs Office.

Each year the United Way of Bucks County collects school supplies to distribute to students in our area. To donate, drop supplies off at the HELP Center, 194 Commer Circle, Bristol, from August 1 through August 8. For more details on backpack donations and other ways to help, head to www.uwbucks.org/tools-for-school. 

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 when 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 Thursday, 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