Rep. Matt Bradford discusses wage disparities impacting those in the early childcare profession and calls for better investments for childcare providers and early educators at a Harrisburg press event on June 21, 2022.

House Democratic Appropriations Chairman Matt Bradford speaks at a rally calling for a better budget that represents all the people of Pennsylvania.

At the state Capitol, the Democratic Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, state Rep. Matt Bradford, speaks at the Small Business Advocacy Day press conference.

Rep. Matt Bradford is joined by other House Democrats to announce new bills to improve PA’s business climate and create more good-paying jobs.

Rep. Matt Bradford, the Democratic Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, speaks during the final House Appropriations Committee Budget Hearing after receiving testimony from the Budget Secretary and Governor Tom Wolf’s Executive Offices.

Rep. Matt Bradford, the Democratic Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, makes comments during the House debate on the 2019-20 state budget.

Rep. Matt Bradford welcomes members of the 2018 National Champion Villanova University Men’s Basketball Team to Harrisburg.

Rep. Matt Bradford is pictured with family members of Michael Winchester in recognition of House Resolution 731, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome Awareness Day. Michael died before the age of three due to complications of hypoplastic left heart syndrome.

Rep. Matt Bradford reviews testimony during the second day of hearings on the 2017-18 state budget.

Rep. Bradford welcomed students from East Norriton Middle School and members of the East Norriton Human Relations Commission to the Capitol on May 5, 2014.

Rep. Bradford provided citations for his "honorees" from the Foster Grandparent Breakfast held April 25 through the Montgomery County Family Services Program. The volunteers are, from left: Leona Cuascut (10 years), Mary Marinari (27 years) and Dottie Fogel (21 years).

Rep. Matt Bradford (left) participates in the Greater Norristown Police Athletic League 2014 Day of Service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Rep. Matt Bradford, D-Montgomery, (second from right) recently enjoyed participating in a Legislator In Residence event at Montgomery County Community College.

Rep. Matt Bradford speaks on gun background checks and HB 1010, during a State Capitol media conference on July 17, 2013.

Rep. Matt Bradford asks about gun background checks during a House Judiciary Committee hearing at the Capitol, July 17, 2013.

State Rep. Matt Bradford, D-Montgomery, spoke at a House Democratic member news conference where he characterized Gov. Tom Corbett's performance on job creation as "woefully inadequate."

Rep. Matt Bradford welcomes the North Penn High School state champion water polo team to the Capitol in Harrisburg.

Rep. Matt Bradford with wife Renee, daughter Katie and sons Jack and Zachary at the Harleysville Jaycees Memorial Day parade.

Rep. Matt Bradford presents a citation to East Norriton Middle School honoring their work to improve stormwater management on their campus.

State Rep. Matt Bradford (right) participates in the "PCN LIVE" call-in program with state Rep. Scott Petri (left) to discuss the state budget.

Rep. Matt Bradford throws out the first pitch at Norristown Little League on opening day, April 13.

Rep. Bradford participates in the North Penn School District Community Forum.

State Rep. Matt Bradford (left) presents a citation to Mr. and Mrs. Ciotti, congratulating them on 60 years of marriage.

State Rep. Matt Bradford (left, at center table) participates in a roundtable discussion on human services with @JoshShapiro in Norristown.

Rep. Matt Bradford (second frm right) meets with local students from the University of Pittsburgh during Pitt Day in Harrisburg.

Rep. Matt Bradford (left), D-Montgomery, with colleagues Rep. Madeleine Dean and Rep. Steve Santarsiero on swearing-in day for the 2013-2014 legislative session.

Rep. Matt Bradford, D-Montgomery, with his wife Renee and three children, Katie, Jack and Zachary, on swearing-in day.

State Rep. Matt Bradford (left), D-Montgomery, joins state Rep. Kate Harper, R-Montgomery, in congratulating Andrew Shaw of Troop 752 in Norristown for attaining Eagle Scout.

Rep. Bradford with Joanne Kline and Deb Klock at the Montgomery County Centenarian Celebration held at Dock Woods.

Rep. Bradford presents a citation to John Dwyer honoring his years of dedicated service to the United States Postal Service and the Village of Cedars.

Rep. Bradford welcomes Martin Luther King III to Norristown for the MLK Jr. monument rededication ceremony recently held in Norristown's Simmons Park.

Rep. Bradford presents citations at the Annual Centenarian Celebration at Meadowood in Worcester Township.

Rep. Bradford presents a citation to Gene Schneider of Sign-A-Rama in Norristown at the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Celebration of Excellence Awards.

Rep. Bradford with the honorees at this year’s Foster Grandparent Program annual breakfast.

Rep. Bradford celebrates Read Across America Day by reading Dr. Seuss’ “The Lorax” to students at Worcester Elementary School.

Rep. Bradford asks a question during a House Appropriations Committee hearing on the state budget.

Rep. Bradford joins a representative from PennEnvironment and state Sen. Vincent Hughes,D-Philadelphia, at a press conference to release a new report indicating that 9 out of 10 Pennsylvanians are living in areas hit by recent weather disasters. The report also draws a link between more frequent and extreme weather events and climate change.

Rep. Bradford speaks at a news conference in support of legislation to create tax fairness for Pennsylvania-based companies and help ease the state's budget problems. H.B. 1396 would close the Delaware Loophole, which allows multi-state corporations to avoid paying Pennsylvania corporate net income taxes.

Rep. Bradford, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, hosts an electric deregulation seminar to educate residents about choosing an electric supplier.

Rep. Bradford, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, hosts an electric deregulation seminar to educate residents about choosing an electric supplier.

Rep. Bradford is pictured with Rep. Mike Vereb, House Speaker Sam Smith, and Bishop McCray. Bishop McCray is the head of Norristown Church of God and was recently appointed to serve as President of the Norristown Ministerium.

Rep. Bradford was sworn in to his second term as state representative of the 70th Legislative District on Jan. 4. Bradford is pictured with his wife, Renee and their children, Kate and John during the swearing-in ceremony.

Rep. Bradford presents a citation to Tyler Skorupsky for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

Rep. Bradford presents a citation to Sam Chronister for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

Rep. Bradford speaks to local 4th graders about government and how it works.

Rep. Bradford attends a news conference to call for a Marcellus Shale Severance Tax. At the news conference, Gov. Rendell signed an Executive Order for a moratorium on leasing state lands for drilling purposes.

Rep. Bradford and his children participate in the annual East Norriton Township Holiday Parade.

Rep. Bradford at the Mission Kids Fundraising Dance at Arthur Murray Studios in East Norriton Township. Also, pictured are East Norriton Township Supervisors John Zurzola and Harris Dainoff.

Rep. Bradford at the Norriton Fire Engine Company Housing Celebration in East Norriton Township. Also in the photo are state Rep. Mike Vereb, R-Montgomery and East Norriton Supervisor Kandy Heckman.

Rep. Bradford speaking with residents in Norristown at a community breakfast sponsored by his office.

Rep. Bradford speaks with residents of the Brandywine Assisted Living facility in East Norriton.

Rep. Bradford presents a citation to Lansdale Packaged Ice of Harleysville. The owners, Vinod Bagdwal and Frank Siriani, won the 2010 Small Business Administration Small Business Persons of the Year Award.

Rep. Bradford speaks at a town hall meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 18. The meeting was held at the Worcester Elementary School in Worcester Township.

Rep. Bradford hosted a majority policy committee hearing on Alternative Energy issues in Worcester Township at the Allan Myers, Inc. facility.

Rep. Bradford speaking with constituents at a breakfast hosted by his office. The event was held at the Worcester Volunteer Fire Department Hall.

Rep. Bradford presents a certificate of achievement to Josh Cassar for earning the Spirit of 4-H award at the 2010 4H Fair in Skippack Township.

Rep. Bradford presents a certificate of achievement to Heather Moldofsky for earning the 4H I Dare You award at the 2010 4H Fair in Skippack Township.

Rep. Bradford meets with residents in Skippack township at a community breakfast sponsored by his office.

Rep. Bradford and state Sen. Bob Mensch present citations to John Greiner and Michael Fox of Lower Salford Township for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

Rep. Bradford attends a news conference to announce bipartisan legislation that would make it a felony offense for a teacher, coach or youth organization instructor to engage in sexual relations with any child under the age of 18. Photo from L to R: State Reps. Matthew Bradford, Mike Vereb and Josh Shapiro; District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman; Assistant District Attorney Samantha Cauffman, Captain of Sex Crimes Unit; and Assistant District Attorney Kate McGill.

Rep. Bradford with the staff of the Fox Chase Cancer Center Mobile Mammography Bus. Rep. Bradford hosted the bus at his constituent service office on May 27.

Rep. Bradford speaking at a Norristown Community Breakfast sponsored by his constituent service office.

Rep. Bradford at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new exhibit butterflies and blossoms at the Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown. Also pictured is Zoo CEO and Executive Director William Konstant.

Rep. Bradford at the Lower Salford Days Parade in Harleysville. Also pictured are his wife Renee and their children Katie and Jack.

Rep. Bradford presents a citation to the Farmers Union Horse Company to commemorate its 70th Horse Show. Also pictured are Worcester Township Supervisors Art Bustard and Susan Caughlan.

At the Farmers Union Horse Show in Worcester, Rep. Bradford presents a citation to the Worcester Fire Department for its 50th anniversary. Also pictured are Worcester Township Fire Department President Craig Markle and Worcester Township Supervisors Art Bustard and Susan Caughlan.

Rep. Bradford at a news conference about legislation he introduced that would create a state reporting system for domestic violence incidents.

Rep. Bradford speaks at a news conference about legislation he sponsored that would permit local accredited police departments to use radar for speed enforcement.

Rep. Bradford reads to children at the St. Francis Early Learning Center in Norristown

Rep. Bradford is pictured with Speaker of the House Keith McCall, Pastor Tracy Bass and Mrs. Bass. Pastor Bass led the opening prayer of the House of Representatives on December 8, 2009.

Rep. Bradford helps in the kitchen during the Kulpsville Lions Club Pancake Breakfast at the Towamencin Fire Hall.

Rep. Bradford meets with Peter Hsu, Dr. Francis Jeyaraj and Tom Meyer, director of the Lansdale Public Library, during the 2010 International Spring Festival at North Penn High School in Towamencin Township.

Rep. Bradford speaks at the Perkiomen Valley Chamber of Commerce Legislative Update Luncheon.

Rep. Bradford participates in the 2010 Walk MS Event at the Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown.

Rep. Bradford participates in the 2010 Walk MS Event at the Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown.

Rep. Bradford atttends the 2010 Methacton High School Senior Art Expo.

Rep. Bradford presents a citation of recognition to Nancy Marcinko, a retiring art teacher, during the 2010 Methacton High School Senior Art Expo.

Rep. Bradford presents a citation to Kathy Arnold-Yerger, executive director of the Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library.

Rep. Bradford visits the 2010 Veterans Outreach Seminar at the Senior Adult Activity Center in Norristown.

Rep. Bradford and his son Jack have their drawing sketched by local artist William Bourne during an art and craft show at the Worcester Historical Society Flea Market.

Rep. Bradford is pictured with state Rep. Mike Vereb, Speaker of the House Keith McCall and cheerleaders from Kennedy Kenrick Catholic High School during their visit to the state Capitol.

Rep. Bradford presents a citation to U.S. Marine Greg Meinhardt, who returned home from Afghanistan on May 5. Also pictured are Meinhardt’s parents, Roland and Eileen of Lower Salford Township.

Rep. Bradford is pictured with his wife, Renee, and their children Kate and John during a visit to the Capitol.

Rep. Bradford visits with the president of the Regional Association of Campania Franco D'Angelo. The association promotes the preservation and diffusion of Italian culture, traditions, art and history. Also pictured are the vice president, treasurer, board of directors and other members of the association.

Rep. Bradford meets with House Speaker Keith McCall, Pastor Craig Bishop and his wife, Sally. Pastor Bishop, of the Branch Creek Community Church of Lower Salford, led the House in its opening prayer on April 28, 2010.

Rep. Bradford meets with House Speaker Keith McCall and Pastor David McKinley on the House floor. Pastor McKinley, of the Central Schwenkfelder Church in Worcester, led the House in its opening prayer on April 26, 2010.

Rep. Bradford joins state Rep. Mike Vereb, R-Montgomery, East Norriton Township Supervisors John Zurzola and Kandy Heckman and local residents at the opening ceremony for East Norriton Little League.

Rep. Bradford participates in a Census Tree Planting ceremony in Norrisown.

Rep. Bradford speaks at an Eagle Scout Ceremony for Brady McClarin Watkings, a constituent from Worcester.

Rep. Bradford speaks with an official from the U.S. Census Bureau during his Census Open House event.

Rep. Bradford discusses campaign spending reform during a news conference at the National Constitution Center.

Rep. Bradford discusses campaign spending reform during a news conference at the National Constitution Center.

Rep. Bradford speaks to employees of Sign-A-Rama during his “Main Street Walk” in Norristown.

Rep. Bradford speaks to the owner of Minuteman Press during his “Main Street Walk” in East Norriton.

Rep. Bradford testifies at a House Labor Relations Committee hearing on his legislation, H.B. 2160, that would allow work-sharing programs for Pennsylvania employers and employees.

Rep. Bradford discusses the use of solar power during a news conference at the state Capitol.

Rep. Bradford visits with fourth graders from Oak Ridge Elementary School prior to their visit to the State Capitol in Harrisburg.

Rep. Bradford presents a citation to Kevin Gregory, a constituent from Worcester Township. Kevin represented the United States at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics for the category of Ice Carving in the Cultural Olympiad.

Rep. Bradford presents a House of Representatives citation to Anthony Taormina, owner of Facenda-Whitaker Lanes of East Norriton in recognition of the bowling alley's 50th anniversary. The citation was presented during Bradford’s Main Street Walk in East Norriton.

Rep. Bradford takes notes during testimony at the House Majority Policy Hearing on Lyme disease.

Rep. Bradford speaks at the Eagle Scout Court of Honor for John Raymond Minanno.

Rep. Bradford pictured with a fourth-grade class from Penn View Christian school.

Rep. Bradford is introduced at his senior constituent breakfast by Robin Burstein, executive director of Encore Experiences of Harleysville.

Rep. Bradford meets with State Police Colonel Frank Pawlowski and state Rep. Mike Vereb, R-Montgomery, to discuss the state budget and proposed funding for the State Police.

Rep. Bradford attends the River to River Bike Ride. This event promotes the Route 113 Heritage Corridor as a tourism destination. It also helps educate the community about the importance of protecting our natural and historic resources.

Rep. Bradford celebrates the 80th Anniversary of a local treasure – Bustard’s Christmas Tree Farm.

Rep. Bradford visits the Catholic Social Services Food Cupboard in Norristown.

Rep. Bradford visits a 5th grade Social Studies class at East Norriton Middle School.

Rep. Bradford speaks with Rep. Shapiro during a House Judiciary Committee tour of the Montgomery County Public Safety Communications Center.

Local seniors are pictured with Rep. Bradford during his Seniors Breakfast.

Rep. Bradford helps hand out medals to runners at the Towamencin Township Turkey Trot 5K Run.

Rep. Bradford speaks at his town hall meeting in Skippack.

Rep. Bradford is pictured during his Main Street Walk Program during which he spoke with Skippack business owners and managers.

Rep. Bradford volunteers at the Catholic Social Services Food Cupboard to help fill grocery orders in recognition of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.

Rep. Bradford dishes ice cream to children and family during his Family Fair, held at the Merrymead Farm in Lansdale. The fair featured family-friendly entertainment including hayrides, a cornstalk maze and the Franklin Institute’s Traveling Science Show.

Rep. Bradford greets a constituent during his 2009 Senior Fair at the Towamencin Volunteer Fire Company. Bradford organized the fair to help local seniors and their families learn about organizations and services available to them.

Rep. Bradford is pictured with Gov. Rendell at the Almac North American headquarters. Rendell appeared at an event to highlight the need for economic development funding in the 2009-10 state budget.

Rep. Bradford joins Gov. Rendell and other elected officials for a news conference at Eisenhower Middle School in Norristown to discuss the importance of education funding under the 2009-10 state budget.

Rep. Bradford discusses the state budget with community members at a town hall he held in Norristown.

Rep. Bradford speaks at a Capitol rally with members of the Norristown Area School District to call for adequate education funding under the 2009-10 state budget.

Rep. Bradford takes part in the Skippack Fourth of July parade.

Rep. Bradford marches in the Norristown Fourth of July parade.

Rep. Bradford is pictured at the Towamencin Township Police TEAM graduation lunch in Montgomeryville.

Rep. Bradford talks with constituents at an East Norriton Township town hall meeting on the state budget process.

Rep. Bradford greets the East Norriton Township Little League opening-day crowd while holding his son, Jack.

Rep. Bradford speaks at a news conference with state Education Secretary Gerald Zahorchak at Norristown’s Marshal Street Elementary School to promote Gov. Rendell’s 2009-10 state education budget proposal.

Rep. Bradford marches in the East Norriton Township Centennial Parade along with Rep. Mike Vereb,R-Montgomery, and Congressman Jim Gerlach, R-Berks/Chester/Lehigh/Montgomery.

Rep. Bradford reads to kindergarten students at Gotwals Elementary School.

Rep. Bradford takes part in Montgomery Cemetery’s Decoration Day event.

Rep. Bradford is pictured with Lt. Buckley, state Sen. John Rafferty, R-Berks/Chester/Montgomery, and Rep. Bob Mensch, R-Montgomery, at the opening of the Pennsylvania State Police Skippack Barracks.

Rep. Bradford attends a check presentation at the Elmwood Park Zoo with County Commissioner James Matthews and state Sen. Daylin Leach, D-Montgomery.

Rep. Bradford welcomes Fox Chase Cancer Center’s Mobile Mammography bus to his constituent service office event.

Rep. Bradford is pictured marching in the Lower Salford Country Fair Days Parade.

Rep. Bradford speaks at a local news conference in opposition to S.B. 850, the 2009-10 budget passed by the state Senate that would eliminate the state's Film Tax Credit.

Rep. Bradford addresses participants of a public forum he hosted in Norristown with the Pennsylvania Black Legislative Caucus to discuss ways the federal stimulus funding could best serve minority- and women-owned businesses.

Rep. Bradford at the Peter Wentz Farmstead with Assistant Administrator and North Penn School Director John Schilling.

Rep. Bradford with the Methacton High School electric car club.

Rep. Bradford at the Montgomery County 4-H Earth Day Clean Up in Skippack.

Rep. Bradford is pictured with volunteers of the Foster Grandparents Program.

Rep. Bradford addresses the audience at a town hall meeting he held in Skippack to discuss issues surrounding the 2009-10 state budget. Appropriations Committee Chairman Dwight Evans joined Bradford to offer his expertise on the budget to help answer questions.

Rep. Bradford and special guest Rep. Dwight Evans, Appropriations Committee chairman, discuss the state budget with participants at a public forum held in Bradford’s legislative district.

Rep. Matt Bradford helps out at the West End Tree Planting event with Norristown Councilman Bill Caldwell, Mary DeSouza of the West End Association and Rep. Mike Vereb, R-Montgomery.

At his open house event, Rep. Bradford and “Ambassador” Hank Cisco cut the ribbon to commemorate the opening of Bradford’s Norristown constituent service office.

Rep. Bradford tours the Indian Valley Public Library.

Rep. Bradford working during debate on the House floor in Harrisburg.

Rep. Bradford and fellow lawmakers and officials tour the Exelon Nuclear Limerick Generating Station in Montgomery County.

Rep. Bradford participates at a House Appropriations Committee hearing at the Capitol on Gov. Rendell’s proposed 2009-2010 state budget.

Rep. Bradford speaks on state budget issues at a public forum he helped host with House Appropriations Chairman Dwight Evans on the economy and its impact on the state budget in Berwyn.

Rep. Bradford tours the 2008 Pennsylvania Farm Show, held each year at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg.

Rep. Bradford takes the oath of office for his first term representing the 70th Legislative District in the state House of Representatives.