It has been a busy week in Harrisburg. I was pleased to see my bill, H.B. 2551, pass the House unanimously. The bill prevents the state from collecting payments, fines, and fees through electronic communications.

Also, this week, the House took action to address data center development and its impact on the communities where these facilities are being built. We passed several proposals, including a six-month moratorium to give localities time to enact regulations governing data center development, legislation to repeal the tax credits available for data center development and operations, and the Governor's proposed GRID program, which establishes parameters for future data center development.

Hopefully, we are in the homestretch of finalizing a budget. The Senate needs to take action on some of these proposals to protect communities and our environment from these data centers as they develop. I look forward to updating you next week on our progress.

Sincerely,

Last week, House Bill 95 was advanced, a bill that would strengthen consumer protections around artificial intelligence in advertising.

The bill would require any advertisement containing AI-generated or AI-modified content to include a clear and conspicuous disclosure indicating that fact. Generative AI has advanced rapidly over the past few years, making it increasingly difficult to distinguish authentic content from altered content. This legislation ensures that when a company uses AI in its advertising, it must clearly disclose that AI was used.

On Monday, I voted for House Bill 2224, which advanced through the House and is a reminder that House Democrats are fighting for those fighting ever-rising utility bills.

Currently, investor-owned utilities are charging ratepayers more than necessary by allocating up to 20% of an electric bill to "return on equity"—essentially prioritizing shareholder profits. House Bill 2224 would reform this outdated and overly aggressive financial model by giving utilities a choice: accept a fair return on equity or allow the market to determine their profits.

The bill would not affect the funding needed for infrastructure upgrades or reliable service. Instead, it would prevent utilities from charging Pennsylvanians more than necessary. I am proud to support this bill because it puts consumer affordability ahead of corporate profits.

The 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) submission deadline is 11:59 p.m. Central Time on June 30. Students can use FAFSA to apply for financial aid for college, career school or graduate school. You can find out more information on the Federal Student Aid website.

Four years ago this week, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, declaring that the constitutional right to abortion no longer exists.

Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, I have continued to fight to keep abortion safe and legal in Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth's Supreme Court recently recognized reproductive autonomy as a fundamental right for Pennsylvanians, marking another step toward ensuring that women have the freedom to make their own health care decisions. I will continue fighting for women in Harrisburg and beyond.

Today marks 11 years since the Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court decision, which required every state to license and recognize same-sex marriages under the Fourteenth Amendment. Every couple in the Commonwealth deserves the freedom to marry the person they love and to build a healthy, successful life together. As we celebrate this historic milestone, we must also recognize that the work to protect and advance equality continues.

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