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McNeill introduces bill to crack down on puppy mills, inhumane conditions

(Apr 05, 2023) Rep. Jeanne McNeill

Under McNeill’s legislation (H.B. 846), known as Victoria’s Law, Pennsylvania’s pet market would be driven toward more humane sources, such as shelters, rescues and responsible breeders. Read more

 

Schweyer: The opportunity is now to deliver for the children of our state

(Apr 04, 2023) Rep. Peter G. Schweyer

While we work toward long-term fixes, we must infuse support into the most at-risk districts to close the gap. This is absolutely a priority for the House Democratic Caucus during this budget season. Read more

 

Pashinski introduces Delayed Payment Plan for burden-free community college

(Apr 03, 2023) Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski

“Student debt continues to overburden Pennsylvania’s higher education students and discourage Pennsylvanians from pursuing a degree that can significantly increase their ability to find a good job,” Pashinski said. Read more

 

Ciresi introduces legislation to support child mental health workforce

(Mar 31, 2023) Rep. Joseph Ciresi

“Pennsylvania’s children need adequate mental health support, but the mental health profession has been depleted by underfunding, provider and staffing shortages, and insufficient programs and access,” Ciresi said. Read more

 

Cephas and Kenyatta bill would protect residents from ‘ghost guns’

(Mar 31, 2023) Rep. Morgan B. Cephas, Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta

“Without necessary regulations of these firearms, individuals ineligible to possess firearms under state and federal law would easily be able to get their hands on these deadly weapons,” Cephas said. Read more

 

Benham, Kenyatta and Smith-Wade-El introduce bill to protect minors from conversion therapy in PA

(Mar 31, 2023) Rep. Jessica Benham, Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El, Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta

Approximately 698,000 LGBTQ adults in the United States have reported receiving conversion therapy, including at least 350,000 LGBTQ individuals who received treatment as minors, the representatives said. Read more

 

Boyle to introduce legislation ensuring access to preventative care in PA

(Mar 30, 2023) Rep. Kevin Boyle

“I believe every Pennsylvanian should have access to life-saving preventative health care without having to pay a copay, coinsurance, or deductible,” Boyle said. “Ensuring access to preventative health care just makes sense—preventative care saves lives and money." Read more

 

Freeman bill would provide additional public health insurance option

(Mar 30, 2023) Rep. Robert L. Freeman

"Health insurance rates continue to rise. I believe my proposal would effectively bring health care policies back to an affordable range for the average Pennsylvanian. It also would offer a less costly alternative to the current private health plans available today," Freeman said. Read more

 

Philadelphia House Delegation amplifying tactical pressure on gun safety reforms

(Mar 30, 2023) Philadelphia House Delegation

“Ending gun violence is a top priority for us. We're approaching this with a multi-pronged strategy, working closely with our state and city stakeholders. We cannot wait any longer to take action. Gun violence is preventable,” Cephas said. Read more

 

Hearing House testimony, Warren introduces 3 commonsense gun safety bills

(Mar 30, 2023) Rep. Perry Warren

The committee hearing, called by the new Democratic majority, included testimony relating to the pressing needs for safe-storage, lost-and-stolen, and background-check legislation. Read more

 

Abney introduces bills to help small businesses and streamline criminal justice data collection

(Mar 30, 2023) Rep. Aerion Andrew Abney

“Successful, local businesses help grow our economy and create good jobs everywhere,” Abney said. “A financial jumpstart to help them get established should encourage entrepreneurship." Read more

 

Fiedler bill to require patient consent for pelvic exams passes Health Committee

(Mar 29, 2023) Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus

HARRISBURG, March 29 – Today, a bill introduced by state Reps. Elizabeth Fiedler, D-Phila., and Liz Hanbidge, D-Montgomery, to require patient consent for pelvic exams passed in the Health Committee. Right now, medical students can perform a pelvic exam on a female patient who is under anesthesia for an unrelated procedure. The pelvic exam is done solely for medical students’ training purposes and not to ensure the health of the patient. The patient often has not given explicit consent and is entirely unaware of what is being done to her body while under anesthesia. This bill, H.B. 507, will now head to the house floor for a vote. Fiedler first learned about the practice from a constituent who believed a practice pelvic exam might have been conducted on her while she was under anesthesia. Fiedler shared how her constituent’s experience inspired her to learn more about this practice and ultimately introduce this bill. “A couple of years ago, a resident of my district came to me concerned about what happened to her while she was a patient for a medical procedure, under anesthesia,” Fiedler said. “She worried that while she was unconscious, her body had been used for a practice pelvic exam. A year later she still didn't have answers, despite asking her doctor directly. “The more I researched the situation, the more horrified I was. I learned that, in our commonwealth, Read more

 

House Health Committee advances bills to save lives of children, improve lives of seniors, protect dignity of all patients

(Mar 29, 2023) Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus

Since taking the majority of the state House in January, House Democrats continue to put students, seniors and working-class families at the top of their agenda. Read more

 

Policy Committee examines expanding reproductive health care

(Mar 29, 2023) Policy Committee, Rep. Dan B. Frankel, Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler

“Frankly, nurses and midwives would be as thoughtful and professional in providing abortion care as the doctors that are currently allowed to do so.” Read more

 

House Health Committee approves bill to require carbon monoxide alarms in Pa. child care facilities

(Mar 29, 2023) Rep. Jeanne McNeill

“It is my hope that the legislature, as a whole, votes in favor of protecting the youngest and most vulnerable part of our population,” McNeill said. Read more

 

Kinkead rebukes Sen. Martin for dismissing food insecurity

(Mar 28, 2023) Rep. Emily Kinkead

"I maintain that feeding our most vulnerable residents, especially kids in public schools, is a worthwhile and necessary investment from the state." Read more

 

Freeman bill would promote redevelopment of vacant factory buildings

(Mar 28, 2023) Rep. Robert L. Freeman

"Repurposing an old factory or mill for retail, office or arts space, or transforming them into dwellings, encourages economic development and improves the quality of life of a community," Freeman said. Read more

 

Venkat pushes for medical debt relief in budget negotiations

(Mar 28, 2023) Rep. Arvind Venkat

“As an emergency physician and a state legislator, I have seen and talked to many families who are heavily burdened by their medical debt, with many choosing to avoid health services they need just to afford to put food on the table for their family,” Venkat said. “If we don’t start addressing this problem now, it will continue to spiral, and families will continue to avoid critical treatment.” Read more

 

Majority Policy Committee examines affordable housing crisis

(Mar 28, 2023) Policy Committee, Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El

“While our caucus continues to lead the way on issues, including education and employment, all of that work will be undermined if we cannot address the affordable housing crisis and ensure our families will be able to a find a place to lay their head every night.” Read more

 

Ciresi, James introduce legislation to create tax credit to rehabilitate and preserve historic homes

(Mar 28, 2023) Rep. Joseph Ciresi

“Historic preservation preserves our cultural and historic resources for future generations, and plays a key role in revitalizing communities, creating jobs, supporting local tax bases, and improving quality of life,” Ciresi said. Read more

 

McNeill introduces bill to crack down on puppy mills, inhumane conditions
Apr 05, 2023

Schweyer: The opportunity is now to deliver for the children of our state
Apr 04, 2023

Pashinski introduces Delayed Payment Plan for burden-free community college
Apr 03, 2023

Ciresi introduces legislation to support child mental health workforce
Mar 31, 2023

Cephas and Kenyatta bill would protect residents from ‘ghost guns’
Mar 31, 2023

Benham, Kenyatta and Smith-Wade-El introduce bill to protect minors from conversion therapy in PA
Mar 31, 2023

Boyle to introduce legislation ensuring access to preventative care in PA
Mar 30, 2023

Freeman bill would provide additional public health insurance option
Mar 30, 2023

Philadelphia House Delegation amplifying tactical pressure on gun safety reforms
Mar 30, 2023

Hearing House testimony, Warren introduces 3 commonsense gun safety bills
Mar 30, 2023

Abney introduces bills to help small businesses and streamline criminal justice data collection
Mar 30, 2023

Fiedler bill to require patient consent for pelvic exams passes Health Committee
Mar 29, 2023

House Health Committee advances bills to save lives of children, improve lives of seniors, protect dignity of all patients
Mar 29, 2023

Policy Committee examines expanding reproductive health care
Mar 29, 2023

House Health Committee approves bill to require carbon monoxide alarms in Pa. child care facilities
Mar 29, 2023

Kinkead rebukes Sen. Martin for dismissing food insecurity
Mar 28, 2023

Freeman bill would promote redevelopment of vacant factory buildings
Mar 28, 2023

Venkat pushes for medical debt relief in budget negotiations
Mar 28, 2023

Majority Policy Committee examines affordable housing crisis
Mar 28, 2023

Ciresi, James introduce legislation to create tax credit to rehabilitate and preserve historic homes
Mar 28, 2023