Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus

Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El hosts a news conference with other legislators and community advocates to announce the introduction of legislation that would create an Office of New Pennsylvanians to attract, retain and support immigrants in Pennsylvania.

Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz speaks at a news conference to discuss legislation that would create an Office of New Pennsylvanians to attract, retain and support immigrants in Pennsylvania.

Rep. Joe Hohenstein speaks at a news conference to discuss legislation that would create an Office of New Pennsylvanians to attract, retain and support immigrants in Pennsylvania.

Speaker of the PA House Joanna McClinton speaks about the hardships faced by people who experience psychological abuse within their workplace.

Rep. Pat Harkins urges everyone to support his legislation that would provide further protections and remedies for people facing workplace abuse.

Rep. Dave Madsen says too many people suffer in silence because of mental abuse from coworkers or bosses. Madsen says all workers deserve protection in the workplace.

Rep. Dan Miller says abuse in the workplace, whether physical or mental, is wrong. Whether intentional or due to neglect, workplace abuse has an impact and demands prevention and remedy.

Rep. Regina Young spoke alongside many of her legislative colleagues about the lasting harmful effects of workplace psychological abuse.

Rep. Justin Fleming joins colleagues and advocates to hear the stories of people who have faced workplace abuse and urged support for legislation that would help the victims and prevent the abuse from happening.

Rep. Gina H. Curry spoke about psychological safety in the workplace and how an absence of safety can lead to workplace bullying and an overall toxic environment.

Rep. Andre D. Carroll says workplace abuse isn't a women's issue, it's an us issue. Carroll says it's up to all of us to protect every single American.

Rep. Melissa Cerrato explains her legislation that would grant full recognition and benefits of veterans under Pennsylvania law to naturalized citizens within the Commonwealth who served in the Republic of Korea Armed Forces during the Vietnam War.

Rep. Scott Conklin speaks on his proposed legislation to authorize enforcement officers employed by the Office of State Inspector General to carry firearms in the performance of their official duties after completing basic firearm training.

Rep. Jason Dawkins discusses his legislation that would make it easier for domestic violence survivors to receive unemployment compensation benefits if they are forced to quit working in situations where continued employment would jeopardize their safety.

Rep. Emily Kinkead hosts a news conference to announce a package of legislation (CARE Package) to begin to reform the state’s juvenile justice system.

Rep. Dan Miller joins fellow lawmakers and advocates to discuss a package of legislation to begin to reform the state’s juvenile justice system.

Rep. Chris Rabb speaks at a press conference to support the CARE package, which is a package of bills to begin reforming the state’s juvenile justice system.

Rep. Melissa Shusterman joins fellow lawmakers and advocates to discuss a package of legislation to begin to reform the state’s juvenile justice system.

Rep. Anthony Bellmon joins fellow lawmakers and advocates to discuss a package of legislation to begin to reform the state’s juvenile justice system.

Rep. Rick Krajewski joins fellow lawmakers and advocates to discuss a package of legislation to begin to reform the state’s juvenile justice system.

Rep. Dave Madsen speaks at a Harrisburg press event and stands in solidarity with immigrant neighbors who were detained by federal immigration officials.

At a state Capitol press event, Rep. Justin Fleming discusses the recent detention of Dauphin County residents by the federal government and calls to stop these ‘reckless’ and ‘destructive’ policies in Washington, D.C.

Rep. Danilo Burgos urges Pennsylvanians to stand up against federal immigration policies that he says are leading us down a dark path.

Rep. Joe Hohenstien speaks at a press event at the state Capitol to discuss the recent detention of Dauphin County residents by ICE.

Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta joins members of AFSCME, other lawmakers, and municipal workers at a news conference to highlight the need for his legislation that would add municipal employees to the classification of public servants who have increased protections under law due to heightened risk of assault while on the job.

Rep. Tim Briggs joins members of AFSCME, other lawmakers, and municipal workers at a news conference to highlight the need for legislation that would add municipal employees to the classification of public servants who have increased protections under law due to heightened risk of assault while on the job.

Rep. Jason Dawkins, majority chairman of the House Labor and Industry Committee, speaks during a voting meeting on legislation that would create a statewide paid family & medical leave insurance program.

Rep. Emily Kinkead speaks during a voting meeting of the House Labor and Industry Committee on legislation that would create a statewide paid family & medical leave insurance program.

During a PA House Labor & Industry Committee meeting, Rep. Jennifer O’Mara spoke in support of legislation that would create a statewide paid family & medical leave insurance program.

Rep. Regina Young speaks during a voting meeting of the House Labor and Industry Committee on legislation that would create a statewide paid family & medical leave insurance program.

Rep. Dan Miller speaks during a voting meeting of the House Labor and Industry Committee on legislation that would create a statewide paid family & medical leave insurance program.

Rep. Lindsay Powell speaks during a voting meeting of the House Labor and Industry Committee on legislation that would create a statewide paid family & medical leave insurance program.

Rep. Greg Scott attends a voting meeting of the House Labor and Industry Committee to discuss legislation that would create a statewide paid family & medical leave insurance program.

Legislation to prohibit discrimination based on hair and hairstyles passed the state House by a vote of 194-8, announced the bill’s authors Rep. La’Tasha D. Mayes and House Speaker Joanna McClinton.

Rep. La'Tasha D. Mayes discusses her legislation, HB 439, known as The PA CROWN Act (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) and would prohibit discrimination based on a person’s hair type, hair texture or hairstyle.

Rep. Dan Frankel discusses his legislation, HB 33, that would establish oversight of medical marijuana through audit testing, quality assurance testing, data transparency, and inspections.

Rep. Gina Curry discusses her legislation, HB 111, which prohibits insurers from denying coverage to individuals just because they have an opioid reversal agent in their prescription profile. The legislation, nicknamed “Lloyd’s Law,” is named after Lloyd White, who suffered from substance use disorder before passing away in 2019.

Rep. Mary Jo Daley addresses her colleagues during remarks made on the House Floor.

Rep. Tarik Khan discusses his legislation to increase funding for affordable housing by $10 million before it was approved in the Housing & Community Development Committee.

Rep. Brandon Markosek, majority chairman of the House Housing & Community Development Committee, hosts a voting meeting.

Rep. Bob Merski speaks before the House Housing & Community Development Committee.

Rep. Dave Madsen speaks during a House Housing & Community Development Committee voting meeting.

Rep. Abigail Salisbury speaks before the House Housing & Community Development Committee.

Chair of the House Energy Committee, Rep. Elizabeth Fielder joins experts and advocates at a Harrisburg press event to call on the passage of her legislation that would authorize the use of existing federal Solar for All funding.

Rep. Steve Malagari testifies in front of the House Education Committee to discuss his proposed legislation.

Rep. Pete Schweyer, majority chairman of the House Education Committee, speaks during a voting meeting he hosted.

Rep. Paul Friel attends a voting meeting of the House Education Committee.

Rep. Melissa Shusterman speaks at a news conference she hosted at the state Capitol to observe Women’s Equal Pay Day.

Speaker of the PA House Joanna McClinton joins a group of her legislative colleagues for a press conference at the State Capitol about raising awareness for equal pay for women.

Rep. Mary Isaacson speaks at a news conference to observe Women’s Equal Pay Day.

Rep. Roni Green speaks at a news conference to observe Women’s Equal Pay Day.

Rep. Jennifer O'Mara speaks at a news conference to observe Women’s Equal Pay Day.

Rep. Anthony Bellmon speaks at a news conference to observe Women’s Equal Pay Day.

Rep. Tarik Khan speaks at a news conference to observe Women’s Equal Pay Day.

Rep. Paul Takac speaks at a news conference to observe Women’s Equal Pay Day.

Rep. Danilo Burgos, majority chairman of the House Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee, hosts a voting meeting on March 17, 2025.

House Transportation Committee majority chairman Ed Neilson speaks during an informational meeting on the Overview of the PA Turnpike Commission and Open Road Tolling.

Rep. Maureen Madden speaks to a constituent who attended the Grand Opening of her new District Office.

Rep. Lindsay Powell meets with Shaler High School students and honors them with House citations after her office held its inaugural “There Ought To Be a Law” contest, where 7th through 12th grade students assumed the role of state legislators and wrote a two-page paper on their proposal for a new state law.

Rep. Tim Briggs, majority chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, speaks during a voting meeting he hosted.

Rep. Chris Pielli discusses his legislation, which would establish concurrent federal and state jurisdiction over military installations in Pennsylvania and is supported by the Department of Defense, during a voting meeting of the House Judiciary Committee.

Rep. Mary Jo Daley speaks to attendees during a Veterans Tribute Lunch she hosted.

Rep. Christina Sappey speaks during a public hearing of the House Finance Committee on her legislation, the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit.

Rep. Danielle Friel Otten speaks at a press event at Voith Hydro North America to discuss key components of Governor Josh Shapiro's "Lightning Plan" - a comprehensive plan to secure Pennsylvania's energy future.

Rep. Andre D. Carroll speaks at the ceremonial grand opening of his district office, which was followed by an open house event.

Rep. Anthony Bellmon speaks at a news conference he hosted at the Philadelphia Protestant Home before presenting a check worth $84,350 to provide a new disability transport vehicle for the home.

Rep. Anthony Bellmon presents a check worth $84,350 to the Philadelphia Protestant Home to provide a new disability transport vehicle for the home.

Members of the Pennsylvania House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee are pictured before convening a critical informational meeting at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Cooperative to address the interconnected issues of food waste and food insecurity.

Rep. Justin Fleming speaks at a press event to discuss the Executive Order that Governor Josh Shapiro signed that focuses on adding workforce in already-funded job positions to serve Pennsylvanians more efficiently and effectively.

Rep. Dave Madsen speaks at a press event to discuss the Executive Order that Governor Josh Shapiro signed that focuses on adding workforce in already-funded job positions to serve Pennsylvanians more efficiently and effectively.

Rep. Carol Hill-Evans speaks at a press event to discuss the Executive Order that Governor Josh Shapiro signed that focuses on adding workforce in already-funded job positions to serve Pennsylvanians more efficiently and effectively.

Rep. Nate Davidson reads to kids during National Read Across America week.

Rep. Pete Schweyer, the Majority Chairman of the House Education Committee, speaks at a press conference to highlight investments in the proposed 2025-25 state budget in Student Teachers Stipends to Grow Pennsylvania's Education Workforce.

Rep. Steve Samuelson speaks at a press conference to highlight investments in the proposed 2025-25 state budget in Student Teachers Stipends to Grow Pennsylvania's Education Workforce.

Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz and Lt. Gov. Austin Davis speaks during a discussion at Reading Hospital, which recently was awarded more than $600,000 in state grant funding to expand and enhance its hospital-based violence intervention program.

Rep. Dan Miller is joined by U.S. Reps. Chris Deluzio and Summer Lee, other state lawmakers, Allegheny County officials, and advocates at a press event in Pittsburgh to discuss how proposed changes to Medicaid at the federal level, if enacted, could decimate services across the board and lead to a health care crisis in Pennsylvania and beyond.

Rep. Dan Frankel discusses how proposed changes to Medicaid at the federal level, if enacted, could decimate services across the board and lead to a health care crisis in Pennsylvania and beyond, at a press event in Pittsburgh.

Rep. Steve Malagari speaks to a Veteran at the Veterans Brunch he hosted.

Rep. Jared Solomon, Majority Chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, speaks to constituents at a Veterans Brunch.

Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler, Majority Chair of the House Energy Committee, hosts a public meeting to discuss the Bipartisan Appliance Energy Efficiency Standards bill.

Rep. Jacklyn Rusnock attends a House Energy Committee public meeting to discuss the Bipartisan Appliance Energy Efficiency Standards bill.

Rep. Heather Boyd attends a House Energy Committee public meeting to discuss the Bipartisan Appliance Energy Efficiency Standards bill.

Rep. Melissa Cerrato attends a House Energy Committee public meeting to discuss the Bipartisan Appliance Energy Efficiency Standards bill.

A member of the commission for America 250PA, Rep. Jared Solomon spoke at the unveiling of a mural located in the state Capitol to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and Pennsylvania’s integral role in it.

Rep. Steve Samuelson, Majority Chairman of the House Finance Committee, speaks during an informational meeting on the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit.

Rep. Christina Sappey speaks during a House Finance Committee informational meeting on the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit, legislation in which she is the prime sponsor of.

Rep. Greg Scott speaks during a House Finance Committee informational meeting on the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit.

Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz attends a House Finance Committee informational meeting on the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit.

Rep. Jim Haddock attends a House Finance Committee informational meeting on the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit.

Rep. Regina Young speaks at a news conference calling on federal lawmakers to take action to protect the Department of Education and the critical funding and support that Department provides Pennsylvania.

Rep. Pete Schweyer, Majority Chairman of the House Education Committee, hosts an Informational Meeting to discuss Teacher Certifications.

Rep. Mary Isaacson attends a House Education Committee Informational Meeting to discuss Teacher Certifications.

Rep. Paul Takac attends a House Education Committee Informational Meeting to discuss Teacher Certifications.

Reps. Paul Takac and Izzy Smith-Wade-El attend a House Education Committee Informational Meeting to discuss Teacher Certifications.

Rep. Jacklyn Rusnock speaks at a press event to celebrate the completion of a $436,000 renovation of C.H. McConnell Environmental Education Hall at Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center.

Rep. John Inglis greets constituents during an Open House at his District Office in West Mifflin.

Rep. John Inglis tours South Allegheny High School to see first-hand the upgrades the district has made to the facility.

Rep. Jim Haddock visits Riverside Elementary East in Moosic to announce the statewide kickoff of the United States of Readers program for students in Pennsylvania.

Rep. Joe McAndrew speaks at a news conference before presenting a $250,000 grant that will be used to pave East Hills Drive in Penn Hills, which will connect the East Hills community in the City of Pittsburgh.

Rep. La’Tasha D. Mayes speaks at a news conference before presenting a $250,000 grant in an effort to revitalize East Hills Drive in Penn Hills.

Rep. Justin Fleming visits CrossPoint Early Learning Center to highlight Governor Josh Shapiro's 2025-26 proposed budget, which builds on efforts to make childcare more affordable by expanding and strengthening the childcare workforce.

Rep. Nate Davidson speaks to a constituent during the grand opening event for his district office in Lemoyne.

Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz is pictured with Speaker of the PA House Joanna McClinton after her legislation allowing the Secretary of Agriculture to license as many certified poultry technicians as necessary to carry out sampling and testing procedures passed the House.

Rep. La'Tasha D. Mayes explains why the CROWN Act is so important. CROWN stands for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair, and would make sure no person would be discriminated against because of their hair type, hair texture or hairstyle.

Working as an emergency room physician, Rep. Arvind Venkat has seen serious situations due to accidental exposure to food allergens. His legislation would require food facilities to display posters about food allergy awareness in employee areas and require menus to include information about food allergens.

Rep. Carol Kazeem speaks in the House chamber about the false imprisonment of Rodney Derrickson, who was sentenced to life in prison in 1994. After over 30 years behind bars for a crime he didn't commit, he was eventually released in December 2024.

Rep. Tarik Khan spoke on a House resolution to officially recognize Jan. 27th as Holocaust Remembrance Day in Pennsylvania.

Rep. Nate Davidson delivers the Opening Prayer before the start or voting session.

Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Tim Briggs announces legislation that would help to end death by incarceration in the commonwealth while speaking at a Harrisburg press event.

Rep. Andre Carroll joins fellow lawmakers and advocates to speak on legislation to end death by incarceration in the commonwealth as well as make it easier for older inmates to be able to be released for medical reasons.

Rep. Rick Krajewski speaks at a press event and renews his vow to bring meaningful change to the commonwealth’s compassionate release process.

Animals across Pennsylvania will continue to have a voice in Harrisburg as the PA Animal Protection Caucus held a press event in Harrisburg.

Rep. Chris Rabb says this work is personal for him. Hate and bigotry in all forms have no place in our Commonwealth and if no one has the courage to speak up and organize against it, then we are all complicit in normalizing the hateful rhetoric.

Rep Tarik Khan comments on his legislation that amends the Health Care Facilities Act to enact additional protections from operating room surgical smoke produced by electrosurgical equipment.

Rep. Jordan Harris makes a speech inside the House Chamber.

Rep. Scott Conklin addresses his colleagues during a House Floor speech.

House Energy Committee Chairwoman Elizabeth Fiedler hosts a public hearing to discuss her legislation authorizing a Solar for All program.

Rep. Paul Friel joins other House Democrats on the newly established House Energy Committee at a public hearing to consider legislation introduced by Committee Chairwoman Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler authorizing a Solar for All program.

Rep. Mandy Steele joins other House Democrats on the newly established House Energy Committee at a public hearing to consider legislation introduced by Committee Chairwoman Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler authorizing a Solar for All program.

Rep. John Inglis joins other House Democrats on the newly established House Energy Committee at a public hearing to consider legislation introduced by Committee Chairwoman Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler authorizing a Solar for All program.

Rep. Melissa Cerrato joins other House Democrats on the newly established House Energy Committee at a public hearing to consider legislation introduced by Committee Chairwoman Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler authorizing a Solar for All program.

Rep. Chris Pielli joins other House Democrats on the newly established House Energy Committee at a public hearing to consider legislation introduced by Committee Chairwoman Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler authorizing a Solar for All program.

Rep. Heather Boyd joins other House Democrats on the newly established House Energy Committee at a public hearing to consider legislation introduced by Committee Chairwoman Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler authorizing a Solar for All program.

Rep. Jose Giral joins other House Democrats on the newly established House Energy Committee at a public hearing to consider legislation introduced by Committee Chairwoman Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler authorizing a Solar for All program.

Rep. Jordan Harris delivers the Opening Prayer at the start of legislative session.

Speaker of the PA House Joanna McClinton speaks at a press conference recognizing and highlighting the year-round efforts of Girl Scout troops across Pennsylvania.

Rep. Manny Guzman spoke in the House chamber in support of legislation that would protect jobs in the poultry industry. The bill would allow non-citizens to be trained as certified poultry technicians to help monitor bird flocks for diseases like bird flu.

Rep. Mary Jo Daley is pleased to report that her bill creating parking-protected bike lanes passed the House. These special lanes would allow street parking to be reconfigured with vehicles parked further from the curb to leave space for a protected bike lane.

Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz addresses her colleagues during a speech on the House Floor.

Rep. Pete Schweyer makes comments during a speech in the House Chamber.

Rep. Paul Takac speaks at a press event to announced the recipients of $10 million in grants through the nation's first Agricultural Innovation Grant Program. This funding will help Pennsylvania agricultural businesses adopt innovative technologies and practices to enhance conservation and implement clean energy solutions.

Rep. Jennifer O'Mara speaks during a House Transportation Committee Voting Meeting.

Rep. Ed Neilson, majority chairman of the House Transportation Committee, hosts a Voting Meeting.

Rep. Maureen Madden, majority chair of the House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee, hosts an Informational Meeting to discuss Area Agencies on Aging.

Rep. Tarik Khan attends an Aging and Older Adult Services Committee Informational Meeting to discuss Area Agencies on Aging.

Rep. Bridget Kosierowski attends an Aging and Older Adult Services Committee Informational Meeting to discuss Area Agencies on Aging.

Rep. Keith Harris attends an Aging and Older Adult Services Committee Informational Meeting to discuss Area Agencies on Aging.

Rep. Jessica Benham attends an Aging and Older Adult Services Committee Informational Meeting to discuss Area Agencies on Aging.

Rep. Lindsay Powell attends an Aging and Older Adult Services Committee Informational Meeting to discuss Area Agencies on Aging.

Rep. Melissa Cerrato attends an Aging and Older Adult Services Committee Informational Meeting to discuss Area Agencies on Aging.

Rep. Pete Schweyer, majority chairman of the House Education Committee, speaks during an informational meeting to discuss the latest academic results and school progress measures from the Future Ready PA Index.

Rep. Regina Young speaks during a House Education Committee informational meeting to discuss the latest academic results and school progress measures from the Future Ready PA Index.

Rep. Paul Friel speaks during a House Education Committee informational meeting to discuss the latest academic results and school progress measures from the Future Ready PA Index.

Rep. Mary Jo Daley, majority chair of the House Tourism, Recreation and Economic Development Committee, hosts a Voting Meeting.

Rep. Regina Young attends a House Tourism, Recreation and Economic Development Committee Voting Meeting.

Rep. Nikki Rivera attends a House Tourism, Recreation and Economic Development Committee Voting Meeting.

Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz attends a House Tourism, Recreation and Economic Development Committee Voting Meeting.

Rep. Justin Fleming hosts a childcare policy forum at Widener University Commonwealth Law School to discuss challenges affecting childcare providers and the steps the commonwealth is taking to develop and implement solutions.

Rep. Rob Matzie joins Governor Josh Shapiro at the Pittsburgh International Airport to announce the "Lightning Plan" - a comprehensive energy plan to secure Pennsylvania's energy future. Matzie says this energy plan will create jobs, lower costs for consumers, protect Pennsylvania from global instability by building next generation power, and position the Commonwealth to continue to be a national energy leader for decades to come.

House Majority Whip Rep. Mike Schlossberg says afterschool programs provide structure to students when the school day ends by expanding on what is being taught in school, provide social skills, homework help, exercise and so much more.

Rep. Josh Siegel says that afterschool programs are critical to our communities and provide children a safe and reliable place to go after the school day ends where they can continue to learn and grow.

Rep. Jason Dawkins, majority chairman of the House Labor & Industry Committee, hosts a Voting Meeting to discuss his legislation that would make it easier for domestic violence survivors to receive unemployment compensation benefits if they are forced to quit working in situations where continued employment would jeopardize their safety.

Rep. Rick Krajewski speaks during a House Labor & Industry Committee Voting Meeting to discuss legislation that would make it easier for domestic violence survivors to receive unemployment compensation benefits if they are forced to quit working in situations where continued employment would jeopardize their safety.

Rep. Roni Green attends a House Labor & Industry Committee Voting Meeting to gather information on legislation that would make it easier for domestic violence survivors to receive unemployment compensation benefits if they are forced to quit working in situations where continued employment would jeopardize their safety.

Rep. Dan Miler attends a House Labor & Industry Committee Voting Meeting to gather information on legislation that would make it easier for domestic violence survivors to receive unemployment compensation benefits if they are forced to quit working in situations where continued employment would jeopardize their safety.

Rep. Bob Merski attends a House Labor & Industry Committee Voting Meeting to gather information on legislation that would make it easier for domestic violence survivors to receive unemployment compensation benefits if they are forced to quit working in situations where continued employment would jeopardize their safety.

Rep. Jim Haddock attends a House Labor & Industry Committee Voting Meeting to gather information on legislation that would make it easier for domestic violence survivors to receive unemployment compensation benefits if they are forced to quit working in situations where continued employment would jeopardize their safety.

Rep. Bob Merski offers the opening prayer for the PA House.

Rep. Dan Frankel, majority chairman of the House Health Committee, discusses his legislation that establishes oversight of medical marijuana through audit testing, quality assurance testing, data transparency, and inspections during a voting meeting.

Rep. Danielle Friel-Otten attends a voting meeting of the House Health Committee.

Rep. Tarik Khan speaks during a voting meeting of the House Health Committee on his legislation that requires hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to implement polices and systems to protect employees from surgical smoke exposure.

Rep. Heather Boyd attends a voting meeting of the House Health Committee.

Rep. Arvind Venkat speaks during a voting meeting of the House Health Committee.

Reps. Mary Isaacson and Anthony Bellmon are pictured with Gov. Josh Shapiro after he signed House Bill 1700 into law.

Rep. Gina Curry is congratulated by Gov. Josh Shapiro as he signs her House Bill 2233 into law.

Rep. Kyle Donahue is pictured with Gov. Josh Shapiro after his House Bill 2265 was signed into law.

Rep. Jared Solomon shakes hands with Gov. Josh Shapiro after his House Bill 2383 was signed in to law.

Rep. Perry Warren, Majority Chairman of the House Insurance Committee, hosts a voting meeting.

Rep. Christina Sappey attends a voting meeting of the House Insurance Committee.

During a House Insurance Committee hearing, Rep. Gina H. Curry introduces her legislation, Lloyd’s Law, a bill aimed at prohibiting insurers from denying coverage to individuals just because they have an opioid reversal agent, like Naloxone, in their prescription profile.

Rep. Steve Malagari attends a voting meeting of the House Insurance Committee.

Rep. Steve Samuelson says Pennsylvania voters deserve and want districts that are fair and do not benefit one political party over another. Samuelson has introduced legislation to do that and hopes to have it in place for the next redrawing of legislative district maps in 2031.

Rep. Jeanne McNeill, Majority Chair of the House Children & Youth Committee, hosts a Voting Meeting.

Rep. Morgan Cephas speaks in front of the Children & Youth Committee during a Voting Meeting.

Rep. Napoleon Nelson speaks during a Children & Youth Committee Voting Meeting.

Rep. Gina Curry speaks in front of the Children & Youth Committee during a Voting Meeting.

Rep. Rick Krajewski speaks during a Children & Youth Committee Voting Meeting.

As co-chair of the bipartisan, bicameral PA Competitiveness Caucus, Rep. Paul Friel details the caucus’s priorities and goals for the upcoming 2025-26 Legislative Session, saying it's all about making Pennsylvania a top destination for jobs and investment, while strengthening the commonwealth’s overall economic competitiveness.

Rep. Brandon Markosek, Majority Chairman of the House Housing and Community Development Committee, hosts his first voting meeting.

Rep. Lis Borowski discusses her legislation before the House Housing and Community Development Committee that allows residents of condominiums, cooperatives or planned communities to dry their clothes outside.

Rep. Jennifer O’Mara speaks about the vital importance of the Family Care Act and the lasting impacts it can have on Pennsylvania families at a press conference in Harrisburg.

Rep. Lindsay Powell proudly supports the Family Care Act, which would create a statewide medical leave insurance program to guarantee access to paid leave for all working Pennsylvanians.

Speaker of the PA House Joanna McClinton joins members of the PA Women's Health Caucus and the PA Black Maternal Health Caucus to celebrate victories from the previous legislative session and highlight some of their priorities for the current session.

PA Black Maternal Health Caucus co-chair Rep. La'Tasha D. Mayes joins members of the Women's Health Caucus and the PA Black Maternal Health Caucus to celebrate the PA MOMNIBUS package of bills and other victories from 2024 and highlight some of their priorities for the new legislative session.

PA Women's Health Caucus co-chair Rep. Mary Jo Daley joins members of the PA Black Maternal Health Caucus to celebrate victories from 2024 and highlight some of their priorities for the 2025.

PA Black Maternal Health Caucus co-chair Rep. Gina H. Curry joins the Women's Health Caucus and the PA Black Maternal Health Caucus to celebrate victories from 2024 and highlight some of their priorities for the 2025.

In a joint press conference with PA Senate Democrats, and as concerns mount about the future of healthcare rights in America, House Majority Whip Rep. Mike Schlossberg vows to keep fighting for Pennsylvanians.

House Majority Insurance Chair Rep. Perry Warren stands with PA Senate Democratic leaders to ensure Affordable Care Act benefits continue in the commonwealth.

Chair of the House Central PA Delegation, Rep. Manny Guzman speaks at an information session with heads of Tec Centro to hear about what they can do to help their organizations succeed and continue to provide job training opportunities for their communities.

Speaker of the PA House Joanna McClinton joins Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis to announce a new $2.5 million federal award to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency to transform the Commonwealth's ability to support survivors of sexual violence.

Rep. Gina H. Curry opens up House Session with a prayer, asking for guidance and compassion as they enter the 2025-26 Legislative Session.

Rep. Pat Harkins speaks about the Erie Police Athletic League, one of 46 afterschool programs across the state, to help keep kids safe and provide enrichment opportunities through the new "Building Opportunity through Out-of-School" (BOOST) initiative.

Chairman of the House Education Committee, Rep. Peter Schweyer emphasizes the tireless efforts of House Democrats and the Shapiro Administration in securing historic investments in basic education funding impacting the Allentown School District.

Rep. Josh Siegel visit Harrison-Morton Middle School in Allentown to highlight the more than $2 billion in funding the Shapiro Administration has secured over the last two years for Pennsylvania’s K-12 students, teachers, and schools.

Rep. La'Tasha D. Mayes speaks at a press event at the Vintage Senior Center to announce the opening of this year's application period for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program.

Standing in the Frankford Boys and Girls Club that he frequented as children, Rep. Jason Dawkins announces more than $11 million in grants to strengthen afterschool programs.

As Co-Chair of the PA House Afterschool Caucus, Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler announces over $11 million in state grants to boost support in afterschool programs across Pennsylvania.

Rep. Frank Burns joins Governor Josh Shapiro at the Cambria County Library to highlight PA Broadband Development Authority grants that will provide construction and infrastructure improvements to make sure public facilities have access to high-speed internet across the Commonwealth.

Erie Reps. Ryan Bizzarro, Bob Merski, and Pat Harkins discuss the DCED's Neighborhood Assistance Program at a press event, where Mercy Center for Women was awarded over $1M as part of a state investment.

Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta speaks at a press event to remind Pennsylvanians, especially those who do not have health coverage, to explore their options and enroll through Pennie before the January 15 Open Enrollment deadline.

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