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Pielli bill to help increase funding for first responders approved in Local Government Committee

(Apr 10, 2025) Rep. Chris Pielli

“Fire companies and emergency services exist to serve and protect all Pennsylvania residents, and they need proper funding to carry out their responsibilities,” Pielli said. “Funding struggles can result in staffing shortages and increased response times. This legislation is a simple but important step in increasing funding opportunities for our first responders,” he said. “With this funding, our first responders can increase staffing and upgrade equipment. This option should also be extended to all townships of the second class.” Read more

 

Pielli’s bill to incentivize National Guard enlistment approved by Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee

(Apr 09, 2025) Rep. Chris Pielli

“Over a decade ago, Pennsylvania launched the Medical Officer and Health Officer Incentive program to provide additional financial incentives for skilled medical professionals to enlist in the Pennsylvania National Guard,” Pielli said. “In the time since Act 78 of 2014, this program has proven to be a meaningful tool, bringing highly qualified health professionals into our forces. Read more

 

Pielli’s concurrent jurisdiction unanimously bill passes House

(Apr 08, 2025) Rep. Chris Pielli

“When military installations are under exclusive federal jurisdiction, military children who find themselves in trouble are often forced through a federal justice system that does not offer as many rehabilitative options as does our Commonwealth,” Pielli said. “This system lacks appropriate juvenile-focused resources and may result in military-connected juveniles being tried more harshly while their peers off-base may be steered into more appropriate channels. Read more

 

Pielli bill to help seniors stay in their homes unanimously approved by Commerce Committee

(Apr 08, 2025) Rep. Chris Pielli

“As a former court-appointed guardianship attorney, I saw clients who lost their homes as a result of unpaid property taxes,” Pielli said. “Too often, these were individuals with cognitive impairment or those who were otherwise incapacitated and could not pay tax bills without assistance. Tragically, these same individuals sometimes had the financial means but were so impaired that they were unable to keep up with payments. It is simply unfair to leave these people to try and pay these bills alone. My bill helps to prevent overdue tax payments for those who are aging and may be suffering from any number of conditions that hinders their ability to regularly pay bills.” Read more

 

Pielli tours Geothermal facility, touts need for clean energy

(Apr 03, 2025) Rep. Chris Pielli

“Pennsylvania thrives when we innovate,” Pielli said. “Average or below-average production of clean energy is unacceptable. We need to produce more energy using renewable sources. The folks here at West Chester University are doing just that by leading the way in geothermal production.” Read more

 

Chester County Letter of Support for TEFAP and LFPA

(Apr 03, 2025) Rep. Chris Pielli

On March 28, the Chester County Food Bank informed our office that the USDA has canceled $250,000 of vital food orders for the quarter beginning April 1, 2025. These cancellations include essential items like proteins, eggs, and dairy products. If this trend continues, the Food Bank could face up to $1 million in canceled food orders over the next year, affecting their ability to meet the growing need for food assistance here in our county. Adding to the challenge, the USDA has also recently withdrawn $145,000 in LFPA funding previously allocated for purchasing products from local farmers. Despite these setbacks, the Food Bank remains steadfast in its commitment to serving our community. However, the impact of these changes is profound, and the food bank is calling on our community for support. Today, 10 state legislators representing Chester County signed on to a letter to our U.S. delegation – Senator Dave McCormick, Senator John Fetterman, and Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan – urging them to advocate for the reinstatement and protection of these critical food orders and funding. The response from the community has been overwhelming since our office and other state legislators’ offices first shared the news of these cuts on Friday. Please continue to make your voices heard by contacting our federal representatives and calling for the restoration of these essential programs. I am proud to stand with my House and Senate colleagues across Chester County Read more

 

An Open Letter to the Lawyers and Law Firms the Trump Administration Seeks to Silence

(Apr 02, 2025) Rep. Chris Pielli

We, the undersigned lawyer-legislators of the Pennsylvania state House of Representatives, are appalled though tragically not surprised by President Trump's latest attack on the rule of law. As outlined in the Presidential Memorandum of March 22, 2025, SUBJECT: Preventing Abuses of the Legal System and the Federal Court, the President instructed the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security to weaponize the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Rules of Professional Conduct, and any other regulations governing attorney conduct and discipline to silence the zealous advocacy of lawyers and law firms across the nation. We will not allow the Trump Administration’s attempt with this memorandum to chill legal representation that inconveniences its efforts to undermine the Constitution, gut essential programs, attack vulnerable groups and individuals, and otherwise subvert the rule of law to go unchallenged. Read more

 

District Deliberations: March 2025 Edition

(Mar 31, 2025) Rep. Chris Pielli

Hi Folks,We hope this March edition of District Deliberations finds you all doing well. March, coming in like a lion and going out like a lamb, has come to us once again breaking through the winter blues. To many, March signifies new beginnings as the advent of Spring blooms into our lives. For me, it has always reminded me of family. There are nearly 39 million Americans of Irish Descent of which I proudly count myself. As the grandson of two maternal Irish immigrants from County Kerry, I take great pride in being a member of the PA House Irish American Caucus and want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who made this St. Patrick’s Day a time of pride, reflection, and inclusion. Because on St. Patrick’s Day, everyone is Irish. Read more

 

Pielli’s bill to protect children approved by House Judiciary Committee

(Mar 25, 2025) Rep. Chris Pielli

“We tell our children not to trust strangers. We tell our children what they should do when a stranger approaches them. But we also tell our children that you CAN trust your teacher. You CAN trust a police officer,” Pielli said. “How can we allow those who break that sacred trust to those they’re supposed to serve, to their community, continue to benefit from institutional leniencies they do not deserve? This legislation, as amended, allowing for sentencing enhancements for a person in a position of authority is a step in the right direction.” Read more

 

Pielli’s bill to protect native species approved by House Environmental and Natural Resources Protection Committee

(Mar 18, 2025) Rep. Chris Pielli

“Since the 1990s, the population of monarch butterflies in North America has declined by 90%. They are now an endangered species. Without insects and pollinators like the monarch butterfly, flowers and crops cannot survive. To ensure human welfare, we must protect them,” Pielli said. “That is why I've reintroduced H.B. 441, a bill which will address the conservation of wild native terrestrial insects by adding language that protects them under Pennsylvania’s Wild Resource Conservation Act, thus upholding our constitutional right to the preservation of natural, scenic, historic and aesthetic values of the environment in Pennsylvania." Read more

 

Pielli fights for veterans at West Chester rally

(Mar 14, 2025) Rep. Chris Pielli

“Elon and Trump don’t get it. We are not suckers and losers. This isn’t a business. This isn’t about profit margins. This is about people. True American patriots who were willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for our country, if necessary, who now need our help. As a U.S Army soldier, I swore to support, obey and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies foreign and domestic. I made this pledge with my fellow veterans to the republic for which it stands, not to a king. Not to billionaires for their tax breaks and not to Russian dictators. As a PA state representative, I swear and pledge the same," Pielli said. Read more

 

Grant Memo: Transportation, Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Mar 12, 2025) Rep. Chris Pielli

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Funds Who May Apply: Eligibility for these funds is open to state, county, or municipal forensic crime laboratories to support activities that improve the quality and timeliness of forensic services. Use: To improve the quality and timeliness of forensic services throughout Pennsylvania, with an emphasis on combating opioids and synthetic drugs through laboratory accreditation, the certification of forensic scientists, and the purchase of laboratory equipment. Funds: A total of approximately $785,000 in federal Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvements funds is being announced to support this initiative. PCCD expects to fund four to six grants with budgets not to exceed $185,000 over the 15-month project period. Application Deadline: April 10, 2025 More information: PCCD Website PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Community and Economic Development: PA SITES Who May Apply: Municipalities, economic development organizations, redevelopment authorities, municipal authorities, industrial development agencies, and for-profit organizations. Use: To develop competitive sites for businesses to relocate or expand within Pennsylvania. Funds: $400 million in funding is available. Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and approved on a quarterly basis More information: DCED Website Department Read more

 

Pielli’s concurrent jurisdiction bill approved by Judiciary Committee

(Mar 12, 2025) Rep. Chris Pielli

“Military families often face challenges that state resources and state courts may be better suited to address, including their mental health. Under our package of bills, installation authorities will be able to enter into a memorandum with state and local officials to define their working relationships and identify the best avenues for addressing juvenile misconduct of military-connected youth.” Read more

 

Transportation, Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Mar 06, 2025) Rep. Chris Pielli

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commonwealth Financing Authority: Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) Who May Apply: Municipalities, councils of government, businesses, economic development organizations, public transportation agency, ports (rail/freight) Use: The MTF provides grants to encourage economic development and ensure a safe and reliable system of transportation exists in Pennsylvania. The program is intended to provide financial assistance in order to improve public transportation assets that enhance communities, pedestrian safety, and transit revitalization. Funds: Requests must have a total eligible cost of $100,000 or more and no request shall exceed $3,000,000 for any project. Application Deadline: July 31, 2025 More information: DCED Website PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Community and Economic Development: PA SITES Who May Apply: Municipalities, economic development organizations, redevelopment authorities, municipal authorities, industrial development agencies, and for-profit organizations. Use: To develop competitive sites for businesses to relocate or expand within Pennsylvania. Funds: $400 million in funding is available. Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and approved on a quarterly basis More information: DCED Website Department of Agriculture: Farm Vitality Planning Grant Who May Apply: Farmers, prospective farmers, and others may apply. Use: Strategic business Read more

 

Pielli to join West Chester University Rally and “Teach-In”

(Mar 03, 2025) Rep. Chris Pielli

"I stand in solidarity with West Chester University students, faculty, and staff,” Pielli said. “The proposed federal education funding cuts will impact current and future generations and will have a devastating impact on our economy and our national security for years to come. Instead of investing in our children, the Trump administration seeks to line the pockets of a billionaire class of would-be oligarchs. It’s time to take back our country and fight with every fiber of our being to end this fleecing of the American dream for all hardworking American families.” Read more

 

District Deliberations: February Edition

(Feb 27, 2025) Rep. Chris Pielli

Hi Folks,We hope this February edition of District Deliberations finds you all doing well. The author Gabriela Alemán wrote that “In February, nature reminds us that even in the coldest moments, beauty can still flourish.” Read more

 

Rep. Pielli: New Funding for Major Infrastructure Project.

(Feb 25, 2025) Rep. Chris Pielli

“After years of dangerous flooding at the intersection of Gay Street and Montgomery Avenue, which affected our local high school, hospital, and businesses, I’m happy to have worked with State Senator Comitta to obtain much needed funding for West Goshen Township’s stormwater and pedestrian project,” said state Representative Chris Pielli. “This project will greatly mitigate flooding and increase safety for our local residents and businesses.”  Read more

 

Pielli praises St. Agnes Day Room resolution

(Feb 24, 2025) Rep. Chris Pielli

“I am extremely happy to hear that County Health Department officials and the good folks of the St. Agnes Day Room have come upon a working solution to enable the Day Room staff to continue their 32-year-old mission of providing refuge and support to many who have nowhere else to turn,” Pielli said. “As a previous program director for homeless veterans, I learned firsthand that these dedicated volunteers have worked strenuously to help alleviate the dangerous rise of food insecurity in our community, helping folks not only survive but succeed. Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Feb 19, 2025) Rep. Chris Pielli

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commonwealth Financing Authority: PA Small Water and Sewer Program Who May Apply: Municipalities or a municipal authority Use: Projects that involve the construction, improvement, expansion, repair, or rehabilitation of a water supply system, sanitary sewer system, storm sewer system, or flood control projects that are owned and maintained by an eligible applicant. Funds: Projects must have a total cost of not less than $30,000 and not more than $500,000. A total of $50 million was allocated in the fiscal year 2024/25 Fiscal Code. Application Deadline: April 30, 2025 More information: CFA Website Commonwealth Financing Authority: Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program Who May Apply: Municipalities, Councils of Governments, Authorized Organizations, Institutions of Higher Education, Watershed Organizations, for profit businesses. Use: Planning, acquisition, development, rehabilitation and repair of greenways, recreational trails, open space, parks and beautification projects. Funds: Grant requests shall not exceed $250,000. Application Deadline: May 31, 2025 More information: CFA Website Commonwealth Financing Authority: Baseline Water Quality Data Program Who May Apply: Municipalities, Councils of Governments, Authorized Organizations, Institutions of Higher Education, Watershed Organizations, for profit businesses. Use: Eligible Read more

 

Pielli’s statement on possible closure of St. Agnes Day Room

(Feb 12, 2025) Rep. Chris Pielli

“As a past Homeless Veterans Program Director, I learned and greatly appreciate that the St. Agnes Day Room has been faithfully serving and feeding the hungry for over 32 years, offering refuge and support to many who have nowhere else to turn,” Pielli said. Read more

 

Pielli bill to help increase funding for first responders approved in Local Government Committee
Apr 10, 2025

Pielli’s bill to incentivize National Guard enlistment approved by Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee
Apr 09, 2025

Pielli’s concurrent jurisdiction unanimously bill passes House
Apr 08, 2025

Pielli bill to help seniors stay in their homes unanimously approved by Commerce Committee
Apr 08, 2025

Pielli tours Geothermal facility, touts need for clean energy
Apr 03, 2025

Chester County Letter of Support for TEFAP and LFPA
Apr 03, 2025

An Open Letter to the Lawyers and Law Firms the Trump Administration Seeks to Silence
Apr 02, 2025

District Deliberations: March 2025 Edition
Mar 31, 2025

Pielli’s bill to protect children approved by House Judiciary Committee
Mar 25, 2025

Pielli’s bill to protect native species approved by House Environmental and Natural Resources Protection Committee
Mar 18, 2025

Pielli fights for veterans at West Chester rally
Mar 14, 2025

Grant Memo: Transportation, Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Mar 12, 2025

Pielli’s concurrent jurisdiction bill approved by Judiciary Committee
Mar 12, 2025

Transportation, Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Mar 06, 2025

Pielli to join West Chester University Rally and “Teach-In”
Mar 03, 2025

District Deliberations: February Edition
Feb 27, 2025

Rep. Pielli: New Funding for Major Infrastructure Project.
Feb 25, 2025

Pielli praises St. Agnes Day Room resolution
Feb 24, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Health, Public Safety, Redevelopment and Additional Grant Opportunities
Feb 19, 2025

Pielli’s statement on possible closure of St. Agnes Day Room
Feb 12, 2025