Bipartisan bill to increase hospital pricing transparency passes state House

(Jul 11, 2024)

HARRISBURG, July 11 – A bipartisan bill to increase hospital pricing transparency passed the House Thursday, according to its sponsors Reps. Tarik Khan, D-Phila.; David Rowe, R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata; Benjamin Sanchez, D-Montgomery; K.C. Tomlinson, R-Bucks; Jim Prokopiak, D-Bucks; and Dawn Keefer, R-York. House Bill 2339 would provide state-level oversight based on current federal requirements from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and require hospitals to maintain a publicly available list of all standard charges for hospital items and services. Under the bill, hospitals would be required to display their lists free of charge in a prominent location on the home page of their publicly accessible website. Upon the bill’s 168-34 passage in the House, the representatives issued the following statements. “As a nurse practitioner, all too often my patients are left in the dark on the cost of basic hospital services. This contributes to surprise hospital bills and patient medical debt,” Khan said. “Pennsylvania lags far behind other states for patients and employers to be able to shop around for healthcare. I was proud to work on this bipartisan effort with Rep. Rowe and colleagues to pass this pro-patient, pro-business and pro-consumer bill in the PA House!” “Health care comprises 20% of the United States’ economy, and there’s currently no Read more

 

Bipartisan bill strengthening Pennsylvania’s election code passes the House

(Jul 09, 2024)

"Ensuring a standardized and timely certification process for election results is crucial to upholding the integrity of our democracy,” Sanchez said. Read more

 

Sanchez, Miller bill modernizing and securing parental rights passes the House

(Jun 24, 2024)

“Children need a secure and legal parent-child relationship for so many aspects of their overall well-being and their stability in life,” Sanchez, D-Montgomery, said. Read more

 

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (June 3): Highlights from around the district

(Jun 03, 2024)

Over Memorial Day weekend, I had the privilege of commemorating Memorial Day at VFW Post 676 in Glenside. Read more

 

BuxMont legislators recognize mothers of those deployed in the Armed Forces

(May 28, 2024)

WARMINSTER, May 28 – Legislators from both Bucks and Montgomery counties today recognized the sacrifices made by the mothers of soldiers and sailors deployed in the United States Armed Forces in a ceremony held at the Warminster VFW Post 6493 . State Reps. Brian Munroe, Nancy Guenst, Ben Sanchez and Melissa Cerrato recognized area Blue Star Mothers as May is Blue Star Mothers Month. A Blue Star Mother is any woman living in the United States who has a son or daughter (and in some cases, stepchildren) in the United States Armed Forces, or who has had a son or daughter in the U.S. Armed Forces who was honorably discharged. “As a Navy veteran, I know the difficulties and uncertainties that my family, and in particular, my mother faced while I was deployed,” Munroe said. “Families serve in their own way as they play an important part of keeping morale high and supporting our soldiers and sailors. Thank you to my mother and all the Blue Star Mothers through Pennsylvania and our nation.” “Blue Star Mothers show us what it means to support our troops with unwavering love and strength,” Guenst, an Army veteran, said. “Their sacrifice is a reminder of the heart behind our nation's defenders. In their quiet strength, they inspire us all to honor and cherish those who serve, ensuring that their sacrifices are never forgotten.” Read more

 

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (May 9): Don't miss my upcoming events!

(May 09, 2024)

My senior resource fair with Rep. Melissa Cerrato and Rep. Nancy Guenst is this Friday, May 10. Please note that my office will be closed to staff the event, but we'll resume normal business hours on Monday, May 13. Read more

 

Sanchez and Cerrato announce $1 million grant to improve pedestrian safety in Upper Dublin school zones

(Apr 30, 2024)

"This grant will help physically connect the community and ensure safe pathways for children's education," Sanchez said. Read more

 

Sanchez announces half a million in school safety grants

(Apr 26, 2024)

“Students deserve to feel safe and secure while within the sanctuary of their schools. Working to deliver these funds to Abington and Upper Dublin ensures children can reach their full potential as they learn, grow, and thrive," Sanchez said. Read more

 

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (April 19): Are you ready to vote next week?

(Apr 19, 2024)

The spring primary is Tuesday, April 23. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Some polling places in Abington and Upper Dublin recently changed, so I encourage in-person voters to confirm their polling place before Election Day. Read more

 

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (April 5): Moving important gun safety legislation

(Apr 05, 2024)

The House passed House Bill 777 last Wednesday, which would make selling/purchasing firearms or firearm parts without serial numbers a felony. Read more

 

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (March 22): Thank you for a productive discussion

(Mar 22, 2024)

Thank you to the members of Upper Dublin Lutheran Church and Or Hadash for having me as a panelist at their Interfaith Gun Violence Prevention Forum. Read more

 

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (March 7): Happenings in and around the district this weekend

(Mar 07, 2024)

I was once again invited to participate in Overlook Elementary School’s “One School, One Book” kickoff event last week. Read more

 

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (Feb. 23): Budget season underway in Harrisburg

(Feb 23, 2024)

Budget season is officially underway in Harrisburg. While most of the nitty-gritty work happens in June, this week marked the start of the Appropriations Committee's budget hearings. Read more

 

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (Jan. 25): Grants awarded, a new law in effect, and more

(Jan 25, 2024)

I’m happy to share that within the first month of 2024, our community has welcomed $465K in state grants. Read more

 

Sanchez and Cerrato announce $425,000 in state grants awarded to Upper Dublin

(Jan 17, 2024)

State Reps. Ben Sanchez and Melissa Cerrato today announced that Upper Dublin Township has been awarded two state grants totaling $425,000.  Read more

 

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (Jan. 4): Chill Out with District News: Grants, Snow, and Community News

(Jan 04, 2024)

Our area is expecting its first snowfall this Saturday. While we’re only predicted to get around an inch (subject to change), it’s a reminder to clear your sidewalks of ice and snow within 24 hours of the end of the storm. Read more

 

Sanchez applauds $47K in art and culture grants

(Dec 19, 2023)

“Ensuring the vitality of our community’s arts and historical centers is crucial for preserving our rich cultural heritage and fostering creativity," Sanchez said. Read more

 

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (Dec. 15): Celebrating the Season of Giving

(Dec 15, 2023)

It’s been busy in the district, and I was happy to be able to take part in so many events these past couple of weeks. Read more

 

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (Nov. 30): New law protects Pennsylvanians under anesthesia

(Nov 30, 2023)

Act 31 of 2023 requires medical providers to get consent before performing any pelvic, rectal, or prostate exams on patients under anesthesia. Read more

 

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (Nov. 17): Join me in calling on the Senate to help end gun violence

(Nov 17, 2023)

It’s always an honor to stand beside my colleagues as we collectively urge the Senate to vote on commonsense gun safety bills that already passed the House. Read more

 

Bipartisan bill to increase hospital pricing transparency passes state House
Jul 11, 2024

Bipartisan bill strengthening Pennsylvania’s election code passes the House
Jul 09, 2024

Sanchez, Miller bill modernizing and securing parental rights passes the House
Jun 24, 2024

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (June 3): Highlights from around the district
Jun 03, 2024

BuxMont legislators recognize mothers of those deployed in the Armed Forces
May 28, 2024

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (May 9): Don't miss my upcoming events!
May 09, 2024

Sanchez and Cerrato announce $1 million grant to improve pedestrian safety in Upper Dublin school zones
Apr 30, 2024

Sanchez announces half a million in school safety grants
Apr 26, 2024

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (April 19): Are you ready to vote next week?
Apr 19, 2024

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (April 5): Moving important gun safety legislation
Apr 05, 2024

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (March 22): Thank you for a productive discussion
Mar 22, 2024

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (March 7): Happenings in and around the district this weekend
Mar 07, 2024

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (Feb. 23): Budget season underway in Harrisburg
Feb 23, 2024

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (Jan. 25): Grants awarded, a new law in effect, and more
Jan 25, 2024

Sanchez and Cerrato announce $425,000 in state grants awarded to Upper Dublin
Jan 17, 2024

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (Jan. 4): Chill Out with District News: Grants, Snow, and Community News
Jan 04, 2024

Sanchez applauds $47K in art and culture grants
Dec 19, 2023

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (Dec. 15): Celebrating the Season of Giving
Dec 15, 2023

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (Nov. 30): New law protects Pennsylvanians under anesthesia
Nov 30, 2023

BI-WEEKLY E-BLAST (Nov. 17): Join me in calling on the Senate to help end gun violence
Nov 17, 2023