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Khan Encourages People to Screen for Colon Cancer

(Mar 04, 2024) Rep. Tarik Khan

Pa. state Rep. Tarik Khan got a colonoscopy to encourage other folks to have the procedure done to prevent colon cancer. Khan has introduced bills with Rep. Pat Gallagher to reduce barriers to accessing colon cancer screening, and that that would make March 2024, Colon Cancer Awareness Month in PA! Read more

 

Khan Brings Books to Life for Pre-K Kids

(Mar 01, 2024) Rep. Tarik Khan

PA state Rep. Tarik Khan and his pal Grover stopped by Cook-Wissahickon School to read to students. Khan says reading to children helps them develop a lifelong love of reading, and contributes to brain development, improved creativity, and language skill building. Read more

 

Khan Presents Check to Fight Erosion

(Feb 28, 2024) Rep. Tarik Khan

PA state Rep. Tarik Khan announces a $356,000 grant for Friends of the Wissahickon! Khan says this funding will help protect and preserve the Wissahickon for the next generation! Read more

 

State lawmakers highlight need to alleviate medical debt

(Feb 27, 2024) Rep. Tarik Khan

HARRISBURG, Feb. 27 – Today, state Reps. Tarik Khan, D-Phila., and Bridget Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna, held a news conference at the State Capitol to discuss the importance of alleviating medical debt for Pennsylvanians who need it most. Last spring, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed legislation ( H.B. 78 ) that would establish the Pennsylvania Medical Debt Repayment Program, which would target the medical debt of low-income Pennsylvanians drowning in it and in need of relief. The legislation is currently sitting in the PA Senate Health and Human Services Committee. Medical debt relief is also a top priority for Gov. Josh Shapiro who, in his state budget address for the 2024-25 fiscal year, proposed investing $4 million to wipe it out for thousands of Pennsylvanians. State officials estimate that roughly 1 million Pennsylvanians carry some amount of medical debt. As of Dec. 2020, Pennsylvanians collectively share more than $1.8 billion in medical debt in a collections stage. “The toll of medical debt is staggering, with some reports showing that nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have gone into debt due to healthcare costs,” Khan said. “Medical debt makes us sicker because it prevents people from seeking preventative care and in some cases skipping healthcare services all together. It’s time the legislature addresses this issue that plagues countless Pennsylvanians.” Read more

 

State Rep. Tarik Khan gets funding boost from Gov. Shapiro

(Feb 26, 2024) Rep. Tarik Khan

Rep. Khan gives a review of Gov. Shapiro's budget proposal for the 2024-25 Fiscal Year. Read more

 

Khan Celebrates Grant Funds for Roxborough Community

(Feb 23, 2024) Rep. Tarik Khan

Pa. state Rep. Tarik Khan presented a grant of $75,000 to the Roxborough Development Corporation. Khan says that these funds will be used to help repair sidewalks and parking lots, expand parking lanes and improve the tree line on streets in the community. Read more

 

State lawmakers offer support for Pennsylvania’s Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange during their service

(Feb 21, 2024) Rep. Tarik Khan

HARRISBURG, Feb. 21 – Today, state lawmakers introduced legislation that would create a task force on Agent Orange -- a blend of herbicides used during the Vietnam War. Agent Orange was banned when evidence of the harmful and sometimes deadly results of exposure to it began to emerge. Those who were exposed to Agent Orange are at risk of developing cancers, neurological and psychological conditions, and other long-term effects to the skin and heart. Exposure to Agent Orange can also cause reproductive health problems and birth defects in the children of veterans, including spina bifida, hip dysplasia, and congenital heart disease. The task force would comprise several members of military organizations and members of the PA House and PA Senate to investigate and form recommendations on how best to communicate with veterans affected by Agent Orange concerning the treatment options available to them. This bipartisan legislation was introduced by state Reps. Paul Takac, D-Centre; Mike Cabell, R-Luzerne; Brian Munroe, D-Bucks; Dane Watro, R-Schuylkill/Luzerne; Tarik Khan, D-Phila.; Zachary Mako, R-Northampton/Lehigh; Chris Pielli, D-Chester; and Abby Major, R-Armstrong/Westmoreland. “We owe all those who have served our country, especially those who have been harmed as a result of their service, not only our profound respect and gratitude but an enduring commitment to serve and support them and their families. That, Read more

 

Khan: Governor's Budget Plan Makes Important Investments

(Feb 12, 2024) Rep. Tarik Khan

Pa. state Rep. Tarik Khan joined the Philadelphia House Delegation for a press conference in response to Governor Shapiro's budget proposal. Khan says it's a bold plan that would deliver much needed funding for education, mass transit, medical debt relief and repairs to our roads and bridges. Read more

 

Khan Applauds Governor Shapiro’s Budget Plan

(Feb 08, 2024) Rep. Tarik Khan

Pa. state Rep. Tarik Khan says the work being done by Governor Josh Shapiro and House Democrats to look after the best interests of the people of Pennsylvania is shown in the proposed state budget, with investments in healthcare, education, affordable housing and much more. Read more

 

Khan Announces $5.5 million in Grants for Queen Lane Reservoir with Mayor Parker

(Jan 25, 2024) Rep. Tarik Khan

Pa. state Rep. Tarik Khan joined Mayor Cherelle Parker and House and Senate colleagues to Khan Announces $5.5 million in grants for Queen Lane Reservoir. Read more

 

Khan Fights To Improve Access To Women's Healthcare

(Jan 24, 2024) Rep. Tarik Khan

Pa. state Rep. Tarik Khan introduces legislation to remove unnecessary barriers and make safe abortion access easier in Pennsylvania. Read more

 

Khan: Nurse Practitioners Need our Support

(Jan 23, 2024) Rep. Tarik Khan

As a nurse practitioner himself, Pa. state Rep. Tarik Khan was proud to speak on behalf of healthcare advocates introducing legislation supporting Pennsylvania nurse practitioners. There are many barriers to entry in this profession, like pricey collaborative agreements costing the provider $10,000 - $20,000 a year, preventing nurse practitioners from caring for patients in those areas. This is a bill with tremendous bipartisan support. Read more

 

Abortion is legal, but burdened, in Pa. As a nurse and legislator, I’m trying to change that.

(Jan 23, 2024) Rep. Tarik Khan

Rep. Khan writes on the need for safer and easier abortion access in Pennsylvania. Read more

 

State lawmakers roll out legislation to facilitate safe abortion access

(Jan 22, 2024) Rep. Tarik Khan

HARRISBURG, Jan. 22 – Today, on the 51st anniversary of the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Roe v. Wade , state Rep. Tarik Khan, D-Philadelphia, hosted a news conference at the state Capitol announcing the introduction of legislation regarding abortion rights. Rep. Khan was joined by fellow legislators and abortion-rights advocates. The legislation aims to remove unnecessary obstacles to safe abortion access by eliminating the requirement that abortion facilities meet the same regulations as ambulatory surgical centers. It would also remove the excessive mandate that abortion providers maintain admitting privileges or have transfer agreements at hospitals, which only blocks access to care. The legislators who have also prime-sponsored Khan’s bill are state Reps. La'Tasha D. Mayes, D-Allegheny; Mary Jo Daley, D-Montgomery; Mary Issacson, D-Phila.; Gina H. Curry, D-Delaware; Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester; Danielle Friel Otten, D-Chester; Tara Probst, D-Monroe/Pike; Heather Boyd, D-Delaware; Liz Hanbidge, D-Montgomery; Leanne Krueger, D-Delaware; and Elizabeth Fiedler, D-Philadelphia. "As a nurse, I know that restrictive abortion laws do not lower abortion rates — they just make them less safe," Khan said. "We must remove any unnecessary requirements from facilities that provide this care. Our bill increases access to safe abortion by increasing people's access to safe abortion Read more

 

Khan Participated in the Celebrity Cow Milking Contest

(Jan 17, 2024) Rep. Tarik Khan

Pa. state Rep. Tarik Khan competed in the Celebrity Cow Milking Contest at the 108th Pennsylvania Farm Show. Khan reminds everyone to buy and eat local as much as possible because it’s the most direct way to support Pa. farmers. He also pays homage to W.B. Saul High School, a remarkable agricultural school in his district that helps streamline students into the agricultural world. Read more

 

When AI’s Not the Answer, Bringing Tax $ Back Home, Severe Storm Prep and more

(Jan 12, 2024) Rep. Tarik Khan

Happy New Year! As we wade into 2024, I wanted to update you on two bipartisan bills I created that I think will help our community – one to help fund the renovation of our libraries, rec centers, and police and fire stations, and one to safeguard political advertisements, like the kind we’ll see in 2024, from misleading deep-fakes and other deceptive AI-generated content. This email also has an update on safeguarding our community from future severe storms. Read more

 

Khan leads a bipartisan group of state legislators to introduce infrastructure bill designed to help local governments update municipal facilities

(Jan 09, 2024) Rep. Tarik Khan

HARRISBURG, Jan. 9 – State Rep. Tarik Khan, D-Phila., led a bipartisan group of state representatives in announcing plans today to introduce legislation calling for a grant program to assist municipalities with making essential renovations to municipal facilities. Khan was inspired by his retired civil engineer father, Zia Khan, a municipal employee who spent his life building and renovating municipal buildings in Philadelphia. “We have many well-loved buildings in our communities, like our libraries, rec centers, and police and fire stations. These buildings need some love back in return,” said Khan. “We believe our bipartisan bill is a win-win-win. A win for the community who get services in these buildings, a win for the workers who serve in these buildings, and a win for our labor community who will be repairing and renovating these buildings.” Named the "Public Facilities Infrastructure Grant Program," this program would provide municipalities with funding to help maintain, repair, renovate and reconstruct municipal buildings and facilities, public libraries, and recreational facilities. The bill has prevailing wage protections for workers and will require at least a 50% match for each grant application. State Rep. Alec Ryncavage, R-Luzerne, who also is a co-prime sponsor of this legislation, said he feels strongly about the need to revitalize and Read more

 

Khan and Democratic Leadership Celebrate Recognition of Eid al-Fitr Passage in PA House

(Jan 09, 2024) Rep. Tarik Khan

PA state Rep. Tarik Khan helps lead the passage of legislation in the House of Representatives that would recognize Eid-al-Fitr as an official state holiday. Read more

 

Khan leads bipartisan group of state legislators to introduce bill prohibiting misuse of AI in campaign advertising

(Dec 21, 2023) Rep. Tarik Khan

HARRISBURG, Dec. 21 – State Rep. Tarik Khan, D-Phila., and a bipartisan group of state representatives announced plans today to introduce legislation that would prohibit the use of artificial intelligence to misrepresent a candidate in a campaign advertisement. “In terms of AI, elections, and regulations, it’s the Wild Wild West. Without significant protections, artificial intelligence and ‘deep fakes’ will have a catastrophic impact on elections, creating confusion and mistrust of the system as technology evolves,” said Khan, who is one of the co-prime sponsors of this bill. “This bill will create some of those essential protections and help to keep our elections safe, accurate, and free from misinformation tactics.” Under this legislation, the dissemination of a campaign advertisement containing an artificially generated impersonation of a candidate would be prohibited if done without consent and with the intent to unduly influence the outcome of the election. State Rep. Chris Pielli, D-Chester, another co-prime sponsor of the legislation, shared similar concerns. “Protecting and ensuring our free and fair elections is the bedrock of our Democracy. Adversaries to this concept, both foreign and domestic, now have a devastating tool to undermine our elections with the use of deceptive AI-generated material,” Pielli said. “We must address this national security, bipartisan issue head Read more

 

Khan: Less Speeding = Safer Streets

(Dec 14, 2023) Rep. Tarik Khan

PA state Rep. Tarik Khan thanks his House and Senate colleagues for expanding the reach of #speedcameras on Philadelphia streets. Read more

 

Khan Encourages People to Screen for Colon Cancer
Mar 04, 2024

Khan Brings Books to Life for Pre-K Kids
Mar 01, 2024

Khan Presents Check to Fight Erosion
Feb 28, 2024

State lawmakers highlight need to alleviate medical debt
Feb 27, 2024

State Rep. Tarik Khan gets funding boost from Gov. Shapiro
Feb 26, 2024

Khan Celebrates Grant Funds for Roxborough Community
Feb 23, 2024

State lawmakers offer support for Pennsylvania’s Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange during their service
Feb 21, 2024

Khan: Governor's Budget Plan Makes Important Investments
Feb 12, 2024

Khan Applauds Governor Shapiro’s Budget Plan
Feb 08, 2024

Khan Announces $5.5 million in Grants for Queen Lane Reservoir with Mayor Parker
Jan 25, 2024

Khan Fights To Improve Access To Women's Healthcare
Jan 24, 2024

Khan: Nurse Practitioners Need our Support
Jan 23, 2024

Abortion is legal, but burdened, in Pa. As a nurse and legislator, I’m trying to change that.
Jan 23, 2024

State lawmakers roll out legislation to facilitate safe abortion access
Jan 22, 2024

Khan Participated in the Celebrity Cow Milking Contest
Jan 17, 2024

When AI’s Not the Answer, Bringing Tax $ Back Home, Severe Storm Prep and more
Jan 12, 2024

Khan leads a bipartisan group of state legislators to introduce infrastructure bill designed to help local governments update municipal facilities
Jan 09, 2024

Khan and Democratic Leadership Celebrate Recognition of Eid al-Fitr Passage in PA House
Jan 09, 2024

Khan leads bipartisan group of state legislators to introduce bill prohibiting misuse of AI in campaign advertising
Dec 21, 2023

Khan: Less Speeding = Safer Streets
Dec 14, 2023