HARRISBURG, NOV. 4 – Noting the selflessness and dedication of the local volunteer fire companies during recent flooding events in the area, state Sen. Steve Santarsiero and state Rep. Perry Warren announced additional state funding for the Yardley-Makefield Fire Company and Upper Makefield Fire Company. The funding comes from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. “Our first responders and volunteer firefighters put themselves on the line in times of crisis to keep our residents safe,” Santarsiero said. “It is critical they have the necessary resources to do their jobs effectively and efficiently, which is why I was happy to work with Rep. Warren to secure these funds for our community.” Added Warren, “Our river/canal communities have experienced numerous flood and high water events in recent years, including the disastrous flashfloods in 2023. Both the Yardley-Makefield Fire Company and the Upper Makefield Fire Company recognized the need for high water rescue vehicles and reached out to our offices.” The Yardley-Makefield Fire Company received $180,000 and will use the funding toward the purchase of a high-water truck. “As extreme weather events and flooding occur with increased frequency in our community, it is critical our first responders have the right resources to assist in these Read more
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE State Rep. Perry Warren D-Bucks County www.pahouse.com/ Warren Warren measure advances Flood Insurance Premium Assistance Task Force’s recommendation HARRISBURG, Oct. 8 – Acting on a recommendation from the Flood Insurance Premium Assistance Task Force, state Rep. Perry Warren successfully amended Senate legislation (S.B. 1241) to add two hours of flood insurance training to the continuing education requirements of insurance brokers. The bulk of S.B. 1241 , sponsored by state Sen. Chris Gebhard, R-Berks/Lancaster/Lebanon, deals with pre-examination education requirements for insurance producer licensees. The bill passed the House today and heads back to the state Senate for a concurrence vote. Warren, the vice-chair of the House Insurance Committee, proposed the flood insurance continuing education amendment in the committee. “The House passed this bill as Hurricane Milton is approaching landfall in the United States. The Flood Insurance Premium Assistance Task Force met throughout the first half of this year to work to lower the rates of flood insurance and mitigate the impact of floods for residents and municipalities,” Warren said. “This amendment implements one of the recommendations of the task force and I look forward to working Read more
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE State Rep. Perry Warren D-Bucks County www.pahouse.com/ Warren Warren, Marcell, Santarsiero, Farry welcome champion Newtown Little League team to Capitol HARRISBURG, Oct. 2 – The Pennsylvania and Mid-Atlantic champion Council Rock Newtown Athletic Association’s Little League 12-and-under baseball team was recognized in both the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and the Senate for its accomplishments during the 2024 season. The Council Rock Newtown Little League team went 20-2, winning the District 30, Pennsylvania and Mid-Atlantic region tournaments. As the Mid-Atlantic champion, Council Rock Newtown was one of 10 U.S. teams that earned a spot in the Little League World Series in Williamsport. Council Rock Newtown won two games in the LLWS, finishing fifth among the US entrants. Sens. Steve Santarsiero and Frank Farry and Reps. Perry Warren and Kristin Marcell hosted the champions. Each of the state legislators represents the home of players on the team. “The entire community is proud of the players and coaches,” Warren said. “I went to two of their games in Williamsport and watched the other two games on ABC and ESPN. The players and coaches were fantastic and represented their Read more
HARRISBURG, Oct. 1 – State Rep. Perry Warren has been appointed by House Speaker Joanna McClinton as majority chairman of the PA House of Representatives’ Human Services Committee. The House Human Services Committee addresses issues relating to Pennsylvania's social services, including behavioral health, intellectual disabilities and autism services, medical assistance, and more. It oversees the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs. “I am honored that Speaker McClinton has confidence in me and my ability to chair this important committee,” Warren said. “The Human Services Committee through legislation and action addresses important issues facing many Pennsylvania individuals and families.” Warren, D-Bucks, succeeds former Chairman Stephen Kinsey, who resigned from the House this summer to pursue other opportunities. “Representative Warren is a thoughtful leader and a proven collaborator,” McClinton said. “As a legislator he has worked alongside his colleagues and stakeholders to promote policies to keep Pennsylvanians healthy and safe, and his experience and leadership are assets that will make him an effective chairman of the Human Services Committee.” Serving in his fourth term in the House, Warren will continue to serve as vice chair of the House Insurance Read more
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE State Rep. Perry Warren D-Bucks County www.pahouse.com/Warren Gov. Shapiro signs Rep. Warren's insurance and corporate bills into law HARRISBURG, July 22 – In the midst of state budget negotiations, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed into law two bills introduced by state Rep. Perry Warren. House Bill 2096 , now known as Act 45 of 2024, codifies the surplus insurance lines fee structure for personal surplus lines transactions. House Bill 1716 , signed into law as Act 59 of 2024, clarifies shareholder rights set forth in Pennsylvania’s Title 15 Corporations and Unincorporated Associations statute. Both bills passed unanimously in both the House and the Senate. “Neither of these new laws is controversial or flashy,” Warren said. “Rather, they both clarify and streamline the conducting of insurance and corporate business in Pennsylvania.” The surplus lines insurance market serves customers who need rare, specialty or high-risk insurance coverage unavailable on the regular market in Pennsylvania. High-risk flood insurance is one common example. To ensure that Pennsylvania insurance agents serve this specialty market, Act 45 permits and caps the fee that may be charged for placing a surplus lines policy. Act 59 clarifies language of Title 15 with Read more
"Plastic bottles and other types of single-use plastic pollute our waterways and clog our landfills,” Zero Waste Advocate for PennEnvironment Faran Savitz said. “Every Pennsylvanian has experienced seeing bottles littered on our streets, parks, and throughout our lives. Representative Warren's legislation is a simple, commonsense solution to begin tackling this problem. It's great to see our legislators taking the lead and setting an example by transitioning to sustainable, reusable alternatives." Read more
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE State Rep. Perry Warren D-Bucks County www.pahouse.com/ Warren Warren honors state champion C.R. North cross country team at Capitol HARRISBURG, May 1 – State Rep. Perry Warren hosted the Council Rock High School North boys’ cross country team at the Capitol Wednesday, in honor of the team's 2023 PIAA Class AAA championship. The members of the team and its coaches, Dave Marrington and Rob Rogers, were honored with House citations and recognized in both the House and Senate. State Rep. Kristin Marcell, R-Bucks, participated, as well. The team also met with state Sens. Steve Santarsiero, D-Bucks, and Frank Farry, R-Bucks. On Nov. 4 in Hershey, Council Rock North won the 11th state championship for the Council Rock boys’ cross country program, the third for coach Marrington and the second since the high school split between CR North and CR South in 2003. In a true team effort, Council Rock North won with 134 points, edging La Salle College High School by two points. “Both my parents and all my kids graduated from Council Rock schools, and one of my kids ran cross country there. Council Rock North and its predecessor Council Rock High School have a long and storied history of success in cross Read more
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE State Rep. Perry Warren D-Bucks County www.pahouse.com/ Warren Warren legislation to protect consumers, insurance brokers passes PA House HARRISBURG, April 30 – State Rep. Perry Warren’s bipartisan bill that would codify the surplus insurance lines fee structure for personal surplus lines transactions passed the PA House unanimously this week. House Bill 2096 now heads to the PA Senate for consideration. The surplus lines insurance market serves customers who need rare, specialty or high-risk coverage unavailable on the regular market in Pennsylvania. High-risk flood insurance is one common example. Insurance agents selling surplus lines insurance typically receive a smaller commission than they would with regular insurance. To ensure that Pennsylvania insurance agents can afford to serve this specialty insurance market, the bill would both permit and cap the fee that a Pennsylvania insurance agent can charge for placing a surplus lines insurance policy. “This legislation creates a win-win situation for both consumers and their insurance agents,” Warren said. “Consumers get to keep their insurance when there is not a product available in the Pennsylvania admitted market, and Read more
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE State Rep. Perry Warren D-Bucks County www.pahouse.com/ Warren Warren’s bipartisan bill to end live pigeon shoots approved by committee HARRISBURG, April 29 – A bipartisan bill that would prohibit live pigeon shoots in Pennsylvania was approved today by the PA House Judiciary Committee. Noting that Pennsylvania has already outlawed other forms of animal cruelty, Warren introduced the legislation ( H.B. 2139 ) , which now heads to the full House for consideration. “Dog fighting, cock fighting and greyhound racing have already been prohibited in Pennsylvania,” Warren said. “In 2017 even possessing the implements to raise or train an animal for death in the name of gambling became illegal. Yet, pigeon shoots are presently exempted from Pennsylvania’s animal cruelty law.” There is still at least one regularly scheduled live pigeon shoot in Pennsylvania, which takes place annually in Bucks County. Unlike regular hunting in the wild, the pigeons involved in these events are raised in captivity specifically to get shot, with very little sport involved for the humans participating. “Thank you to Representative Perry Warren and the Animal Protection Caucus for their leadership to finally end these barbaric contests in Read more
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE State Rep. Perry Warren D-Bucks County www.pahouse.com/ Warren Warren bill to help reduce single-use plastic bottle clears committee HARRISBURG, April 9 – State Rep. Perry Warren’s bill that would encourage the use of reuseable water bottles was approved in the PA House State Government Committee today. House Bill 1169 , which would require newly constructed state buildings, as well as existing state buildings undergoing renovations to their water and pipe infrastructure, to install water bottle filling stations, now heads to the full PA House for consideration. Warren, who got the idea for the bill after seeing a water-bottle filling station in an airport in 2017, said these stations promote better sanitary conditions and healthier lifestyles. It is better for both the economy and the environment than using a single-use plastic bottle, he said. “Single use plastic bottles are easily bought, used, and thrown away without a second thought,” Warren said. “That, however, leads to many bottles finding their way onto the streets instead of recycling containers. “In fact, during our community litter cleanups, plastic water bottles are the most common litter we find. And, even if not on the Read more
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE State Rep. Perry Warren D-Bucks County www.pahouse.com/ Warren Warren, Council Rock students applaud passage of bill honoring Hershey’s Kisses House Bill 1030 was inspired by then-Newtown Middle School Students HARRISBURG, March 27 – State Rep. Perry Warren welcomed students from Council Rock High School North to the Capitol on Tuesday as legislation the group initially proposed passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. House Bill 1030 , which would make Hershey’s Kisses the official candy of Pennsylvania, was first proposed by a group of Newtown Middle School students in 2021. The students are now juniors at C.R. North in Newtown. The Hershey Kiss Committee members continued to advocate for their bill after graduating from NMS, contacting the Hershey Company, working with the bill’s prime sponsor, Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin, whose district includes the famed chocolate factory), visiting the Capitol, lobbying legislators and publicizing their journey in the media. “Three years ago I met with the members of the Hershey Kiss Committee at Newtown Middle School. These students of NMS teachers Rick Loughran and Matt McCarthy and I brainstormed as to how to turn their idea into a law. The Read more
HARRISBURG, March 5 – Today, state Reps. Pat Galagher, Tarik Khan, both D-Phila., and Perry Warren, D-Bucks, hosted a news conference at the state Capitol announcing that they plan to introduce legislation that would update state insurance laws to expand coverage for colorectal cancer screenings. Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths even though it is a very treatable form of cancer when caught early. When detected in its earliest stages, the five-year survival rate can be as high as 90%. The legislators said their legislation would update Pennsylvania’s Insurance Company Law to reduce the age when colorectal cancer screenings are covered to 45 from 50. This legislation also prevents prior authorizations and advance notice for screening colonoscopies for individuals 45 and above. Current law requires health insurance coverage for routine colorectal cancer screenings starting at age 50 based on American Cancer Society standards published in 2008. Multiple other states have updated their law to reflect more recent American Cancer Society guidelines from 2018. The updated recommendations call for people to begin screening at age 45 rather than 50. Gallagher, who is a colorectal cancer survivor, said the legislation could result in more early detections and ultimately save lives. “As a survivor of colorectal cancer, I know firsthand the impact that early detection and proper care Read more
YARDLEY, Feb. 22 – State Rep. Perry Warren announced grants totaling over $78,000 to support the fire and EMS companies in the 31 st Legislative District. The following funding was awarded from the state’s Fire and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program : Newtown EMS Inc., $15,000. Newtown Fire Association, $16,368.42. Yardley Makefield Emergency Unit, $15,000. Yardley Makefield Fire Company, $16,951.99. Upper Makefield Fire Company, $15,000. “This basic funding helps keep the lights on to allow our fire and EMS workers and volunteers to perform their life preserving services,” Warren said. “In his annual budget address Gov. Josh Shapiro proposed significant new funding for fire and EMS services, and I support the increased funding.” Act 91 of 2020 authorized the Fire Company and Medical Services Grant Program until June 30. Recently, Gov. Josh Shapiro proposed increasing the program’s funding to $60 million. Warren represents the 31st Legislative District, which is comprised of Lower Makefield Township, Newtown, Newtown Township, Upper Makefield Township and Yardley in Bucks County. ###rjb/2024/bfg l:\print\releases\ CONTACT: Ryan Bevitz House Democratic Communications Office Phone: Read more
HARRISBURG, Feb. 9 – State Rep. Perry Warren announced that Newtown Township will receive a $326,931 state grant for pedestrian upgrades through PennDOT’s Automated Red Light Enforcement funding. The funding will be used for the following intersections: Newtown-Yardley Road and Tara Boulevard Sycamore Street and Silo Drive The upgrades for the intersections will include two unsignalized intersections to include overhead and post-mounted Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons, federally compliant signage, pedestrian push buttons and high-visibility crosswalks. Warren worked with PennDOT, Newtown Township and Newtown Walk residents to improve the Newtown-Yardley-Tara crosswalk. “I drive across the Newtown Walk intersection every day. There is an incline on Newtown-Yardley Road coming out of Newtown Borough which makes it difficult for motorists to see the crosswalk in advance,” Warren said. “I met with Newtown Walk residents at the crosswalk and worked with PennDOT and Newtown Township, which lowered the speed limit and implemented temporary safety measures. This grant will fund the measures necessary to enhance pedestrian safety and allow residents of Newtown Walk, and others to, well, walk in Newtown.” Likewise, Warren said he has also worked toward improvements at the Sycamore-Silo intersection. Read more
BUCKS COUNTY − January 16, 2024 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representative Perry Warren (D-31) today announced that Lower Makefield Township will receive $45,000 in Act 13 Greenway, Trails and Recreation Program funds to improve access to Five Mile Woods. “Five Mile Woods was a favorite hiking spot for my children growing up and continues to be a place we frequently visit, so I recognized firsthand the value of supporting state funds to improve access to this vital nature preserve in Lower Makefield Township,” said Senator Santarsiero. “I look forward to more residents enjoying the 285-acres of dense forest and trails offered in this wonderful community resource. “Historic places and recreational opportunities abound in our communities,” said Representative Warren. “Five Mile Woods Preserve is both geologically unique and an example of the evolution of the use of land by early settlers to later generations in Bucks County. This grant will help Lower Makefield improve access to this natural treasure.” Grant funds can be awarded for projects which involve development, rehabilitation and improvements to public parks, recreation areas, greenways, trails, and river conservation. Additional information about the Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program can be found on the DCED website . Read more
2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA ® ): What You Need to Know: There are major changes to the 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA ® ) form. The new FAFSA form is now available. On average, it takes about 30 minutes to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA can be completed online at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. The 2024–25 FAFSA form will expand eligibility for federal student aid. What You Can Do Now : Watch the “2024–25 FAFSA FAQs” playlist to better for a look at what has changed on the new form. Use the Federal Student Aid Estimator to get an estimate of what your aid could be once the FAFSA is completed. If you did not submit a 2023–24 FAFSA form, make sure to create your StudentAid.gov account —and remember your username and password so you can access and submit the 2024–25 FAFSA form when it’s available. Find out if your parent(s) or spouse will need to be contributors (contribute their info on your FAFSA form). If your parent(s) or spouse will need to contribute to your form, make sure each contributor creates their own StudentAid.gov account . Watch our “Preparing for the FAFSA Form” to better understand what information and documents you’ll need to complete the FAFSA form. 2024–25 FAFSA ® Deadlines : Read more
BUCKS COUNTY − December 4, 2023 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Representative Perry Warren (D-31) joined Governor Josh Shapiro today in Yardley Borough for the bill signing of House Bill 735, establishing a task force to address rising flood insurance premiums. “After a devastating storm this summer dropped a month’s worth of rain in a span of just two hours and flash flooding swept cars off of roads, and flooded homes, schools, and businesses in Bucks County, my Administration was on the ground immediately, providing assistance to rescue and recovery efforts, set up detours, and keep people safe,” said Governor Josh Shapiro. “Chaired by Insurance Commissioner Mike Humphreys, the task force established by HB 735 will bring together leaders from my Administration and the Legislature to closely review the needs of our communities who are at an increased risk of flooding. They’ll identify the kinds of programs that would make sure flood insurance is accessible and affordable for the Pennsylvanians who need it – and recommend the best courses of action our Commonwealth can take to help increase the number of Pennsylvanians protected by flood insurance.” “Eight years ago, I introduced what was then HB 1299 which was the precursor for HB 735, to help Pennsylvanians living in flood zones with flood insurance premiums,” said Senator Santarsiero. “Then, as now, residents in neighborhoods along the Read more
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE State Rep. Perry Warren D-Bucks County www.pahouse.com/ Warren Warren bill to update and modernize PA’s business laws passes PA House HARRISBURG, Nov. 14 – A bill that would strengthen and modernize Pennsylvania’s business laws passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives by a unanimous vote on Monday. House Bill 1716 , sponsored by state Rep. Perry Warren, D-Bucks, would make various technical changes to the state statute that governs and regulates Pennsylvania’s businesses to better align Pennsylvania corporate laws with those of other states, supporting interstate commerce. The measure also would allow lawsuits filed by shareholder plaintiffs against a company to proceed if a special litigation committee isn’t formed within 60 days to address the alleged wrongful activity. “As a former small business owner, I understand the need to modernize Pennsylvania’s business laws to allow Pennsylvania’s businesses to be competitive throughout the country and the rest of the world,” Warren said. “This bill helps make us a better state to do business.” Warren is a former owner of an ice cream truck business as well as a former law firm partner. Read more
HARRISBURG, May 23 – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Monday passed historic legislation that would expand background checks for firearm purchases and provide emergency protection for gun owners who are at risk of harming themselves or others, said state Rep. Perry Warren, who sponsored the background-check bill. The bills, which are now with the Senate for consideration, are: H.B. 714 to enact universal background checks, passed 109-92. H.B. 1018 to create extreme risk protection orders, passed 102-99. “It has been a long time coming, but with a new direction in Harrisburg, we took two really big steps this week toward better protecting the public in the face of a growing gun violence epidemic,” said Warren, D-Bucks. “I’m proud to have sponsored the universal background check bill and happy to see it received bipartisan support in the House. We have a responsibility as representatives to do everything we can to make gun sales the safest and most comprehensive they can be in Pennsylvania." Federal and current state laws require checks for most sales by licensed gun dealers, but they do not cover all types of guns or those sold by unlicensed sellers, including online, at shows and to strangers. Warren’s bill would require checks on all avenues of sales and for long-barrel firearms, as well. “I hope that the Senate has the foresight to move this popular and much-needed Read more
HARRISBURG, April 26 – Three important pieces of legislation sponsored by state Rep. Perry Warren were on the move today in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The bills are at various points of passage in the Capitol, where Democrats hold a majority in the House. The House Judiciary Committee advanced Warren’s universal gun background check bill, H.B. 714 . This is the first time a gun safety bill advanced past committee in Pennsylvania in decades. It would require background checks for all firearms, regardless of barrel length. “This simple but effective change would ensure that the sale or transfer of any firearm is kept safe and legal, regardless of whether the firearm was purchased through a licensed retail seller, private transaction or at a gun show,” Warren said. House Bill 735 had second consideration today, which positions it for a final vote when the House returns to session next week. Warren authored the bill to establish the Flood Insurance Premium Assistance Task Force, which would explore how to combat high flood insurance premiums. “This is the third time my Flood Insurance Premium Task Force bill was reported out of the House Insurance Committee,” Warren said. “This time, I hope that once it reaches the Senate, they will vote on the bill and stand up for property owners and renters near Pennsylvania’s waterways. “Establishing a task force that will Read more
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