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Under current Pennsylvania law, offenses such as prostitution carry enhanced felony penalties for people living with HIV, even in circumstances where HIV transmission is not possible. Senate Bill 45 eliminates that outdated provision, bringing state law more in line with modern medical science and public health best practices.Waxman said: “Today, HIV is a manageable condition that can be treated and controlled with medication. With a regimen of antiretroviral therapy, people with HIV can live long, productive and healthy lives and reduce transmission. We cannot criminalize anyone for their health status; it’s simply inhumane.” Read more
“We are grateful that Senate Bill 45 is headed to the governor’s desk. This legislation brings Pennsylvania law into closer alignment with current science, reduces stigma, and creates a legal framework that can continue to evolve alongside future advances in HIV research and care.” Read more
HARRISBURG, July 2 – The House Communications & Technology Committee held an informational meeting on Tuesday on space exploration and Pennsylvania’s leadership in space technology, scientific research, and airspace security. “Today’s meeting stressed the need for increased technological development to protect our airspace,” state Rep. Joe Ciresi, House Communications & Technology Committee Majority Chair, said. “Pennsylvania has the talent and the resources to lead the charge in developing technology to explore space and protect our airspace.” The committee heard from three speakers: Dr. Jason Wright, Professor of Astronomy & Astrophysics, Penn State University on astronomical and scientific research, Ryan Graves, Founder/Executive Director, Americans for Safe Aerospace on aerospace and aviation perspectives, and Chris Mellon, Chairman of the Board, The Disclosure Foundation; Former Deputy Secretary of Defense; and Former Minority Staff Director, US Senate Intelligence Committee. “Exploration begins with curiosity,” state Rep. Ben Waxman, D-Phila. said. “Pennsylvania has the talent and institutions to help push the boundaries of scientific discovery, and today's hearing was an important step in that direction — wherever the evidence leads" Wright said that the search for the means to find extraterrestrial intelligence is leading the development of detection technology, Read more
Legislation to prevent noncompete agreements for broadcast workers passes PA House Read more
Legislation to ban surveillance prices by ride-hailing companies passes House Read more
The program would provide grants of $500 to $10,000 to support Holocaust education Read more
Waxman bill to provide temporary tax relief for new charities passes House Read more
Cryptocurrency Corruption prevention bill moves through State Government Committee Read more
Legislation to prevent non-competes for broadcast workersreported out of House Labor and Industry Committee Read more
HARRISBURG, April 28 – A bill to block the creation of whites-only housing communities in Pennsylvania passed the state House today 101-100. House Bill 2103, introduced earlier this year by Rep. Ben Waxman, D-Phila., is a direct response to efforts by extremist groups to exploit legal loopholes and create segregated communities. The legislation comes after the Return to the Land organization reportedly formed a whites-only community in Arkansas and has expressed intentions to expand to Pennsylvania and other states. Waxman’s bill would prevent any organization from discriminating against protected groups under the guise of being a private club or member-only organization, closing loopholes that could enable exclusionary housing practices. In addition, the bill was amended by Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, D-Phila., to incorporate provisions known as the “Fairness Act,” significantly strengthening Pennsylvania’s anti-discrimination laws by updating the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. The amendment would explicitly add protections against discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression in employment, housing and public accommodations. “This has always been simple: Pennsylvania is better when it’s fairer,” Kenyatta said. “For too long certain Pennsylvanians, particularly those in the LGBTQ community have had to look over their shoulders. Wondering if at any moment Read more
Over $5.3 million in violence prevention grants coming to Waxman’s district in Center City Read more
Waxman HIV decriminalization bill voted out of Judiciary Committee Read more
After the Trump administration removed a memorial honoring nine people enslaved by President George Washington from Independence National Historical Park, state Reps. Jared Solomon and Ben Waxman and Philadelphia Councilmember Rue Landau released the following statement on the consequences of erasing history: “Holocaust Memorial Day is a moment of reflection for those who perished at the hands of the fascist Nazi regime. Whether religiously observant or culturally Jewish, many of us have spoken with our parents, grandparents, and other relatives about the horrors of the Holocaust. Some of us had grandparents who served in the military, others are descendants of survivors, and others were simply urged to listen to these stories and were implored to ‘Never Forget.’ “Sadly, many of us know what it feels like to have our history erased. We’ve heard the conspiracies and witnessed people in power question the veracity of documented, firsthand accounts. Even more troubling, some have forgotten -- or worse, try to glorify -- the Nazi leaders, who embodied true evil. “That is how we felt -- and we can only imagine how the Black community felt -- when the National Park Service, at the direction of the Trump administration, removed a slavery memorial from the President’s Home exhibit at Independence National Historical Park, which honored the nine people enslaved in George Washington’s household. “This Read more
Waxman, Marcell honor International Holocaust Remembrance Day with HR 391 Read more
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Over $2.3 million in grants awarded to organizations in the 182nd District Read more
Resolution adopted designating Nov. 16, 2025 as Philadelphia Orchestra Day in Pennsylvania and recognizing its 125th anniversary Read more
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 15 – Members of the Philadelphia House Delegation offered condolences today to the families of the victims and those injured in the antisemitic gun attack in Sydney, Australia, which occurred on the eve of Hanukkah. Read more
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Pennsylvania State Rep. Ben Waxman believes that everyone should have access to healthy, affordable food. Unfortunately, while food prices continue to rise, Washington politicians are cutting #SNAP benefits for the most vulnerable populations to provide major tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans. Waxman and the Shapiro administration are working to ensure that people who rely on these benefits understand how these changes will affect them. Read more
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