WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Bresnahan Votes to Reopen Government; Funds Essential Support Programs * WASHINGTON, DC: Tonight, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) voted for the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, to reopen the government. The legislation, which passed by a bipartisan vote of 222-209, will fund the government through January 30, 2026. "Today's vot  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Mackenzie Votes to Reopen the Government, Secures Funding for Local Projects * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, voted with the bipartisan majority in the House to reopen the federal government. The Congressman first voted to fund the government in September helping to pass a clean, bipartisan continuing resoluti  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Cook Votes 'Yes' on Budget Bill That Unleashes PA Energy * HARRISBURG - Rep. Bud Cook (R- Greene/Washington) issued the following statement regarding the passage of a $50.1 billion state budget agreement. "I voted 'yes' on the budget deal because of what it does for Pennsylvania energy, which is a cornerstone of our economies in Washington and Greene counties. "This budget agreement g  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Day Issues 2025-26 State Budget Statement * HARRISBURG - Following the passage of the 2025-26 state budget, Rep. Gary Day (R-Lehigh) issued this statement: "I couldn't support parts of the budget because the General Appropriations bill spends more than the annual revenues our state collects from taxpayers. While there are things I don't like about this agreement, I voted for several pi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Dwight Evans, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Evans Votes 'No' on Health-Care Shutdown Bill Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3) said the fight isn't over to prevent a shutdown of health care for 24 million Americans whose health insurance premiums are about to spike. "I voted No on a Republican government funding bill because it fails to address what amounts to a shutdown of health care for nearly 500,000 Pennsylvanians (link is external) w  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick, Dingell Lead Bipartisan Resolution to Recognize The Arc's 75 Years of Leadership in Disability Rights * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-6), Co-Chairs of the Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus, have introduced a bipartisan resolution honoring the 75th anniversary of The Arc of the United Statesone of the nation's mos  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Flick, Policy Committee to Hold Hearing on Child Custody Reform in Pennsylvania * WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) and other lawmakers will host a hearing to discuss House Bill 1499 and broader efforts to reform Pennsylvania's child custody laws. WHO: Testifiers include Teresa Sneed, foun  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Heffley: 130-Day Budget Delay Shows Failure of Leadership * HARRISBURG - Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) issued this statement following his approval of the 2025-20 Pennsylvania state budget, ending a more than 130-day delay. "It's time this budget is done, period. The delays caused by the governor and House Democrats were unacceptable. "This budget bill isn't perfect, but it does deliv  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Jones Stands Firm on Conservative Values in Budget Vote * HARRISBURG - Rep. Tom Jones (R-Lancaster/Lebanon) voted against a budget which again increases spending far beyond our revenues. He issued the following statement: "The budget voted on continues Pennsylvania's spending problem and creates fiscal problems that will likely catch up to taxpayers in the form of tax hikes. Although I  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, U.S. House pass legislation to end government shutdown, bill advances to President Trump's desk * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) voted in favor of legislation that would fund the government and end the government shutdown after more than six weeks. This vote comes after Kelly and House Republicans first voted to fund the government and avoid a shutdown on September 19,  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Kozak Fights Excess Spending, Supports RGGI Removal During State Budget Votes * HARRISBURG - State Rep. Roman Kozak (R-Beaver) issued this statement following House passage of a General Appropriations bill for the 2025-26 fiscal year: "This week, more than four months after the deadline, we were called to Harrisburg for a series of votes to finalize our state budget. As with every comp  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Mackenzie, Pappas Introduce Legislation to Improve Veteran Access to Care * Washington, D.C. Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, introduced the Improving Veteran Access to Care Act today alongside Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-1). This bipartisan legislation will improve the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) appointment scheduling process to en  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Meuser Supports Legislation to Finally End Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) released the following statement after voting to reopen the government by supporting the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2026. "After more than forty days of unnecessary and avoidable pain inflicted by the Democrat-forced shutdown, House Republicans passed, and Pres  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The Pew Charitable Trusts, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has issued a public comment letter to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) urging the agency to retain the Public Lands Rule and extend the public comment period for its proposed rescission. The organization emphasizes the importance of preserving the rule, which it believes provides essential guidance for managing the nation's public lands effectively. Pew's U.S. Conservation program actively collaborates with governm  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Houlahan's NO Vote on the Continuing Resolution * Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) voted NO on the short-term continuing resolution brought forward by House Republican leadership, citing the majority's continued efforts to undermine health care, raise costs for working families, and weaken America's standing in the world. "Every American deserves access to affordable, q  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Stands in Solidarity with Starbucks Workers United as Pittsburgh-Area Baristas Strike on Red Cup Day * PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 13, 2025 Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) issued a statement in strong support of Starbucks Workers United (SBWU) as baristas across the Pittsburgh region and the country launched an open-ended strike on the company's annual Red Cup Day one of   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Statement on Vote Against Budget Fueling Republican Healthcare Crisis * WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 12, 2025 Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) issued the following statement on her vote against the Republican continuing resolution that does nothing to stop healthcare costs from skyrocketing for 24 million Americans. "After enduring the pain of the longest government shutd  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Noem Thanks DHS Law Enforcement for Not Allowing the Longest Government Shutdown in U.S. History to Stop Them from Arresting the Worst of the Worst * Yesterday, ICE arrested pedophiles, kidnappers, and drug traffickers WASHINGTON - U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem today issued the following statement thanking DHS law enforcement officers for the  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Smucker Votes to End Democrats' Historically Cruel Government Shutdown * Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) released the following statement after voting to reopen the federal government and end the Democrats' unnecessary and cruel government shutdown: "The historic nightmare of the Democrats' shutdown is now over. Democrats admitted to using the American people as political leverage. Thankfully, en  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Staats Highlights Fiscal Responsibility, Education Investments, and Energy Relief in Budget Agreement * HARRISBURG - Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the fiscal year 2025-26 state budget: "This year's budget came together later than it should, but the final agreement reflects several meaningful priorities achieved for Pennsylvania fami  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2025: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Takes Emergency Action to Protect America's Roads, Restrict Non-Domiciled CDLs New rule closes dangerous loopholes, holds states accountable, and launches immediate enforcement action against California for gross negligence * U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Walsh Votes Against Unsustainable Budget Plan * HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-Luzerne) released the following statement after he voted against final passage of the 2025-26 state budget: "This wasn't an easy vote for me to make considering there were some really good items contained within the budget proposal, such as increased money for education, measures to reduce fraud and abuse   more