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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Don Bacon (R-NE) introduced the Maintaining Our Obligation to Moms (MOMS) who Serve Act on Thursday. This groundbreaking legislation aims to establish …
Bipartisan Effort Aims to Address Maternal Mental Health in the Military Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro recently signed into law an expansion of the Childcare Tax Credit. This change is set to benefit nearly 210,000 Pennsylvania families, including an estimated …
Chester County Families See Financial Relief with Expansion of Childcare Tax Credit Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a rare show of bipartisan unity, Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-06) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) have introduced legislation to honor one of America’s most influential founding fathers, …
Bipartisan Push to Honor Benjamin Franklin with a Statue at U.S. Capitol Read More
The bipartisan Paid Family Leave Working Group, led by Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Stephanie Bice (R-OK), recently launched a policy framework that could potentially redefine the face of paid …
Revolutionizing Family Leave: Representatives Unveil Bipartisan Plan, Eyeing Greater Accessibility and Affordability Read More
Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) has lauded the signing into law of the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a bipartisan, bicameral bill that includes dozens of her legislative contributions aimed …
Rep. Houlahan Celebrates Passage of Defense Bill Strengthening National Security and Supporting Military Personnel Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In a move designed to ease the burden on taxpayers caught in protracted tax disputes, Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Senator Scott Hutchinson (R-21), and Representative Tim Briggs (D-29) …
Pennsylvania Legislators Announce Bipartisan Taxpayer-Friendly Bill to Simplify Tax Dispute Process Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro has signed into law Senate Bill 838, transforming the state’s probation system. The bill, sponsored by Senators Anthony Williams (D-8), Lisa Baker (R-20), and Camera …
Pennsylvania Overhauls Probation System: Governor Signs Senate Bill 838 into Law Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — In a landmark decision on Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 55, also known as Kayden’s Law. The bi-partisan legislation, aimed at reforming the state’s child …
Pennsylvania Senate Unanimously Passes Groundbreaking Child Custody Reform Bill Read More
PAOLI, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro this week signed into law a significant bipartisan state budget for 2023-24. The legislation includes major funding initiatives that will serve to propel Pennsylvania …
Historic Bipartisan State Budget Signed into Law, Championed by State Rep. Melissa Shusterman Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed legislation aimed at bolstering protections for federal judges and judicial officers. House Bill 1700, sponsored by state Rep. Mary Isaacson, was approved …
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Enhance Protection for Judges and Judicial Officers Read More