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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a bipartisan move aimed at bolstering the pool of bone marrow donors, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), unveiled legislation on Tuesday …
Senators Casey and Cassidy Propose Lifesaving Leave Act, Aiming to Boost Bone Marrow Donations Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In an effort targeting the escalating child care expenses faced by American families, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Patty Murray (D-WA) this week …
Senators Propose Bill to Ease Child Care Burden Through Enhanced Tax Credits Read More
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 — In a significant move towards promoting equitable healthcare access, Representative Curry (D-Delaware County) is working alongside Susan G. Komen® to eliminate financial barriers that hinder early detection …
Pennsylvania’s House Bill 1944 Aims to Remove Financial Barriers to Early Breast Cancer Detection Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A new law in Pennsylvania is set to broaden access to pasteurized donor human milk, a crucial resource for medically vulnerable infants. Named ‘Owen’s Law,’ Act 32 …
Owen’s Law Paves Way for Expanded Access to Pasteurized Donor Human Milk in Pennsylvania Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a bid to stem the tide of fentanyl flowing into the United States, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced legislation on Tuesday …
U.S. Senators Take Aim at Fentanyl Crisis with New Bill to Bolster Southwest Border Security 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
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 — In case you missed it, Governor Josh Shapiro signed thirty-one bills into law on December 14, 2023. This action marks a significant milestone in the state’s legislative calendar, …
Governor Josh Shapiro Signs Over 30 New Laws, Including Key Reforms in Criminal Justice and Health Read More