Mar. 29, 2022 / Press Release
![Policy Committee Hearing Highlights Need for Multi-pronged Approach to Improving Cybersecurity in PA]()
HARRISBURG – Prioritizing cybersecurity standards and innovation, improving communication and encouraging the next generation of “cyber defenders” were among recommendations offered to lawmakers at a House Majority Policy Committee hearing at the state Capitol on Monday.
Mar. 29, 2022 /
![Policy Committee Hearing Highlights Need for Multi-pronged Approach to Improving Cybersecurity in PA]()
HARRISBURG – Prioritizing cybersecurity standards and innovation, improving communication and encouraging the next generation of “cyber defenders” were among recommendations offered to lawmakers at a House Majority Policy Committee hearing at the state Capitol on Monday.
Jan. 19, 2022 /
![Telemedicine, Recruitment Incentives, Reimbursements Key to Maintaining Rural Health Care Access, Say Causer, Rapp]()
HARRISBURG – To best meet the health care challenges facing Pennsylvania’s rural communities, an expansion of telemedicine options, enhanced recruitment incentives and increased reimbursements are top priorities, according to rural health care leaders testifying before a legislative panel on Wednesday.
Jan. 13, 2022 /
![Causer Submits Policy Committee Testimony to Legislative Reapportionment Commission]()
HARRISBURG – Following two hearings conducted by the House Majority Policy Committee on the preliminary state House map recently advanced by the Pennsylvania Legislative Reapportionment Commission, Committee Chairman Martin Causer (R- Cameron/McKean/Potter) submitted the testimony received at these hearings to the commission as it reviews public exceptions in advance of considering final state legislative maps.
Jan. 12, 2022 /
![Causer, Rapp Host Policy Committee Hearing in Bradford to Discuss Rural Health Care Challenges, Solutions]()
HARRISBURG – Recognizing the need to ensure quality health care remains available to citizens across rural Pennsylvania, House Majority Policy Committee Chairman Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) and House Health Committee Chair Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) will host a public hearing in Bradford next week to discuss rural health care challenges and proposed solutions.
Jan. 11, 2022 /
![House Majority Policy Committee to Discuss Impacts of Preliminary Redistricting Map]()
WHAT: The House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), will host a public hearing to discuss the community impacts of the House redistricting map given preliminary approval by the Legislative Reapportionment Commission in mid-December.
Jan. 01, 2022 /
![House Majority Policy Committee to Discuss Impacts of Preliminary Redistricting Map]()
WHAT: The House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), will host a public hearing to discuss the community impacts of the House redistricting map given preliminary approval by the Legislative Reapportionment Commission in mid-December.
Dec. 07, 2021 / Press Release
![Local Leaders, Landowners Tell Lawmakers Streamlined Permitting, Funding Necessary to Protect Against Flooding]()
WELLSBORO – Government officials, conservation leaders and area landowners must work together to properly maintain creeks and streams to prevent devastating floods like the ones seen in the region this summer, members of the House Majority Policy Committee heard Monday.
Dec. 07, 2021 /
WELLSBORO – Government officials, conservation leaders and area landowners must work together to properly maintain creeks and streams to prevent devastating floods like the ones seen in the region this summer, members of the House Majority Policy Committee heard Monday.
Dec. 03, 2021 /
![Owlett, Causer Co-Host Policy Committee Hearing, Tour to Discuss Stream Maintenance and Flooding]()
WHAT: Reps. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) and Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), chairman of the House Majority Policy Committee, will co-host a hearing focused on the importance of maintaining creeks and streams to prevent flooding.
Nov. 26, 2021 /
![Mehaffie, House Majority Policy Committee to Explore Topic of Nursing Shortages]()
WHAT: Rep. Tom Mehaffie will host the House Majority Policy Committee led by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) for a hearing on the workforce crisis in the nursing industry. Information will be presented about nurse staffing standards, the impacts of nurse shortages on patient care and the struggles involved with maintaining a skilled workforce.
Nov. 04, 2021 / Press Release
![Wentling Hosts Hearing on Economic Development in Northwestern Pennsylvania]()
GREENVILLE – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) hosted a panel consisting of leaders from manufacturing, technology and economic development companies who testified before the House Majority Policy Committee on Thursday to discuss how to advance the economy in Northwestern Pennsylvania.
Nov. 01, 2021 /
![Wentling to Host Hearing on Economic Development]()
WHAT: Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) is hosting a House Majority Policy Committee public hearing on economic development in Northwestern Pennsylvania.
Sep. 20, 2021 /
![Cutler, Benninghoff Discuss Legislative Agenda]()
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) and House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin), held a press conference Monday morning discussing the legislative agenda for the House of Representatives for the next few weeks.
Aug. 30, 2021 /
![Hearing Highlights Challenges of Property Tax Elimination in PA]()
HARRISBURG - Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon), a leading advocate for property tax elimination, hosted a public hearing of the House Majority Policy Committee at the Lebanon Valley Expo Center today to examine the complexities of property tax elimination in Pennsylvania and gain a better understanding of what is needed for such a plan to be successful.
Aug. 18, 2021 / Press Release
![Hamm, Wheeland Co-Host Policy Committee to Discuss Economic Growth]()
HARRISBURG – Working toward the goal of economic recovery and growth for Pennsylvania, Reps. Joe Hamm (R-Lycoming/Union) and Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming) co-hosted a panel of educational, pharmaceutical, manufacturing and business leaders before the House Majority Policy Committee in Lycoming County on Tuesday to address the issues facing Pennsylvania businesses today.
Aug. 13, 2021 /
![Policy Committee to Discuss Growing PA’s Economy in Williamsport]()
WHAT: At the invitation of Reps. Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming) and Joe Hamm (R-Lycoming/Union), the House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), is hosting a hearing to continue the discussion of how best to grow Pennsylvania’s economy.
Jul. 28, 2021 /
![Mercuri, Mizgorski Co-Host Hearing on Growing Pennsylvania’s Economy, Jobs of the Future]()
GIBSONIA – As we continue to push past the COVID-19 pandemic, the question remains: How do we get Pennsylvania’s economy back on track? Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) and Rep. Lori Mizgorski (R-Allegheny) co-hosted a panel consisting of education, innovation and economic growth leaders who testified before the House Majority Policy Committee on Wednesday to discuss how the economy could reach its peak.
Jul. 26, 2021 /
![Mercuri, Mizgorski Host Hearing on Growing PA’s Economy, Jobs of the Future]()
WHAT: Reps. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) and Lori Mizgorski (R-Allegheny) are hosting a House Majority Policy Committee hearing on growing Pennsylvania’s economy through the perspectives of education, business operations and economic development.
Jul. 16, 2021 / Press Release
![Major Hosts Hearing on Economic Recovery, Job Growth in Southwestern PA]()
FORD CITY – With the goal of boosting job opportunities, workforce development and economic growth in the southwestern portion of the Commonwealth, Rep. Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Butler/Indiana) brought local businesses together to testify before the House Majority Policy Committee on Thursday.