House Republican Committee 2023 Q2 Report, April -June

Education: A Lifeline to Opportunity

On Sept. 12, The House Republican Policy Committee held a hearing to discuss the necessity of providing a lifeline to students in struggling school districts by building a pathway to better opportunities through PASS Scholarships.

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Examining the Top Priorities

The House Republican Caucus Committee is charged with helping to examine an array of issues identified as top priorities by lawmakers. The information gathered by the committee through hearings, informational meetings and on-site visits helps to drive the caucus’ policy agenda for the session.

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Increased Higher Education Prices Will Turn Students’ Dreams into Nightmares, Says Kail

Sep. 27, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – As students struggle with the finances necessary to pursue their lifelong goals, House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) held a hearing to delve into the escalating expenses of higher education and options that will eliminate obstacles to opportunity.

Marcell, Tomlinson to Host Policy Committee Hearing on Keeping Communities Safe from Increasing Crime

Sep. 27, 2023 /

WHAT: Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) and Rep. K.C. Tomlinson (R-Bucks) will be hosting a House Republican Policy Committee hearing to address the critical issue of curbing the crime creep from Philadelphia into the collar counties through collaboration and policy development.

Adams Hosts Policy Committee Hearing on Creating Educational Pipelines to Prosperity

Sep. 19, 2023 /

HAWLEY – Rep. Joe Adams (R-Pike/Wayne), House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) and members of the committee held a hearing today in Hawley to examine what technical and vocational education services are available, the need for a centralized career and technical center (CTC), and how to develop existing services into more robust programs.

Flick, Ecker: Hearing Highlights Need for Better Mental Health Care

Sep. 08, 2023 /

WILLIAMSPORT ¬– Mental health services in Pennsylvania, particularly in rural areas, are in trouble and in need of assistance. This is what members of the House Republican Policy Committee heard during a hearing hosted by Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) in Williamsport, according to Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland), vice chairman of the committee.

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Rep. Josh Kail is the chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee. Kail serves portions of Beaver and Washington Counties.

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