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In this Update:
Community Highlights
I was honored to speak at the Bridgeville Flag Day Ceremony alongside Bridgeville Mayor Betty Copeland. On June 14th, 1777, the Second Continental Congress adopted The Stars & Stripes, and Rennerdale, PA was the first place to celebrate Flag Day as a holiday.
Congratulations to Collier Township on their 150th anniversary! I was happy to provide a citation to celebrate this amazing milestone. I am proud to represent you, and wish continued success for the whole community.
Thank you to everyone who made Bridgeville Day on the Avenue a great success! My staff had a great time meeting everyone who stopped by our booth. Recent Recognitions
Thank you to the Allegheny County Volunteer Fire Fighters Association for presenting awards to my neighbor Mark and I at ACVFFA’s 111th annual Heroism and Memorial Ceremony for providing CPR to Adonis, a local FedEx driver, last summer. The ceremony, hosted by the Upper St. Clair Volunteer Fire Department, also honored 23 area volunteer fire department members who have passed away in the past year. We are so grateful to those who were recognized for heroic acts and bravery.
On Wednesday, Mark and I were recognized again for administering CPR to Adonis at the 2025 American Red Cross Power of Red: A Celebration of Heroes breakfast at the Heinz History Center. We were awarded with the ‘Good Samaritan’ award. Congratulations to all the other honorees.
Thank you to the Pennsylvania Academy of Otolaryngology for presenting me with their community service citation for Act 143 of 2024 – the Sign Language Interpreter Registration Act. I am honored to help those in the deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing community gain the access and opportunities that they deserve. Senate Votes to Combat Overregulation
To address overregulation that stifles business growth and drives jobs to other states, the Senate passed two regulatory reform bills. The Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act, Senate Bill 333, would establish an enhanced legislative review process for costly new regulations. It is designed to address concerns about unchecked regulatory burdens on businesses, communities and taxpayers. Senate Bill 444 would establish a one-time automatic review process for regulations that impose a fiscal impact exceeding $1 million annually on taxpayers or employers. The review would ensure regulations remain effective, efficient and in the public interest. Both bills now move to the House of Representatives for consideration. Bill Targeting Rise of Deepfake Scams Approved by Senate
The Senate unanimously voted to stem the rise of “deepfakes” and other forms of digital impersonation by treating them as forgeries punishable by law. Technology enables individuals to create convincing images, audio and video of others – often without consent – that are nearly indistinguishable from reality. These digital forgeries have been used to commit financial scams and injure personal reputations. Senate Bill 649 would enact penalties for anyone who creates a digital representation of a real person without their consent and distributes it as genuine to defraud or injure. The measure would protect First Amendment rights and preserve valid expressions of parody, satire and other forms of free speech. Senate Bill 649 is now before the House of Representatives for consideration. PA Now Has Concealed Carry Reciprocity with Virginia
A new reciprocity agreement allows holders of Pennsylvania Licenses to Carry Firearms to do so in Virginia, making it the 30th state that has a concealed carry reciprocity agreement with Pennsylvania. The agreement resulted from efforts of Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday to maximize reciprocity agreements while protecting standing law and constitutional rights. The agreement is only applicable to handguns and requires permit holders to:
Funding Available for Community Groups Providing Veteran Suicide Prevention Services
Community-based organizations that provide suicide prevention or emergency clinical services to veterans can apply now for grants to support their vital mission. Organizations can apply for grants worth up to $750,000 and may apply to renew awards from year to year. Grant applications must be submitted to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs by July 18 at 5 p.m. Learn more about eligibility and apply here. Veterans in crisis are encouraged to call the Veterans Crisis Line by dialing 988 and pressing one to speak with responders trained in crisis intervention and military culture. All calls are free and confidential. Additionally, Pennsylvania provides many programs and services to support veterans. Remembering Julia Parsons
Thank you to my friend Todd DePastino of the Veterans Breakfast Club for hosting a tribute to Ms. Julia Parsons, a WWII veteran who recently passed away at the age of 104. Ms. Parsons served with the Navy WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service) and was the last surviving codebreaker from WWII. Learn more about her inspiring story here.
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