Accomplishments
Accomplishments
Protecting Women’s Reproductive Freedom
Co-authored a series of abortion protection bills that protect women from other states seeking healthcare in PA. Read here
Helping working families
Co-authored the bill to expand the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit which was included in the 2023-2024 state budget code. Read here
Helping families
Co-authored the Family Law Arbitration Bill (HB917) which would provide families with an alternative means to resolve disputes outside the traditional court system. It passed the House & Senate. Read here
Supporting Economic Development
Second Stage Loan bill (HB922) provides assistance in the life sciences, advanced technology and manufacturing industries. This was passed out of the House with bipartisan support. Read here
Common Sense Gun Legislation
3D - Printed Guns (HB1190) would require a federal firearms license to 3D print a gun. This passed out of the House. Read here
Protecting Seniors
State Rep. Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, is celebrating final passage by the General Assembly of H.B. 1853, which requires the PA Dept of State to meet annually with nursing homes. Governor Shapiro signed the bill in to law on July 17 and it has become Act 75 of 2024. Read here