Upcoming Policy Committee Hearings

Scheduled Policy Hearings:

"Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Examining the Ways Local Organizations
Are Helping Their Communities Deal with Rising Costs"

Host: Rep. Marc Anderson
Thursday, October 1, 2026
10:00 a.m.
New Hope Ministries,
99 West Church Street, Dillsburg, PA 17019

Purpose: To highlight the important work community organizations are doing to help families meet their basic needs amid rising costs.


"Public Safety – Meeting the Needs of Our Firefighters"

Host: Rep. Jeremy Shaffer
Thursday, October 8, 2026
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 pm  
Richland Volunteer Fire Department,
5857 Meridian Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044

Purpose: To explore issues ranging from recruitment and retention of new firefighters, and to explore policies to take care of the well-being of our firefighters including peer support, mental health, and cancer screenings.


"Protecting Pennsylvania: Strengthening Fire and Emergency Medical Services"

Host: Rep. Jill Cooper
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
4:00 p.m.
Murrysville Municipal Building,
4100 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA 15668

Purpose: To examine the public safety and emergency medical service challenges facing Pennsylvania communities, and identify solutions to strengthen emergency response, support first responders, and ensure residents have access to reliable, lifesaving services.


“The Impact of New DEP Requirements”

Host: Rep. Jim Rigby
Thursday, October 15, 2026
10:00 a.m.
Cambria County

Purpose: To examine DEP’s purposed revisions to Pennsylvania’s Biosolids permits.