PA House Democratic Labor Committee

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Last week, Rep. Bridget M Kosierowski's legislation that allows SWIF to invest up to 20% of its assets in equities passe...
07/06/2026

Last week, Rep. Bridget M Kosierowski's legislation that allows SWIF to invest up to 20% of its assets in equities passed the House 173-29! This bill would help ensure that PA has a healthy workers' compensation system now and in the future. Next, it heads to the Senate for consideration.

Legislation introduced by Rep. Jen Mazzocco that provides collective bargaining rights to principals and vice principals...
07/01/2026

Legislation introduced by Rep. Jen Mazzocco that provides collective bargaining rights to principals and vice principals in the Pittsburgh Public Schools passed the House yesterday 106-96! The bill now awaits consideration in the Senate.

Yesterday, Rep. Gregory Scott's bill that expands training opportunities for minors who are members of emergency service...
06/30/2026

Yesterday, Rep. Gregory Scott's bill that expands training opportunities for minors who are members of emergency service organizations passed the House unanimously! It now heads to the Senate for further consideration.

Great news! Legislation introduced by Rep. Tim Brennan that increases workers' comp burial benefits from $7,000 to $20,0...
06/10/2026

Great news! Legislation introduced by Rep. Tim Brennan that increases workers' comp burial benefits from $7,000 to $20,000 just passed the House 190-12! When someone dies at work, their family shouldn't have to worry about struggling to afford their funeral.

Earlier this week, the committee held a public hearing on the Workplace Heat Protection Standards Act (HB 1580), introdu...
06/04/2026

Earlier this week, the committee held a public hearing on the Workplace Heat Protection Standards Act (HB 1580), introduced by
Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler. Stakeholders from around the Commonwealth shared their views on the legislation and answered questions from committee members.

Yesterday, the committee held an informational meeting to discuss the impact that the lack of access to affordable child...
05/07/2026

Yesterday, the committee held an informational meeting to discuss the impact that the lack of access to affordable childcare and early childhood education has on Pennsylvania's economy, families, and workforce.

Yesterday, the committee held a voting meeting and favorably reported two bills to the full House: Rep. Tim Brennan's bi...
04/14/2026

Yesterday, the committee held a voting meeting and favorably reported two bills to the full House: Rep. Tim Brennan's bill to increase burial benefits for workers who are killed on the job (HB 2049), and Senator Tina Tartaglione's bill to update the state's accessibility code (SB 867).

Yesterday, the committee met and favorably reported two bills to the full House: Rep. Tarik Khan's HB 64, which protects...
03/24/2026

Yesterday, the committee met and favorably reported two bills to the full House: Rep. Tarik Khan's HB 64, which protects employees from being penalized for not attending political or religious meetings at work, and Rep. Jeanne McNeill's Labor Broker Registration Act (HB 678).

Yesterday, the Meat Packing and Food Processing Protection Act, sponsored by Rep. Jim Haddock, passed the House with a s...
02/05/2026

Yesterday, the Meat Packing and Food Processing Protection Act, sponsored by Rep. Jim Haddock, passed the House with a strong bipartisan vote of 122-76! The bill now heads to the Senate for further consideration.

Legislation introduced by Rep. Jason Dawkins just passed the House 157-46 and now heads to the Office of the Governor of...
12/17/2025

Legislation introduced by Rep. Jason Dawkins just passed the House 157-46 and now heads to the Office of the Governor of Pennsylvania for his signature.

This bill allows domestic violence survivors to qualify for unemployment compensation AND delays a scheduled reduction in benefits for three years.

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