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Meeting to consider reports

November 08, 2021
Legislative Budget & Finance Committee | Wednesday, November 10, 2021 | 9:30 a,m, | North Office Building, Hearing Room #2 [Read More]

Senate Passes Mensch Resolution Recognizing “National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day”

October 27, 2021
A measure sponsored by Sen. Bob Mensch (R-24) celebrating U.S. leadership in producing hydrogen and the fuel cells that utilize it was unanimously approved by the state Senate. [Read More]

Mensch Bill to Boost Gifts to Charities Approved by Senate

October 25, 2021
The Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Bob Mensch (R-24) that will make it easier for charities and nonprofit organizations to receive large financial gifts to fulfill their missions. [Read More]

Senate Passes Mensch Bill to Allow for First-time Homebuyers Savings Accounts

October 19, 2021
The Pennsylvania State Senate passed legislation Monday authored by Senator Bob Mensch (R-Montgomery) which would allow individuals to open first-time homebuyer savings account with a financial institution. [Read More]

Senate Approves Mensch Bill to Honor Lansdale’s Dr. Frank Erdman Boston

October 19, 2021
The state Senate yesterday unanimously approved a plan by Senator Bob Mensch (R-24) to designate the Dr. Frank Erdman Boston Memorial Highway in the Borough of Lansdale, Montgomery County [Read More]

Senate Adopts Mensch Resolution to Encourage EPA to Provide More Stability in RIN Market

June 24, 2021
Senator Bob Mensch (R-24) Senate Resolution 139 was adopted today by the Pennsylvania Senate. This Resolution encourages the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to consider and act quickly to implement strategies to help provide more certainty and price stability in the Renewable Identification Number (RIN) market. [Read More]

Senator Mensch Introduces Two Montgomery County Residents to PA Senate

June 23, 2021
Senator Bob Mensch (R-24) introduced Ms. Michelle Forsell and Ms. Sharon Shipe to the Pennsylvania Senate today during their visit to Harrisburg. [Read More]

Senator Mensch’s Breast Cancer Checkoff Legislation Unanimously Passes House of Representatives, Heads to Governor for Enactment

June 15, 2021
Senate Bill 445, sponsored by Senator Bob Mensch (R-24), was unanimously passed by the House of Representatives today (June 15). This legislation would give individuals renewing either their vehicle registration or driver’s license an option to donate to the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition. [Read More]

Senator Mensch’s Charitable Gift Annuities Legislation Advances Out of Senate Banking and Insurance Committee

June 15, 2021
Legislation sponsored by Senator Bob Mensch (R-24) advanced out of the Pennsylvania Senate’s Banking and Insurance Committee today. Senate Bill 731 would provide protections for annuitants who are donors to a charity that provides for Charitable Gift Annuities. The bill now heads to the Senate floor for a vote. [Read More]

Senator Mensch and Senator Santarsiero’s Upskirt Legislation Passes Senate

May 24, 2021
Legislation sponsored by Senator Bob Mensch (R-24) and Senator Santarsiero (D-10) advanced out of the Senate today (May 24). This legislation will more substantially criminalize the act of “upskirting” in Pennsylvania. [Read More]

Meeting to release two reports entitled: (1) A Performance Audit of the PA Game Commission Compliance with its Strategic Plan; and (2) A Study of the Impact of Tavern Gaming on the Pennsylvania State Lottery

May 07, 2021
Legislative Budget and Finance Committee | Wednesday, May 12, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. | Virtual Participation via Zoom | [Read More]

Senator Mensch’s First-Time Homebuyers Savings Account Legislation Advances from Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee

April 28, 2021
Legislation sponsored by Senator Bob Mensch (R-24) advanced out of the Pennsylvania Senate’s Urban Affairs and Housing Committee today. Senate Bill 157 would permit eligible Pennsylvanians to open special savings accounts and take state tax deductions for savings toward expenses such as a down payment and closing costs. [Read More]

Designated Essential Family Caregivers (EFCs) in Long-Term Care Facilities

April 27, 2021
VIDEO: Senator Bob Mensch speaks in support of Senate Bill 190, legislation that would allow a family member or other designated person to visit and care for an elderly relative in a long-term care facility (LTFC). [Read More]

Budget Hearing Q&A: Health

April 22, 2021
VIDEO: Senator Bob Mensch questions Acting Secretary Alison Beam during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Health. [Read More]

Budget Hearing Q&A: Transportation – Part 2

April 21, 2021
VIDEO: Senator Bob Mensch questions Transportation Secretary Yassmin Gramian during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Transportation (PennDOT). Part 2 [Read More]

Budget Hearing Q&A: Transportation

April 21, 2021
Senator Bob Mensch questions Transportation Secretary Yassmin Gramian during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Transportation (PennDOT). [Read More]

April 20, 2021 Senator Mensch Highlights Importance of Voters on May 18 Knowing ‘What a YES Vote Means’

April 20, 2021
Senator Bob Mensch (R-24) joined his colleagues to highlight the importance of voters knowing “what a YES vote means” for the May 18 ballot questions. The group of senators today cited the need to protect lives and livelihoods while restoring critical checks and balances in Harrisburg. [Read More]