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Happy Mother’s Day!

Happy Mother’s Day!

Today we honor the civil rights work of Martin Lut

Today we honor the civil rights work of Martin Luther King Jr. as we rededicate ourselves to bridging our country’s divides.

My offices will be closed today, January 17, 2022. Please stay safe in the snow.

Thank you to all those who have served to protect

Thank you to all those who have served to protect our freedoms! My offices will be closed today, November 11 in observance of Veteran's Day.

I would like to thank the @pabreastcancer coalitio

I would like to thank the @pabreastcancer coalition for recognizing me as a second time Pink Ribbon Award recipient. It is such an honor to be a part of such an amazing organization. I thank all of those who play a part in fighting breast cancer. One day, through these efforts made by many, we will beat this disease.

May we take a moment of silence to acknowledge tho

May we take a moment of silence to acknowledge those who lost their lives on the September 11th attacks. #WeWillNeverForget

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It was a pleasure joining PA State Rep. Tim Hennes

It was a pleasure joining PA State Rep. Tim Hennessey, Mr. Carl Sundstrom, and the Pottstown Borough at the new rebuilt Sundstrom Field. We got the opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge the funding that was given to rebuild a legacy, and a landmark within Pottstown. Thank you to all that participated.

Congratulations to Officer Patrick O'Brien from L

Congratulations to Officer Patrick O'Brien from Lower Salford Police Department on his forthcoming retirement! Officer O’Brien has served in numerous positions, including Patrol Officer, DARE Officer, Traffic Safety Officer and Deputy Coordinator and Coordinator of the department’s Emergency Operations Center. Throughout his 25 years of service, Officer O’Brien faithfully endeavored to preserve and protect the health, safety and welfare of his fellow citizens. In the finest spirit of public service, he demonstrated exemplary knowledge, ability and integrity in carrying out his many responsibilities and earned deep respect and gratitude for his tireless devotion to duty.

This morning I thanked and recognized Officer O'Brien for his selfless service to the community. He will retire on December 31, 2021.

I am honored to have received @pabreastcancer's pi

I am honored to have received @pabreastcancer's pink ribbon award this year! I look forward to our continued partnership and efforts towards legislation that will help provide breast cancer research and support to the individuals and families impacted.

Last night, I was happy to attend the Lower Salfor

Last night, I was happy to attend the Lower Salford Board of Supervisors meeting to announce the awarding of $130,000 from the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)’s Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program. Congratulations!

https://www.senatormensch.com/2021/07/08/senator-mensch-announces-awarding-of-department-of-community-and-economic-developments-greenways-trails-and-recreation-program-funding-to-lower-salford/

Last night, I was honored to attend the Groundbrea

Last night, I was honored to attend the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new Station 67 Gilbertsville Fire & Rescue Co. and Douglass Township Police Department. I look forward to seeing the finished project.

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I am happy to announce that my Breast Cancer Check

I am happy to announce that my Breast Cancer Checkoff Legislation was signed into law today as Act 23 of 2021. The @PBCC has been a guiding light in finding a cure for breast cancer. This Act will assist in the continuing research to foster development of an eventual cure.

Read more: https://www.senatormensch.com/2021/06/25/senator-menschs-breast-cancer-checkoff-legislation-signed-into-law-by-governor/

Today, my Senate Resolution 139 was adopted today

Today, my 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.

The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) requires U.S. transportation fuel to contain a minimum volume of renewable fuel. The RFS—established by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and expanded in 2007 by the Energy Independence and Security Act – began with 4 billion gallons of renewable fuel in 2006 and is scheduled to ascend to 36 billion gallons in 2022. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has statutory authority to determine the volume amounts after 2022.

https://www.senatormensch.com/2021/06/24/senate-adopts-mensch-resolution-to-encourage-epa-to-provide-more-stability-in-rin-market/

was pleased to welcome Ms. Sharon Shipe, Ms. Miche

was pleased to welcome Ms. Sharon Shipe, Ms. Michelle Forsell, and Ms. Vera Forsell to the Pennsylvania Senate today! You can listen to their introduction here: https://pasen.wistia.com/medias/8l9zepp65s

Wishing everyone a happy Father's Day!

Wishing everyone a happy Father's Day!

Today we celebrate Juneteenth National Independenc

Today we celebrate Juneteenth National Independence Day.

Senate Bill 445, also known as ‘Breast Cancer Ch

Senate Bill 445, also known as ‘Breast Cancer Checkoff’ legislation, will mirror similar processes set in statute which allow individuals renewing registrations or a driver’s license to include an optional $5 donation to the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition. There are currently options to donate to the Veterans’ Trust Fund, pediatric cancer research, and the Keystone Tree Restricted Account. The bill now goes to the Governor for enactment.

https://www.senatormensch.com/2021/06/15/senator-menschs-breast-cancer-checkoff-legislation-unanimously-passes-house-of-representatives-heads-to-governor-for-enactment/

Legislation that I sponsor advanced out of the Pen

Legislation that I sponsor 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.

Charitable Gift Annuities provide donors the opportunity to support a charitable organization while receiving fixed annuity payments. The payments can begin immediately, or the donor can choose to defer the payments to a future date. The terms of the arrangement are set forth in a contract signed by the non-profit and the donor. The arrangement terminates on the death of the annuitant(s), at which point the non-profit uses the remaining funds on its mission.

It is very difficult for smaller charitable organizations to utilize Charitable Gift Annuities under the current law, because the amount of unrestricted cash or publicly traded securities needed to cover the minimum is impractical and unworkable. Under the current law, a smaller foundation or charity must commit a significant amount of foundation resources to the annuity and not to their mission.

https://www.senatormensch.com/2021/06/15/senator-menschs-charitable-gift-annuities-legislation-advances-out-of-senate-banking-and-insurance-committee/

Today, one of my staff members attended the Merck

Today, one of my staff members attended the Merck Sharp & Dohme Federal Credit Union Quakertown Branch POW/MIA Chair of Honor Ceremony and presented them with a Senate certificate. This Chair of Honor commemorates American service men and women who are prisoners of war or missing in action.

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