November 16, 2020 – Issue 134 our nation forward by always answering the call of House Republican Caucus our constituents to face ever-evolving challenges. I Elects Leadership for 2021- am honored and inspired to join with these proven, principled and selfless public servants to continue to 22 Session answer the call to improve the lives of Pennsylvanians and stand humbled and ready to he Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus oversee another successful session." Tuesday elected its legislative leaders for the T 2021-22 Legislative Session. House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin): "Led by our message of fiscal The leadership team consists of: responsibility, adding common sense to our COVID-19 response, and ensuring government is Speaker-designee Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster). responsible to the people, the voters of Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R- Pennsylvania have returned a significant Centre/Mifflin). Republican majority back to the Pennsylvania Majority Whip Donna Oberlander (R- General Assembly. I am proud to lead our caucus in Clarion/Armstrong/Forest). our ongoing mission to be the true voice of the Majority Appropriations Committee people and work to improve the lives of Chairman Stan Saylor (R-York). Pennsylvanians everywhere." Majority Policy Committee Chairman Marty Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter). Majority Whip Donna Oberlander (R- Majority Caucus Chairman Mike Reese (R- Clarion/Armstrong/Forest): "Today's leadership Westmoreland/Somerset). election sends a strong message that we, as a caucus, are poised to use our growing strength in Majority Caucus Secretary Martina White (R- order to confront the challenges facing our Philadelphia). Commonwealth in the next two years," said Majority Caucus Administrator Kurt Masser Oberlander. "Together, we will work toward (R-Northumberland/Columbia/Montour). building a stronger Pennsylvania to put forth good public policy and continue to assert ourselves as a Speaker-designee Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster): co-equal branch of state government." "Our chamber is one of the oldest democratically elected bodies in the world. Over the course of our Commonwealth's history, our members have pushed Majority Appropriations Chairman Stan Saylor (R-York): "I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as House Appropriations House Democrats elect Committee Chairman for another session. Together, leaders for upcoming we have held the line on taxes and kept spending restrained. I am confident that our caucus will legislative session continue to be leaders in good government reform, private sector job creation and fiscal responsibility he 90 members of the House Democratic next session." Caucus who won election last week to serve T during the 2021-22 session chose their Majority Policy Committee Chairman Marty caucus leaders. Due to the high risk of Covid-19 Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter): "I am deeply transmission a number of lawmakers participated in honored by the continued opportunity to help lead the meeting virtually. our caucus and our Commonwealth through these very challenging times. Pennsylvania is a diverse Rep. Joanna McClinton today made state, and in my role as policy chairman, I will focus Pennsylvania history, becoming the first woman on building consensus on policies that move us elected to serve as a minority leader in the House or forward as we work to reopen our economy, protect Senate. With 32 women serving in the upcoming public safety and improve quality of life for all session, more than one-third of the new House Pennsylvanians" Democratic Caucus are women. Majority Caucus Chairman Mike Reese (R- The leadership team chosen today consists of: Westmoreland/Somerset): "I am honored to serve our caucus in this new capacity. The ongoing issues Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton (D- surrounding the questionable COVID-19 mitigation Philadelphia/Delaware). A member of the House efforts put in place by the administration, as well as since 2015, McClinton represents the 191st District contentions surrounding the 2020 election cycle, in parts of Philadelphia and Delaware County and will be our principle workload. This is in addition to served as caucus chair in the current session. continuing to grow our economy and reforming some archaic state regulations. I look forward to Democratic Whip Jordan Harris (D- working with my colleagues on the House on these Philadelphia). Continuing in his role as whip, Harris important matters." first won election to the House in 2012 and he represents the 186th District in Philadelphia. Majority Caucus Secretary Martina White (R-Philadelphia): "I am honored to have been Democratic Appropriations Chairman Matt chosen to serve in this position and to represent the Bradford (D-Montgomery). Continuing in his role people of southeast Pennsylvania during leadership as Appropriations Committee chairman, Bradford discussions," said White. "I look forward to the first won election to the House in 2008 and additional responsibilities I will be assuming, while represents the 70th District in Montgomery County. continuing to diligently work for the people of the 170th Legislative District." Caucus Chair Dan Miller (D-Allegheny). A member of the House since 2013, Miller represents Majority Caucus Administrator Kurt Masser the 42nd District in Allegheny County and chaired (R-Northumberland/Columbia/Montour): "I'm the Allegheny County Delegation in the current honored to garner the support of my colleagues to session. continue serving in a leadership position within the caucus," Masser said. "We will continue pushing Caucus Secretary Tina Davis (D-Bucks). A for policies that promote economic growth while member of the House since 2010, Davis represents protecting the health and safety of our residents." the 141st District in Bucks County. Source: House Republican Caucus, 11/10/2020 2 Caucus Administrator Mike Schlossberg (D- Majority Caucus Administrator and as the first Lehigh). A member of the House since 2012, female chair of the Senate Transportation Schlossberg represents the 132nd District centered Committee. on the city of Allentown in Lehigh County. Senator Pat Browne Democratic Policy Chairman Ryan Bizzarro https://www.senatorbrowne.com/biography/ (R- (D-Erie). A member of the House since 2012, Lehigh) will continue to chair the Senate Bizzarro represents the 3rd District in Erie County Appropriations Committee, one of the most and served as chief deputy whip in the current influential of the standing committees. The session. committee reviews all legislation for its fiscal impact and plays a crucial role in developing the Source: House Democratic Caucus, 11/12/2020 state budget. Browne is an attorney, a CPA and a member of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Senate Republicans Elect Leadership Team for New Senator John Gordner https://www.senatorgordner.com/biography/ (R- Session Columbia/Luzerne/Montour/Northumberland/Snyde r) will remain Majority Whip. His duties include n November 12, 2020, the Senate acting as assistant floor leader, working to gain Republicans elected their leadership team support for legislation and ensuring that Republican O for the 2021-2022 legislative session. The policies and strategies are maintained through the newly elected leadership team will begin serving in cooperative efforts of the majority caucus. their roles on December 1, 2020. Senator Bob Mensch Senator Jake Corman https://www.senatormensch.com/profile/ (R- https://www.senatorcorman.com/profile/ (R- 24) will remain Majority Caucus Chairman for Centre/Huntingdon/Juniata/Mifflin) has been the 2021-2022 legislative session. As chairman he nominated to serve as Senate President Pro will preside over Republican caucus meetings to Tempore. The full Senate will vote on Senator discuss bills and amendments and to develop caucus Corman's nomination when it reconvenes in strategy. January. As President Pro Tempore, he will be responsible for appointing the chairpersons and As the Senate Majority Caucus Secretary, members of the standing committees of the Senator Ryan Aument Senate. He has served as Majority Leader of the https://www.senatoraument.com/biography/ (R- Senate since 2015 and will replace Senate President Lancaster) will oversee all executive nominations Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati (R-25), who is retiring at submitted to the Senate for confirmation. He will the end of the year. coordinate the review of the background and experience of nominees and ensure that proper Senator Kim Ward documentation is submitted. https://www.senatorward.com/biography/ (R- Westmoreland) will serve as Senate Majority Source: Senate Republican Communications, Leader. Her duties include overseeing the 11/12/2020 legislative agenda, developing policies and strategies for the Senate Republican Caucus, NOTE: Senate Democrats have not held their chairing the Senate Rules and Executive leadership elections yet as Senator Jim Brewster’s Nominations Committee and playing a key role in (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland) race remains too floor debates. She will also have a major role in close to call. negotiating issues with the Administration and House of Representatives and in supervising action on the Senate floor. She previously served as 3 Grove Named Interim Governor Wolf: New Chairman of State Apprenticeships in Water Government Committee Treatment, Abatement, and Speaker makes move as committee plans hearings Industrial Manufacturing into 2020 election processes and Mechatronics o help facilitate immediate action by the n November