Enacted appropriations
$50.8BEnacted General Fund appropriations reported in the Commonwealth's official tracking run. This is the principal tax-supported fund, not an all-funds total and not a forecast of government-wide GAAP expenses.
Pennsylvania budget, debt, and interest
Pennsylvania state-government finances, comparable debt and interest figures, and the enacted budget.
The national companion measures federal finances. Here the unit is Pennsylvania state government. Federal debt is not allocated to Pennsylvania; a state budget is not the federal budget.
State debt outstanding$48.67BFY2024 · #6 of 50 · highest first
Interest expenditure$1.79BFY2024 · #7 of 50 · highest first
Total state tax collections$55.2BFY2024 · #6 of 50 · highest first
Pennsylvania over time
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State debt and interest
Compare state-government balances and interest expenditure from the same Census fiscal-year survey.
Pennsylvania · FY2024$48.67B
Pennsylvania rank#6among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark$1.1TSame measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
State debt outstanding
Long-term debt outstanding plus short-term debt outstanding at fiscal year end.
State governments only, Census level 2; amounts converted from thousands to dollars. Fiscal-year ending dates differ among states. Excludes local-government debt. Dollar ranks describe scale, not credit quality.
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Lower value · $728.59MHigher value · $166.39BStriped: unavailable
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| Rank | State | Value | Comparison notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | $166.39B | — |
| #2 | New York | $120.59B | — |
| #3 | Texas | $70.05B | — |
| #4 | Massachusetts | $65.87B | — |
| #5 | New Jersey | $57.23B | — |
| #6 | Pennsylvania · your comparison | $48.67B | — |
| #7 | Illinois | $43.38B | — |
| #8 | Virginia | $33.73B | — |
| #9 | Connecticut | $33.27B | — |
| #10 | Ohio | $32.29B | — |
| #11 | Washington | $30.62B | — |
| #12 | Maryland | $25.9B | — |
| #13 | Michigan | $25.02B | — |
| #14 | Colorado | $23.57B | — |
| #15 | Wisconsin | $22.79B | — |
| #16 | Florida | $20.14B | — |
| #17 | Minnesota | $17.03B | — |
| #18 | Oregon | $16.91B | — |
| #19 | Louisiana | $16.09B | — |
| #20 | South Carolina | $15.36B | — |
| #21 | West Virginia | $15.08B | — |
| #22 | Georgia | $14.05B | — |
| #23 | North Carolina | $13.13B | — |
| #24 | Hawaii | $11.72B | — |
| #25 | Rhode Island | $11.41B | — |
| #26 | Alabama | $10.99B | — |
| #27 | Oklahoma | $10.15B | — |
| #28 | Kentucky | $10.08B | — |
| #29 | Tennessee | $9.03B | — |
| #30 | Indiana | $8.52B | — |
| #31 | Iowa | $8.06B | — |
| #32 | Arkansas | $8.05B | — |
| #33 | Mississippi | $7.72B | — |
| #34 | New Hampshire | $7.58B | — |
| #35 | Kansas | $7.16B | — |
| #36 | New Mexico | $7.12B | — |
| #37 | Missouri | $6.99B | — |
| #38 | Arizona | $6.88B | — |
| #39 | Alaska | $5.72B | — |
| #40 | Utah | $5.55B | — |
| #41 | Maine | $5.3B | — |
| #42 | North Dakota | $4.89B | — |
| #43 | South Dakota | $4.67B | — |
| #44 | Delaware | $3.69B | — |
| #45 | Nebraska | $3.39B | — |
| #46 | Nevada | $2.89B | — |
| #47 | Montana | $2.76B | — |
| #48 | Vermont | $2.67B | — |
| #49 | Wyoming | $1.26B | — |
| #50 | Idaho | $728.59M | — |
All 50 states are listed, including states without a comparable observation. Ranks use stored source precision; displayed values may round to the same number.
Where state revenue comes from
All measures use Census state-government records for FY2024. Categories describe collections; they do not rank statutory tax rates.
Pennsylvania · FY2024$15.6B
Pennsylvania rank#8among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark$465.4BSame measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
General sales-tax collections
Census category T09.
State governments only, Census level 2; amounts converted from thousands to dollars. Fiscal-year ending dates differ among states.
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Lower value · $0Higher value · $54.35BStriped: unavailable
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| Rank | State | Value | Comparison notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | $54.35B | — |
| #2 | California | $53.33B | — |
| #3 | Florida | $40.09B | — |
| #4 | Washington | $22.81B | — |
| #5 | New York | $19.99B | — |
| #6 | Ohio | $16.33B | — |
| #7 | Illinois | $16.05B | — |
| #8 | Pennsylvania · your comparison | $15.6B | — |
| #9 | New Jersey | $14.31B | — |
| #10 | Tennessee | $14.08B | — |
| #11 | Arizona | $13.16B | — |
| #12 | Michigan | $12.7B | — |
| #13 | North Carolina | $12.16B | — |
| #14 | Indiana | $10.96B | — |
| #15 | Massachusetts | $9.4B | — |
| #16 | Georgia | $9.01B | — |
| #17 | Minnesota | $8.49B | — |
| #18 | Nevada | $8.4B | — |
| #19 | Wisconsin | $7.59B | — |
| #20 | Virginia | $7.4B | — |
| #21 | Maryland | $6.85B | — |
| #22 | South Carolina | $6.44B | — |
| #23 | Connecticut | $6.23B | — |
| #24 | Kentucky | $5.8B | — |
| #25 | Missouri | $5.26B | — |
| #26 | Mississippi | $5.07B | — |
| #27 | Arkansas | $5.07B | — |
| #28 | Louisiana | $4.87B | — |
| #29 | Hawaii | $4.79B | — |
| #30 | Colorado | $4.67B | — |
| #31 | Iowa | $4.64B | — |
| #32 | Utah | $4.63B | — |
| #33 | Alabama | $4.59B | — |
| #34 | Kansas | $4.33B | — |
| #35 | New Mexico | $4.33B | — |
| #36 | Oklahoma | $3.81B | — |
| #37 | Idaho | $3.09B | — |
| #38 | Nebraska | $2.97B | — |
| #39 | Maine | $2.35B | — |
| #40 | West Virginia | $1.82B | — |
| #41 | South Dakota | $1.68B | — |
| #42 | Rhode Island | $1.63B | — |
| #43 | Oregon | $1.34B | — |
| #44 | North Dakota | $1.32B | — |
| #45 | Wyoming | $1.01B | — |
| #46 | Vermont | $597.33M | — |
| #47 | Alaska | $0 | — |
| #47 | Delaware | $0 | — |
| #47 | Montana | $0 | — |
| #47 | New Hampshire | $0 | — |
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Where state operating spending goes
Census categories allow consistent comparisons. These selected categories are not a breakdown of the current Pennsylvania appropriations act.
Pennsylvania · FY2024$39.34B
Pennsylvania rank#7among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark$1.02TSame measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Public welfare current operations
Current operations for public welfare institutions and other public welfare, excluding capital and transfers.
State governments only, Census level 2; amounts converted from thousands to dollars. Fiscal-year ending dates differ among states.
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Lower value · $1.09BHigher value · $156.71BStriped: unavailable
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| Rank | State | Value | Comparison notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | $156.71B | — |
| #2 | New York | $97.35B | — |
| #3 | Texas | $57.32B | — |
| #4 | Illinois | $41.13B | — |
| #5 | Florida | $40.11B | — |
| #6 | Ohio | $39.77B | — |
| #7 | Pennsylvania · your comparison | $39.34B | — |
| #8 | Massachusetts | $34.12B | — |
| #9 | North Carolina | $30.64B | — |
| #10 | New Jersey | $28.06B | — |
| #11 | Arizona | $26.02B | — |
| #12 | Michigan | $24.37B | — |
| #13 | Virginia | $23.68B | — |
| #14 | Minnesota | $23.37B | — |
| #15 | Indiana | $22.93B | — |
| #16 | Maryland | $21.61B | — |
| #17 | Kentucky | $20.54B | — |
| #18 | Oregon | $20.47B | — |
| #19 | Washington | $19.6B | — |
| #20 | Georgia | $18.99B | — |
| #21 | Louisiana | $18.69B | — |
| #22 | Tennessee | $16.42B | — |
| #23 | Wisconsin | $16.26B | — |
| #24 | Missouri | $15.65B | — |
| #25 | Oklahoma | $14.57B | — |
| #26 | Colorado | $13.6B | — |
| #27 | South Carolina | $12.84B | — |
| #28 | New Mexico | $10.72B | — |
| #29 | Iowa | $10.26B | — |
| #30 | Alabama | $9.73B | — |
| #31 | Arkansas | $8.67B | — |
| #32 | Mississippi | $8.08B | — |
| #33 | Utah | $6.91B | — |
| #34 | Kansas | $6.84B | — |
| #35 | Nevada | $6.62B | — |
| #36 | West Virginia | $6.24B | — |
| #37 | Maine | $5.7B | — |
| #38 | Nebraska | $4.97B | — |
| #39 | Connecticut | $4.88B | — |
| #40 | Rhode Island | $4.54B | — |
| #41 | Hawaii | $4.14B | — |
| #42 | Delaware | $3.97B | — |
| #43 | Idaho | $3.73B | — |
| #44 | Alaska | $3.27B | — |
| #45 | Montana | $2.89B | — |
| #46 | New Hampshire | $2.72B | — |
| #47 | Vermont | $2.69B | — |
| #48 | North Dakota | $2.09B | — |
| #49 | South Dakota | $1.95B | — |
| #50 | Wyoming | $1.09B | — |
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State operating costs and the enacted budget
The enacted plan, spending categories and audited activity use different periods and accounting scopes; they are kept separate.
Pennsylvania · FY2024$77.15B
Pennsylvania rank#5among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark$2.04TSame measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Current operation expenditure
Sum of Census current-operation expenditure categories, excluding capital outlay, interest, and assistance/subsidy expenditure.
State governments only, Census level 2; amounts converted from thousands to dollars. Fiscal-year ending dates differ among states. This FY2024 comparison differs in scope and period from Pennsylvania’s FY2026–27 appropriations and Fiscal year ended June 30, 2025 audit shown below.
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Lower value · $4.01BHigher value · $287.03BStriped: unavailable
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| Rank | State | Value | Comparison notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | $287.03B | — |
| #2 | New York | $161.37B | — |
| #3 | Texas | $136.18B | — |
| #4 | Florida | $86.61B | — |
| #5 | Pennsylvania · your comparison | $77.15B | — |
| #6 | Illinois | $75.67B | — |
| #7 | Ohio | $66.77B | — |
| #8 | New Jersey | $64.53B | — |
| #9 | Massachusetts | $61.38B | — |
| #10 | North Carolina | $59.01B | — |
| #11 | Michigan | $57.27B | — |
| #12 | Virginia | $53.45B | — |
| #13 | Washington | $49.82B | — |
| #14 | Georgia | $45.19B | — |
| #15 | Maryland | $45.06B | — |
| #16 | Oregon | $41.41B | — |
| #17 | Arizona | $38.71B | — |
| #18 | Minnesota | $38.1B | — |
| #19 | Indiana | $37.4B | — |
| #20 | Kentucky | $36.94B | — |
| #21 | Wisconsin | $34.5B | — |
| #22 | Missouri | $34.43B | — |
| #23 | South Carolina | $32.85B | — |
| #24 | Colorado | $32.73B | — |
| #25 | Louisiana | $31.67B | — |
| #26 | Tennessee | $31.12B | — |
| #27 | Alabama | $26.99B | — |
| #28 | Oklahoma | $24.28B | — |
| #29 | Utah | $22.7B | — |
| #30 | New Mexico | $21.94B | — |
| #31 | Connecticut | $21.22B | — |
| #32 | Iowa | $19.89B | — |
| #33 | Kansas | $18.39B | — |
| #34 | Hawaii | $16.62B | — |
| #35 | Mississippi | $16.46B | — |
| #36 | Arkansas | $16.28B | — |
| #37 | West Virginia | $13.19B | — |
| #38 | Nevada | $12.43B | — |
| #39 | Nebraska | $10.41B | — |
| #40 | Maine | $10.12B | — |
| #41 | Delaware | $9.24B | — |
| #42 | Rhode Island | $8.93B | — |
| #43 | Alaska | $8.4B | — |
| #44 | Idaho | $8.21B | — |
| #45 | New Hampshire | $7.12B | — |
| #46 | Montana | $6.44B | — |
| #47 | Vermont | $6.28B | — |
| #48 | North Dakota | $5.63B | — |
| #49 | South Dakota | $4.55B | — |
| #50 | Wyoming | $4.01B | — |
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Where state tax revenue comes from
FY2025 audited actualShares of the $51.7 billion in taxes reported as general revenue by Pennsylvania's governmental activities. This denominator excludes federal grants, service charges, investment income, business-type activities, and locally collected property taxes.
- Personal income tax
- $18.0B · 34.8%
- Sales and use tax
- $16.2B · 31.3%
- Corporation taxes
- $6.7B · 13%
- Liquid-fuels and motor-carrier taxes
- $3.6B · 7%
- Gaming taxes
- $2.8B · 5.4%
- Inheritance, cigarette, realty-transfer, and other taxes
- $4.5B · 8.6%
FY2026–27 General Fund spending plan
FY2026–27 enacted appropriationsEvery department total in the $50.8 billion General Fund tracking run is included exactly once in these grouped service areas, which reconcile to the enacted total above.
- Education and higher education
- $21.3B · 41.9%
- Human services and health
- $20.2B · 39.7%
- Public safety, corrections, and courts
- $5.2B · 10.2%
- General-obligation debt service
- $1.4B · 2.8%
- Economic development, agriculture, and environment
- $1.1B · 2.2%
- All other departments and support
- $1.7B · 3.3%
Audited government-wide results
Fiscal year ended June 30, 2025- Revenue
- $119.2B
- Expenses
- $118.0B
Audited government-wide activity for Pennsylvania's primary government. Revenue is the sum of program and general revenue in the Statement of Activities; these are accounting results, not the FY2026–27 General Fund appropriation.
What candidates are saying
Explore statements about budgets, government spending, deficits and public debt from FactVote’s Pennsylvania candidate profiles. Compare candidates within each recorded race, with each person’s matching statements kept together. These are candidate and campaign statements, not verified outcomes.
2026 Pennsylvania Governor and Lieutenant Governor — General Election
Stacy Garrity
2 statementsBudgets, spending & debt
These steps will expand energy generation capacity and spur downstream manufacturing. Done right, Pennsylvania can generate 200,000 jobs and $6 billion in revenue for state and local communities – allowing us to dig out of Josh Shapiro’s $5 billion budget deficit and deliver meaningful tax relief fo…
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These steps will expand energy generation capacity and spur downstream manufacturing. Done right, Pennsylvania can generate 200,000 jobs and $6 billion in revenue for state and local communities – allowing us to dig out of Josh Shapiro’s $5 billion budget deficit and deliver meaningful tax relief for all Pennsylvanians.Stacy Garrity — candidate-owned primary source 2 ↗
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Budgets, spending & debt
Root Out Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in State Government – Josh Shapiro once claimed state government is riddled with $3 billion in fraud. Instead of addressing fraud as Attorney General, he focused on increasing state spending as Governor – raising the risk of even more waste. Taxpayers deserve better.…
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Root Out Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in State Government – Josh Shapiro once claimed state government is riddled with $3 billion in fraud. Instead of addressing fraud as Attorney General, he focused on increasing state spending as Governor – raising the risk of even more waste. Taxpayers deserve better. The Garrity–Richey Administration will require reform plans before funding is approved; audit state agencies from top to bottom; identify and eliminate waste and fraud; hold bad actors accountable; and use savings to reduce the deficit and lower the burden on taxpayers.Stacy Garrity — candidate-owned primary source 2 ↗
2026 Pennsylvania U.S. House District 1 — General Election
Brian Fitzpatrick
1 statementBudgets, spending & debt
I led by example with regards to No Budget, No Pay during the last government shutdown. Following through on my promise to return pay during the government shutdown, I wrote a $10,008.68 check to the United States Treasury –the net pay from the 35-day government shutdown. If over 800,000 federal emp…
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I led by example with regards to No Budget, No Pay during the last government shutdown. Following through on my promise to return pay during the government shutdown, I wrote a $10,008.68 check to the United States Treasury –the net pay from the 35-day government shutdown. If over 800,000 federal employees and their families were forced to live without their paychecks due to no fault of their own, then no Member of Congress should accept a dime of pay during a government shutdown. If Members of Congress actually feel the pain of the people they represent, perhaps they would approach their jobs differently. I am the author of the “No Budget, No Pay” legislation and I will always abide by it.Brian Fitzpatrick — candidate-owned primary source 5 ↗
2026 Pennsylvania U.S. House District 10 — General Election
Janelle Stelson
1 statementBudgets, spending & debt
I support tax breaks for the hard-working middle class, not billionaires. I support no tax on tips or overtime and would vote to make that permanent. We need bipartisan problem-solving to pass laws that lower the cost of necessities— including food, gas, housing, utility costs, prescription drugs an…
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I support tax breaks for the hard-working middle class, not billionaires. I support no tax on tips or overtime and would vote to make that permanent. We need bipartisan problem-solving to pass laws that lower the cost of necessities— including food, gas, housing, utility costs, prescription drugs and more. I will repeal these tariff taxes that are increasing costs and vote to end the war in Iran. And we must address the national deficit, which has reached $41 trillion under Perry’s leadership. I will prioritize cutting wasteful government spending and make sure your taxpayer dollars are not abused.Janelle Stelson campaign source 2 ↗
Scott Perry
1 statementBudgets, spending & debt
As a former small business owner, Scott Perry understands that excessive taxes and over-regulation prevent small businesses from creating jobs and prospering.Inflation, the economy, and jobs continue to concern most Americans. Biden-Harris and the radical Left’s spending increases have spiked inflat…
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As a former small business owner, Scott Perry understands that excessive taxes and over-regulation prevent small businesses from creating jobs and prospering.Inflation, the economy, and jobs continue to concern most Americans. Biden-Harris and the radical Left’s spending increases have spiked inflation, weakened the economy, eliminated well-paying jobs, and ruined small businesses.Scott opposes Biden-Harris’ tax-and-spend increases on small businesses and working families. He’ll continue to fight for:A Balanced Budget AmendmentLess government regulationReducing the National debtLowering taxes on families and small businesses.Scott Perry — candidate-owned primary source 2 ↗
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How statements are selected
This section matches specific budgets, government spending, deficits and public debt terms in retained, attributed source text from published Pennsylvania candidate profiles. A profile heading or biography alone does not qualify. The Florida geography is fixed; saved state preferences cannot change these results. A mention can concern a community or group rather than Florida’s statewide measure.
Matching is automatic and does not establish a candidate’s stance, the accuracy of a claim, or an effect on the measured result. Results are grouped by recorded race, then by candidate name. Within each candidate, the matching issue mentions appear first. Only candidates with matching retained statements are shown; this is not a complete race roster. Repeated identical text for the same candidate is shown once. Coverage follows the existing state profiles and is not a complete record of all candidates or everything they have said. Review dates are not statement dates.
What incumbents are proposing
Explore reviewed bills sponsored by current Pennsylvania legislators and Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation, plus retained proposals from Pennsylvania’s governor and agencies. Each record keeps its latest recorded status and official evidence.
38 matching sponsorships or proposals · 29 Pennsylvania incumbents. These filters apply only to this section.
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis
Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania · D–PA
1 proposalView proposals from Lt. Gov. Austin Davis
ICYMI: Shapiro-Davis Budget Invests $1M for State Office of Gun Violence Prevention
Feb 29, 2024 · Proposed policy
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis · Issued
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HARRISBURG – Backed by the family members of gun violence victims and gun safety advocates, Lt. Gov. ... Austin Davis this week called on lawmakers to support Gov. ... Josh Shapiro’s proposal t...
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Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses firearms, ammunition, firearm access, carrying, storage, enforcement, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Pennsylvania's firearm mortality count or rate.
Retained Pennsylvania evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
HARRISBURG – Backed by the family members of gun violence victims and gun safety advocates, Lt.Review official supporting evidence ↗
Rep. Brendan F. Boyle
U.S. representative for Pennsylvania, District 2 · D–PA
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Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act of 2025
Apr 9, 2025 · Introduced
Rep. Brendan F. Boyle · Sponsored
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Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act of 2025 This bill establishes a budget point of order against considering budget reconciliation legislation in the House or the Senate that (1) reduces enrollment or benefits for individuals enrolled in the Medicaid program, or (2) reduces eligibility or benefits for households that participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). (Under current law, reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.) The point of order expires on January 20, 2029.
Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses Medicaid, CHIP, health-insurance eligibility, enrollment, continuity, or premium assistance. It does not establish an effect on Pennsylvania's under-65 uninsured rate.
Retained Pennsylvania evidence context: People under 65 without health insurance. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act of 2025 This bill establishes a budget point of order against considering budget reconciliation legislation in the House or the Senate that (1) reduces enrollment or benefits for individuals enrolled in the Medicaid program, or (2) reduces eligibility or benefits for households that participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). (Under current law, reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster…Review official supporting evidence ↗
Rep. Brian K. Fitzpatrick
U.S. representative for Pennsylvania, District 1 · R–PA
5 proposalsView proposals from Rep. Brian K. Fitzpatrick
Reforming ICE and Protecting America Act
Apr 2, 2026 · Introduced
Rep. Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill addresses immigration status, immigrant services, asylum, deportation, or immigration enforcement.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses immigration status, immigrant services, asylum, deportation, or immigration enforcement. It does not update or establish an effect on the displayed foreign-born population share.
Retained Pennsylvania evidence context: Residents who are foreign-born · Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Operations and Support, in the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 table in the explanatory statement described in section 4 (in the matter preceding division A of this consolidated Act), of which— (1) of the amounts made available for Homeland Security Investigations— (A) not less than $6,000,000 shall remain available until expended for efforts to enforce laws against forced child labor; (B) $46,696,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2027;…Review official supporting evidence ↗
To advance bipartisan priorities.
Jan 15, 2026 · Introduced
Rep. Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Sponsored
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The bill addresses electricity generation, renewable power, storage, utilities, interconnection, or grid reliability.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses electricity generation, renewable power, storage, utilities, interconnection, or grid reliability. It does not establish an effect on Pennsylvania's displayed renewable-generation share.
Retained Pennsylvania evidence context: Electricity generated from renewable resources. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Appropriations from the rise trust fund (a) In general Amounts in the RISE Trust Fund for a fiscal year shall be available, as provided by appropriation Acts, as follows: (1) 70 percent for each of the fiscal years 2027 through 2036 to the Highway Trust Fund. (2) 1.5 percent for each of the fiscal years 2027 through 2036 for the weatherization program developed under part A of title IV of the Energy Conservation and Production Act (42 U.S.C. 6861 et seq.). (3) 3 percent for each of the fiscal years 2027 through…Review official supporting evidence ↗
To advance sensible priorities.
Jan 15, 2026 · Introduced
Rep. Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill addresses electricity generation, renewable power, storage, utilities, interconnection, or grid reliability.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses electricity generation, renewable power, storage, utilities, interconnection, or grid reliability. It does not establish an effect on Pennsylvania's displayed renewable-generation share.
Retained Pennsylvania evidence context: Electricity generated from renewable resources. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Appropriations from the rise trust fund (a) In general Amounts in the RISE Trust Fund for a fiscal year shall be available, as provided by appropriation Acts, as follows: (1) 70 percent for each of the fiscal years 2027 through 2036 to the Highway Trust Fund. (2) 1.5 percent for each of the fiscal years 2027 through 2036 for the weatherization program developed under part A of title IV of the Energy Conservation and Production Act (42 U.S.C. 6861 et seq.). (3) 3 percent for each of the fiscal years 2027 through…Review official supporting evidence ↗
MARKET CHOICE Act
May 13, 2025 · Introduced
Rep. Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill addresses electricity generation, renewable power, storage, utilities, interconnection, or grid reliability.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses electricity generation, renewable power, storage, utilities, interconnection, or grid reliability. It does not establish an effect on Pennsylvania's displayed renewable-generation share.
Retained Pennsylvania evidence context: Electricity generated from renewable resources. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Appropriations from the RISE Trust Fund (a) In general Amounts in the RISE Trust Fund for a fiscal year shall be available, as provided by appropriation Acts, as follows: (1) 70 percent for each of the fiscal years 2027 through 2036 to the Highway Trust Fund. (2) 1.5 percent for each of the fiscal years 2027 through 2036 for the weatherization program developed under part A of title IV of the Energy Conservation and Production Act (42 U.S.C. 6861 et seq.). (3) 3 percent for each of the fiscal years 2027 through…Review official supporting evidence ↗
To advance commonsense priorities.
Apr 24, 2025 · Introduced
Rep. Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill addresses electricity generation, renewable power, storage, utilities, interconnection, or grid reliability.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Natural Resources, Education and Workforce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Science, Space, and Technology, Agriculture, Appropriations, Armed Services, the Budget, Rules, Ethics, Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, House Administration, the Judiciary, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Oversight and Government Reform, Small Business, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses electricity generation, renewable power, storage, utilities, interconnection, or grid reliability. It does not establish an effect on Pennsylvania's displayed renewable-generation share.
Retained Pennsylvania evidence context: Electricity generated from renewable resources. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Appropriations from the RISE Trust Fund (a) In general Amounts in the RISE Trust Fund for a fiscal year shall be available, as provided by appropriation Acts, as follows: (1) 70 percent for each of the fiscal years 2027 through 2036 to the Highway Trust Fund. (2) 1.5 percent for each of the fiscal years 2027 through 2036 for the weatherization program developed under part A of title IV of the Energy Conservation and Production Act (42 U.S.C. 6861 et seq.). (3) 3 percent for each of the fiscal years 2027 through…Review official supporting evidence ↗
Rep. Bryan Cutler
Pennsylvania House · District 100 · R–PA
1 proposalView proposals from Rep. Bryan Cutler
An Act making an appropriation to the Auditor General for the purpose of establishing a bureau of election audits to perform audits.
May 25, 2021 · Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, May 25, 2021 [House]
Rep. Bryan Cutler · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill addresses voter registration, ballots, voting access, or election administration.
The latest official Pennsylvania General Assembly record shows this action on May 25, 2021: Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, May 25, 2021 [House].
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses voter registration, ballots, voting access, or election administration. It does not establish an effect on Pennsylvania's displayed turnout rate.
Retained Pennsylvania evidence context: Registered-voter turnout in the 2024 general election. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
An Act making an appropriation to the Auditor General for the purpose of establishing a bureau of election audits to perform audits.Review official supporting evidence ↗
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan
U.S. representative for Pennsylvania, District 6 · D–PA
1 proposalView proposals from Rep. Chrissy Houlahan
I–PLAN Act of 2025
Apr 30, 2025 · Introduced
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development. It does not establish an effect on Pennsylvania's median household income.
Retained Pennsylvania evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
National intermediary to support the Interstate Paid Leave Action Network (a) Authority To make grants Subject to the availability of appropriations under section 6(a), the Secretary, acting through the Employment and Training Administration, shall award a grant to one national intermediary to facilitate the activities of the I–PLAN. (b) Use of funds A national intermediary awarded a grant under subsection (a) shall use funds for the costs related to each of the following: (1) Meetings Meeting activities,…Review official supporting evidence ↗
Rep. Christopher M. Rabb
Pennsylvania House · District 200 · D–PA
2 proposalsView proposals from Rep. Christopher M. Rabb
An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms, for Pennsylvania State Police and for licensing of dealers and providing for security cameras, for lost and stolen firearm reporting requirements and for inspection of retail firearm dealer licensees and grant program; establishing the Retail Licensee Inspection Fund and the Firearm Dealer Safety Grant Program; imposing penalties; and making an appropriation.
Nov 15, 2023 · Referred to JUDICIARY, Nov. 15, 2023 [House]
Rep. Christopher M. Rabb · Sponsored
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The bill addresses firearms, ammunition, firearm access, carrying, storage, enforcement, or gun-violence prevention.
The latest official Pennsylvania General Assembly record shows this action on November 15, 2023: Referred to JUDICIARY, Nov. 15, 2023 [House].
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses firearms, ammunition, firearm access, carrying, storage, enforcement, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Pennsylvania's firearm mortality count or rate.
Retained Pennsylvania evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms, for Pennsylvania State Police and for licensing of dealers and providing for security cameras, for lost and stolen firearm reporting requirements and for inspection of retail firearm dealer licensees and grant program; establishing the Retail Licensee Inspection Fund and the Firearm Dealer Safety Grant Program; imposing penalties;…Review official supporting evidence ↗
An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms and for licensing of dealers and providing for security camera, for lost and stolen firearm reporting requirements and for inspection of retail firearm dealer licensees and grant program; establishing the Retail Licensee Inspection Fund and the Firearm Dealer Safety Grant Program; imposing penalties; and making an appropriation.
Nov 29, 2022 · Referred to JUDICIARY, Nov. 29, 2022 [House]
Rep. Christopher M. Rabb · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
The bill addresses firearms, ammunition, firearm access, carrying, storage, enforcement, or gun-violence prevention.
The latest official Pennsylvania General Assembly record shows this action on November 29, 2022: Referred to JUDICIARY, Nov. 29, 2022 [House].
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses firearms, ammunition, firearm access, carrying, storage, enforcement, or gun-violence prevention. It does not establish an effect on Pennsylvania's firearm mortality count or rate.
Retained Pennsylvania evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for sale or transfer of firearms and for licensing of dealers and providing for security camera, for lost and stolen firearm reporting requirements and for inspection of retail firearm dealer licensees and grant program; establishing the Retail Licensee Inspection Fund and the Firearm Dealer Safety Grant Program; imposing penalties; and making an appropriation.Review official supporting evidence ↗
What sponsorship and proposal counts tell us
Only current Pennsylvania officeholders retained in the reviewed collection qualify. Bills require a recorded primary sponsorship; cosponsors and signing officials are excluded from sponsorship counts. An official introducer recorded as acting by request is labeled “Introduced by request”; that procedural role does not establish personal policy endorsement. Governor and agency records qualify when recorded as proposed. A separately verified governor transmittal can also establish an original proposal whose latest status reflects its later outcome. Signing an enacted law alone does not establish a proposal. A record appearing under several facts is counted once per officeholder. A bill with multiple primary sponsors appears under each recorded sponsor.
Enacted bills, adopted resolutions and unsuccessful measures remain visible as proposal history. Passing one chamber is not enactment. These counts do not measure effectiveness or prove that an action changed a Pennsylvania statistic. Collection reviewed Sep 3, 2026.