Rep. Pat Gallagher

Maddy summaryHB 172 amends Pennsylvania's utility billing rules to require public utilities to provide customers with clear payment deadlines: 20 days for residential customers and 15 days for nonresidential customers without late fees. It mandates itemized bills showing separate charges for basic service, taxes, and fuel adjustments, and specifies how fuel adjustment costs must be calculated for bimonthly or quarterly billing cycles. The bill also prohibits utilities from billing for service older than 12 months, except in cases of fraud, meter tampering, or pending commission proceedings. These changes directly affect residential and commercial utility customers across Pennsylvania.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 2, 2026, as "Rheumatoid Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania. It aims to increase public understanding of rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic inflammatory disease affecting joints and organs that impacts over 1.3 million Americans and carries significant health risks like higher heart attack rates. The resolution is symbolic - meaning it does not create new laws or funding, but rather formally recognizes the day to highlight the disease's challenges and connect to broader health awareness efforts. It directly affects Pennsylvanians by encouraging community recognition of rheumatoid arthritis through official state acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryHB 2116 amends Pennsylvania's Taxpayer Relief Act to provide additional property tax relief for low-income senior citizens. It creates a 50% supplemental rebate on top of existing property tax rebates for seniors with household income ≤ $30,000 who live in cities other than first-class cities (e.g., Philadelphia), school districts, or second-class A cities. The bill changes income calculation by allowing property taxes paid on primary residences to reduce taxable income, and updates rebate schedules with annual inflation adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index. These changes directly affect seniors aged 65+ with low fixed incomes who qualify for base property tax or rent rebates.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House resolution (HR 382) urges Congress to extend expanded health insurance subsidies that currently help Pennsylvanians purchase coverage through Pennie, the state's health insurance marketplace. Without extension, these subsidies expire December 31, 2025, causing average premium increases of 102% for Pennie customers - projected to push 150,000 people to lose coverage. The resolution highlights that without the expanded credits, a couple earning $85,000 annually would pay $25,776 yearly for insurance (31% of their income), compared to lower costs under current subsidies. It cites Pennie's 2025 enrollment of nearly 500,000 customers and a 16% drop in new sign-ups since Open Enrollment 2026 as evidence of the need for continued support. The resolution has no legal force but requests congressional action to maintain affordability.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates October 6, 2025, as "World Cerebral Palsy Day" within Pennsylvania. It serves as a symbolic recognition to raise awareness about cerebral palsy and support affected individuals and families in the state. The bill does not create new programs or alter existing laws, but formally acknowledges the day through a state resolution.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates September 2025 as "Prostate Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws or obligations but formally recognizes the month for public awareness efforts related to prostate cancer. The resolution directly affects Pennsylvania residents and organizations focused on prostate cancer education and support. It serves as a symbolic measure to encourage community engagement during that month.

Maddy summaryHR 323 is a symbolic resolution designating October 2025 and October 2026 as "National Animal Safety and Protection Month" within Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws, impose requirements, or directly affect individuals or organizations. The resolution serves only to recognize and promote awareness of animal safety and protection efforts during those specific months. This is a ceremonial measure with no binding policy impact.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates the week of October 5-11, 2025, as "Healthy Vision Week" in Pennsylvania. It is a symbolic measure to raise public awareness about eye health and vision care, without creating new laws or regulations. The bill does not directly affect individuals or organizations, as it serves only to recognize and promote vision health awareness during that specific week. It is a non-binding resolution, meaning it has no legal force or enforcement mechanism.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 370) formally recognizes November 29, 2025, as the "50th Anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act" within Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals or programs, as it is a symbolic commemorative measure. The bill was referred to the Education committee on November 17, 2025, for further consideration. It serves solely to acknowledge the anniversary of the federal IDEA law through a state-level observance.

Maddy summaryHR 256 is a Pennsylvania state resolution designating September 2025 as "Childhood Cancer Awareness Month" within the state. This symbolic measure aims to promote public attention and education about childhood cancer issues. It does not create new laws, allocate state funding, or impose requirements on any entity. The resolution was referred to the Children & Youth committee and reported as committed in September 2025.