Rep. Mandy Steele

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House Resolution designates September 29, 2026, as "VFW Day" to honor the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization. The measure recognizes the VFW's history, its mission to support veterans, and its significant contributions to veterans' benefits and community service. By officially naming this date, the resolution encourages Pennsylvanians to acknowledge and support the VFW and its members.

Maddy summaryHB 2347 rebrands Pennsylvania's Energy Development Authority as the Energy Financing Authority and updates the legal definitions of 'project' and 'cost' within the state's Administrative Code. The bill clarifies that the authority can fund specific energy initiatives, such as renewable energy projects, infrastructure resilience improvements, and research into new energy technologies, provided these efforts cannot be adequately supported by private funding. Additionally, the legislation outlines the authority's powers and duties, establishes requirements for an annual report, and sets rules regarding the authority's ability to incur debt.

Maddy summaryHB 2076 establishes a regulatory framework for geothermal energy development in Pennsylvania, requiring the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to create rules for project approvals, environmental safeguards, and well operations. The bill creates a Geothermal Energy Development Fund to support industry growth and imposes civil penalties for violations of the new regulations. It directly affects geothermal developers (who must comply with DEP rules) and the DEP (which must implement the regulations). Key provisions include defining geothermal resources, setting standards for well operations, and ensuring environmental protections for projects.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the Newly Employed Teacher Grant Program to help teachers in their first two years of employment in Pennsylvania by providing funds for classroom supplies. The Department of Education will partner with an online platform to let eligible teachers apply for and purchase approved materials directly. The program requires detailed reporting on how the money is used across different school types and regions to ensure transparency and track its impact.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates May 13, 2026, as "Gold Shield Family Day" throughout Pennsylvania to honor the families of first responders who have died in the line of duty. The resolution directly affects the relatives of fallen police officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, corrections officers, and other public safety personnel. It serves as a symbolic gesture to acknowledge the sacrifices made by these families, aligning with a similar federal designation from the previous year. The measure does not create new laws or funding but instead establishes an official date for recognition and remembrance within the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Second Class City Firemen Relief Law to update pension eligibility rules for surviving spouses of fire department members. It modifies membership requirements for married firefighters and adjusts how pensions are calculated and provided to surviving spouses after a member's death. The changes directly affect married firefighters employed in second-class cities and their spouses who may qualify for pension benefits under this law. The bill focuses on clarifying and adjusting existing pension provisions rather than creating new benefits.

Maddy summaryHR 259 is a Pennsylvania House resolution designating August 24, 2025, as "Ukrainian Independence Day" in the state. It commemorates Ukraine's 1991 declaration of independence from the Soviet Union and acknowledges Pennsylvania's defense contributions, including munitions support for Ukraine. The resolution urges the U.S. President and Congress to maintain support for Ukraine amid Russia's ongoing invasion. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or directly affect individuals.

Maddy summaryHR 350 is a resolution urging the President and Congress to maintain existing federal funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). It directly affects low-income households that rely on LIHEAP to help pay for heating and cooling bills during cold and hot weather. The resolution does not create new programs or change funding levels but formally requests that current LIHEAP appropriations be preserved in future budget decisions. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect on funding but expresses congressional support for the program.

Maddy summaryHB 668 would allow Pennsylvania to join the Counseling Compact, an existing agreement between states. This would let licensed counselors from other participating states practice in Pennsylvania more easily, and allow Pennsylvania counselors to practice in those states without obtaining separate licenses. The bill's key mechanism is adopting the standard compact form, creating a streamlined process for cross-state counseling licensure without changing existing state licensing requirements.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House resolution urges the creation of an interstate agreement to foster a competitive market for electric transmission across state lines. The bill aims to address concerns that certain state policies hinder infrastructure growth and increase costs for electricity customers. It calls for a collaborative framework that ensures uniform rules, streamlined permitting, and equal treatment for all states and energy generation methods involved. By advocating for these principles, the resolution seeks to modernize the power grid and support economic growth without mandating specific actions or outcomes.