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Two bills of mine passed the House + Welcoming a hometown hero to Harrisburg

(11 hours ago)

This week, I was honored to host Debra, Tremayne, and Hayden Colbert at the Capitol. Read more

 

Burgos: Over $1 million secured for local community improvement projects

(21 hours ago)

HARRISBURG, Dec. 18 – State Rep. Danilo Burgos announced today that over $1 million in new grant funding from the Commonwealth Financing Authority is being awarded to several organizations in the House legislative district he serves. In the 197 th , Burgos supported state funding for the following organizations and projects: $195,000 to Lighthouse Inc. to support its Lighthouse Community Recreation Center. $250,000 to the Foreman Arts Initiative Inc. to complete recommended ADA accommodations. $447,204 to the Temple Health System Transport Team Inc. for the purchase and upfitting of an ambulance. “Lighthouse has been a beacon in our community for well over a century as they provide educational, recreational, cultural, social and economic improvement programs to families across the district,” said Burgos. “Modifying existing buildings to be accessible for all and providing quality care for those in need across the city are top priority. I know these funds will go to great use and positively impact plenty of lives.” Additional approved funding Burgos advocated for with other lawmakers in the Philadelphia region he serves includes: $86,450 to Small Things Inc., for the purchase of a refrigerated sprinter van to pick up food from retailers and deliver it to the nonprofit’s warehouse. $64,313 to Philadelphia City to Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Dec 17, 2025)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Violence Intervention & Prevention (VIP) + Building Opportunities for Out-of-School Time (BOOST) Combined Grant Program Who May Apply: Community-based nonprofit with 501(c)(3) status (VIP or BOOST), municipality, county, or district attorney’s office (VIP only), institute of higher education (VIP only), school district or career and technical center (BOOST only), library (BOOST only). Use: VIP + BOOST funds can be used to support a wide range of eligible activities designed to reduce and respond to community violence. Funds: Approximately $60 million in state funding is available, with no less than $11.5 million designated for BOOST funding. Application Deadline: January 26, 2026 More information: PCCD website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Statewide Building Opportunities for Out-of-School Time (BOOST) Program Who May Apply: Statewide youth-serving nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(4) status. Use: Funds for the proposed program may be used to support upstream prevention initiatives focused on school-age youth who are at risk, such as mentoring and OST programs. Funds: No less than $11.5 million in state VIP funding has been designated for BOOST funding. Application Deadline: January 26, 2026 More information: PCCD Website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: School Safety and Mental Health Read more

 

Burgos bill to strengthen transparency between consumers and genetic testing companies passes House

(Dec 16, 2025)

Twelve states have already passed legislation to codify privacy protections for consumer genetic data. Read more

 

Burgos bill to expand access to fresh, local food in school meals passes House

(Dec 16, 2025)

House Bill 1768 would expand access to fresh, locally sourced foods in school meals while supporting Pennsylvania farmers and strengthening local economies. Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Dec 09, 2025)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Community and Economic Development: Local Share Account Philadelphia Who May Apply: Community Development Corporations, economic development organizations and redevelopment authorities, business improvement districts/neighborhood improvement districts, non-profit organizations with a 501(c) designation, the City of Philadelphia, the School District of Philadelphia. Any eligible organization must be located in Philadelphia. Use: Economic development projects, neighborhood revitalization projects, community improvement projects, projects in the public interest. Any eligible project must be located in Philadelphia. Funds: Grant amounts will vary based on the specific project requirements but are limited to a minimum request/award of $10,000 and a maximum request/award of $500,000. Application Deadline: January 31, 2026 More information: DCED Website PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Community and Economic Development: PA SITES Who May Apply: Municipalities, economic development organizations, redevelopment authorities, municipal authorities, industrial development agencies, and for-profit organizations. Use: To develop competitive sites for businesses to relocate or expand within Pennsylvania. Funds: $400 million in funding is available. Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and approved on a quarterly basis Read more

 

Know Your Rights workshop + Energy assistance applications now open

(Dec 05, 2025)

In this week's newsletter, we broke down the LIHEAP application process for English and Spanish readers and highlighted some professional and fun events in the district. Read more

 

Heating assistance program to open Dec. 3 + volunteering at Caring for Friends

(Dec 01, 2025)

This week, I joined my colleagues in the Philadelphia delegation to volunteer at Caring for Friends! Read more

 

Burgos: Demand Affordable Energy for PA

(Nov 21, 2025)

With winter approaching and programs like LIHEAP delayed, state Rep. Danilo Burgos, chairman of the House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities committee, and community activist Karriem Sweets are fighting to ensure energy affordability in Pennsylvania. No one should have to worry about being able to heat their home this winter. Read more

 

Talking energy affordability, the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit and my bill passed in the 2025-26 budget!

(Nov 21, 2025)

In this week's email, I break down the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit, where right here in Philadelphia we have over 175,000 recipients! We also discuss energy affordability and my bill that made it into the 2025-26 budget. Read more

 

Burgos, House Dems Leading PA to Energy Affordability

(Nov 19, 2025)

As chairman of the PA House Consumer Protection, Technology, and Utilities Committee, state Rep. Danilo Burgos understands the economic hardships rising energy costs are having on Pennsylvania families. Load forecasting legislation, introduced by Burgos, was included in this year's state budget, promising to "check the math" and protect consumers from unnecessary rate hikes. Read more

 

‘The Bills Are Too High’: PA House leaders confirm commitment to energy affordability

(Nov 19, 2025)

HARRISBURG, Nov. 19 – Today, state Reps. Elizabeth Fiedler and Danilo Burgos, both D-Phila., and Robert Matzie, D-Beaver, held a news conference to highlight the growing crisis of energy affordability and the steps PA House Democrats are taking to protect Pennsylvania ratepayers. As chairs of the House Energy Committee, the House Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee, and the House Majority Caucus, respectively, the representatives shared their commitments to forward-thinking energy policy. Read more

 

Burgos bill to increase electric load forecasting accountability included in Pa. budget

(Nov 18, 2025)

HARRISBURG, Nov. 18 – Legislation created by state Rep. Danilo Burgos, D-Phila., to strengthen Pennsylvania’s oversight on electric load forecasting was included in the state budget package enacted last week. House Bill 1924 addresses recent reports from PJM Interconnection that electricity demand across the PJM footprint – including Pennsylvania – is projected to grow significantly due to data centers, electrification of vehicles and buildings, and other large load additions. “Currently, PJM relies on load forecasts submitted by Pennsylvania’s electric distribution companies to establish system planning needs and capacity requirements,” Burgos said. “However, that process is opaque, and policymakers, regulators and stakeholders are doubtful of the data’s reliability.” Burgos’ bill allows the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to review and validate load forecasts submitted by Pennsylvania utilities to PJM, coordinate with PJM and other state regulators to ensure accuracy, and access all relevant materials necessary to carry out this oversight. “This legislation is about ensuring transparency, accountability and consumer protection, and I’m proud to see it included in the compromised budget we passed. Pennsylvania’s energy landscape is rapidly evolving, and by enhancing oversight we can protect ratepayers while strengthening Read more

 

PA budget impasse finally ends + SNAP funding update

(Nov 14, 2025)

At long last, the state has a balanced, bipartisan budget. I voted for this plan because this budget pays our bills, helps every kid in every school in Philadelphia, preserves vital services, prevents layoffs, and doesn’t raise taxes. Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Nov 12, 2025)

Below are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Agriculture: Commonwealth Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Who May Apply: State and local organizations, producer associations, academia, community-based organizations, and other eligible specialty crops stakeholders. Use: To assist with the growth, certification of seed and marketing of eligible specialty crops. Funds: $460,000 is available for funding Application Deadline: December 19, 2025 More information: PDA Website Department of Agriculture: Federal Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Who May Apply: State and local organizations, producer associations, academia, community-based organizations and other eligible specialty crops stakeholders. Use: To enhance the competitiveness of eligible specialty crops. Funds: Approximately $1,000,000 is available for funding Application Deadline: December 19, 2025 More information: PDA Website PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Community and Economic Development: PA SITES Who May Apply: Municipalities, economic development organizations, redevelopment authorities, municipal authorities, industrial development agencies, and for-profit organizations. Use: To develop competitive sites for businesses to relocate or expand within Pennsylvania. Funds: $400 million in funding is available. Read more

 

Guest column: Tighter protections of Pennsylvanians’ financial data needed in age of open banking

(Nov 11, 2025)

Consumers generally grant access to their bank accounts so a budgeting or payment app can work. But aggregators frequently collect far more data than necessary and use it in ways consumers never intended. Read more

 

Philadelphia House Delegation, City Councilmembers urge the PUC to commit to ‘No Shutoffs During the Shutdown’

(Nov 05, 2025)

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 3 – Today, state Reps. Elizabeth Fiedler, Morgan Cephas, Jordan Harris, Danilo Burgos, and other members of the Philadelphia House Delegation joined City Councilmember Mike Driscoll and to call on the Public Utilities Commission to pause disconnection of heating services during the federal government shutdown.The shutdown has delayed the opening of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program by a month. LIHEAP is a utility assistance service that helps low-income households pay their heating bills, leaving economically and medically vulnerable Pennsylvanians without assistance until Dec. 3. In 2024, over 15,000 crisis grants were issued in the month of November alone to prevent the imminent loss of heat to Pennsylvania homes. Read more

 

Burgos bill to increase electric load forecasting accountability clears House committee

(Oct 29, 2025)

State Rep. Danilo Burgos, D-Phila., announced that his legislation to strengthen Pennsylvania’s oversight on electric load forecasting advanced out of the House Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee today. Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Oct 27, 2025)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS PennDOT: Green Light-Go Program Who May Apply: Municipalities and planning organizations. Use: To improve existing traffic control signals, such as LED replacement, traffic signal retiming, and studies, among other projects. Funds: Up to $40 million is available and projects require a 20% match. Application Deadline: Pre-application scoping forms will be accepted until January 2, 2026. PennDOT will provide comments by February 28, 2026. The full application window will be between March 1, 2026, and March 31, 2026. More information: PennDOT website Conservation and Natural Resources: Volunteer Fire Assistance Who May Apply: Volunteer fire companies in rural areas or communities under 10,000 in population Use: To prevent, control, and suppress the threat of wildfires through the purchase of wildfire suppression equipment, wildfire protective gear, mobile radios, installation of dry hydrants, wildfire training, or wildfire prevention and mitigation Funds: Funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The maximum grant for 2025 is $15,000. Application Deadline: December 31, 2025 More information: DCNR Website PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Community and Economic Development: PA SITES Who May Apply: Municipalities, economic development organizations, redevelopment authorities, municipal authorities, Read more

 

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities

(Oct 16, 2025)

NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Fish and Boat Commission: Boating Facility Grant Program Who May Apply: Municipalities and non-profit organizations, including land trusts, conservancies, and watershed associations. Use: Planning, acquisition, development, expansion, and rehabilitation of public boating facilities Funds: Funds available may be adjusted by the commission and priority is given to projects with more than the required 50% match. Application Deadline: December 1, 2025 More information: PFBC Website PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Community and Economic Development: PA SITES Who May Apply: Municipalities, economic development organizations, redevelopment authorities, municipal authorities, industrial development agencies, and for-profit organizations. Use: To develop competitive sites for businesses to relocate or expand within Pennsylvania. Funds: $400 million in funding is available. Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and approved on a quarterly basis More information: DCED Website Department of Community and Economic Development: Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Grant Who May Apply: Technical and trade schools, school districts, post-secondary academic institutions, workforce investment boards, economic development organizations, and non-profit organizations. For-profit entities are not eligible. Read more

 

Two bills of mine passed the House + Welcoming a hometown hero to Harrisburg
11 hours ago

Burgos: Over $1 million secured for local community improvement projects
21 hours ago

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Dec 17, 2025

Burgos bill to strengthen transparency between consumers and genetic testing companies passes House
Dec 16, 2025

Burgos bill to expand access to fresh, local food in school meals passes House
Dec 16, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Dec 09, 2025

Know Your Rights workshop + Energy assistance applications now open
Dec 05, 2025

Heating assistance program to open Dec. 3 + volunteering at Caring for Friends
Dec 01, 2025

Burgos: Demand Affordable Energy for PA
Nov 21, 2025

Talking energy affordability, the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit and my bill passed in the 2025-26 budget!
Nov 21, 2025

Burgos, House Dems Leading PA to Energy Affordability
Nov 19, 2025

‘The Bills Are Too High’: PA House leaders confirm commitment to energy affordability
Nov 19, 2025

Burgos bill to increase electric load forecasting accountability included in Pa. budget
Nov 18, 2025

PA budget impasse finally ends + SNAP funding update
Nov 14, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Nov 12, 2025

Guest column: Tighter protections of Pennsylvanians’ financial data needed in age of open banking
Nov 11, 2025

Philadelphia House Delegation, City Councilmembers urge the PUC to commit to ‘No Shutoffs During the Shutdown’
Nov 05, 2025

Burgos bill to increase electric load forecasting accountability clears House committee
Oct 29, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Oct 27, 2025

Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities
Oct 16, 2025