“Today, elected officials and everyday Pennsylvanians can stand together knowing their voices were not only heard, but truly listened to. Our delegation is thrilled that PECO backed down from its proposal, and we are incredibly proud of the Bucks County residents who signed the petition, stood with their neighbors, and made their voices count. We fight for working families, lower costs and the people of Bucks County,” they said. “We also extend our thanks to Governor Josh Shapiro for his support — without his leadership, this outcome would have been far more difficult to achieve.” Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Senator Santarsiero Contact: Sarah Jones 215-497-9490 / sarah.jones@pasenate.com Representative Warren Contact: Ryan Bevitz 717-772-4033 / RBevitz@pahouse.net April 16th, 2026 Senator Steve Santarsiero and Representative Perry Warren Announce $25,000 Historical Preservation Grant for Lower Makefield Township State Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and State Representative Perry Warren (D-31) announced today that Lower Makefield Township has been awarded a $25,000 Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Certified Local Government Grant from the Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office. The grant funds will be used for the second phase of a historic resource survey of Lower Makefield Township, Bucks County. The focus of the survey is previously undocumented resources, 50 years old or older, and areas associated with Lower Makefield Township’s post-World War II housing boom. Additionally, the survey is identifying properties, sites, and districts throughout Lower Makefield Township that are potentially eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. Phase one, which focused on pre-1900 resources, has been very successful. The phase two survey will identify, document, and preliminarily evaluate architectural resources constructed between 1900 and 1945. With this project, Lower Makefield Township will have more information about the Read more
HARRISBURG, April 15 – State Rep. Perry Warren announced today that his legislation to reduce plastic bottle waste by encouraging the use of reusable water bottles has passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and now advances to the Senate for further consideration. House Bill 1139 would require the installation of water bottle filling stations in newly constructed and substantially renovated Pennsylvania government buildings, helping reduce reliance on single-use plastic bottles while improving public access to clean drinking water. “This legislation is about reducing waste, improving public health, and setting an example for sustainable practices across Pennsylvania,” Warren said. The concept for the bill began, Warren recalled, with a conversation in his district office with a student intern about the growing prevalence of disposable plastic water bottles. That conversation prompted deeper reflection and research. “Soon after, I traveled to Grand Teton National Park, used a water bottle filling station at Philadelphia International Airport on the way, and visited a display at the national park visitor center highlighting plastic water bottle waste,” Warren said. “Those three experiences led me to conceive a bill that would reduce plastic water bottle waste by encouraging an alternative to disposable bottles.” Discarded plastic Read more
Members of the Pennsylvania House Democratic Southeast Delegation today wrote to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to express their strong opposition to proposed gas and electric rate hikes by PECO, according to state Rep. Jennifer O’Mara, D-Delaware, the delegation chair. Read more
Pennsylvanians across the state are already dealing with higher PECO costs due in part to the construction of AI data centers that are sapping energy from the electric grid but are currently not compensating consumers, the lawmakers said. Brennan, Davis, Munroe, Prokopiak, and Warren all voted for H.B. 1834, which would begin the process of forcing data centers to pay for their own electricity. The bill passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives last week. Read more
Santarsiero, Farry, Warren and Marcell honor national champion C.R. North marching band HARRISBURG, March 23 – State Sens. Steve Santarsiero and Frank Farry and state Reps. Perry Warren and Kristin Marcell today welcomed members of the Council Rock High School North Marching Band — along with Director of Bands Gregory R. Boccuti and the band’s dedicated staff — to the Pennsylvania State Capitol, where they were presented with a legislative citation recognizing their extraordinary 2025 season and championship achievements. The Council Rock North Marching Band earned both the USBands Group IIA Pennsylvania State Championship and the USBands Group IIA National Championship, marking a historic accomplishment for the program. The band competed in seven competitions throughout the season, earning first place in six, including both championship titles. The national championship victory took place on Nov. 9, at J. Birney Crum Stadium in Allentown, where the band earned a score of 93.700 and won Best Visual, achieving the highest score awarded to any A Class band at the national level across all group sizes. The competition featured 17 bands from six states, including several state champions. One week earlier, the band captured the Pennsylvania State Championship at Downingtown High School with a score of 91.00, sweeping caption awards for Best Music, Best Visual, Best Percussion and Read more
HARRISBURG, Dec. 23 – State Representative Perry Warren and state Senator Steve Santarsiero today announced that Upper Makefield Township has been awarded a $250,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s Multimodal Transportation Fund to support a series of pedestrian and roadway improvements along Route 532. The funding will be used to construct new sidewalks, install ADA-compliant ramps, add curb bump-outs at two intersections, implement decorative crosswalks, upgrade pedestrian signals, perform milling and overlay, and make other enhancements along the corridor. These improvements aim to increase pedestrian safety, accessibility, and overall community connectivity. “This investment will make a real difference for the families, seniors, and visitors who use Route 532 in Washington Crossing,” Santarsiero said. “By improving sidewalks, crossings, and roadway conditions, we’re making Upper Makefield a safer, more pedestrian-friendly, and accessible area. I’m proud to support this funding and to work with Representative Warren and local leaders to deliver infrastructure improvements that strengthen our communities.” “The residents of Upper Makefield deserve safe, accessible streets that encourage walking and make our neighborhoods more welcoming,” Warren said. “This investment from the Multimodal Transportation Fund will enhance Read more
BUCKS COUNTY – Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) along with Representative Perry Warren (D-31) announced today $1,074,901 in state funding: $860,000 for Lower Makefield Township Patterson Farmstead Buildings Renovations $214,901 for Yardley Borough Police Department Roof Replacement Lower Makefield Township is receiving funds to bring five buildings on the Patterson Farm to a stable condition after years of delay. The project will use adaptive reuse techniques to preserve historic structures and make sure they are structurally sound for years to come. The repair, restoration, and renewed use of the buildings will have a positive economic impact on the community and will benefit the nearby commercial and retail centers in and adjacent to the Edgewood Village Historic District. “Historical buildings are important to the character of our region and this project will help turn these buildings back into stable, and useful resources for Lower Makefield Township,” said Senator Santarsiero. “The Patterson Farm is an important part of Lower Makefield Township’s history, and restoring these buildings preserves that legacy while positioning the property for productive future use,” said Representative Warren. “This investment stabilizes long-neglected structures, supports adaptive reuse, and strengthens the surrounding historic district and local economy.” Yardley Borough is receiving funds to fully Read more
HARRISBURG, Sep. 30 – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed the Universal Background Check bill by a vote of 104-99. The bill was introduced by state Rep. Perry Warren (D-31) and would eliminate the existing exemption from background checks for the private sale of long guns. “ House Bill 1593 will make background checks consistent, comprehensive, and effective,” Warren said. Under current Pennsylvania law, background checks are required for most handgun purchases and for sales through licensed dealers — but long guns, including rifles and shotguns, can still be sold without a background check in private transactions. Warren’s legislation would close that loophole by requiring background checks for all firearm sales, regardless of barrel length or sellertype, including at gun shows, online, and between private parties. “Pennsylvania has been averaging 1,600 firearm deaths a year, and most of the high profile mass shootings in Pennsylvania and nationally have been committed with long guns. There is no rational reason for the long gun loophole to continue, and this bill will deter and hopefully prevent acts of gun violence.” The Universal Background Check bill passed the House with bipartisan support and now moves to the Pennsylvania Senate for consideration. Three other firearm regulation bills introduced by House Democrats, the Extreme Risk Protection Order ("red flag") bill, the untraceable Read more
HARRISBURG, Oct. 1 – State Rep. Perry Warren, D-Bucks, today announced the passage by the House of Representatives of his legislation which would protect Pennsylvania homebuyers by requiring the disclosure of flood-related risks during residential real estate transactions. House Bill 1704 , introduced by Warren, passed the full House with broad bipartisan support. It builds on recommendations from the Flood Insurance Premium Assistance Task Force, which Warren and state Sen. Steve Santarsiero helped create through legislation signed into law by Gov. Josh Shapiro. “This is a win for consumers, transparency, and public safety,” said Warren, who serves as chair of the House Insurance Committee. “House Bill 1704 would ensure that homebuyers receive information about a property’s flood history, flood insurance requirements, and whether it's located in a FEMA-designated flood zone.” Under the legislation, home sellers would be required to disclose: Whether the property has previously experienced flood damage. Whether the property is in a FEMA-designated flood hazard area (100- or 500-year flood zones). Whether flood insurance is required or has been carried on the property. Whether the seller has received government assistance for flood damage. Whether the seller has filed a flood insurance claim. In Read more
HARRISBURG, July 15 – – A bipartisan group of state lawmakers from the Flood Insurance Premium Assistance Task Force -- state Reps. Perry Warren, D-Bucks, and David Zimmerman, R-Berks/Lancaster, along with state Sens. Steve Santarsiero, D-Bucks, and Lisa Baker, R-Luzerne/Pike/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming -- announced the advancement of legislation that would give Pennsylvania homebuyers information regarding flood risks when purchasing residential property. House Bill 1704 , introduced by Warren and Zimmerman and approved unanimously by the House Insurance Committee, would require home sellers to disclose critical flood-related information to prospective buyers. The legislation is based on recommendations made by the Flood Insurance Premium Assistance Task Force, which was created through legislation introduced by Warren and Santarsiero and signed into law by Gov. Josh Shapiro. “This bill would alert prospective buyers of residential real property of the existence of a potential risk of flood damage,” said Warren, who chairs the House Insurance Committee, “and would ensure that prospective home buyers are aware of a property’s history of flooding or flood insurance requirements so they can consider flood risk and the availability of flood insurance coverage.” House Bill 1704 would require sellers to disclose: Whether a property has previously Read more
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This is a change that reflects the values of our commonwealth and supports our disability communities. This legislation reflects a collaborative, bipartisan effort with Representative Pickett and our colleagues across the aisle to modernize and improve the language of our laws. Read more
HARRISBURG, June 25 – State Rep. Perry Warren, D-Bucks, today announced the Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed his legislation to ensure that children can receive medically necessary care in school without the risk of their health insurance denying coverage based solely on the location of that care. House Bill 1445 now moves to the Senate for consideration. “Healthy children learn better and miss fewer days of school,” Warren said. “H.B. 1445 helps ensure kids can get the care they need—whether that’s speech therapy, mental and behavioral health services, or telemedicine—without having to leave school or miss appointments. That’s good for students, families, and schools.” House Bill 1445 would close a possible loophole in Pennsylvania insurance law by prohibiting insurers from denying coverage for services provided by a qualified, in-network health care provider solely because the service is delivered in a school setting. The bill specifically protects coverage for in-person speech therapy, behavioral and mental health services, and telehealth appointments. “Our schools are more than just places of learning. For many children, they are the most accessible setting for health services,” Warren said. “Whether a child is in a public school, charter school, private school, or career and technical school, they would be able to access Read more
HARRISBURG, June 4 – State Rep. Perry Warren and state Sen. Steve Santarsiero welcomed Council Rock High School North senior Eren Sement to the Pennsylvania Capitol on Tuesday to recognize his historic victory at the 2025 PIAA Wrestling Championships. This past March, Sement captured the 145-pound state title at the Giant Center in Hershey with a thrilling 1-0 win over Dalton Perry of Central Mountain. With this victory, he became only the second wrestler from Council Rock North to earn a state championship since the school district’s split in 2002–03. His gold-medal finish capped off an extraordinary high school career, after placing third in the state for three consecutive years. Sement was joined at the Capitol by his parents, sister, and Council Rock North wrestling coach Mike Diglia, who brought along two of his children to help celebrate the occasion. "Eren’s determination, perseverance, and sportsmanship are a model for young athletes across our community and our commonwealth,” Warren said. “Winning a state championship is a rare and exceptional accomplishment, and doing so in such a competitive weight class makes it even more impressive. We’re incredibly proud to recognize Eren’s achievement at the state Capitol.” Sement will continue his academic and athletic career at the University of Michigan this fall. “Eren is an exceptional athlete and Read more
LOWER MAKEFIELD, April 11 – State Rep. Perry Warren, D-Bucks today expressed his support for continued state funding for public transit. “Without restored state public transit funding, SEPTA’s budget would include significant fare increases and reductions in service -- cuts that would directly impact the West Trenton Regional Rail Line and the broader region,” Warren said. “Public transportation connects our communities, supports our economy, and helps reduce traffic and pollution,” Warren said. “When service is cut, it affects how people get to work, school, and vital appointments -- it impacts everyday lives.” Warren emphasized that the Pennsylvania House of Representatives has repeatedly taken steps to support transit funding, including SEPTA. “I voted for, and the House passed, legislation to fund SEPTA and other mass transit systems three times over the past year,” Warren said. “The House Democratic Caucus is ready to do the right thing again, and I’m hopeful the Senate will join us in delivering the support our communities need.” Without enhanced state funding, SEPTA service cuts would include reducing service on the West Trenton Line, which serves Yardley Station -- a station that received a $5 million renovation, completed in 2018. “I was there for the dedication and ribbon cutting,” Read more
Majority Chairman of the #PAHouse Insurance Committee Rep. Perry Warren stands with House and Senate colleagues to celebrate the passage of four bills that would enshrine provisions of the Affordable Care Act into Pa. state law. As Washington politicians continue to threaten healthcare access for millions, legislation like this is critical to keep Pennsylvanians healthy. Read more
“We are committed to making sure that health insurance works for all Pennsylvanians, regardless of what happens in Washington, DC,” said House Insurance Committee Majority Chairman Perry Warren, D-Bucks, who sponsored the bill to maintain coverage for preventative service. "The ACA requires health insurers to cover many different types of preventive care, and it's saved countless lives. We must ensure that this aspect of the ACA as well as the other protections we voted for remain in place. It could literally be a matter of life or death." Read more
HARRISBURG, March 17 — In a pivotal moment for health insurance reform, the Pennsylvania House Insurance Committee, chaired by state Rep. Perry Warren, D-Bucks, reported out of committee four significant bills that safeguard health insurance in Pennsylvania in the event the federal government repeals protections of the Affordable Care Act. House Bill 404 , sponsored by Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne, would allow parents to keep adult children on their health insurance plans until they turn 26. Before the Affordable Care Act became law, many kids turned 18 and were dropped from their parent’s insurance plan. Losing health insurance coverage led to many young health individuals leaving the health insurance market entirely. Because of the lack of healthy individuals to balance out the high-need policyholders, insurance premiums became unaffordable for many young people. “Ensuring young Pennsylvanians can stay on their parents’ health insurance plan until 26 will provide them with stability and peace of mind should the Republican Congressional majority repeal the Affordable Care Act,” Pashinski said. “That stability means they can begin pursuing their careers and building their lives without worrying about having the insurance needed to stay healthy and help in an emergency at a critical time in their lives.” House Bill 618 , sponsored by Rep. Jim Haddock, D-Lackawanna/Luzerne, would Read more
BUCKS COUNTY, Feb. 24 —Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced today $1,651,156 in state funding for projects to improve transportation accessibility in the 10 th Senate District. These grants are awarded through the Commonwealth’s Multimodal Transportation Fund and administered by the Department of Community and Economic Development. The awards in the 10 th Senate District are as follows: Lower Makefield Township: $550,000 for improvements to Taylorsville Road Upper Makefield Township: $575,000 for streetscape improvements on Route 532 Yardley Borough: $278,712 for Dolington Road sidewalk extension Morrisville Borough: $247,444 for ADA accessibility improvements Lower Makefield Township will use the funding to construct a sidewalk along the east side of Taylorsville Road from Highland Drive to McKinley Avenue. The path will connect to Yardley Borough’s ongoing construction of a pedestrian path along N. Main Street. “I enthusiastically supported this funding award for Lower Makefield Township to improve pedestrian accessibility for residents and provide a pedestrian safe route into Yardley Borough,” said Senator Santarsiero. Representative Perry Warren (D-31), whose district includes Lower Makefield, Upper Makefield and Yardley Borough said, “This grant will help keep Taylorsville Road, which connects our communities and provides access to downtowns and residential areas, safe and Read more
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