Majority Policy Committee

Senator Dave Argall, Chair

Majority Policy Committee

Senator Dave Argall, Chair

Author: Tiffany P

Felony Murder Sentencing Highlighted at Senate, House Hearing
August 10, 2026

Felony Murder Sentencing Highlighted at Senate, House Hearing

Law enforcement officers and other public officials shared the on-the-ground reality of their efforts to fight crime and how the General Assembly could support their mission during a joint public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee and the House Republican Policy Committee hosted by Rep. Dane Watro (R-116) and chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. David Rowe (R-82) today in Hazleton.  [Read More]

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August 7, 2026

Public hearing on preventing future price spikes in our electric bills: supply and demand

Senate Majority Policy Committee | Center for Education, Business and Arts, 115 N. Main Street, Shenandoah PA   [Read More]

Energy Costs Focus of Senate Hearing in Shenandoah
August 7, 2026

Energy Costs Focus of Senate Hearing in Shenandoah

Strategies to increase energy production and lower utility bills for all Pennsylvanians will be examined during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee on Friday, Aug. 14, at 9 a.m., at the Center for Education, Business and Arts, 115 N. Main St., Shenandoah.  [Read More]

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August 6, 2026

Joint public hearing on crime trends and solutions

Senate Majority Policy Committee and House GOP Policy Committee | Hazleton City Hall, 40 N. Church Street, Hazleton, PA 18201  [Read More]

Public Safety, Crime Trends to be Focus of Joint Senate, House Hearing Featuring Attorney General Sunday
August 3, 2026

Public Safety, Crime Trends to be Focus of Joint Senate, House Hearing Featuring Attorney General Sunday

HAZLETON – Crime trends and policies to make Pennsylvania communities safer will be examined during a joint public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee and House Republican Policy Committee on Monday, Aug. 10, at 10 a.m., at Hazleton City Hall, 40 N. Church St., Hazleton. Rep. Dane Watro (R-116) and committee chairs Sen. Dave […]  [Read More]

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April 9, 2026

Hearing on dental workforce shortages and their impact on health

Senate Majority Policy Committee | Benco Dental, 295 Centerpoint Blvd., Jenkins Township, PA   [Read More]

Philadelphia Officials, Advocates Call for Stronger Law Enforcement Response, Traffic Calming Measures to Deter Aggressive Driving
April 7, 2026

Philadelphia Officials, Advocates Call for Stronger Law Enforcement Response, Traffic Calming Measures to Deter Aggressive Driving

Law enforcements agencies, transportation officials and community advocates discussed initiatives to discourage aggressive driving and make roads safer for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists at a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee today. Sen. Joe Picozzi (R-5) invited the committee, chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), to northeast Philadelphia to hear about the dangers confronting his constituents and successful efforts already underway that have reduced crashes and fatalities.  [Read More]

Bartolotta to Host Senate Hearing on Preventing Childhood Food Allergies
February 10, 2026

Bartolotta to Host Senate Hearing on Preventing Childhood Food Allergies

Efforts to protect children from developing lifelong food allergies will be reviewed at a Senate Majority Policy Committee public hearing Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 2 p.m. at the Arc of Washington County, 111 W. Pike St., Canonsburg.  [Read More]

Pennycuick to Host Public Hearing Examining Literacy
January 6, 2026

Pennycuick to Host Public Hearing Examining Literacy

Strategies to improve reading performance in schools will be reviewed during a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee hosted by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) next week. The hearing will focus on structured literacy, a science-based approach to reading instruction codified into law through Act 135 of 2024.  [Read More]

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November 6, 2025

Hearing on protections against harmful AI

Senate Majority Policy Committee | Trappe Fire Company #1, 20 W 5th Ave., Trappe, PA  [Read More]

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