Majority Policy Committee

Senator Dave Argall, Chair

Majority Policy Committee

Senator Dave Argall, Chair

Committee News

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]

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]

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]

Senate Hearing Calls for Expanding Dental Education, Removing Bureaucratic Barriers to Reduce Dental Workforce Shortages
April 13, 2026

Senate Hearing Calls for Expanding Dental Education, Removing Bureaucratic Barriers to Reduce Dental Workforce Shortages

Efforts to expand access to dental education and reduce barriers to entry to address severe workforce shortages in dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants were the focus of a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today.  [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]

Senate Hearing April 13 on Dental Workforce Shortages
April 6, 2026

Senate Hearing April 13 on Dental Workforce Shortages

The public health impact of dental care shortages and strategies to grow the dental care workforce will be examined at a Senate Majority Policy Committee public hearing Monday, April 13, at 2 p.m. at Benco Dental, 295 Centerpoint Blvd., Jenkins Township.  [Read More]

Picozzi to Host Senate Hearing on Deterring Aggressive Driving
March 31, 2026

Picozzi to Host Senate Hearing on Deterring Aggressive Driving

Policies to protect pedestrians, cyclists and motorists from aggressive drivers in Philadelphia will be examined at a Senate Majority Policy Committee public hearing Tuesday, April 7 at 10 a.m. at the Community College of Philadelphia Northeast Regional Center, 12901 Townsend Rd., Philadelphia.  [Read More]

Senate Hearing: Pennsylvania Housing Development is Too Long, Too Expensive and Too Uncertain
February 18, 2026

Senate Hearing: Pennsylvania Housing Development is Too Long, Too Expensive and Too Uncertain

Efforts to make housing more attainable for working families were reviewed during a Senate Majority Policy Committee public hearing today. Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) invited the committee, chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), to Fayette County to hear from local officials, housing advocates, builders and developers about how state government could combat Pennsylvania’s statewide housing crisis.  [Read More]

Senate Hearing: Preventing Food Allergies Cuts Costs for Families, Taxpayers
February 17, 2026

Senate Hearing: Preventing Food Allergies Cuts Costs for Families, Taxpayers

Making preventative supplements available to families could prevent more than 80% of peanut and egg allergies and save taxpayers millions, according to testimony given today at a Senate Majority Policy Committee public hearing.  [Read More]

Stefano to Host Public Hearing on Housing Attainability
February 11, 2026

Stefano to Host Public Hearing on Housing Attainability

Initiatives to encourage more quality housing development in Pennsylvania will be reviewed at a Senate Majority Policy Committee public hearing Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 9 a.m., at Penn State Fayette.  [Read More]

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