May. 20, 2020 /
![House Passes Struzzi Bill to Protect Victims with Disabilities, Sent to Senate]()
HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives today took steps to strengthen protections for people with physical and intellectual disabilities by passing House Bill 2056, authored by Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana).This bill would charge any individual who intentionally causes bodily injury to a person with a physical or intellectual disability with aggravated assault, a felony of the second degree. Currently, the law dictates that “serious bodily injury” is necessary for charges to be elevated beyond misdemeanor simple assault.
May. 19, 2020 /
![Struzzi Applauds Citizens Advisory Council for Rejecting RGGI Recommendation, Asks Committee to Move on Anti-RGGI Bill]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today stated his support and gratitude for the Citizens Advisory Council’s (CAC) vote against recommending that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) move forward with Gov. Tom Wolf’s plans to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).
May. 14, 2020 /
![Struzzi, House Honor Indiana Native, Jimmy Stewart]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that the House of Representatives has passed House Resolutions 687 and 688 in honor of Indiana, PA, native, Jimmy Stewart. House Resolution 687 would designate May 20, 2020, as Jimmy Stewart Day, and House Resolution 688 would honor May 20, 2020, as the 25th Anniversary of the Jimmy Stewart Museum.
May. 06, 2020 /
![Bipartisan Group of PA House Members Urge Governor to Withdraw RGGI Order]()
HARRISBURG – At the request of Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Armstrong/Clarion/Forest), Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) and Rep. Pam Snyder (D-Greene/Washington/Fayette), a bipartisan group of 58 Pennsylvania House of Representatives members signed a letter urging Gov. Tom Wolf and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to suspend Pennsylvania’s regulatory efforts to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).
May. 05, 2020 /
![Struzzi Resolutions to Honor Jimmy Stewart Passed by House Tourism and Recreational Development Committee]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that the House Tourism and Recreational Development Committee has passed House Resolutions 687 and 688 in honor of Indiana, PA, native Jimmy Stewart. House Resolution 687 would designate May 20, 2020, as Jimmy Stewart Day, and House Resolution 688 would honor May 20, 2020, as the 25th anniversary of the Jimmy Stewart Museum.
May. 04, 2020 /
![Struzzi Bill to Protect Victims with Disabilities Passes Judiciary Committee]()
HARRISBURG – The House Judiciary Committee today took steps to strengthen protections for people with physical and intellectual disabilities by passing House Bill 2056, authored by Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana). This bill would charge any individual who intentionally causes bodily injury to a person with a physical or intellectual disability with aggravated assault, a felony of the second degree. Currently, the law dictates that “serious bodily injury” is necessary for charges to be elevated beyond misdemeanor simple assault.
Apr. 21, 2020 /
![Dush, Struzzi Lead Rescue of Pending Fire/EMS Grants from Governor Wolf’s Non-Essential List]()
HARRISBURG--Reps. Cris Dush (R-Jefferson/Indiana) and Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana)today announced their successful efforts to fully restore the Fire and EMS grant program administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and Office of the State Fire Commissioner:
Apr. 15, 2020 /
![House Votes to Bring Clarity and Consistency for Pennsylvania Businesses, Struzzi Says]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that the House of Representatives has approved multiple bills to help Pennsylvanians during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mar. 17, 2020 /
![Struzzi Announces Event Postponements, Office Policy Changes in Response to Coronavirus Concerns]()
HARRISBURG – In an effort to mitigate the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus, Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) has announced changes to his district office policies as well as the postponement of multiple district events.
Feb. 26, 2020 /
![Struzzi Announces $165,000 in School Safety Funding to Local School Districts]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced $165,000 in grant funding to numerous school districts in the 62nd Legislative District. The School Safety and Security Committee, established within the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, distributes these funds to make Commonwealth school districts safer for students and teachers.
Feb. 21, 2020 /
![Struzzi Bill Would Honor World War II Veteran with Bridge Naming]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that he has filed legislation to honor Sgt. Carl Roof. House Bill 2324 would designate a portion of State Route 4001 as the Sgt. Carl Roof Bridge. The bridge runs over Crooked Creek in Indiana County.
Feb. 04, 2020 /
![Struzzi Responds to Governor’s Budget Address]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget proposal:
Feb. 03, 2020 /
![House Environmental Resources and Energy Hearing on RGGI and House Bill 2025, Struzzi Announces]()
WHAT: Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) will be participating in a hearing of the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee regarding his bill, House Bill 2025, which would require legislative authorization before Pennsylvania could join a cap-and-trade carbon emissions program such as the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).
Jan. 28, 2020 /
![Struzzi Announces Grants Awarded to Area School for Cafeteria Upgrades]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that the Blairsville-Saltsburg School District has received a grant of $6,462 for upgrades to the Blairsville Senior High School’s cafeteria.
Jan. 24, 2020 /
![Struzzi Announces Area Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Companies Awarded $144,559 in State Funding]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that 12 volunteer fire and ambulance companies throughout the 62nd legislative district have been awarded approximately $144,559 from a grant program administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and the Office of the State Fire Commissioner.
Jan. 22, 2020 /
![Struzzi Introduces Legislation Honoring Indiana Native Jimmy Stewart]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that he has introduced two pieces of legislation to honor military veteran and actor Jimmy Stewart, a native of Indiana, Pennsylvania. House Resolution 687 would designate May 20, 2020, as Jimmy Stewart Day, and House Resolution 688 would honor May 25, 2020, as the 25th anniversary of the Jimmy Stewart Museum.
Jan. 14, 2020 /
![Struzzi Appointed to House Children and Youth Committee]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) has been appointed a member of the House Children and Youth Committee for the remainder of the 2019-20 Legislative Session. Struzzi’s appointment was made to fill one of two vacancies left due to member resignations.
Nov. 25, 2019 /
![Struzzi Seeks to Protect Those Who Cannot Protect Themselves in Response to Local Incident]()
HARRISBURG – In response to an incident on the Hoodlebug Trail this summer, Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that he has introduced legislation that would charge any individual who intentionally causes bodily injury to a person with a physical or intellectual disability with aggravated assault, a felony of the second degree. Currently, the law dictates that “serious bodily injury” is necessary for charges to be elevated beyond misdemeanor simple assault.
Nov. 19, 2019 /
![Struzzi Seeks Legislative Authorization Before Pennsylvania Imposes Carbon Taxes]()
HARRISBURG – During a state Capitol news press conference today Reps. James Struzzi (R-Indiana) Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) and Pam Snyder (D-Greene/Fayette/Washington), along with Sens. Joe Pittman (R-Armstrong/Butler/Indiana/Westmoreland), Gene Yaw (R-Bradford/Lycoming/Sullivan/Susquehanna/Union) and David Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill), officially introduced legislation that would require legislative authorization before Pennsylvania could impose a carbon tax on employers engaged in electric generation, manufacturing or other industries operating in the Commonwealth, or enter into any multi-state program, such as the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), that would impose such a tax (House Bill 2025 and Senate Bill 950).
Nov. 18, 2019 /
![Tax Credits Awarded to Local Redevelopment Projects, Struzzi Says]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that two redevelopment projects in Indiana County have been awarded tax credits through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) Neighborhood Assistance (NAP) Tax Credit Program.