Check out my latest e-newsletter to read about: • My work advocating for better healthcare in Washington • Public meetings on upcoming roadwork projects • New scholarship applications open • An outstanding local student musician – and more! www.pahouse.com/venkat/Email...

Literacy is a key to integrating into our community and participating in our economy. I was grateful for the opportunity to visit Literacy Pittsburgh to support their efforts to help so many in our region and learn about their successes in our community.

Check out my latest e-newsletter to read about: • PRT seeking approval to keep transit moving • My legislation to keep vaccines affordable and accessible • New local traffic configurations starting this weekend • Recognizing our outstanding students – and more! www.pahouse.com/venkat/Email...

I am committed to ensuring Pennsylvanian's have access to life saving vaccines no matter what. Thank you to @politico.com for your coverage of our efforts in Pennsylvania and the efforts of those in many other states as well. www.politico.com/news/2025/09...

Check out my latest e-newsletter to read about: • Protecting vaccine access • Solar power in our local schools • New RAD Pass Locations • Developing our local waterfronts – and more! www.pahouse.com/venkat/Email...

I joined @padempolicy.bsky.social to hear testimony from unions, energy companies, utilities, and agriculture on the construction of data centers in PA. This is an important economic opportunity, but we need to make sure that it is done carefully to avoid increased energy costs for consumers.

Wonderful today to visit the DePaul School for Hearing and Speech and learn about their homegrown apprenticeship program to train teachers for the deaf. Thank you for all DePaul and their staff do to teach those with hearing and speech impairments and this very innovative program.

Today l joined PennEnvironment, PGH Public Schools, the PA Solar Center, and @repsteele.com to discuss a new report showing the potential for savings by installing solar at our schools. The Solar for Schools program is an important vehicle for moving this forward in our community as it has across PA

As an immigrant and naturalized citizen, I've always taken pride in my family’s story and how we are living the American Dream. What we don’t often discuss is how dependent our region and nation are on immigration. For the first time in US history, we are on track to see a decrease in population.

Pittsburgh and our region are defined by the Three Rivers. Today, I joined @repemilykinkead.com‬, Rep. Goughnour, and the @padempolicy.bsky.social to discuss waterfront development and how best we can leverage tax credits and state policies to get the most value out of our rivers across PA.

In PA we depend on pharmacies to receive vaccines. Now the CDC and Sec. RFK Jr. are threatening that access just as the respiratory virus season begins. Proud to work with @reptarikkhan.bsky.social, Rep. Kosierowski, and @repomara.com on a bill that would protect access to vaccines from pharmacists.

Great week door knocking in Emsworth & Kilbuck. My neighbors & I spoke about the anti-science, anti-vaccine attacks from President Trump & H.H.S. Secretary Kennedy. This is endangering all of us. As our only physician-legislator, I have a special obligation to act. My statement below on next steps:

This is great news. Even with the prospect of an appeal to the Supreme Court, I am hopeful we will see the end to President Trump trying to unconstitutionally impose tariffs that are a regressive tax, creating business uncertainty, and driving inflation. www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/08/...

Check out my latest e-newsletter to read about: • Fighting to keep schools funded • Protecting vaccine access • Getting a taste of Greece with my team • Lead paint removal services – and more! www.pahouse.com/venkat/Email...

Today, @reptarikkhan.bsky.social, Rep. Kosierowski, and I introduced HB 1828 to protect vaccine access in PA. At this dangerous moment when the federal government is ignoring science, states must step forward to advance public health.

HHS Secretary Kennedy is endangering our health. Deb Houry, a CDC leader who resigned, is a fellow ER Doc & outstanding public health leader. Her exit is a warning of what’s next - lies to restrict vaccine access. States must step up, starting with my bill to protect vaccine access in PA.

These kids were literally praying. Enough with “thoughts and prayers.” We can keep firearms out of the hands of those with a propensity for violence. Time to act.

Hypothesis: A testable explanation, learned in school Science: Evaluate evidence to test your hypothesis RFK, Jr: Unscientific - will never accept evidence that rejects his hypothesis that vaccines are dangerous. America: Health at risk due to RFK, Jr’s ignorance. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/22/h...

Check out my latest e-newsletter to read about: • My work on regulating Artificial Intelligence in health care • Celebrating our Indian-American community • My visits to local non-profits • Local job finding resources – and more! www.pahouse.com/venkat/Email...

AI is revolutionizing healthcare. We must make sure its use is transparent, bias free, and secondary to and coupled with expert human decision making. Thanks to PCN for highlighting my legislation to enact a framework for AI’s use in healthcare in PA. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmgE...

As an ER Doc, I've always taken pride that my colleagues and I care for anyone no questions asked. Sadly, as a result of the current immigration policy we're now seeing patients avoid necessary healthcare and show up in the ER catastrophically late in their illness. kffhealthnews.org/MjA3NDMwNw

Check out my latest e-newsletter to read about: • How we’re stepping up for public transit • How the Big Ugly Bill will affect Pennie costs • My visits to local food rescue & animal rights groups – and more! www.pahouse.com/venkat/Email...

President Trump brags about the Big Ugly Bill & Tariffs. They are reducing the income & resources of all but the richest Americans. The poorest will see $2700 less/yr in income & 7% less/yr household resources. We must end these Robin Hood-in-Reverse policies. budgetlab.yale.edu/research/com...

Check out my latest e-newsletter to read about: • Legislation I am proposing to advance geothermal energy • National Night Out • 60 years of the Voting Rights Act • Avoiding scam texts – and more! www.pahouse.com/venkat/Email...

Today, President Trump’s ill-conceived and unconstitutional tariffs go into effect. This is a tax on all Pennsylvanians, especially the poor, senior citizens, and those living paycheck-to-paycheck. While we have an affordability crisis, this policy is bad for your family and must be reversed.

PennDOT has confirmed this story & terminated the employee. While there has been an appropriate resolution, I’m saddened that politicians, starting with the President, use rhetoric that treat opponents as enemies, ‘inspiring’ incidents like this. We must do better. www.wpxi.com/news/local/1...

This is voter intimidation. It is a direct result of rhetoric from leaders like President Trump who treat their fellow Americans as enemies. I am proud to stand with this brave young lady to demand an immediate investigation and consequences for this cowardly act. www.wpxi.com/news/local/1...

My Emsworth neighbors tell it straight - why is there no state budget? @pahousedems.com & I have passed a budget that funds our schools, provides tax relief, protects Medicaid, and preserves public transit. We’ve done our job. @pasenategop.bsky.social, time to pass the budget. My statement below:

Inevitably Orwellian - Don’t like the facts, fire the messenger. Facts, like our deteriorating economy, are stubborn things. President Trump does not get “Alternative Facts.” All Americans need to raise their voices and vote in every election starting this year to end this craziness.

Check out my latest e-newsletter to read about: • Legislation I am proposing to regulate AI in healthcare • Recognizing our intern, Shreya • Parks and rec activities • How to find unclaimed property – and more! www.pahouse.com/venkat/Email...

Today is the 60th Anniversary of the establishment of Medicare and Medicaid, programs that have helped millions of Americans. I know that these programs have saved lives, and I am committed to protecting these programs and expanding access to affordable healthcare.

Great to meet with the new Borough Manager of Franklin Park, Zach Filous. My staff and I look forward to continuing our partnership with the Borough and its leadership on behalf of the residents of the Franklin Park community. Welcome Zach and look forward to working with you!

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already having a profound impact on the delivery of healthcare in PA. Proud to partner with Rep. Hogan, Rep. Khan, Rep. Kosierowski, and Rep. Scott to propose bipartisan legislation on creating a regulatory framework for the use of AI in Healthcare.

I love door knocking because I learn what really matters to my constituents - making life more affordable. My colleagues & I have passed good policies, but we face headwinds from DC and Harrisburg. My neighbors in Ohio Twp. and Emsworth shared what’s at stake and why I’ll always fight for them. 👇

Again, HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is threatening our health. The US Preventive Services Task Force is vital to ensuring we all have access to evidence-based measures that ACTUALLY keep us healthy. Kennedy’s anti-scientific actions are dangerous for all of us. www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...

Check out my latest e-newsletter to read about: • Celebrating “good trouble” and a civil rights icon • Home rule open house in Franklin Park • Parks and rec activities • REAL ID scam alert – and more! www.pahouse.com/venkat/Email...

Franklin Park Borough will host a public open house on the Home Rule Charter on Wed. July 30 at 7pm in the Meeting Room of the Municipal Building. They'll provide an overview of the charter and its potential impact on the community and give residents a chance to ask questions and make comments.

Mifepristone is safe and effective. It's clear that there is no hope for federal protections of abortion rights. The only thing preventing the loss of reproductive rights in PA is the Governor and the majority of pro-choice legislators in the State House. westvirginiawatch.com/briefs/wv-ca...

President Trump’s big ugly bill gave tax cuts to billionaires but ended tax credits to reduce healthcare costs for middle- and working-class Americans. As a result, we will see spikes of insurance premiums of 75% on average. www.npr.org/sections/sho...

Check out my e-newsletter to read about: · State budget update – and other House votes · Celebrating student talent. · Resources to help veterans connect. · New cultural and historical support grants & more! www.pahouse.com/venkat/Email...

John Lewis embodied how a generation could say, “Enough” – to segregation, disenfranchisement, and not living up to our ideals. It was an honor with my son Ashok and others from our community to attend the John Lewis Good Trouble Rally with fellow Allegheny County House Democratic Delegation members

With the Big Ugly Bill ripping healthcare away from over 200,000 in PA next year and protections against reporting medical debt on credit reports being reversed, it's crucial that we take action to prevent the accumulation of medical debt by enacting HB 79. www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania...

We have passed a spending plan for the state budget through the State House. The plan is reasonable when coupled with previously passed enabling legislation on education, healthcare, transportation, cannabis, taxes & the minimum wage. There is no final deal & work to do. My statement on next steps:

Due to construction PennDOT has implemented a new traffic configuration from southbound I-279 (Parkway North) to southbound I-579 in the City of Pittsburgh. Please be aware and adjust your travel routes accordingly. Visit the link below for details. www.pa.gov/agencies/pen...

Before returning to Harrisburg, it was great to door knock in Ohio Twp. I heard a lot about economic uncertainty, especially with on-again, off-again tariffs and draconian immigration policies. I continue to call for changing course to sustain our community. My statement below:

As an ER Doc, I have seen patients die due to medical debt. The reconciliation bill ended premium tax credits. 200k Pennsylvanians will lose insurance & fall into medical debt. They will also suffer from medical debt reporting to credit agencies. My statement below: www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...

Check out my e-newsletter to read about: • Protecting hotel workers – and other House votes this week. • How my bill to support National Guard families became law. • Our rally against a dangerous bill. • America250 mobile unit at Picklesburgh this weekend – & more! www.pahouse.com/venkat/Email...

On this Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, let us commit to enacting policies that ensure Black women receive equal pay for equal work.

Audiologists and Speech Pathologists are a crucial part of our healthcare workforce. I'm proud that my bill with Rep. Marcell to enable PA to enter the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact passed the State House unanimously and now heads to the State Senate for consideration.

The members of our Pennsylvania National Guard and their families are the best among us. I'm proud that my bill with Rep. Williams to renew the Military Family Education Program and bolster educational benefits for National Guard members has been signed into law by Governor Shapiro as Act 32 of 2025