Repeatedly, Yass has lied about me and my record to advance his political agenda, one that would jeopardize public education. Unless we have campaign finance reform, our slide into oligarchy will continue. We must end the practice of big dollars corrupting our democracy. wapo.st/4iOU6Ph

I’m joining Rep Burgos and state legislators from across the country in calling for the release of all files related to Jeffrey Epstein. The victims deserve to be heard and understand all the findings of these investigations, regardless of who is involved. www.commondreams.org/news/donald-...

Check out my latest e-newsletter to read about: • A great community Diwali celebration • My bill to regulate AI use in health care • Our talented school athletes • An air monitoring meeting – and more! pahouse.com/venkat/Email...

Today, I had the privilege of speaking with students from @cmu.edu on my journey as a physician-legislator and discuss with them the importance of being scientists and health professionals who lead both in the lab or clinic and the outside world.

Veena, my staff, and I greatly enjoyed hosting our community at my annual Diwali celebration at the Baierl Family YMCA in Franklin Park. Thank you to all for celebrating the Festival of Lights and your generosity in bringing dry food items for North Hills Community Outreach’s food pantry.

Yesterday, I joined @deluzio.house.gov, @ace-innamorato.bsky.social, and Dr. Paula Jernigan to highlight the crisis we're in related to healthcare. Allowing tax credits to expire that help countless in PA obtain health insurance coverage from Pennie threatens lives. www.wesa.fm/politics-gov...

Wonderful to welcome my friend @repschlossberg.com, our House Majority Whip, to my office to learn more about our community. Thank you for your leadership and taking the time to meet with me and my staff!

A true privilege to welcome and speak with fellow physicians from the Pennsylvania Chapter of @acog.org during their advocacy day in Harrisburg. Thank you for your work to improve the health of women in our communities and standing fearlessly for evidence-based public health measures.

It's vital that we ensure transparency, human decisions, and protection of privacy when AI is used in healthcare. Today, I joined with Rep. Hogan, @reptarikkhan.bsky.social, Rep. Kosierowski, and @repgregscott.com to introduce HB 1925, bipartisan legislation to regulate the use of AI in healthcare.

I’m an immigrant, US Citizen, ER Doc, and State Rep. I’ve treated undocumented immigrants & still see patients. President Trump & VP Vance, when I’m in the ED, should I check for: - Vital Signs or a Visa? - Breathing or a Birth Certificate? - A Pulse or a Passport? www.cnn.com/2025/10/04/p...

Check out my latest e-newsletter to read about: • My shred event this Saturday at Ohio Township Community Park • My bills to protect public access to vaccines • Recent achievements by our district’s talented youth • Special contest for high schoolers – and more! www.pahouse.com/venkat/Email...

In PA we depend on pharmacies to receive vaccines. Now the CDC and Secretary Kennedy are threatening that access. I am proud to introduce today along with @reptarikkhan.bsky.social, Rep. Kosierowski, and @repomara.com HB 1881 that would protect access to vaccines from pharmacists in PA.

Great to join @deluzio.house.gov for a clean energy tour at CCAC North in McCandless. There is great opportunity environmentally and economically in the energy transition, including solar energy and jobs with the electrification of vehicles.

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.