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...

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.

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/...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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:

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...

Ahead of returning to Harrisburg for deliberations on the budget, great to door knock in Ohio Twp. While we in the House have moved large parts of the budget on a bipartisan basis, the passage of the Big Ugly reconciliation bill will make agreement harder. My statement below:

Today is a dark day. Congressional Republicans and President Trump’s Big Ugly Bill is a moral, economic, and policy outrage that will devastate healthcare, exacerbate food insecurity, cut energy development, and raise electricity & healthcare costs. My statement below on next steps:

Before returning to Harrisburg, great to door knock in Ohio Twp. Right now, the terrible federal reconciliation bill is weighing on our ability to pass the state budget and, more importantly, the health and wellbeing of Pennsylvanians. My statement below on next steps for all of us:

Before returning to Harrisburg where we will work to pass the state budget, it was great to door knock in Ohio Twp. From my discussions with my neighbors, I will advocate for public education, Medicaid, and public transit funding in the budget. Thanks to all for your time. My statement below:

Check out my latest e-newsletter to read about: • My upcoming town hall • A way to honor our fallen heroes • Meeting with smart scouts • Fireworks safety - and more! www.pahouse.com/venkat/News/...

After a busy week in Harrisburg, it was great to door knock in Ohio Twp. I heard universal anger at tariffs and Medicaid cuts. Tomorrow is primary day. Vote for strong local, school board, county & judicial candidates and to send a message to President Trump and Congressional Rs. My statement below:

As the only PA physician-legislator, I know this is as bad as it gets - ripping healthcare away from 8.6 million people, imposing huge costs on states, and threatening hospitals already on the brink. As an ER Doc, I have seen patients die from lack of insurance. This bill make that happen again.

Ahead of returning to Harrisburg for an important legislative week, it was great to door knock in Ohio Twp. My conversations focused on the devastating impact proposed federal policies will have on our state budget and our community, Commonwealth, and nation. My statement below:

This weekend, I again met with constituents in Hampton Township. The consistent emotion I heard was Fear. I agree and believe we are a moment of choosing for our democracy and nation. I urge all to speak up peacefully, but loudly to oppose our moving towards autocracy. My statement below:

Ashok and I had a great time joining @deluzio.house.gov and over 100 of our neighbors at the McCandless litter clean up. Thank you to all the participants, the food and materials sponsors, and the McCandless Environmental Advisory Committee, Police Dept., and Dept. of Public Works for a great event.

As an ER Doc, I've worked with law enforcement my entire career. I deeply respect their role in protecting our community. I'm proud as our State Rep to be a founding member of the bipartisan House Law Enforcement Caucus. I'll continue to work to support our brave men and women in law enforcement.

The most immoral vote I've ever seen. Gutting Medicaid, closing hospitals, and ripping healthcare away from millions. All while tariffs raise costs for senior citizens, the poor, and anyone living paycheck-to-paycheck. All to give away trillions to billionaires.

Great to door knock in Hampton Twp ahead of returning to session in Harrisburg. All I heard was fear and anger at President Trump’s intentional sabotaging of our economy. I agree, and it is worse than is being reported. But we can turn the tide through advocacy and voting. My statement:

My statement on the arson-as-policy approach of President Trump. These tariffs are a tax on all of us and particularly hit the poor, those living paycheck-to-paycheck, and senior citizens living on a fixed income. They are part of a pattern to undermine our economy and standing in the world.

Great to door knock this week in Hampton Twp. The best part of serving as our State Rep is meeting my neighbors, learning what matters most to them & discussing their concerns. Any elected official who avoids their constituents shouldn’t hold that trust. Thanks for your time & engagement.

Today I joined business & technology leaders to speak with MBA students at the Katz School of Business about fostering innovation in our region. I spoke about increasing legal immigration, funding basic research & enacting coherent economic policies. Thanks for inviting me to this discussion.

After a productive session in Harrisburg, great to legislative door knock in Hampton Township. I heard opposition & anger at President Trump’s attacks on our universities & scientific research. I agree and urge our federal & state elected officials and all to express the same. My statement below:

Before returning to Harrisburg, great to door knock in Franklin Park & Hampton Twp. This week, we vote to codify the ACA’s protections in state law & on two of my bills prohibiting paper statement fees & renewing the PA Military Family Education Program. Thanks to all for your time and engagement.

Veena and I had a wonderful time celebrating Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors, at the Hindu Jain Temple. As members of the Hindu community, my family and I wish you great joy at this special time. Thank you for the kind invitation and to all who joined this festive occasion.

President Trump now says his policies might cause a recession. He says we should be like China, a country with an economy in free fall. But hey, at least we are cutting Medicaid so that those most vulnerable will particularly suffer. 🙄 www.politico.com/news/2025/03...

My statement on President Trump’s continuing threats to Americans’ health - ending emergency care protections for abortion when needed to protect a women’s life or health. We all must peacefully but loudly raise our voice with our elected officials to stop this. www.politico.com/news/2025/03...

I know from experience that violence against health professionals is far too common. @repleanne.com and Rep. Bridget M Kosierowski's Healthcare Workplace Violence Prevention Act will allow health professionals to care for all of us safely. triblive.com/local/region...

Veena & I today attended the North Hills Ebony Women Black History Celebration at LaRoche University in McCandless. African-Americans’ contributions to the US have too often been ignored. Now, with many dangerous attacks on our community’s diversity, Veena & I were honored to join this event.

Great to legislative door knock today in Franklin Park. I heard opposition to cuts to Medicaid & research funding and attacks on vaccines & public health. I agree. I also heard support for robust public education funding, something I continue to champion. Thanks to all for your time & engagement.

My statement on the continuing evidence that President Trump and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. are undermining vaccination and public health in our nation. My fellow physicians, Congress, and the public must demand that we turn away from this catastrophe. www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-can...

I grieve for this child & their family. I urge the public to ensure they are vaccinated against our most transmissible virus - measles. I urge HHS Secy. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to reconsider his ill-conceived vaccine skepticism and get behind measles vaccination. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

Ripping healthcare away from millions of children, senior citizens, disabled individuals & workers. Gutting rural hospitals, nursing homes & access to care. As an ER Doc & State Representative, I will fight this. I urge everyone to speak up & oppose this budget. It will cost lives, plain & simple.

President Trump & HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. are dismantling the scientific infrastructure of this nation. The result will be a less healthy & innovative America. @davemccormick.bsky.social & Republicans in Congress, when will you do your job & stop this? www.nytimes.com/2025/02/21/s...

President Trump & Congressional Republicans plan to gut healthcare for the poor, disabled, and elderly to give a budget-busting tax cut to the ultra-wealthy. This will cost lives, plain & simple. @davemccormick.bsky.social and @fetterman.senate.gov, oppose this, for the sake of all Pennsylvanians.

After a productive week in Harrisburg, it was great to get back to legislative door knocking in McCandless. Even with the cold & rain, it is always great to engage with my constituents. Thanks to all for your time. Look forward to continuing these discussions throughout the year.

President Trump just raised tuition, decreased healthcare access & reduced investment in biomedical advances. As an ER Doc, fmr researcher & now legislator, I know that in PA & across the US, universities will now raise student costs and layoff healthcare & scientific workers. This harms all of us.

Community health centers care for our most vulnerable fellow Americans. President Trump, Elon Musk & spineless Congressional Republicans, including @davemccormick.bsky.social, did this. We must peacefully, but loudly oppose this unconstitutional & dangerous effort. www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...

With the threat of Avian Flu rising by the day and the likely confirmation of a wholly unqualified HHS Secretary in RFK, Jr., this plan would completely threaten the health and well-being of the American public. President Trump, do your job and stop this madness. www.wsj.com/health/healt...

Before returning to Harrisburg, great to legislative door knock in McCandless! I am committed to engaging with our community as our State Rep. I am focused on: - Lowering the Cost-of-Living - Expanding Healthcare Access - Funding Public Health, Safety & Education - Protecting Individual Rights