Mar. 02, 2020 /
![House Health Committee to Weigh Impact of CBD Products on PA’s Medical Marijuana Program]()
WHAT: PA House Health Committee Chairman Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) will convene a public hearing to examine the impact of Cannabidiol (CBD)—an active ingredient in cannabis which can be purchased off the shelve—on Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana program.
Feb. 24, 2020 /
![House Health Committee to Examine Prescription Drug Pricing]()
WHAT: PA House Health Committee Chairman Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) will convene a public hearing focusing on prescription drug pricing.
Jan. 22, 2020 /
![Rapp Confirms More Than $407,220 Awarded to 39 Local Fire, EMS Organizations]()
WARREN — Rep. Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) announced today that 39 fire departments and ambulance organizations throughout Crawford, Forest and Warren counties have been awarded approximately $407,220 from a grant program administered by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner.
Dec. 17, 2019 /
![Rapp, House Health Committee Advance Bill to Place Moratorium on Polk Center Closure]()
HARRISBURG – On Tuesday, PA House Health Committee Chairman Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) made the most of her final voting meeting in 2019 by advancing legislation which would institute a moratorium on Gov. Tom Wolf’s mandated closures of the Polk and White Haven State Centers (Senate Bill 906).
Nov. 22, 2019 /
![Rapp Urges Governor to Immediately Sign Legislation to Keep Vaping Products Away from Children]()
HARRISBURG – On Thursday, legislation sponsored by PA House Health Committee Chairman Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) to prohibit the sale of electronic cigarettes, e-cigars, JUULs and other related vaping products to minors was unanimously concurred in the state House and now moves on to the governor’s desk.
Nov. 18, 2019 /
WASHINGTON D.C. – On Nov. 15, PA House Majority Health Committee Chairman Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) was invited to take part in President Donald J. Trump’s White House announcement of two historic administrative actions to fulfill his commitment to make health care prices more affordable, more transparent and more competitive than ever before.
Oct. 24, 2019 /
![Rapp Resolution Recognizes 150th Birthday of Titusville-Raised College Football Pioneer John Heisman]()
HARRISBURG – On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania House unanimously approved House Resolution 478 which honors renowned college football coach John William Heisman on his 150th birthday. The resolution was sponsored by Rep. Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest).
Oct. 17, 2019 /
![Committees to Examine Closures of White Haven, Polk State Centers]()
WHAT: The House Human Services Committee, chaired by Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks), and the House Health Committee, chaired by Rep. Kathy Rapp (R-Warren), will hold a public hearing on the decision by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services to close the White Haven and Polk state centers.
Sep. 09, 2019 /
![Brown, House Health Committee Host Public Hearing Discussing Impact of Tick-Borne Illnesses in PA]()
EAST STROUDSBURG – Continuing to shed light on the current health crisis caused by Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases in the Commonwealth, Rep. Rosemary Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) along with Rep. Kathy Rapp (R-Crawford/Forest/Warren), chairwoman of the House Health Committee, and other committee members held a public hearing to talk with local and state officials and their recommendations about how the state can combat this crisis.
Sep. 06, 2019 /
![Brown, House Health Committee Holding Public Hearing on Lyme Disease and Tick- Borne Illness Information]()
WHAT: Rep. Rosemary Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) will be hosting Rep. Kathy Rapp (R-Crawford/Forest/Warren), chairwoman of the House Health Committee, and other committee members for a public hearing to discuss Lyme disease and tick-borne illnesses as well as obstacles, suggestions, current endeavors and future concerns to be considered.
Aug. 01, 2019 /
![Rapp Announces $1 Million in Funding to Transform University of Pittsburgh at Titusville into Premiere 21st Century Career Training Hub]()
TITUSVILLE — Rep. Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest announced today that a $1 million grant from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) has been awarded to the Titusville Redevelopment Authority to renovate, upgrade and configure the Haskell Library building at the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville, with funds to be matched by the University of Pittsburgh.
Jun. 27, 2019 /
![Northwestern PA Lawmakers Negotiate Budget Deal to Halt Cost-Doubling Changes to Medical Assistance Transportation Program]()
HARRISBURG – State Reps. Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie), Lee James (R-Venango/Butler), Tedd Nesbit (R-Mercer/Butler) and Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) today announced the conclusion of their successful negotiations to include as part of the budget a requirement in the Human Services Code to bring greater transparency, accountability and taxpayer savings in funding the state Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP).
Jun. 05, 2019 /
![Rapp to Host REAL ID Informational Event on June 15]()
WARREN – Rep. Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) will be hosting a REAL ID informational event on Saturday, June 15, at the Days Inn, 210 Ludlow St., Warren, PA, beginning at 10 a.m.
May. 31, 2019 /
![Judiciary, Health Committees to Hold Public Hearing on Marijuana Use and Second Amendment Rights]()
Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), chairman of the House Health Committee, will host a joint public hearing on marijuana use and Second Amendment rights in Pennsylvania.
May. 08, 2019 /
![Rapp Pleased with Advancement of Pro-Life Legislation]()
HARRISBURG – Two pro-life bills championed by State House Health Committee Chairman Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) are moving forward this week.
Apr. 11, 2019 /
![Rapp Full Lyme Disease Coverage Legislation Clears PA House]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by House Health Committee Chairman Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) that would require health insurers to cover treatment plans for Lyme disease or related tick-borne illnesses as prescribed by a patient’s health care practitioner was approved in the Pennsylvania House on Wednesday by a solid bipartisan vote of 158-34.
Mar. 26, 2019 /
![Rapp Bills to Ban Vaping Product Sales to Minors and Require Full Lyme Disease Coverage Moving Forward]()
HARRISBURG – Two bills and one resolution sponsored PA House Health Committee Chairman Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) are moving forward this week.
Mar. 20, 2019 /
![Lives Worth Living: Commemorating World Down Syndrome Day]()
As Majority Chairman of the House Health Committee, I am honored to once again stand together with House Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) and my fellow co-chair of the bipartisan House Pro-Life Caucus Rep. Kate Klunk (R-York) to champion legislation which would prohibit the abortion of a child due solely to a diagnosis of possible Down syndrome (House Bill 321).
Jan. 03, 2019 /
![Rapp Returns as House Health Committee Chairman, Full Lyme Disease Treatment Coverage Among First Priorities]()
HARRISBURG – Now officially serving in her first full term as the state House Health Committee Chairman, Rep. Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) announced today that she is reintroducing legislation (formerly House Bill 174) that would require health insurers to cover treatment plans for Lyme disease or related tick-borne illnesses as prescribed by a patient’s health care practitioner.
Oct. 11, 2018 /
![Rapp Announces $24,000 Awarded to Warren and Crawford Rural Fire Departments]()
WARREN — In conjunction with Fire Prevention Week, Rep. Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) announced today that five rural fire departments in the 65th Legislative District have been awarded approximately $24,017 in grant funding. The funds are to be used for training and equipment purchases directly related to fighting brush and forest fires.