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Posted on January 13, 2021

(Harrisburg) – Today, Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman (R-34) announced the chairs for each of the 22 Senate Standing Committees for the 2021–2022 Session.

“I am proud to announce this session’s standing committee chairs,” Senator Corman said. “These members will continue to provide careful and considerate oversight as we delve into the issues before us in the 2021–2022 legislative session.”

Senate Standing Committee Chair Assignments (* denotes new committee chairs):

  • Aging and Youth – Senator Judy Ward (R-30)
  • Agriculture and Rural Affairs – Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47)
  • Appropriations – Senator Pat Browne (R-16)
  • Banking and Insurance – Senator John DiSanto (R-15) *
  • Communications and Technology – Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28)
  • Community, Economic, and Recreational Development – Senator John Yudichak (I-14) *
  • Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure – Senator Robert Tomlinson (R-6)
  • Education – Senator Scott Martin (R-13) *
  • Environmental Resources and Energy – Senator Gene Yaw (R-23)
  • Finance – Senator Scott Hutchinson (R-21)
  • Game and Fisheries – Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49)
  • Health and Human Services – Senator Michele Brooks (R-50)
  • Intergovernmental Operations – Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33)
  • Judiciary – Senator Lisa Baker (R-20)
  • Labor and Industry – Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46)
  • Law and Justice – Senator Mike Regan (R-31) *
  • Local Government – Senator Cris Dush (R-25) *
  • Rules and Executive Nominations – Senator Kim Ward (R-39) *
  • State Government – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) *
  • Transportation – Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) *
  • Urban Affairs and Housing – Senator Joe Pittman (R-41)
  • Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness – Senator Pat Stefano (R-32) *

CONTACT: Jennifer Kocher 717-787-6725

Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Discussion

Friday, February 19, 2021 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

The Pennsylvania Commission for Women is hosting this event to bring awareness to maternal mental health and the stigma associated with substance use disorders. The panelists will discuss Opioid Use Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs), and the Healthy Families America Safe Start program. There will also be a brief question and answers (Q&A) session at the end of the presentation. This event will be recorded and made available on the commission website.

Panelists:

  • Melissa Patti, MSW, LCSW – Director of Program Initiatives at the Maternity Care Coalition
  • Gary Stoner, MD – Director, Women’s Health Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) Program at Geisinger Medical Center
  • Robin VanEerden, MS, LPC, NADD-CC – Clinical Director of Intellectual Disabilities Division at Merakey

For more information on this event, see this flyer.