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PA HR236

Resolution

Status

Introduced

5/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jesse Topper

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the House Government Oversight Committee to investigate security protocols and failures surrounding the April 13, 2025 arson attack at the Governor's Residence in Harrisburg, where Cody Balmer allegedly threw Molotov cocktails while Governor Shapiro and his family were inside

  • Responds to the Shapiro Administration's refusal to share with the legislature a third-party security review conducted by former PSP Commissioner Jeffrey Miller, which was delivered only to Pennsylvania State Police and the Governor's Office on April 28, 2025

  • Grants the committee broad investigative powers including subpoena authority for witnesses and documents, ability to administer oaths, take testimony, conduct interviews, and employ counsel and staff

  • Authorizes the Sergeant-at-Arms to serve committee process and allows the committee to meet during House sessions, with expenses paid from Chief Clerk appropriation accounts

  • Requires the committee to submit a final report to the House with findings and recommendations regarding the security failures that allowed the attack to occur

Legislative Description

Directing the Government Oversight Committee to conduct an investigation.

Last Action

Referred to Rules

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules5/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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