Jan. 22, 2021 /
![Mehaffie Renews Push for Dietitian Licensing]()
HARRISBURG – In an effort to expand title protection for licensed dietitian nutritionists, Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) is introducing legislation that will also assure consumers that those presenting themselves as qualified dietary professionals underwent appropriate education and training.
Jan. 20, 2021 /
![Mehaffie Seeks Protections for Frontline Workers]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) is taking steps to expand paid sick leave to essential workers excluded by the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
Jan. 05, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) took the oath of office Tuesday to begin his third term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Dec. 30, 2020 /
![Medical, Biobehavioral Research Awarded Grants]()
HARRISBURG – Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State Harrisburg have been awarded grants to continue their cutting-edge research, according to Sen. John DiSanto (R-15), Sen. Dave Arnold (R-48) and Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin).
Nov. 20, 2020 /
![Mehaffie Supports 2020-21 Budget]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) voted “yes” Friday on a $32 billion budget that finishes work started in May.
Sep. 17, 2020 /
![Grant Funding to Assist Museums, Historical Organizations with Day-to-Day Operations]()
HARRISBURG – The Commonwealth Financing Authority this week approved grants to offset lost operating revenue experienced by the Hershey-Derry Township Historical Society, Pennsylvania State Police Museum and Hershey Story Museum, according to Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin).
Aug. 28, 2020 /
![Hummelstown-based Biotech Company, Penn State College of Medicine at Forefront of COVID-19 Treatment, Vaccine]()
HARRISBURG – Apogee Biotechnology Corp., of Hummelstown, and Penn State College of Medicine at Hershey Medical Center have been awarded grants to develop a treatment and vaccine for the novel coronavirus, Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) announced Friday.
Jul. 31, 2020 /
![Mehaffie’s Bill Provides for Frontline Workers]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) introduced a bill this week to expand paid sick leave to essential workers excluded by the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
Jun. 30, 2020 /
![Mehaffie Urges Small Businesses to Apply for CARES Act Funding Now Available]()
HARRISBURG – As Pennsylvania businesses gradually return to pre-COVID-19 operations, Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) announced that CARES Act grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 are available for eligible small businesses beginning June 30.
Jun. 25, 2020 /
![Mehaffie’s Bill Supports Fish and Boat Commission in Setting Fees]()
HARRISBURG – A bill to allow the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission to set its own fees has passed the Legislature and is awaiting Gov. Tom Wolf’s signature to become law.
May. 26, 2020 /
![Mehaffie: Temporary Budget a Smart Step]()
HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a five-month temporary budget to allow more details about tax revenue to emerge following the peak of the COVID-19 crisis.
Apr. 15, 2020 /
![Mehaffie Applauds Passage of COVID-19 Bills]()
HARRISBURG –The Pennsylvania House of Representatives advanced legislation Tuesday, April 14, to help eligible first responders who get COVID-19, direct the PA Health Care Cost Containment Council to gather data on the health care response, allow businesses to reopen if they choose and adhere to safety guidelines, and help notaries do their work via audio-video communication, according to Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin), who supported the measures.
Apr. 07, 2020 /
![Mehaffie Introduces Bill to Aid Businesses Closed by COVID-19 Order]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) has introduced a bill that would help businesses closed by Gov. Tom Wolf’s order to shutter “non-essential” industries during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Feb. 04, 2020 /
![Mehaffie Critical of Governor’s Budget Proposal]()
HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf’s $36.06 billion budget proposal for 2020-21 represents a dangerous increase of $2.05 billion over the previous year’s approved spending plan, according to Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin).
Jan. 15, 2020 /
![Mehaffie Introduces Legislation to Authorize Expedited Partner Therapy]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) and Rep. Michael H. Schlossberg (D-Lehigh) introduced a bill this week to authorize Expedited Partner Therapy as an option for those diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection.
Oct. 31, 2019 /
![Mehaffie to Host Two Veterans Breakfasts]()
WHAT: Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) will host two Veterans Breakfasts to honor veterans and active-duty military personnel in the 106th District.
Oct. 23, 2019 /
![Mehaffie Joins Voices in Support of Recognizing Applied Behavior Analysis Professionals in Law]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) and behavior analysts filled the Capitol Rotunda today to urge support of his bill to license these professionals.
Oct. 21, 2019 /
![Mehaffie to Urge Support of Better Access to Treatment Act]()
WHAT: Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) will encourage legislative support of House Bill 1900 (Better Access to Treatment Act) at a press conference. The bill’s aim is to recognize applied behavior analysis as a licensed and independent profession.
Sep. 26, 2019 / Press Release
![Mehaffie Introduces B.A.T. Act - Licensure bill would prevent fraud and waste leading to better outcomes for patients]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) introduced a new licensure bill this week to protect patient care and reduce fraud and waste in the care of vulnerable populations in need of applied behavior analysis (ABA) in their treatment.
Sep. 23, 2019 /
![Mehaffie Comments on Closure of TMI Power Plant]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) released the following statement today regarding the permanent closing of Three Mile Island Unit 1.