Federal, state and local bills on the causes CSWH follows, found by our daily update. Each links to its official page; the status and latest action come from Congress.gov, Open States or the city's own records, and the official page is the final word. Find your legislators to write to them.
PA HB 2880, an act amending the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code and providing for renewable energy siting standards, was referred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities.
PA SR 374, a resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the strategic importance of the Commonwealth's conventional oil and natural gas industry, was reported as committed.
Latest action (Oct 21, 2026): Reported as committed Sponsor: Scott Hutchinson (Republican)
PA HB 1667 would provide a residential clean energy tax credit and energy ratepayer protection, establish the Energy Ratepayer Protection Fund, and was referred to Rules & Executive Nominations.
Latest action (Oct 19, 2026): Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations Sponsor: Paul Takac (Democratic)
PA HB 2380, providing for energy storage procurement in restructuring of electric utility industry, was referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure on 2026-10-13.
Latest action (Oct 13, 2026): Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Sponsor: Nikki Rivera (Democratic)
PA SB 980, amending Title 35 (Health and Safety), providing for protection against PFAS chemicals and firefighting protective equipment; re-referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness.
PA HB 1261, on assistance to fire companies and EMS companies, protection against PFAS chemicals and firefighting protective equipment, was laid on the table pursuant to Senate Rule 9 on 2026-06-10.
Latest action (Jun 10, 2026): Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9) Sponsor: Brian Munroe (Democratic)
PA HB 1834, providing for the regulation of commercial data centers and clean firm energy requirements, was referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure.
Latest action (Mar 31, 2026): Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Sponsor: Robert Matzie (Democratic)
PA SB 704, providing for security of Pennsylvania's electricity supply and designating sites for natural gas electric generation projects, was referred to Energy.
Latest action (Feb 5, 2026): Referred to Energy Sponsor: Gene Yaw (Republican)
