May. 13, 2019 /
![Judiciary Committee to Hold Voting Meeting]()
WHAT: Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, will lead the committee on a vote of the following House bills:
Apr. 26, 2019 /
![Judiciary Committee Meeting on Safety at Department of Corrections Facilities]()
WHAT: Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, will lead an informational meeting on staff and correctional officer safety at Pennsylvania Department of Corrections facilities.
Apr. 18, 2019 /
![Joint Statement from Franklin Co. Delegation to Pa. House of Representatives]()
HARRISBURG – On May 2, Lt. Gov. John Fetterman will be bringing his marijuana “listening” tour to Franklin County.
Apr. 17, 2019 /
![Kauffman Champions Victim Rights and Protection]()
HARRISBURG – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) today took part in a press conference highlighting House action this month on legislation to empower and protect crime victims in Pennsylvania.
Apr. 10, 2019 /
![House Approves Kauffman Bill Expanding Protections for]()
HARRISBURG – In order to protect more children from the trauma of testifying in court, state Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) has authored legislation that would expand the circumstances in which out-of-court statements by a child may be admissible. The House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved House Bill 505 this week.
Apr. 09, 2019 /
![Kauffman, Boback Call on Inspector General to Investigate DHS Handling of Grace Packer Case]()
HARRISBURG – At the start of a Judiciary Committee meeting this week that focused on legislation to support child sexual assault victims, Chairman Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) announced that he and Rep. Karen Boback (R-Wyoming/Luzerne/Lackawanna), chairman of the House Children and Youth Committee, had sent a letter to Pennsylvania Inspector General Bruce Beemer asking him to investigate the handling of the case of Grace Packer by the Department of Human Services.
Apr. 08, 2019 /
![Kauffman: Committee Advances PA Hidden Predator Act to Support Child Sexual Abuse Victims]()
HARRISBURG - April is National Child Abuse Awareness Month and today the House Judiciary Committee approved legislation known as the Pennsylvania Hidden Predator Act to help empower victims of child sexual abuse, said Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the committee.
Apr. 05, 2019 /
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Mar. 27, 2019 /
![Kauffman Honors Wilson College on 150 Years of Excellence]()
HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives today unanimously passed a House resolution authored by Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) recognizing the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Wilson College in Chambersburg.
Mar. 26, 2019 /
![Kauffman Announces $363,353 State Grant to Support Local Business Expansion]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) today announced a $363,353 Pennsylvania Dairy Investment Program grant for Revittle, an artisan cheese and charcuterie business, in Lurgan Township.
Mar. 20, 2019 /
![Kauffman, Judiciary Committee Question PA State Police on Interactions with Foreign Nationals]()
HARRISBURG – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) led questioning today of Pennsylvania State Police deputy commissioners tasked with explaining the law enforcement agency’s interactions with foreign nationals and reports made to federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Mar. 19, 2019 /
![Kauffman, Judiciary Committee to Hold Meeting with PA State Police on New Policy Regarding Foreign Nationals]()
WHAT: Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, will hold an informational meeting about a new policy under the Pennsylvania State Police regarding procedures for officers to follow during a traffic stop, arrest/detention or the death of foreign nationals.
Mar. 18, 2019 /
![Kauffman, Judiciary Committee to Host Meeting on Criminal Justice Procedures, Reform Initiatives]()
WHAT: Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, will hold an informational meeting with a panel of judges to provide an overview of state criminal justice procedure and to comment on proposed criminal justice reform initiatives.
Mar. 12, 2019 /
![Kauffman Leads House Judiciary Committee in Passage of Child Protection Bills]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, today led a voting meeting of the committee in which several bills were approved to help further protect children in the Commonwealth.
Mar. 11, 2019 /
![Kauffman Announces House Judiciary Committee Voting Meeting]()
WHAT: Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, will hold a committee meeting to vote on the following bills:
Mar. 01, 2019 /
![Kauffman Hosting Series of AARP Smart Driver Courses - Dates for May two-day course have changed]()
HARRISBURG – Seniors wanting to sharpen their driving skills and receive a discount on their auto insurance are encouraged to sign up to attend one of the upcoming AARP Smart Driver Courses being hosted by Rep. Rob. Kauffman (R-Franklin).
Feb. 22, 2019 /
![House Passes Kauffman Bill to Improve Patient Safety]()
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives this week passed legislation that would require certain surgical team professionals be accredited and take continuing education courses in order to enhance patient safety, said Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), author of the bill.
Feb. 21, 2019 /
![Judiciary Committee Focuses on Crime Victim Bills, Says Kauffman]()
HARRISBURG – The House Judiciary Committee today voted on legislation aimed at better protecting crime victims from abuse and violence by helping those who are victimized to testify against and confront their abusers, reported Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the committee. All five bills before the committee were passed onto the full House for consideration.
Feb. 20, 2019 /
![Kauffman, House Judiciary Committee to Focus on Crime Victim Bills]()
WHAT: Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, will hold a voting meeting on legislation aimed at better protecting crime victims from abuse and violence by helping those who are victimized to testify against and confront their abusers.
Feb. 05, 2019 /
![Kauffman Issues Statement on Governor’s 2019-20 Budget Address]()
HARRISBURG – Following the governor’s budget address today in Harrisburg, Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) issued this statement regarding the $34.15 billion plan: