Sep. 15, 2021 /
![House Working to Address Concerns Over Mask Mandate, James Says]()
HARRISBURG – The House Health Committee on Tuesday voted to adopt a letter requesting a determination from the Commonwealth Joint Committee on Documents on whether the regulatory process and the Regulatory Review Act applies to the acting secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s indoor mask mandate for K-12 schools and child care centers.
Aug. 20, 2021 / Press Release
![Hair Care Businesses Receive Much-Needed Boost, Says James]()
HARRISBURG – As businesses continue to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) announced today $20 million in pandemic relief funding is now available to help image and hair care professionals bounce back.
Jul. 24, 2021 /
![James: Frenchcreek Township Awarded Loan to Address Design of Replacement Wastewater Treatment Plant]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) announced Frenchcreek Township in Venango County received a $318,625 loan from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PennVEST) to address the design of the replacement wastewater treatment plant.
Jul. 01, 2021 /
![James’ Bill on Unemployment Compensation Appeals Signed into Law]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. R. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) announced his legislation to give people more time to appeal unemployment compensation decisions has been signed into law.
Jun. 30, 2021 /
![James Slams Wolf’s Veto of Voting Rights Protection Act, Election Audit Provision]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. R. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) issued the following statement regarding Gov. Tom Wolf’s veto of House Bill 1300, known as the Voting Rights Protection Act, as well as the provision in the 2021-22 state budget containing funding for election audits:
Jun. 25, 2021 /
![James Applauds Budget Focus on Support Children]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) issued the following statement regarding the passage of the 2021-22 state budget:
Jun. 23, 2021 /
![James: ‘Right to Choose is the Only Right Choice’]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Lee James (R-Butler/Venango) commended his colleagues today after the House of Representatives voted in favor of Senate Bill 618, which would prohibit vaccine passports from being required to do normal activities in the Commonwealth.
Jun. 22, 2021 /
![James Praises Swift Action on Election Reform Measure]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Lee James (R-Butler/Venango) joined the majority of his colleagues from the House of Representatives in voting in favor of House Bill 1300, known as the Voting Rights Protection Act.
May. 25, 2021 /
![James Announces Blight Grant for Franklin]()
HARRISBURG – The city of Franklin today was awarded a $129,000 Blight Remediation Program Grant to demolish and excavate 10 properties, said Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler).
May. 06, 2021 /
![James Offers Veteran Outreach Hours on May 18 in Seneca]()
SENECA – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) will be offering veterans affairs outreach hours in his district office at 3220 State Route 257 in Seneca on Tuesday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. An accredited field service officer from the American Legion Department of Pennsylvania will be available to assist veterans by appointment with a variety of issues.
Apr. 22, 2021 /
![James, Freeman Look to Strengthen Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program]()
HARRISBURG – Nonprofits would be eligible to join development groups in rehabilitating and re-using historic buildings under the state Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program thanks to legislation introduced by Reps. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) and Robert Freeman (D-Northampton).
Mar. 09, 2021 /
![James Offers Residents Help Securing Property Tax/Rent Rebates]()
SENECA – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) is hosting Property Tax/Rent Rebate Assistance Days to help people fill out the form for financial relief. The first opportunity will be Thursday, March 18, at the Franklin VFW, 411 9th St., Franklin, and the second date is Thursday, March 25, at the YWCA, 109 Central Ave., Oil City. Both dates will be held from 10 a.m. to noon.
Mar. 05, 2021 /
![James Offers Veteran Outreach Hours on March 16 in Seneca]()
SENECA – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) will be offering veterans affairs outreach hours in his district office at 3220 State Route 257 in Seneca on Tuesday, March 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. An accredited field service officer from the American Legion Department of Pennsylvania will be available to assist veterans by appointment with a variety of issues.
Feb. 08, 2021 /
![James Offers Veteran Outreach Hours on Feb. 16 in Seneca]()
SENECA – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) will be offering veterans affairs outreach hours in his district office at 3220 State Route 257 in Seneca on Tuesday, Feb. 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. An accredited field service officer from the American Legion Department of Pennsylvania will be available to assist veterans by appointment with a variety of issues.
Feb. 03, 2021 /
![James Dismayed by Wolf’s Misplaced Priorities as PA Struggles]()
SENECA – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) issued the following statement regarding his budget priorities after Gov. Tom Wolf delivered his annual budget address via a pre-recorded video on Wednesday:
Jan. 27, 2021 /
![James’ Bill to Allow More Time for Unemployment Compensation Appeals Passes Committee]()
HARRISBURG – The House Labor and Industry Committee unanimously approved legislation drafted by Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) that would increase the time allowed for Unemployment Compensation (UC) appeals from 15 days to 21 days for both claimants and employers.
Jan. 14, 2021 /
![James Offers Veteran Outreach Hours on Jan. 19 in Seneca]()
SENECA – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) will be offering veterans affairs outreach hours in his district office at 3220 State Route 257 in Seneca on Tuesday, Jan. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. An accredited field service officer from the American Legion Department of Pennsylvania will be available to assist veterans by appointment with a variety of issues.
Jan. 13, 2021 /
![Oil Creek Titusville Lines to Receive $140,000 Grant, James and Rapp Say]()
HARRISBURG – Oil Creek Titusville Lines Inc. received a $140,000 grant for rail freight improvements, said Reps. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) and Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest). The grant will improve operations by extending a passing siding by 1,000 feet.
Jan. 11, 2021 /
![James Announces Committee Assignments for 2021-22 Legislative Session]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) was assigned to serve on four standing House committees during the 2021-22 Legislative Session: Appropriations, Environmental Resources and Energy, Local Government, and Tourism and Recreational Development. The committees provide legislative oversight and help shape the language in bills that fall under their areas of responsibility.
Jan. 05, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) today took the oath of office to begin his fifth term in the state House of Representatives working for the 64th District in the 2021-22 Legislative Session. The day’s proceedings also included the formal election of Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) as House Speaker, as well as a vote on rules to govern the body for the next two years.