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Craig Staats
PA House District 145
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 48Criminal Justice & Policing 34Transportation & Infrastructure 32Education 27Economy & Taxes 21Labor & Employment 18Healthcare 17Social Services & Welfare 17Civil Rights & Liberties 14Veterans Affairs 14Environment & Energy 11Elections & Voting 10Technology & Privacy 8Immigration 6Other 6Gun Policy 5Defense & Military 4Housing 4Agriculture 3Banking & Finance 3Abortion & Reproductive Rights 2
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA House District 145 current
Pennsylvania |
Republican | Jan 6, 2015 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,138 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR 450 — A Resolution recognizing March 31, 2026, as "Black Midwives Day" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1800 — An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions relating to marriage… | Nay | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 1218 — An Act amending the act of April 12, 1951 (P.L.90, No.21), known as the Liquor Code, in licenses and regulations and liquor, alcohol and… | Yea | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2163 — An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.216, No.76), known as The Dental Law, further providing for definitions, for general powers of… | Yea | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1851 — An Act amending the act of June 29, 1953 (P.L.304, No.66), known as the Vital Statistics Law of 1953, in general provisions, further… | Yea | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1718 — An Act amending Title 40 (Insurance) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for flood insurance notification; imposing duties… | Nay | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 200 — An Act establishing family and medical leave benefits, the Paid Family and Medical Leave Account and the Paid Family and Medical Leave… | Nay | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1191 — An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in railroads, providing for prohibition on blocking… | Nay | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 456 — A Resolution designating July 1, 2026, as "Canada Day" in Pennsylvania to celebrate the enduring relationship between the Commonwealth of… | Yea | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 454 — A Resolution designating March 26, 2026, as "Bangladesh Day" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 424 — A Resolution designating March 25, 2026, as "Prince Hall Mason Day at the Capitol" in Pennsylvania in recognition of The Most Worshipful… | Yea | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 446 — A Resolution designating March 25, 2026, as "Greek Independence Day" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 445 — A Resolution designating April 8, 2026, as "The Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) Day" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 440 — A Resolution designating March 8, 2026, as "Fight of the Century Day" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 394 — A Resolution designating March 17, 2026, as "Bayard Rustin Day" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 200 — An Act establishing family and medical leave benefits, the Paid Family and Medical Leave Account and the Paid Family and Medical Leave… | Nay | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 200 — An Act establishing family and medical leave benefits, the Paid Family and Medical Leave Account and the Paid Family and Medical Leave… | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2189 — An Act amending the act of January 17, 1968 (P.L.11, No.5), known as The Minimum Wage Act of 1968, further providing for definitions, for… | Nay | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2024 — An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in State Veterans' Commission and Deputy Adjutant… | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1834 — An Act providing for the regulation of commercial data centers; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, the… | Nay | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1257 — A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for exemptions and… | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 802 — An Act amending the act of February 14, 2008 (P.L.6, No.3), known as the Right-to-Know Law, in procedure, further providing for exceptions… | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 562 — An Act amending the act of June 13, 1883 (P.L.118, No.105), entitled "An act ceding concurrent jurisdiction of this State over certain… | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 375 — An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in certification of teachers, repealing… | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1191 — An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in railroads, providing for prohibition on blocking… | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (7 as lead sponsor)
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HB 427
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An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, providing for burial…
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HB 1369
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An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in child protective services, further providing for disposition and…
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HB 1367
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An Act providing for the implementation of the child welfare case management subsystem of the enterprise case management system of the Department of Human…
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HB 1368
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An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in child protective services, further providing for definitions.
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HR 141
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A Resolution recognizing the week of April 13 through 19, 2025, as "National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week" in Pennsylvania in honor of those whose…
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HR 429
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A Resolution recognizing the week of April 12 through 18, 2026, as "National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week" in Pennsylvania in honor of those whose…
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HB 1329
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An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in other offenses, further providing for the offense of invasion of…
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