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Jessica Benham
PA House District 36
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Issue areas
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Government Operations & Budget 21Labor & Employment 20Healthcare 18Social Services & Welfare 14Criminal Justice & Policing 12Civil Rights & Liberties 11Economy & Taxes 11Transportation & Infrastructure 9Environment & Energy 8Education 7Agriculture 6Housing 4Other 4Banking & Finance 3Elections & Voting 2Gun Policy 2Immigration 2Technology & Privacy 2Veterans Affairs 2Defense & Military 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA House District 36 current
Pennsylvania |
Democratic | Dec 1, 2020 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,404 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| HR 470 — A Resolution designating May 15, 2026, as "Prader Willi Syndrome Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 66 — A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee, in consultation with taxonomists, biologists and other interested… | Yea | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 481 — A Resolution designating May 2, 2026, as "Negro Leagues Day" in Pennsylvania to remember the contributions African-American baseball… | Yea | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 476 — A Resolution recognizing the month of May 2026 as "Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 474 — A Resolution recognizing May 10 through 19, 2026, as "Go Public Gardens Days" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | May 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 41 — An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in interscholastic athletics… | Yea | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 507 — An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), entitled "An act relating to the right to practice medicine and surgery and… | Yea | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2218 — An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, providing for comprehensive school… | Yea | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 830 — An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in student supports, further providing… | Yea | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 344 — An Act amending the act of April 6, 1951 (P.L.69, No.20), known as The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, in creation of leases, statute of… | Yea | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 72 — An Act amending the act of April 6, 1951 (P.L.69, No.20), known as The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, providing for tenants' rights in… | Yea | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2347 — An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in energy development authority and… | Nay | Apr 29, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2223 — An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in service and facilities, providing for advanced… | Yea | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2106 — An Act amending Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in incapacitated persons, further… | Yea | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2076 — An Act providing for geothermal energy development; imposing duties on the Department of Environmental Protection; promulgating… | Nay | Apr 29, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2076 — An Act providing for geothermal energy development; imposing duties on the Department of Environmental Protection; promulgating… | Yea | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1752 — An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in preliminary provisions, providing… | Nay | Apr 29, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 469 — A Resolution designating April 28, 2026, as "Delta Day" in Pennsylvania in honor of the members of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority for more… | Yea | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 452 — A Resolution recognizing the month of April 2026 as "Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month" in Pennsylvania to promote public awareness of… | Yea | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 431 — Designating March 11, 2026, through March 11, 2027, as "Berks County 275th Anniversary Year" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 423 — A Resolution recognizing the week of April 20 through 24, 2026, as "National Work Zone Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 483 — A Resolution recognizing the week of May 10 through 16, 2026, as "National Police Week" and recognizing May 15, 2026, as "Peace Officers… | Yea | Apr 29, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2179 — An Act amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), known as The Second Class Township Code, in ordinances, further providing for… | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2177 — An Act amending Titles 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns), 11 (Cities) and 16 (Counties) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in… | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 2103 — An Act amending the act of October 27, 1955 (P.L.744, No.222), known as the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, further providing for the… | Yea | Apr 28, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (10 as lead sponsor)
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HR 426
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A Resolution recognizing the month of June 2026 as "LGBTQ+ Pride Month" in Pennsylvania.
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HB 1524
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An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in Public Transportation Assistance Fund, further providing for…
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HB 797
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An Act amending the act of May 25, 1933 (P.L.1050, No.242), referred to as the Second Class City Firemen Relief Law, further providing for requirements of…
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HB 1939
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An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, providing for fee schedule rates.
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HB 453
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An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in…
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HR 231
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A Resolution recognizing the month of June 2025 as "LGBTQ+ Pride Month" in Pennsylvania.
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HR 271
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A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to establish an advisory committee and conduct a comprehensive study regarding the indoor air…
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HB 798
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An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in powers and duties in general, further providing for…
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HB 2278
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An Act providing for the use of paper coupons and digital coupons in retail establishments that sell grocery items; and prohibiting the exclusive use of…
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HB 1656
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An Act promoting indoor air quality in facilities housing or serving vulnerable populations; providing for tax credits, for certification programs, for public…
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