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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 681 — An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school health services, further… | Yea | May 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 225 — A Resolution recognizing May 13, 2025, as "Cancer Action Day" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | May 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1269 — An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in administrative organization… | Yea | May 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 199 — A Resolution recognizing the month of October 2025 as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" and October 17, 2025, as "National Mammography Day"… | Yea | May 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 222 — A Resolution recognizing the month of May 2025 as "Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | May 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1269 — An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in administrative organization… | Yea | May 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 188 — A Resolution recognizing May 6, 2025, as "World Asthma Day" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | May 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HR 194 — A Resolution recognizing the month of August 2025 as "National Wellness Month" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | May 7, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1200 — An Act providing for the regulation and treatment of cannabis, for exemption from criminal or civil penalties, for effect on cannabis… | Yea | May 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1200 — An Act providing for the regulation and treatment of cannabis, for exemption from criminal or civil penalties, for effect on cannabis… | Nay | May 6, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1200 — An Act providing for the regulation and treatment of cannabis, for exemption from criminal or civil penalties, for effect on cannabis… | Yea | May 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 992 — An Act amending Title 30 (Fish) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, further providing for… | Nay | May 6, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1057 — An Act amending the act of May 11, 1889 (P.L.188, No.210), entitled "A further supplement to an act, entitled 'An act to establish a board… | Yea | May 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 993 — An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, providing for consolidated… | Yea | May 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 820 — An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, in tax credit and tax benefit administration… | Yea | May 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 789 — An Act amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Property Assessed Clean Energy Program, further… | Yea | May 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 378 — An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in child custody, further providing for factors to… | Yea | May 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 355 — An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in minors, further providing for the offense of… | Yea | May 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 265 — An Act amending the act of December 5, 1936 (2nd Sp.Sess., 1937 P.L.2897, No.1), known as the Unemployment Compensation Law, in… | Yea | May 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 81 — An Act amending the act of December 17, 1968 (P.L.1224, No.387), known as the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, providing… | Yea | May 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 1117 — 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 of the… | Yea | May 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 926 — An Act providing for violence prevention committees in health facilities, for duties of committees, for workplace violence reporting… | Yea | May 6, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 754 — An Act amending the act of August 31, 1971 (P.L.398, No.96), known as the County Pension Law, further providing for supplemental benefits. | Nay | May 6, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 754 — An Act amending the act of August 31, 1971 (P.L.398, No.96), known as the County Pension Law, further providing for supplemental benefits. | Nay | May 6, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 754 — An Act amending the act of August 31, 1971 (P.L.398, No.96), known as the County Pension Law, further providing for supplemental benefits. | Nay | May 6, 2025 | fail | 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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