House OKs Owlett Bill to Ensure Justice for Child Victims

Jun. 23, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – A bill to better support children who are victimized as they seek justice has passed the House and is now on its way to the state Senate, said Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter), prime sponsor of the measure.

Owlett Issues Statement on Speaker Turzai Retirement

Jun. 10, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) issued the following statement in response to Speaker of the House Mike Turzai’s (R-Allegheny) announcement that he will retire next week.

Owlett Issues Statement on Passage of Resolution to End COVID-19 Emergency Declaration

Jun. 09, 2020 /

“The coronavirus is not going away, and we cannot stay on lockdown forever. We must act to protect both lives and livelihoods. It is equally important that the General Assembly acts to put an end to the unilateral decision-making of the governor over the last three months. We are an equal branch of government and it’s time to restore that balance.”

Owlett Medicaid Reform Bill Earns Committee Approval

Jun. 09, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation introduced by Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) to help prevent improper payments in the state’s Medicaid program was approved Tuesday by the House State Government Committee.

Owlett Bill to Ensure Religious Freedoms in Emergencies Advances

May. 26, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – The House State Government Committee has approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) to ensure the religious freedoms of Pennsylvanians of all faiths are protected during times of emergency declaration.

Owlett, Nelson Introduce Bill to Protect Religious Freedoms

May. 18, 2020 /

HARRISBURG –Reps. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) and Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) have introduced legislation to ensure the religious freedoms of Pennsylvanians of all faiths are protected during times of emergency declaration.

Owlett Bill to Aid First Responders Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Heads to Governor’s Desk

Apr. 21, 2020 /

HARRISBURG–Working to protect the state’s dedicated first responders and the citizens who rely on them, the General Assembly has approved and sent to the governor’s desk Rep. Clint Owlett’s (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) bill to authorize ambulance staffing waivers and extend benefits to first responders who contract COVID-19.

Owlett: Balanced Approach Needed in COVID-19 Pandemic

Apr. 14, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Responding to the concerns of millions of unemployed Pennsylvanians, Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) today joined a majority of the state House in voting to support legislation that would allow businesses to reopen if they can do so safely in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Owlett Urges Small Businesses to Apply for Assistance

Mar. 19, 2020 /

Unemployment compensation requirements eased to help displaced employees HARRISBURG – Businesses impacted by coronavirus and efforts to mitigate its spread are now able to apply for disaster assistance loans available through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

Owlett Temporarily Halts Walk-In Service at District Offices

Mar. 17, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Following guidelines urged by state Department of Health officials and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) today announced a temporary halt to walk-in services at his district offices in Wellsboro and Troy.

Owlett Bills Aim to Protect, Support PA Youth

Mar. 11, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) has introduced two bills aimed at supporting the well-being of Pennsylvania children. One bill is designed to ensure the quality of their education while the other would better support children who are victimized.