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In this Update:
Senate Approves Measure Requiring Prosecutors to Notify ICE of Illegal Migrants Violating State Law
The Pennsylvania Senate approved legislation I co-prime sponsored, Senate Bill 1127, that would require prosecutors across the state to notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) whenever illegal migrants are charged with violating state law. Earlier this year, two NYPD officers were assaulted in broad daylight by illegal migrants. Several of the offenders had been previously arrested but not reported to ICE and were released back on the streets. The shocking crime prompted New York City Mayor Eric Adams to call for ICE to be informed when illegal migrants have been charged with violations of state law. Currently in Pennsylvania, violations of state law by illegal migrants are not required to be reported to ICE, but Senate Bill 1127 would change that to ensure illegal migrants who violate our laws are held accountable. This legislation is common sense. If you’re in our country illegally, and you violate the laws, you will be held accountable. The bill now heads to the House of Representatives for consideration. Senate Approves Bill Prioritizing Community Safety
The Senate passed legislation, I co-prime sponsored, this week to strengthen the bail determination process for dangerous individuals: repeat violent offenders, drug dealers trafficking fentanyl and those who assault law enforcement officers or evade arrest on foot. Senate Bill 1120 will ensure dangerous criminals cannot merely sign their name and walk out of the courthouse. Further, it protects the victim and keeps the community safe by adding a layer of accountability. Senate Guest Chaplain Randy Landman
I welcomed Reverend Randy Landman of the Mt. Hope Community Church to Harrisburg to serve as the Senate Guest Chaplain. Thank you, Reverend Landman for coming to Harrisburg! Upcoming License Plate Replacement Events
Is your license plate peeling, discolored, blistered or lost its reflectivity? Stop by one of my License Plate Replacement Events to get a new plate for FREE. If you have any questions or need a replacement plate and cannot attend one of these events, please do not hesitate to call one of my district offices for assistance. Ribbon Cutting at 1 Laurel Highlands Hospice Care
This week, a member of my staff attended the ribbon cutting of 1 Laurel Highlands Hospice Care. Ribbon Cutting at Locked In Westmont
This week, a member of my staff attended the ribbon cutting of Locked In Westmont. Beware of E-ZPass Scam
A new phishing scam is targeting E-ZPass account holders requesting information to settle outstanding toll amounts. The texts claim to be from “Pa Turnpike Toll Services” and center around urgent requests with your account that would result in a late fee if the balance does not get settled. Similar scams have been reported by toll agencies across the country in the past several days. Customers who receive an unsolicited text, email or similar message suggesting it is from E-ZPass or another toll agency should not click the link. E-ZPass account holders can use approved safe methods to check their accounts such as the PA Turnpike E-ZPass website or the PA Toll Pay app available from the Apple App Store or Google Play store. Those who receive a fraudulent text can file a complaint with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov. The site is dedicated to sharing information on internet crimes across law enforcement agencies. April is National Financial Literacy Month
In April, we recognize National Financial Literacy Month, a time to celebrate work being done to improve the knowledge that helps people achieve their money-focused goals. Senate Republicans recognized that young adults face financial decisions that can come with long-term consequences and passed legislation to arm high school students with money management skills. The new law requires completion of a half-credit personal finance course to graduate high school. The course will give high school students the understanding they need about topics like credit and credit scores; savings and investments; college, home and auto loans; and planning for postsecondary education and retirement.
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