Mar. 16, 2021 /
![House Approves Schmitt Bill to Protect Police from Assault with Bodily Fluids]()
HARRISBURG – The House approved legislation today by Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) to protect police officers from being assaulted by spit and other bodily fluids.
Feb. 03, 2021 /
![Schmitt Responds to Wolf’s Call for Drastic Tax Increases]()
HARRISBURG ¬– In response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to increase the Personal Income Tax on hard-working Pennsylvanians and business owners, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) issued the following statement:
Feb. 01, 2021 /
![Schmitt Named Subcommittee Chair on Railroads, Secretary of House State Government Committee]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) was appointed to serve in two key committee leadership roles for the 2021-22 session.
Jan. 27, 2021 /
![Committee Advances Schmitt Bill to Protect Police Officers]()
HARRISBURG – To afford police officers the same protection from assault as prison guards, the House Judiciary Committee today approved Rep. Lou Schmitt’s (R-Blair) House Bill 103.
Jan. 14, 2021 /
![Schmitt to Serve on Four Committees this Session]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) announced that he will serve on four House committees – the State Government, Insurance, Transportation and Urban Affairs committees – for the 2021-22 session.
Nov. 20, 2020 /
![House Approves No-Tax-Increase Budget, Schmitt Says]()
HARRISBURG – The House today approved a fiscally responsible budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year that respects taxpayers’ finances. In response, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) issued the following statement:
Nov. 10, 2020 /
![Schmitt Statement on Call for Legislative-Led Election Audit]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) joined a group of Pennsylvania lawmakers today to call for investigatory hearings and a legislative-led audit of the 2020 General Election, demanding that election results not be certified until a comprehensive audit is completed. Members delivered the following statement:
Oct. 30, 2020 /
![Schmitt Retirement Systems Improvement Bill Becomes Law]()
ALTOONA – An initiative by Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) to further secure and improve investments made by a state pension system was signed into law by the governor.
Oct. 21, 2020 /
![House Sends to Governor Retirement Systems Improvement Bill, Schmitt Says]()
HARRISBURG – The House on Tuesday voted on concurrence legislation by Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) to reform and secure Pennsylvania’s pension systems. House Bill 1961 now goes to the governor for his signature.
Sep. 15, 2020 /
![House Approves Comprehensive Retirement Systems Improvement and Consolidation Package]()
HARRISBURG – Efforts to reform and secure Pennsylvania’s pension system moved forward today when the House unanimously approved three bills by State Government Chairman Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming/Union) and Reps. Dawn Keefer (R-York/Cumberland) and Lou Schmitt (R-Blair).
Jun. 10, 2020 /
![Schmitt Issues Statement on Retirement of Speaker Turzai]()
HARRISBURG –Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) earlier today announced his retirement from public service. In response, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) issued the following statement:
May. 20, 2020 /
![House Approves Schmitt Bill to Protect Police Officers]()
HARRISBURG – Police officers would be afforded further protection from assault under legislation approved by the House today. The bill, authored by Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair), would make it a criminal offense for an officer to be assaulted with bodily fluids, such as spit. It would also provide a stricter penalty for people who have an infectious disease and are convicted of assaulting an officer with bodily fluids.
May. 06, 2020 /
![Schmitt Delivers Letter to Wolf Advocating for Blair County Reopening]()
ALTOONA – Blair County has continually had lower numbers of COVID-19 cases compared to other counties that have been allowed to begin the reopening process. However, Blair County was not included in the first round of counties that are permitted to reopen on Friday. In response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s choice to keep Blair County businesses closed and workers at home, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) appealed to the governor urging him to reconsider his decision.
May. 04, 2020 /
![Schmitt Bill to Protect Police Officers Sent to House for a Vote]()
HARRISBURG – The House Judiciary Committee today approved legislation by Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) to protect police officers from being assaulted with bodily fluids, such as spit. The bill also carries a heavier penalty for people who have an infectious disease and are convicted of assaulting an officer with bodily fluids.
May. 01, 2020 /
![Schmitt Issues Statement on Blair County Left Off the List of Counties Permitted to Begin Reopening]()
ALTOONA – Earlier today, Gov. Tom Wolf announced 24 counties will begin to reopen starting May 8. In response to Blair County not among the counties, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) issued the following statement:
Apr. 23, 2020 /
![Schmitt: No Logic for Blair County to be Lumped with Counties with More COVID-19 Cases]()
ALTOONA – In response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to slowly reopen Pennsylvania, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) issued the following statement:
Mar. 17, 2020 /
![Schmitt, Ward Cancel Stormwater Workshop]()
ALTOONA – Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) and Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) have canceled the informational meeting about stormwater management that was to be held on March 30.
Mar. 16, 2020 /
![Schmitt Changes District Office Policies in Response to COVID-19 Concerns]()
HARRISBURG – To help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) announced new procedures have been put in place at his district office in Altoona.
Mar. 11, 2020 /
![Schmitt, Ward to Host Informational Stormwater Meeting]()
ALTOONA – To ensure residents have up-to-date information on managing stormwater, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) and Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) will host a program about stormwater management for property owners. The program is being held in conjunction with the Blair County Conservation District (BCCD) and the Southern Alleghenies Planning and Development Commission (SAP&DC).
Mar. 04, 2020 /
![Schmitt, Ward Announce Grant Funding for Blair County Museums]()
ALTOONA – Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) and Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) announced two Blair County museums will receive $15,286 in Cultural and Historical Support grants through the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC).