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Published: June 23, 2026
| Meeting: Wednesday, June 24
Meeting to consider SR 216; and HB 69, HB 928, HB 1117, HB 1851 and HB 2540
Senate Health & Human Services Committee | Room 8E-A, East Wing | Watch Live [Read More]
June 9, 2026
Brooks Bill Targeting Dangerous Emerging Drug Passes Senate
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) announced today the Senate has passed legislation to classify medetomidine as a Schedule III controlled substance in Pennsylvania while preserving access for licensed veterinarians who use the FDA-approved sedative to treat animals, marking another step toward combatting the substance abuse crisis plaguing Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Published: June 8, 2026
| Meeting: Tuesday, June 9
Meeting to consider SB 1060, SB 730, SB 1352, SB 362, SB 1373 and SB 1372
Senate Health and Human Services Committee | Room 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]
June 4, 2026
Brooks Announces School Safety Funding for Area Nonpublic Schools
Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50) today announced the approval of $171,000 in state grants for nonpublic schools in Mercer County to bolster security and support student mental health. [Read More]
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Meet Michele Brooks
Senator Brooks has built a reputation as a strong advocate for families of the 50th District, fighting for commonsense government spending and regulatory reform, and to ensure quality and accessible health care for all residents which is essential to strong communities. She has partnered with local officials and job creators to keep the area economy growing.
Representing Mercer and Crawford Counties, and part of Lawrence, Senator Brooks serves as Chair of the Senate Health & Human Services Committee.
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Representing Mercer and Crawford Counties, and part of Lawrence, Senator Brooks serves as Chair of the Senate Health & Human Services Committee.