Jul. 08, 2022 / Press Release
![Gaydos Supports Constitutional Amendments,]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today voted with a majority of her House and Senate colleagues to advance proposed constitutional amendments outlined in Senate Bill 106 which would let the voters – not the politicians – decide on several very important issues in the Commonwealth.
Jul. 08, 2022 /
![House Members Offer Statement on Wolf’s Veto of Fairness in Women’s Sports Act]()
HARRISBURG – Reps. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland), Martina White (R-Philadelphia), Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny), Stephanie Borowicz (R-Clinton/Centre) and Dawn Keefer (R-York) issued the following statement following Gov. Tom Wolf’s veto of House Bill 972, the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act:
Jul. 07, 2022 /
![Gaydos Stands Up for Taxpayers, Supports Adoption of 2022-23 State Budget]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today cast her vote in favor of a $42.8 billion budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year, which is a 2.9% increase over the last year. After the vote, Gaydos made the following comments.
Jul. 07, 2022 /
![Gaydos to Host a Series of Town Hall Meetings]()
HARRISBURG – Staying in touch with constituents in the 44th Legislative District and hearing all voices is especially important. Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) will host a series a town hall meetings to discuss state government-related issues, provide district updates, garner feedback on pending legislation, and relay what her offices can do for constituents.
Jun. 30, 2022 /
![Senate Passes Williams, Gaydos Bill to Enlist National Guard in Fight Against Cyber Criminals]()
HARRISBURG—Legislation sponsored by Reps. Craig Williams (R-Chester/Delaware) and Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) to allow the state to use the Pennsylvania National Guard to combat cyber criminals has passed the Senate. The bill now moves to the governor for his signature.
Jun. 06, 2022 /
![School and Community Violence Must Stop: Pennsylvania Legislative Initiatives On the Way]()
By Rep. Valerie Gaydos - 44th District
May. 23, 2022 /
![Gaydos, Robinson, Moon Township to Host Identity Theft/Shredding Event June 11]()
HARRISBURG – As a free service to the community, Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) will partner with Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-Allegheny/Washington) and Moon Township to host an Identity Theft/Shredding Event on Saturday, June 11, from 9-11 a.m. at the Moon Area Middle School. The purpose of this event is to give residents of the 44th Legislative District a chance to safeguard themselves against identity theft by having their personal documents securely destroyed.
Apr. 27, 2022 /
![Williams, Gaydos Bill to Use National Guard in Fight Against Cyber Intrusion Passes House]()
HARRISBURG—Legislation sponsored by Reps. Craig Williams (R-Chester/Delaware) and Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) to allow the state to use the expertise of the Pennsylvania National Guard to respond to cyber crises and subvert cyber intrusion has passed the House unanimously.
Apr. 12, 2022 /
![Bill Sponsored by Williams and Gaydos to Enlist National Guard in Fight with Cyber Criminals Passes Committee]()
HARRISBURG—Legislation introduced by Reps. Craig Williams (R-Chester/Delaware) and Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) to allow the state to utilize the Pennsylvania National Guard to combat cyber criminals has passed the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee.
Mar. 29, 2022 /
![Fairness in Women’s Sports Act Gains Momentum in State House]()
HARRISBURG – In a move to support women’s rights in competitive sports, the House Education Committee today approved the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act (House Bill 972), announced prime sponsors and former school athletes Reps. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland), Martina White (R-Philadelphia), Dawn Keefer (R-York), Stephanie Borowicz (R-Clinton/Centre) and Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny).
Mar. 29, 2022 /
![Policy Committee Hearing Highlights Need for Multi-pronged Approach to Improving Cybersecurity in PA]()
HARRISBURG – Prioritizing cybersecurity standards and innovation, improving communication and encouraging the next generation of “cyber defenders” were among recommendations offered to lawmakers at a House Majority Policy Committee hearing at the state Capitol on Monday.
Mar. 15, 2022 /
![Gaydos Introduces Legislation Allowing Direct Shipment of Spirits]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) has introduced legislation that would allow a manufacturer who has a direct spirits shipper license to send spirits to a resident who is 21 years of age or older for the resident’s personal use and not for resale.
Mar. 01, 2022 /
![Gaydos Working to Help Small Businesses Provide More Affordable Health Care Benefits to Employees]()
HARRISBURG –Rep. Valerie Gaydos introduced legislation to provide a mechanism for small business employers to join together to offer quality health insurance as a benefit to their employees.
Feb. 08, 2022 /
![Gaydos Says Too Much Spending, Disagrees with Wolf’s Budget Plan]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) issued the below statement following Tuesday’s budget address.
Jan. 31, 2022 /
![Gaydos Announces $400,000 in Grant Funding for Projects in the 44th District]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today announced $400,000 in Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund (GEDTF) grants for much-needed improvement projects in the 44th Legislative District.
Dec. 16, 2021 /
![Gaydos Issues Statement: Commission Approves Preliminary State Redistricting Maps]()
HARRISBURG – The state Legislative Reapportionment Commission (LRC) today approved a preliminary redistricting map for the state House of Representatives and Senate. The vote to release the preliminary Senate map was unanimous. The vote to accept the preliminary plan for the new state House of Representatives map passed with a 3-2 vote with Chairman Mark Nordenburg, who produced the map himself, breaking the tie. Following the vote, Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) issued this statement.
Dec. 16, 2021 / Press Release
![Gaydos Votes to Restore Faith in Elections, Eliminate Government Intrusions]()
HARRISBURG – Fighting to ensure the balance of power and election integrity in the Commonwealth, Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) voted with a majority in the House today to advance proposed constitutional amendments to address these issues by providing the people with the opportunity to exercise their voice in government.
Nov. 19, 2021 /
![Gaydos Announces Funding Approved for PIT]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today announced that the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) awarded $1 million to the Allegheny County Airport Authority (ACAA) for the Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) Cargo Intermodal Freight Transfer Facilities Development in Moon Township.
Nov. 01, 2021 /
![Gaydos Issues Statement on the Passing of Community Leader Joe Wise]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) issued the following statement on the death of Joe Wise, a community leader from Moon Township.
Oct. 20, 2021 /
![PENNVEST Funding Approved for the Borough of Edgeworth, Says Gaydos]()
HARRISBURG – An application requesting funds to update and replace 75 existing, lead-containing water service lines, in both the Municipal Authority of the Borough of Edgeworth and residential portions was approved today by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST), said Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny).