Robert Matzie has proudly represented Pennsylvania’s 16th House District since 2008. A dedicated public servant, he has worked tirelessly to protect Pennsylvania’s natural resources, expand healthcare coverage, and bring major economic projects to his district. Matzie’s leadership has strengthened local infrastructure, safeguarded water quality, and supported job creation in Western Pennsylvania. As Democratic Chair of the House Consumer Affairs Committee, he continues to fight for the needs of his constituents, ensuring they have a strong voice in Harrisburg.
In the state legislature, the majority party has absolute control over the legislative and budget process, including which bills are voted on and which spending priorities are made. Before Democrats took over the majority in the PA House, Republicans held near-complete control of the General Assembly for close to 25 years, pushing extreme agendas while failing to address the pressing needs of everyday Pennsylvanians.
With the Democratic majority in the House, we're finally seeing real progress. They’ve passed critical bills that protect abortion rights, blocking Republicans’ attempts to ban abortion in Pennsylvania. House Democrats have passed legislation to support working families, including raising the minimum wage and expanding paid leave for all workers. They passed common-sense gun safety bills to help keep our communities safe and bills to improve our elections, making voting easier and more accessible for everyone.
Keeping and growing the Democratic majority in the House is crucial for continuing this progress. A stronger Democratic majority will mean more opportunities to pass legislation that truly reflects the needs and values of Pennsylvania families—ensuring a brighter future for all of us.
Robert Matzie has proudly represented Pennsylvania’s 16th House District since 2008. A dedicated public servant, he has worked tirelessly to protect Pennsylvania’s natural resources, expand healthcare coverage, and bring major economic projects to his district. Matzie’s leadership has strengthened local infrastructure, safeguarded water quality, and supported job creation in Western Pennsylvania. As Democratic Chair of the House Consumer Affairs Committee, he continues to fight for the needs of his constituents, ensuring they have a strong voice in Harrisburg.
In the state legislature, the majority party has absolute control over the legislative and budget process, including which bills are voted on and which spending priorities are made. Before Democrats took over the majority in the PA House, Republicans held near-complete control of the General Assembly for close to 25 years, pushing extreme agendas while failing to address the pressing needs of everyday Pennsylvanians.
With the Democratic majority in the House, we're finally seeing real progress. They’ve passed critical bills that protect abortion rights, blocking Republicans’ attempts to ban abortion in Pennsylvania. House Democrats have passed legislation to support working families, including raising the minimum wage and expanding paid leave for all workers. They passed common-sense gun safety bills to help keep our communities safe and bills to improve our elections, making voting easier and more accessible for everyone.
Keeping and growing the Democratic majority in the House is crucial for continuing this progress. A stronger Democratic majority will mean more opportunities to pass legislation that truly reflects the needs and values of Pennsylvania families—ensuring a brighter future for all of us.