Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2047: An Act establishing the Local News Fellowship Program; imposing duties on the State System of Higher Education; and providing for administration of the Local News Fellowship Program.

Passed one chamber Last action October 27, 2026: Referred to Education

Plain-language summary

HB 2047 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on November 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing the Local News Fellowship Program; imposing duties on the State System of Higher Education; and providing for administration of the Local News Fellowship Program. Primary sponsor: Chris Rabb (Democratic). It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 27, 2026): Referred to Education.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Chris Rabb (Democratic). 13 co-sponsors.