Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1791: An Act establishing the Climate Emergency Basic Income Program and the Emergency Stabilization Fund; and imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1791 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on August 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing the Climate Emergency Basic Income Program and the Emergency Stabilization Fund; and imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. Primary sponsor: Ben Waxman (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 10, 2025): Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Waxman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 182 |
| Bob Freeman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 136 |
| Roni Green | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 190 |
| Keith Harris | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 195 |
| Carol Hill-Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Emily Kinkead | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Ben Sanchez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 153 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness