Pennsylvania House of Representatives facts for kids
Quick facts for kids PennsylvaniaHouse of Representatives |
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| Pennsylvania General Assembly | |
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Term limits
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None |
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New session started
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January 1, 2019 |
| Leadership | |
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Speaker of the House
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Bryan Cutler (R)
Since June 22, 2020 |
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Majority Leader
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Kerry Benninghoff (R)
Since June 22, 2020 |
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Minority Leader
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| Seats | 203 |
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Political groups
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Majority
Minority
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Length of term
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2 years |
| Authority | Article II, section 1, Pennsylvania Constitution |
| Salary | $87,180/year |
| Elections | |
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Last election
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November 3, 2020 (203 seats) |
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Next election
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November 8, 2022 (203 seats) |
| Meeting place | |
| House of Representatives Chamber Pennsylvania State Capitol Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
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| Pennsylvania House of Representatives | |
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is an important part of the government in Pennsylvania. It is the "lower house" of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, which is like the state's parliament. Its job is to make laws for the state.
There are 203 members in the House of Representatives. Each member represents a specific area, called a "district." They are elected by the people in their district for a two-year term. This means they serve for two years before facing another election. There are no limits on how many terms a person can serve. Currently, the Republican Party has the most members.
How the House is Organized
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has leaders who help guide its work. These leaders are chosen by the members of the House.
Important Leaders
The main leader is the Speaker of the House of Representatives. This person is in charge of the meetings and makes sure everything runs smoothly. As of November 12, 2020, the Speaker is Bryan Cutler.
The two main political parties in the House also have their own leaders:
- Majority Leader: This person leads the party with the most members (the "majority" party). They help their party's ideas become laws.
- Minority Leader: This person leads the party with fewer members (the "minority" party). They work to share their party's views and challenge the majority party's plans.
Other leaders include the Whip, who helps make sure party members vote together, and committee chairpersons who lead specific groups that study different topics.
Who are the Members?
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has 203 members. Each member is elected from a different district across Pennsylvania. They work to represent the people in their district and bring their concerns to the state government.
The members meet in the House of Representatives Chamber, which is located in the Pennsylvania State Capitol building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
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