We’re proud to endorse @venkatforpa.bsky.social for re-election to the Pennsylvania State House D-30! A physician and experienced public health leader, Arvind is focused on lowering healthcare costs, strengthening public education, and continuing to deliver results for working families.
Today, I am announcing that I am seeking re-election as our State Rep. I am proud of my work to make life more affordable. But there is more to do. Can you help me continue to fight for my neighbors & Pennsylvania?
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Together, we can build a better future.
I’m an immigrant, US Citizen, ER Doc, and State Rep.
I’ve treated undocumented immigrants & still see patients.
President Trump & VP Vance, when I’m in the ED, should I check for:
- Vital Signs or a Visa?
- Breathing or a Birth Certificate?
- A Pulse or a Passport?
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As an immigrant and naturalized citizen, I've always taken pride in my family’s story and how we are living the American Dream. What we don’t often discuss is how dependent our region and nation are on immigration. For the first time in US history, we are on track to see a decrease in population.
Great week door knocking in Emsworth & Kilbuck. My neighbors & I spoke about the anti-science, anti-vaccine attacks from President Trump & H.H.S. Secretary Kennedy. This is endangering all of us.
As our only physician-legislator, I have a special obligation to act. My statement below on next steps:
This is great news. Even with the prospect of an appeal to the Supreme Court, I am hopeful we will see the end to President Trump trying to unconstitutionally impose tariffs that are a regressive tax, creating business uncertainty, and driving inflation.
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HHS Secretary Kennedy is endangering our health.
Deb Houry, a CDC leader who resigned, is a fellow ER Doc & outstanding public health leader. Her exit is a warning of what’s next - lies to restrict vaccine access.
States must step up, starting with my bill to protect vaccine access in PA.
These kids were literally praying. Enough with “thoughts and prayers.” We can keep firearms out of the hands of those with a propensity for violence. Time to act.
Hypothesis: A testable explanation, learned in school
Science: Evaluate evidence to test your hypothesis
RFK, Jr: Unscientific - will never accept evidence that rejects his hypothesis that vaccines are dangerous.
America: Health at risk due to RFK, Jr’s ignorance.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/22/h...
President Trump brags about the Big Ugly Bill & Tariffs.
They are reducing the income & resources of all but the richest Americans.
The poorest will see $2700 less/yr in income & 7% less/yr household resources.
We must end these Robin Hood-in-Reverse policies.
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PennDOT has confirmed this story & terminated the employee.
While there has been an appropriate resolution, I’m saddened that politicians, starting with the President, use rhetoric that treat opponents as enemies, ‘inspiring’ incidents like this. We must do better.
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This is voter intimidation. It is a direct result of rhetoric from leaders like President Trump who treat their fellow Americans as enemies.
I am proud to stand with this brave young lady to demand an immediate investigation and consequences for this cowardly act.
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My Emsworth neighbors tell it straight - why is there no state budget?
@pahousedems.com & I have passed a budget that funds our schools, provides tax relief, protects Medicaid, and preserves public transit. We’ve done our job.
@pasenategop.bsky.social, time to pass the budget. My statement below:
Inevitably Orwellian - Don’t like the facts, fire the messenger.
Facts, like our deteriorating economy, are stubborn things. President Trump does not get “Alternative Facts.”
All Americans need to raise their voices and vote in every election starting this year to end this craziness.
I love door knocking because I learn what really matters to my constituents - making life more affordable. My colleagues & I have passed good policies, but we face headwinds from DC and Harrisburg. My neighbors in Ohio Twp. and Emsworth shared what’s at stake and why I’ll always fight for them. 👇
Again, HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is threatening our health. The US Preventive Services Task Force is vital to ensuring we all have access to evidence-based measures that ACTUALLY keep us healthy. Kennedy’s anti-scientific actions are dangerous for all of us.
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We have passed a spending plan for the state budget through the State House. The plan is reasonable when coupled with previously passed enabling legislation on education, healthcare, transportation, cannabis, taxes & the minimum wage. There is no final deal & work to do. My statement on next steps:
Before returning to Harrisburg, it was great to door knock in Ohio Twp. I heard a lot about economic uncertainty, especially with on-again, off-again tariffs and draconian immigration policies. I continue to call for changing course to sustain our community. My statement below:
As an ER Doc, I have seen patients die due to medical debt. The reconciliation bill ended premium tax credits. 200k Pennsylvanians will lose insurance & fall into medical debt. They will also suffer from medical debt reporting to credit agencies. My statement below:
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Ahead of returning to Harrisburg for deliberations on the budget, great to door knock in Ohio Twp. While we in the House have moved large parts of the budget on a bipartisan basis, the passage of the Big Ugly reconciliation bill will make agreement harder. My statement below:
Today is a dark day. Congressional Republicans and President Trump’s Big Ugly Bill is a moral, economic, and policy outrage that will devastate healthcare, exacerbate food insecurity, cut energy development, and raise electricity & healthcare costs. My statement below on next steps:
Before returning to Harrisburg, great to door knock in Ohio Twp. Right now, the terrible federal reconciliation bill is weighing on our ability to pass the state budget and, more importantly, the health and wellbeing of Pennsylvanians. My statement below on next steps for all of us:
Before returning to Harrisburg where we will work to pass the state budget, it was great to door knock in Ohio Twp. From my discussions with my neighbors, I will advocate for public education, Medicaid, and public transit funding in the budget. Thanks to all for your time. My statement below:
Check out my latest e-newsletter to read about:
• My upcoming town hall
• A way to honor our fallen heroes
• Meeting with smart scouts
• Fireworks safety - and more!
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After a busy week in Harrisburg, it was great to door knock in Ohio Twp. I heard universal anger at tariffs and Medicaid cuts. Tomorrow is primary day. Vote for strong local, school board, county & judicial candidates and to send a message to President Trump and Congressional Rs. My statement below:
As the only PA physician-legislator, I know this is as bad as it gets - ripping healthcare away from 8.6 million people, imposing huge costs on states, and threatening hospitals already on the brink.
As an ER Doc, I have seen patients die from lack of insurance. This bill make that happen again.
Ahead of returning to Harrisburg for an important legislative week, it was great to door knock in Ohio Twp. My conversations focused on the devastating impact proposed federal policies will have on our state budget and our community, Commonwealth, and nation. My statement below:
This weekend, I again met with constituents in Hampton Township. The consistent emotion I heard was Fear. I agree and believe we are a moment of choosing for our democracy and nation. I urge all to speak up peacefully, but loudly to oppose our moving towards autocracy. My statement below:
Ashok and I had a great time joining @deluzio.house.gov and over 100 of our neighbors at the McCandless litter clean up. Thank you to all the participants, the food and materials sponsors, and the McCandless Environmental Advisory Committee, Police Dept., and Dept. of Public Works for a great event.
As an ER Doc, I've worked with law enforcement my entire career. I deeply respect their role in protecting our community. I'm proud as our State Rep to be a founding member of the bipartisan House Law Enforcement Caucus. I'll continue to work to support our brave men and women in law enforcement.
