(Mar 10, 2023) Rep. Jennifer M. O'Mara
HARRISBURG, March 10 – State Rep. Jennifer O’Mara, D-Delaware, today announced her committee assignments for the 2023-24 legislative session. She will return to three committees she’s served on previously and begin work on one new one. O’Mara has been appointed to serve on the following PA House standing committees: Labor and Industry: Reviews legislation on issues such as the state’s minimum wage, unemployment compensation, workers’ compensation, building and construction codes, and workplace health and safety. The committee is responsible for oversight of the Department of Labor and Industry, State Civil Service Commission, Labor Relations Board, Unemployment Compensation Appeals Board of Review, Industrial Board, Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board, and the Office for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired. Tourism and Economic and Recreational Development: Reviews legislation that pertains to the state’s large tourism industry. The committee has jurisdiction over the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. The committee’s subcommittees include Arts and Entertainment, Recreation, and Travel Promotion. Transportation: Reviews legislation relating to all modes of transportation in the commonwealth, including highways, airports, train service, public transit, ports, the Turnpike Commission, the State Transportation Commission and the operations of the Department of Transportation. Read more