Urban Affairs & Housing Committee

Senator Joe Picozzi, Chair

Urban Affairs & Housing Committee

Senator Joe Picozzi, Chair
Senate Committee Approves Bills Safeguarding Homeowners, Homebuyers
May 6, 2026

Senate Committee Approves Bills Safeguarding Homeowners, Homebuyers

The Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee, chaired by Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), today approved bills aimed at protecting homebuyers and homeowners while ensuring greater accountability in the housing and home improvement industries.  [Read More]

Senate Committee Approves Attainable Housing Package
May 6, 2026

Senate Committee Approves Attainable Housing Package

A package of legislation aimed at expanding access to attainable housing while preserving local control and neighborhood character has advanced out of the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee, chaired by Senator Joe Picozzi (R-5).  [Read More]

Senate Hearing: Pennsylvania Housing Development is Too Long, Too Expensive and Too Uncertain
February 18, 2026

Senate Hearing: Pennsylvania Housing Development is Too Long, Too Expensive and Too Uncertain

Efforts to make housing more attainable for working families were reviewed during a Senate Majority Policy Committee public hearing today. Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) invited the committee, chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), to Fayette County to hear from local officials, housing advocates, builders and developers about how state government could combat Pennsylvania’s statewide housing crisis.  [Read More]

Picozzi Appointed Member of Senate Appropriations Committee, Chair of Urban Affairs and Housing
January 15, 2025

Picozzi Appointed Member of Senate Appropriations Committee, Chair of Urban Affairs and Housing

Newly elected Sen. Joe Picozzi (R-5) has been appointed to serve on the influential Senate Appropriations Committee and chair the Urban Affairs and Housing Committee in the 2025-26 legislative session.  [Read More]

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