Michael Regan

Party: Republican

Office: PA Senate ( District: 31 )

A fiscal conservative with a track record of fighting crime and protecting families, Mike Regan was elected to the Pennsylvania Senate in November 2016. He also served two productive terms in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, after compiling more than two decades of law enforcement and public safety experience, which continues to inspire his legislative successes, constituent outreach and community service. He currently serves as Chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee, Vice-Chairman of the Senate Local Government Committee and as a member of the Senate Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee; Judiciary Committee; Law & Justice Committee; and Rules & Executive Nominations Committee.

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Abortion

Voted for House Bill 321 restrict "to prohibit the abortion of any child solely due to a diagnosis of possible Down Syndrome."

Climate Change/Environmental Policy

From scorecard.conservationpa.org: Lifetime score of 0%, voted on several pieces of legislation rolling back oil and gas protections and subsidizing petrochemical plants.

Police/Criminal Justice Reform

From senatormikereganpa.com: Hard to watch is "the resulting narrative, especially that coming from our Governor, whose sole focus has been on perpetuating the myth that police brutality is dangerously widespread and requires nationwide police reform."

COVID-19 Pandemic Response

From senatormikereganpa.com: "Although [The Governor's] restrictions were struck down as unconstitutional, I encourage community residents to use common sense and defer to CDC guidance..." From senatormikereganpa.com, "guidance and severe restrictions placed by the Wolf Administration on Pennsylvania bars and restaurants has created a serious strain on the industry and jeopardized the jobs of more than 500,000 employees."

Health Care

From penncapital-star.com: " I have introduced legislation (Senate Bill 8) to establish such mandatory minimums for those caught trafficking – or dealing – fentanyl."

Pennsylvania Taxes/Economy

From senatormikereganpa.com "Recently supported "A bill that would help curb costs to taxpayers by reducing unused officed space." From senatormikereganpa.com: "I believe that transparency in state spending is crucial to ensure that taxpayer dollars are spent as wisely and efficiently as possible." From pennlive.com, Quote "I have refused per diems and held the line on taxes, and am helping bring greater openness and transparency to government so that we know how our hard-earned money is being spent."

Gun Policy

From The Sentinel: Sponsored Senate Bill 621, which "would allow schools to hire armed security guards employed by private firms, as long as they meet certain certification standards."

Race and ethnic inequality

From legis.state.pa.us: Was the primary sponsor on a "Resolution Condemning the National Football League for Anti-American Demonstrations" after the Pittsburgh Steelers' "irreverent protest" when they "refused to stand for the national anthem." From FOX43: Senator Regan cosponsored a memo denouncing "bigotry, violence, & the warped philosophy of neo-nazis and white supremacists."

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