Arvind Venkat
@drarvindvenkat.bsky.social
Husband, Father, Emergency Physician, State Representative of Pennsylvania’s 30th Legislative District
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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?
www.cnn.com/2025/10/04/p...
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?
www.cnn.com/2025/10/04/p...
The truth about the shutdown and health care for immigrants | CNN Politics
The shutdown messaging war is in full effect, and early indications are that Republicans have been put in something of a bind, given the Democrats’ demand to extend enhanced Obamacare subsidies appear...
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October 4, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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?
www.cnn.com/2025/10/04/p...
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?
www.cnn.com/2025/10/04/p...
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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.
The US Population Could Shrink in 2025, For the First Time Ever
It's a story with massive economic and political significance. But it's receiving strangely little attention.
www.derekthompson.org
September 3, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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.
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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:
As our only physician-legislator, I have a special obligation to act. My statement below on next steps:
August 31, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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:
As our only physician-legislator, I have a special obligation to act. My statement below on next steps:
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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.
www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/08/...
www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/08/...
Most Trump tariffs ruled illegal in blow to White House trade policy
The appeals court stayed its ruling until Oct. 14, giving the Trump administration time to ask the Supreme Court to hear the case.
www.cnbc.com
August 29, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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.
www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/08/...
www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/08/...
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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.
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.
BREAKING: CDC Director Susan Monarez is fired just weeks after starting the job, officials say.
CDC director pushed out just weeks after being confirmed
The ouster comes at a tumultuous time for the agency. Earlier this month, a gunman open-fired on six buildings on the CDC campus. A police officer was killed.
nbcnews.to
August 28, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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.
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.
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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.
Frey: And don't just say, this is about thoughts and prayers right now. These kids were literally praying. It was the first week of school. They were in a church.
August 27, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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.
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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...
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...
Covid Vaccine Opponent Tapped to Lead Federal Review Team
www.nytimes.com
August 22, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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...
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...
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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.
budgetlab.yale.edu/research/com...
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.
budgetlab.yale.edu/research/com...
August 13, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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.
budgetlab.yale.edu/research/com...
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.
budgetlab.yale.edu/research/com...
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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.
www.wpxi.com/news/local/1...
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.
www.wpxi.com/news/local/1...
18-year-old says voter registration receipt was altered to say ‘socialist’ at local DMV
“When I unfolded it, my party affiliation was crossed out and the word socialist was written instead.”
www.wpxi.com
August 6, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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.
www.wpxi.com/news/local/1...
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.
www.wpxi.com/news/local/1...
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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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I am proud to stand with this brave young lady to demand an immediate investigation and consequences for this cowardly act.
www.wpxi.com/news/local/1...
18-year-old says voter registration receipt was altered to say ‘socialist’ at local DMV
“When I unfolded it, my party affiliation was crossed out and the word socialist was written instead.”
www.wpxi.com
August 6, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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.
www.wpxi.com/news/local/1...
I am proud to stand with this brave young lady to demand an immediate investigation and consequences for this cowardly act.
www.wpxi.com/news/local/1...
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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.
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.
August 1, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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.
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.
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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. 👇
July 27, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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. 👇
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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.
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
Kennedy considering firing members of preventive services task force
The United States Preventive Services Task Force plays an important role in protecting access to low-cost or free cancer screenings and tests for chronic diseases.
www.nbcnews.com
July 26, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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.
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
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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:
July 16, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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:
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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:
July 13, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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:
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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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July 12, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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:
www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...
www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...
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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:
July 6, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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:
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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:
July 3, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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:
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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:
June 29, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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:
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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:
June 22, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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:
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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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• My upcoming town hall
• A way to honor our fallen heroes
• Meeting with smart scouts
• Fireworks safety - and more!
www.pahouse.com/venkat/News/...
May 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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!
www.pahouse.com/venkat/News/...
• My upcoming town hall
• A way to honor our fallen heroes
• Meeting with smart scouts
• Fireworks safety - and more!
www.pahouse.com/venkat/News/...
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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:
May 19, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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:
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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.
As an ER Doc, I have seen patients die from lack of insurance. This bill make that happen again.
May 12, 2025 at 5:36 AM
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.
As an ER Doc, I have seen patients die from lack of insurance. This bill make that happen again.
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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:
May 11, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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:
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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:
April 14, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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: