Rep. Paul Friel
@repfriel.com
PA State Representative for the 26th House District, serving Northern Chester County.
In response, our office has developed a guide to help answer the question "What Can I Do?". It's not comprehensive, and no doubt we will update it as time goes on, but we hope that it is helpful to you!
The full guide, including in a downloadable form, is here: www.pahouse.com/friel/whatca...
The full guide, including in a downloadable form, is here: www.pahouse.com/friel/whatca...
November 24, 2025 at 9:23 PM
In response, our office has developed a guide to help answer the question "What Can I Do?". It's not comprehensive, and no doubt we will update it as time goes on, but we hope that it is helpful to you!
The full guide, including in a downloadable form, is here: www.pahouse.com/friel/whatca...
The full guide, including in a downloadable form, is here: www.pahouse.com/friel/whatca...
Over the last year, many wonderful folks have reached out to ask what can be done to stand for democracy, protect our neighbors, and create a more vibrant and compassionate community.
www.pahouse.com/friel/whatca...
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November 24, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Over the last year, many wonderful folks have reached out to ask what can be done to stand for democracy, protect our neighbors, and create a more vibrant and compassionate community.
www.pahouse.com/friel/whatca...
www.pahouse.com/friel/whatca...
It is indeed time for moral clarity.
ALL Americans, regardless of party, should be horrified by the President threatening violence against duly elected members of Congress who simply said that uniformed service members should only obey lawful orders.We MUST stand together against political violence.
ALL Americans, regardless of party, should be horrified by the President threatening violence against duly elected members of Congress who simply said that uniformed service members should only obey lawful orders.We MUST stand together against political violence.
November 20, 2025 at 8:34 PM
It is indeed time for moral clarity.
ALL Americans, regardless of party, should be horrified by the President threatening violence against duly elected members of Congress who simply said that uniformed service members should only obey lawful orders.We MUST stand together against political violence.
ALL Americans, regardless of party, should be horrified by the President threatening violence against duly elected members of Congress who simply said that uniformed service members should only obey lawful orders.We MUST stand together against political violence.
It’s important to understand the lack of funding that impacts our community. Thanks to everyone who came out to our town hall last night with @repciresi.com!
You can watch the full town hall here:
youtu.be/YAxcmIce-4A
You can watch the full town hall here:
youtu.be/YAxcmIce-4A
October 16, 2025 at 8:05 PM
It’s important to understand the lack of funding that impacts our community. Thanks to everyone who came out to our town hall last night with @repciresi.com!
You can watch the full town hall here:
youtu.be/YAxcmIce-4A
You can watch the full town hall here:
youtu.be/YAxcmIce-4A
Check out my September newsletter- complete with legislative updates, info about upcoming events, and highlights from the last few months:
www.pahouse.com/files/Docume...
www.pahouse.com/files/Docume...
September 29, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Check out my September newsletter- complete with legislative updates, info about upcoming events, and highlights from the last few months:
www.pahouse.com/files/Docume...
www.pahouse.com/files/Docume...
Yesterday I along with my co-chair Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill , and our fellow members of the Economic Competitiveness Caucus held a roundtable at Pfizer to discuss life sciences and technology in PA.
September 26, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Yesterday I along with my co-chair Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill , and our fellow members of the Economic Competitiveness Caucus held a roundtable at Pfizer to discuss life sciences and technology in PA.
These words are as relevant today as they were then. Our republic, the promise of a nation of laws, not kings, must be kept.
September 17, 2025 at 4:50 PM
These words are as relevant today as they were then. Our republic, the promise of a nation of laws, not kings, must be kept.
Today we remember and honor the lives of those we lost on 9-11.
May their memories inspire us to serve and uplift each other, strengthening our community, nation, and world.
May their memories inspire us to serve and uplift each other, strengthening our community, nation, and world.
September 11, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Today we remember and honor the lives of those we lost on 9-11.
May their memories inspire us to serve and uplift each other, strengthening our community, nation, and world.
May their memories inspire us to serve and uplift each other, strengthening our community, nation, and world.
September 4, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Our team had a great time at the Pottstown Pride event on Saturday. It's wonderful to have these places for free expression and joyful celebration- thanks to everyone who showed up and made it happen!
July 29, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Our team had a great time at the Pottstown Pride event on Saturday. It's wonderful to have these places for free expression and joyful celebration- thanks to everyone who showed up and made it happen!
Good news (by the pound!) from our June Shredding/E-Waste/Food Drive Event:
At our event the community donated 1,200 lbs of food, shredded 9,520 lbs of documents, recycled 9,331 lbs of e-waste, and prevented 7,952lbs of CO2 emissions from being release into the air.
At our event the community donated 1,200 lbs of food, shredded 9,520 lbs of documents, recycled 9,331 lbs of e-waste, and prevented 7,952lbs of CO2 emissions from being release into the air.
July 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Good news (by the pound!) from our June Shredding/E-Waste/Food Drive Event:
At our event the community donated 1,200 lbs of food, shredded 9,520 lbs of documents, recycled 9,331 lbs of e-waste, and prevented 7,952lbs of CO2 emissions from being release into the air.
At our event the community donated 1,200 lbs of food, shredded 9,520 lbs of documents, recycled 9,331 lbs of e-waste, and prevented 7,952lbs of CO2 emissions from being release into the air.
My colleagues and I have introduced a bill to ensure that all government agents operating within Pennsylvania do not conceal their official identities or wear masks during what have become tragically routine raids.
July 22, 2025 at 2:50 PM
My colleagues and I have introduced a bill to ensure that all government agents operating within Pennsylvania do not conceal their official identities or wear masks during what have become tragically routine raids.
It’s all about creating jobs and helping new startup companies thrive in PA. My bill passed the House that would allow new businesses to sell their net operating losses so they have more money to invest in workers and equipment, helping them grow while growing a stronger economy for all.
July 2, 2025 at 7:35 PM
It’s all about creating jobs and helping new startup companies thrive in PA. My bill passed the House that would allow new businesses to sell their net operating losses so they have more money to invest in workers and equipment, helping them grow while growing a stronger economy for all.
Shredding Event this Saturday!
June 3, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Shredding Event this Saturday!
June 3, 2025 at 7:41 PM
We have some big news on the St Peter's Road rebuild:
The time frame for construction has been moved up- likely beginning this fall (2025) with hopeful competition next spring (2026). www.pa.gov/agencies/pen...
The time frame for construction has been moved up- likely beginning this fall (2025) with hopeful competition next spring (2026). www.pa.gov/agencies/pen...
May 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
We have some big news on the St Peter's Road rebuild:
The time frame for construction has been moved up- likely beginning this fall (2025) with hopeful competition next spring (2026). www.pa.gov/agencies/pen...
The time frame for construction has been moved up- likely beginning this fall (2025) with hopeful competition next spring (2026). www.pa.gov/agencies/pen...
My amendment would ensure that large commercial gas production could not happen on agricultural sites. It would place a limit on the constraint of the size of the digesters located in our agricultural and farming communities.
May 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM
My amendment would ensure that large commercial gas production could not happen on agricultural sites. It would place a limit on the constraint of the size of the digesters located in our agricultural and farming communities.
Thank you to all the veterans who turned out for our veterans breakfast today! I am also very appreciative of U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlahan and Rep. Joe Webster , who are both veterans themselves, for participating and sharing their insights.
March 31, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Thank you to all the veterans who turned out for our veterans breakfast today! I am also very appreciative of U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlahan and Rep. Joe Webster , who are both veterans themselves, for participating and sharing their insights.
We see you. We care about you.
And while we are at it, let’s make one more thing clear:
We stand for dignity and individual liberty- we stand with you.
And while we are at it, let’s make one more thing clear:
We stand for dignity and individual liberty- we stand with you.
March 31, 2025 at 7:52 PM
We see you. We care about you.
And while we are at it, let’s make one more thing clear:
We stand for dignity and individual liberty- we stand with you.
And while we are at it, let’s make one more thing clear:
We stand for dignity and individual liberty- we stand with you.
With those in power in DC looking to potentially terminate the Affordable Care Act, #PAHouse needed to take action to secure the protections that it provides. Call your local #PASenator and voice your support!
March 26, 2025 at 12:56 PM
With those in power in DC looking to potentially terminate the Affordable Care Act, #PAHouse needed to take action to secure the protections that it provides. Call your local #PASenator and voice your support!
One of the most significant concerns related to the federal government right now: the stability of funding for programs that help Americans.
These federally funded, state administered, programs serve millions of our fellow Pennsylvanians- children, elderly folks, people with disabilities...
These federally funded, state administered, programs serve millions of our fellow Pennsylvanians- children, elderly folks, people with disabilities...
February 10, 2025 at 5:50 PM
One of the most significant concerns related to the federal government right now: the stability of funding for programs that help Americans.
These federally funded, state administered, programs serve millions of our fellow Pennsylvanians- children, elderly folks, people with disabilities...
These federally funded, state administered, programs serve millions of our fellow Pennsylvanians- children, elderly folks, people with disabilities...
It was a birds kind of morning.
February 10, 2025 at 5:45 PM
It was a birds kind of morning.
Celebrating Black History Month:
Bayard Rustin. Labor Leader. Civil Rights Leader. PA Leader
Bayard Rustin. Labor Leader. Civil Rights Leader. PA Leader
February 4, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Celebrating Black History Month:
Bayard Rustin. Labor Leader. Civil Rights Leader. PA Leader
Bayard Rustin. Labor Leader. Civil Rights Leader. PA Leader
Always a fun time at the Phoenixville Senior Center!
January 23, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Always a fun time at the Phoenixville Senior Center!
I am incredibly grateful to serve as state rep for a 2nd term. I remain committed to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to promote policies that build healthy communities and advance economic opportunity for everyone in Chester Co and PA!
Full story:
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Full story:
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January 8, 2025 at 8:59 PM
I am incredibly grateful to serve as state rep for a 2nd term. I remain committed to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to promote policies that build healthy communities and advance economic opportunity for everyone in Chester Co and PA!
Full story:
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Full story:
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