HARRISBURG – Connecting inflation relief with America’s 250th birthday celebration, Westmoreland County Rep. Eric Davanzo announced a proposal to offer $250 birthday checks to PA families. The lawmaker said his plan is fiscally sound and makes sure our friends and neighbors can afford to celebrate and enjoy our nation’s special moment this Independence Day. The legislation, titled “$250 for America’s 250th Act,” calls for the $250 checks to be funded by the overage of 2025-26 tax collections, which as of May, is almost $1 billion. According to U.S. Census Bureau, there are 3.3 million families in PA. Davanzo said on a long-term basis, if Harrisburg is collecting more than it needs, the General Assembly should be re-writing antiquated tax laws and return tax dollars to those who paid them in the first place. A co-sponsorship memo seeking support is being circulated.
REP. ERIC DAVANZO