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In this Update:
Shredding Event in Bensalem on September 6
Rep. Tomlinson and I are hosting a free community shredding event on September 6 from 10 a.m. until noon at Bensalem High School located at 4319 Hulmeville Ave. Residents are encouraged to bring documents that contain sensitive information, such as Social Security numbers, medical information or bank account numbers, to be thoroughly shredded. We will also be accepting donations of pet food and supplies in partnership with Women’s Animal Center. Due to high demand, individuals are limited to two file boxes of paper to be shredded. Please do not place your paper in plastic bags as it cannot be shredded. This is an event for residents only, no businesses, please. Prior to the event, please place all shredding materials and donation items in the trunk of your vehicle. Once you arrive, stay in your vehicle and staff will assist with removing the materials. African American Museum of Bucks County Honors Local Students
I was honored to take part in the African American Museum of Bucks County’s Millard Mitchell Scholarship Presentation, where I presented Pennsylvania Senate certificates to 5 outstanding local high school seniors. These students were recognized by AAMBC for their commitment to serving their school and community and will continue their education at post-secondary institutions. The deserving recipients are: Zoe Emerson, Council Rock High School Ni’Amora Jewett, Bucks County Technical High School Katherine Martinez Gutierrez, William Tennent High School Mia Nelson, School Lane Charter School Casey Peace, Pennridge High School Millard Mitchell was a founder of the African American Museum of Bucks County who valued education and believed that students should be recognized based on talents, leadership, academic achievements and community service. Bucks County Sheriff’s Office PAL and Joe Hand Boxing Partnership
Earlier this week, the Bucks County Sheriff’s Office Police Athletic League (PAL) program and Joe Hand Boxing Gym announced an exciting new partnership to launch a youth boxing program. I was honored to attend and support this groundbreaking collaboration between the Sheriff’s Office and the legendary Joe Hand Boxing Gym. This program will give Bucks County youth a structured, supportive space to build discipline, confidence and positive relationships with law enforcement through boxing. This program is offered at no cost to students, their families, or taxpayers. It is funded entirely by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and generous community partners – including grant funding from Penn Community Bank. Learn more: https://www.buckscounty.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1371 Sesame Place Celebrates 45th Birthday
It was a fun week at Sesame Place celebrating its 45th birthday. The festivities kicked off on Tuesday with an alumni reunion where I joined fellow Sesame Place alums for a special celebration. On Wednesday, the celebration continued, and I had the honor to present a Pennsylvania Senate citation for this incredible milestone. National Night Out in the 6th Senate District
Tuesday, Aug. 5, is National Night Out, an annual nationwide community policing event that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Millions of people across the country will take part in National Night Out events, including block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and more. Our local police departments are hosting events that are sure to be fun for the whole family. See below for the list of events in the 6th Senate District. Hulmeville Borough will celebrate Family Fun Day and National Night Out this Saturday Aug. 2 from 12-4 p.m. at 321 Main St. on the recreation field. The following townships and police departments will celebrate on Tuesday Aug. 5: Middletown Township – 5:30-8:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Municipal Building, located at 5 Municipal Way, Langhorne. More info Penndel Borough – 5-8:00p.m. at Penndel Police Department, located at 300 Bellevue Ave in Penndel. More info Lower Southampton Township – 6-9:00p.m. at Lower Southampton Township Building (Baseball Fields) More info Bensalem Township – 6:30-8:30p.m. at Bensalem Township Pavilion, located at 2400 Byberry Rd. in Bensalem. More info Bill to Expand Body Camera Use for Law Enforcement Passes Senate
To boost safety and accountability, the Senate passed legislation to expand the use of body-worn cameras to additional law enforcement personnel. The measure was sent to the House of Representatives for consideration. Senate Bill 520 authorizes the use of body cameras by special agents with the Office of Attorney General, rangers with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and officers and deputies with the Pennsylvania Game Commission and Fish and Boat Commission. The bill also modernizes the legal framework for body camera usage to ensure consistency in how footage is recorded and managed, regardless of the department using it. New Law Protects Users of Virtual Currency
We passed a new law to protect the increasing number of Pennsylvanians using virtual currency, such as Bitcoin. Act 7 of 2025 requires transmission of virtual currency to be treated similar to money transmission under state law. As more citizens use virtual currencies, the criminal element has increasingly focused on using this platform to evade prosecution. Pennsylvania will join 26 other states regulating virtual currency under their money transmitter acts so individuals can engage with virtual currencies at their own discretion with consumer safeguards in place.
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