Representative Frank Burns

04/11/2026

My American Made Steel legislation would require U.S. steel be used in all state-funded construction projects. I’d welcome the governor’s support in getting it passed by the state Senate and signed into law.

Gov. Josh Shapiro said the reported use of foreign steel in President Donald Trump's ballroom project is a "slap in the face" for Pennsylvania's steel industry.

04/10/2026

My office is holding our pet food drive again this April in conjunction with several local schools.

You can help out by dropping off pet food at either of my district offices—535 Fairfield St. in Johnstown or 123 W. High St. in Ebensburg. We will deliver all food to a collection site for shelters.

JOHNSTOWN, March 27 — To help feed pets at local shelters, state Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, will host a Pet Food Drive in April at his district offices and at participating local schools.“I host this Pet Food Drive annually, and I’m always heartened to see how much local...

04/09/2026

I'm glad I had the opportunity to present Jaylen Henry from Conemaugh Valley Jr./Sr. High School with a citation for scoring 1,000 points in his basketball career. This young man has a bright future. Congratulations, Jaylen!

04/06/2026

Man wanted for Johnstown shooting incident found in Philadelphia. Is anybody surprised at the connection?

Authorities say a Johnstown-area man was arrested this week by US Marshals, weeks after he allegedly fired a shot at a home along Grove Avenue in the Moxham sec

04/05/2026

Happy Easter and God bless. ✝️

04/03/2026

Marie Mock has literally been saying
“Johnstown is on the cusp" for 17 years.

How much longer are we supposed to wait? How much more positivity therapy and "vision" plans must we endure?

After 17 years of being "On the Cusp," at what point do they realize we're just STUCK?

✅️ Maybe it’s time for a new plan.
I’ve proposed a blueprint based on 3 pillars:
● Strengthening law enforcement with technology, equipment and more manpower;
● A serious community cleanup effort, including blight removal throughout the city including the neighborhoods.
● Tax-incentive strategy through the Keystone Opportunity Zone program to entice business growth in the city.

It’s time to stop living on the cusp of hoped-for results, and implement a strategy that actually changes things.

04/02/2026

Keystone Opportunity Zones have game-changing potential for economic development in Cambria County. Today I hosted a presentation for approximately 30 local business leaders and developers with officials from DCED to explain the tax incentive program.

I fought for 300 KOZ acres in the state budget for Cambria County, and Cambria County is the only one in the state to get this kind of KOZ.

Thank you to everyone who attended and showed interest in boosting our local economy.

04/01/2026

I attended the Nanty Glo Fire Department gun raffle over the weekend. The fire company does a great job. (Forgot to take a photo this year, so i used last years)

03/31/2026

My staff and I attended the Colver Sportsman's Club Easter Egg Hunt, where we gave coloring books to the children. Thank you to all the volunteers that put this event on for the kids.

03/30/2026

An immigration official has pleaded guilty in Philadelphia court to taking bribes to remove "terrorist" references from would-be immigrants' files over a 10-year period, spanning 2015 through 2025. While this situation clearly doesn't mean all immigrants were or are terrorists, it does show a vulnerability in the vetting process — which I questioned while speaking out against Vision 2025's secret plan to bring 100 Afghan refugees families to Johnstown back in 2022.
I'm glad I spoke up then and, despite the flak I took, would do so again.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (WTAJ) — A former immigration officer pleaded guilty in federal court in Philadelphia for taking bribes in exchange for helping immigrants with their status. Amara Dukuly, 4…

03/29/2026

My bipartisan bill that requires flags purchased by the Commonwealth be made in America cleared a key hurdle in the House last week.

I understand this bill isn't moving capital markets, but it is comon-sense legislation. And sometimes you have to put common-sense in LAW!

Read more here: https://pahouse.com/Burns/InTheNews/NewsRelease/?id=142875

03/28/2026

I attended "The Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day"at the Masonic Temple. These veterans are finally getting the recognition they deserve for what they sacrificed for this country.

My staff and I were on hand to answer questions about veterans benefits and legislation affecting veterans.