PA State Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa

06/12/2026

Today, we proudly recognize the courage, sacrifice, and service of the women who have worn our nation’s uniform.

From defending freedom abroad to strengthening our communities at home, women veterans have answered the call with honor and distinction.

Thank you for your service, your leadership, and your commitment to the United States of America.

06/10/2026

"This debate is not about whether we care about couples struggling with infertility. We do. We know that the deep desire to have a child and to build a family is basic human nature. House Bill 836 would dramatically restrict the ability of future legislators to enact common sense protection in an industry where profound ethical questions continue to emerge." (Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa (R - 51)

We're grateful to Rep. Grimm Krupa for her comments on the IVF "Wild West" bill this week, despite its passage through the House.

House Bill 836 seeks to prevent lawmakers from establishing reasonable safety standards and accountability measures for the multi-billion-dollar fertility industry. If successful, concerns surrounding embryo destruction, eugenic screening practices, scientific experimentation, and other ethical issues would be shielded from future oversight.

Please join us in praying that this bill does not advance any farther through the PA Senate. Visit pafamily.org to stay informed.

06/10/2026

Follow-up post about our 2025 Pennsylvania Bituminous Coal Queen Emma Mihalko:

I am always so excited when constituents from the 51st District visit the capitol and it was an absolute joy to welcome Emma and her parents, Casey Jericho-Mihalko and Paul Mihalko.

Special thanks to the King Coal Association, the Coal Queen Committee, and Rachel Gleason for
making both the pageant and the Harrisburg interaction special.  

06/10/2026

Yesterday, Emma Mihalko, the 2025 Pennsylvania Bituminous Coal Queen, was formally recognized on the floor of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Emma is an outstanding young woman and recent graduate from Uniontown Area High School whose accomplishments extend far beyond her recent crowning at the 70th Annual Pennsylvania Bituminous Coal Show. She maintained a 4.0 GPA, served as a media intern and writer for her school newspaper, and was actively involved in the National Honor Society, Penn State Fayette 4.0 Club, French Club, Drama Club, and varsity cheerleading, where she served as captain.

Her dedication to service and the arts is equally impressive. Emma volunteers with The Salvation Army, competes with the Lanzi Academy of Dance Senior Company, and has participated in the State Theatre’s production of The Nutcracker for the past five years.

Emma represents the very best of Fayette County and Pennsylvania’s coal communities—demonstrating leadership, hard work, and a commitment to serving others. It was an honor to welcome her to the Capitol and recognize her achievements before the House.

Congratulations, Emma, and best wishes for continued success in all your future endeavors!

More photos from Emma’s visit to the Capitol will be posted soon.

06/09/2026

Yesterday in committee, I voted NO on HB 2244, a bill that would require firearm owners to lock up their guns and would expose otherwise law-abiding Pennsylvanians to criminal penalties and civil liability.

The right to keep and bear arms is not a privilege granted by government. It is a constitutional right that government is obligated to respect.

The Second Amendment says it shall not be infringed. The Pennsylvania Constitution is even stronger. Article I, Section 21 declares that the right of the citizens to bear arms in defense of themselves and the State shall not be questioned.
Yet that is exactly what this bill does.

House Bill 22 takes law-abiding citizens and places them under a cloud of criminal liability for exercising a fundamental constitutional right.

Here are a few personal examples that I believe many law-abiding gun owners can relate to.

In Harrisburg, when I lay my head down at night in my hotel room…. I take great comfort in knowing that my LadySmith .38 Special is nearby should I need to defend myself.

But under this bill, if I leave that firearm on my nightstand and step into the shower, am I now a criminal?

At home, if I have a shotgun standing in the corner of my bedroom for home protection and I get up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom or walk to the kitchen for a glass of water, am I now a criminal?

On our farm, if my husband is repairing fence lines and takes his rifle, keeping it nearby in case of a groundhog, a coyote, or another nuisance animal, but he leaves it with our side-by-side while he stretches wire, drives posts, or walks a section of fence, am I supposed to believe he is now a criminal too?

If I leave a firearm in my locked vehicle while entering a courthouse where fi****ms are prohibited, am I now a criminal?

That is not common sense. That is government overreach. And for what purpose?

Even the most conservative estimates show that Americans use fi****ms defensively more than 60,000 times every year. Other published studies place that number far higher—in the millions. Regardless of which estimate one prefers, tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of Americans use fi****ms annually to protect themselves, their families, and their property.

Criminals will not obey this law. Violent offenders will not obey this law. But law-abiding citizens will be forced to navigate yet another legal trap created by government.

Our constitutions were written to restrain government, not to burden citizens.

This bill is unconstitutional. It is overly broad. It criminalizes ordinary behavior by responsible citizens while doing little to stop those who actually intend to do harm.

06/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who helped make our Driver's License Restoration Clinic on May 15th a great event!

I am grateful to our outstanding hosts…. Summit Legal Aid, the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network and One Voice One Community for their dedication to serving our community and helping individuals navigate the driver's license restoration process.

A special thank you to the attorneys, legal professionals, volunteers, and staff members who generously shared their time and expertise throughout the event. Your commitment to helping Pennsylvanians overcome barriers and regain their driving privileges makes a real difference in people's lives.

06/06/2026

Today, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and resolve of the heroes who stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day and changed the course of history.

Their bravery secured the blessings of liberty for future generations, and we remain forever grateful for their service and sacrifice.

06/06/2026

Officer Yeager bravely served her community. ….May she rest in peace.

Today, our department mourns the heartbreaking loss of Officer Kristen Yeager, who made the ultimate sacrifice while responding to a call for service on May 29, 2026.

Officer Yeager served our community with courage, compassion, and unwavering dedication. She answered the call to protect and serve each day, placing the safety of others above her own. Her commitment to her badge, her fellow officers, and the citizens she served will never be forgotten.

We ask that you keep Officer Yeager’s family, friends, and our entire law enforcement family in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.

Rest easy, Officer Yeager. Your watch has ended, but your legacy of service and sacrifice will live on forever. We got it from here.

🖤💙 End of Watch: May 29, 2026

06/05/2026

Save the date!

06/03/2026

Today I spoke on the House floor in support of HR 361, a resolution that I was happy to co-sponsor, calling for a comprehensive study of the costs and benefits of Pennsylvania's continued participation in PJM.

PJM is the regional organization that manages the electric grid and wholesale electricity markets across thirteen states and the District of Columbia.

Its decisions affect where power plants are built, where transmission lines are constructed, and ultimately what Pennsylvanians pay for electricity.

For years, Pennsylvania has been told that participation in PJM serves our best interests.

House Resolution 361 simply asks us to take an honest look at whether that is true.

Pennsylvania is an energy-producing state. We generate enormous amounts of electricity and export power throughout the region.

Yet our ratepayers face rising costs, and our landowners increasingly face the prospect of having their property taken or burdened for transmission projects designed to serve a regional market.

We saw it with Transource.

We are seeing it again with the Mid-Atlantic Resiliency Link in Fayette and Greene Counties.

In both cases, Pennsylvania families were told that their farms, forests, and private property could be crossed by massive transmission lines so electricity can be moved across state lines to meet needs outside this Commonwealth.

What makes this especially troubling is that FERC and PJM often determine these projects are "needed" based on regional objectives long before affected Pennsylvania landowners even know their property may be impacted.

By the time they receive notice, the fundamental decision has already been made.

The people who may lose the use and enjoyment of their land had no meaningful opportunity to participate in the decision, and no vote in selecting many of the policymakers responsible for it.

That raises serious concerns about constitutionally protected due process rights, private property rights, and Pennsylvania's ability to maintain control over its own future.

No Pennsylvania property owner should be asked to sacrifice property rights because of energy decisions made elsewhere.

And no Pennsylvania family should be forced to pay higher electric bills without knowing whether the system producing those costs is actually serving their interests.

This resolution reaches no conclusion.

It simply asks for facts.

It asks for accountability.

And it asks whether Pennsylvania's participation in PJM is truly benefiting the people we were elected to represent.

I am pleased to report that HR 361 passed the House unanimously.

Watch my remarks below.