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In this Update:

• Reminder: Turkey Giveaway Set for Oct. 18 in Quakertown
• Join Us October 22 for the Upper Bucks Career & Technical Education Expo
• Helping Residents Protect Their Personal Information
• Free SEPTA Senior Fare Cards Available at Passer Community Center on Oct. 20
• Four Farms in Bucks and Lehigh Counties Preserved
• New Law Cracks Down on Robocalls, Scam Texts and Caller ID Spoofing
• Key Election Dates to Remember
• National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Oct. 24
• Understanding Metastatic Breast Cancer

Reminder: Turkey Giveaway Set for Oct. 18 in Quakertown

Join me this Sunday for a turkey giveaway in partnership with the Quakertown Police Department and the Quakertown Food Pantry. Together, we’re working to support families who could use a little extra help ahead of the holiday season.

The giveaway will take place immediately following the Quakertown Halloween Parade on Sunday, October 18, at 3:30 p.m. at Quakertown Memorial Park, located at 600 West Mill Street in Quakertown.

Turkeys will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, and supplies are limited. Families are encouraged to arrive early to take advantage of this opportunity.

I’m grateful to partner with these local organizations to help provide assistance to our neighbors and support families throughout the Quakertown community.

I hope to see you there!

Join Us October 22 for the Upper Bucks Career & Technical Education Expo

Students and families are invited to attend my Upper Bucks County Career & Technical Education Expo on Thursday, October 22.

This event offers middle school, high school, and college students an opportunity to explore career pathways, discover new interests, and learn about educational and career opportunities available in our community. Families, educators, and community members are also encouraged to attend and learn more about the many pathways available to students as they plan for their futures.

The Expo will take place on Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Upper Bucks County Technical School, located at 3115 Ridge Road in Perkasie. A sensory-friendly hour will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

I’m proud to partner with Upper Bucks County Technical School, the Upper Bucks Chamber of Commerce, Rep. Shelby Labs, and Rep. Craig Staats to bring this valuable educational and career exploration opportunity to the community.

I look forward to seeing you there!

Register today.

Helping Residents Protect Their Personal Information

Thank you to everyone who joined me for our free document shredding event! I was glad to partner with Rep. Gary Day and Lower Macungie Township to provide residents with a convenient and secure way to dispose of sensitive documents and help protect their personal information.

I appreciate everyone who came out to take advantage of this service, as well as our community partners for their collaboration and support in making this event possible. I’m proud to work alongside local leaders to provide helpful services that protect residents and meet the needs of our community.

Free SEPTA Senior Fare Cards Available at Passer Community Center on Oct. 20

I’m hosting a SEPTA Senior Fare Card Pop-Up Office on Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Passer Community Center, located at 2580 Richlandtown Pike in Coopersburg.

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) operates public transportation services throughout the region, including buses, trains, trolleys and the subway.

Seniors ages 65 and older can receive a free SEPTA Senior Fare Card, which allows them to ride SEPTA services for free.

Residents applying for a new card must bring a valid driver’s license, while those renewing an existing card should bring their current Senior Fare SEPTA Card.

I encourage eligible residents to take advantage of this convenient opportunity to obtain or renew their card close to home.

Four Farms in Bucks and Lehigh Counties Preserved

Congratulations to the four farm owners in our district whose farmland was recently approved for preservation by the State Agriculture Land Preservation Board.

The board approved the preservation of 1,228 acres across 22 farms in 14 Pennsylvania counties, protecting the land from future residential and commercial development. The farms in the district include:

Bucks County 

• David N. Leopold and Laura S. Rathgeb, 32-acre crop farm, Bedminster Township

Lehigh County

• Antonio J. Ferreira, 56-acre crop and livestock farm, Heidelberg Township 
• Christine P. Muth-Whitby, 25-acre crop farm, Upper Macungie Township 
• Russell M.K. Schantzenbach, 42-acre crop and livestock farm, Upper Saucon and Lower Milford Townships

With these additions, Pennsylvania’s Farmland Preservation Program has protected 6,781 farms totaling 671,082 acres across 58 counties, backed by more than $1.83 billion in state, county and local investments.

Preserving these farms helps protect Pennsylvania’s agricultural heritage, support the state’s farming industry and ensure productive farmland remains available for future generations.

New Law Cracks Down on Robocalls, Scam Texts and Caller ID Spoofing

Legislation we unanimously passed enacting stronger protections from deceptive telemarketing practices will take effect Monday, Oct. 19.

Under Act 47 of 2026, Pennsylvania’s telemarketing law will now cover modern forms of solicitation, including text messages, voicemails, ringless voicemails and robocalls. It also establishes stronger rules for when and how telemarketers can contact Pennsylvanians, including:

• Prohibiting telemarketing calls before 9 a.m. and after 7 p.m. and on Sundays.
• Requiring prior express written consent for most robocalls and telemarketing text messages.
• Prohibiting telemarketers from falsely identifying themselves or using deceptive caller ID information, including spoofed numbers.
• Requiring telemarketers to stop a solicitation when a consumer asks them to do so.

The legislation also prohibits the use of AI-generated messages to deceive consumers.

Key Election Dates to Remember

Election Day will be here before you know it, and I want to make sure you know the key dates.

• The first step is registering to vote, and the deadline to do that is Monday, Oct. 19.
• If you want to vote by absentee ballot, the deadline to file a request is Tuesday, Oct. 27.
• Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.

To make sure you’re registered, learn how to request an absentee ballot and find your polling place, visit the state’s elections information webpage.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Oct. 24

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, most people who use prescription medication for a nonmedical purpose obtained that medication from a family member or friend. Removing unnecessary medications from the home can help remove this risk.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., providing a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs.

Find a local collection site near you at the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration website.

Understanding Metastatic Breast Cancer

Metastatic breast cancer, also known as Stage IV breast cancer, is diagnosed when breast cancer has spread to other parts of the body. While treatments can help control metastatic cancer and allow many people to live longer, Stage IV breast cancer is currently considered incurable.

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, let’s recognize the Pennsylvanians living with metastatic breast cancer every day. Organizations like the PA Breast Cancer Coalition offer programs specific to individuals with metastatic breast cancer including a Stage IV-specific care package program and patient resources.

Metastatic breast cancer research is essential to developing more effective treatments, improving quality of life and extending the lives of those living with stage IV cancer.

Please consider making a $5 contribution to research when you renew your Pennsylvania driver’s license or vehicle registration online. For more information, visit the PA Breast Cancer Coalition website.