Oct. 11, 2024 /
![House Republicans Continue Fight Against Crime by Holding Violent Criminals Accountable]()
HARRISBURG - Yesterday, members of the Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus unveiled a set of bills aimed at protecting Pennsylvanians by bringing accountability to violent criminals in the Commonwealth.
Oct. 08, 2024 /
![House Republicans Continue Fight Against Crime Across Pennsylvania by Holding Violent Criminals Accountable]()
WHAT: Press conference to highlight House Republicans’ continued efforts to combat crime in Pennsylvania by ensuring violent criminals are held accountable.
Sep. 30, 2024 /
![House Republicans Announce Package to Tackle Crime in Pennsylvania, Begin Focus on Crime Prevention]()
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus Monday announced members will be introducing a package of bills to tackle the effects of the national crime crisis in Pennsylvania.
Sep. 29, 2024 /
![Pennsylvania House Republicans to Unveil Legislative Package to Tackle Crime in Pennsylvania]()
WHO: House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster), Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware), Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny), other House Republican leaders and members.
Sep. 26, 2024 /
![PA Supreme Court Dismisses Krasner Impeachment Case on Procedural Grounds; Substantive Allegations Unresolved]()
HARRISBURG – Today, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court dismissed the impeachment case against Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner on procedural grounds. The court ruled the articles of impeachment filed in 2022 expired with the conclusion of that legislative session.
Jul. 17, 2024 /
![Williams Secures $3 Million in Funding for Project Safe Neighborhoods Program]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware/Chester) announces that $3 million was again included in the 2024-25 state budget to support the Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) program. Williams secured the initial $1.5 million for this initiative in 2021, and total funds since Williams started the program are now over $10 million. This funding secures additional prosecutors specifically to combat prior-convicted felons in possession of guns in the region, particularly in Delaware and Philadelphia counties.
Jun. 04, 2024 /
![Williams Announces Legislation to Protect Deployed Military Parents Advances Unanimously Out of Judiciary Committee]()
HARRISBURG – Yesterday, House Bill 82, introduced by Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware/Chester), passed unanimously out of the House Judiciary Committee. Known as the Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act, the bill will update and standardize the custody and visitation rights for deployed military parents, ensuring they are treated fairly in custody proceedings. It aligns Pennsylvania with 16 other states which have enacted similar measures.
Apr. 19, 2024 /
![Williams Welcomes Reopening of Critical Bridge in Delaware County]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware) is pleased to announce the official reopening of the Smithbridge Road bridge today, April 19. The reopening ceremony this morning marked the completion of the rebuilding of the nearly 100-year-old bridge vital to the Bethel, Concord and Garnet Valley communities.
Feb. 22, 2024 /
![Republican Lawmakers to Introduce Bills Combatting Swatting]()
HARRISBURG – Working to provide law enforcement officials with more tools in their arsenal to prosecute individuals on charges related to “swatting,” a dangerous act where a person places a hoax 911 alleging a hostage situation or other serious threat, a group of House Republicans announced they’ll introduce a series of bills.
Sep. 13, 2023 /
![Republicans Unveil Legislation to Combat Deadly Tranq Epidemic]()
HARRISBURG- Legislators will soon introduce a package of bills to combat the deadly “Tranq” drug epidemic destroying lives throughout the Commonwealth.
Sep. 08, 2023 /
![PA House Members Plan Legislative Package to Enhance County Jail Safety, Infrastructure]()
HARRISBURG – In order to provide for community safety and improve working conditions for county corrections officers, several Pennsylvania House members announced they will soon introduce legislation to upgrade county jail security, bolster staffing, and improve county jail infrastructure across Pennsylvania.
Jul. 26, 2023 /
![House Managers File Appeal in Krasner Impeachment Case]()
HARRISBURG- Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware/Chester), chairman of the House impeachment managers, today announced that the House managers in the impeachment trial of Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner have filed their appeal in the state Supreme Court.
May. 09, 2023 /
![Williams’ Hearing Highlights Fight to Fund Equipment for Law Enforcement to Combat Philadelphia’s Criminals]()
HARRISBURG—Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware/Chester) argued for state funding to help the Commonwealth’s smaller police forces outfit their officers with body cameras and License Plate Recognition cameras at traffic lights to improve the apprehension of criminals in high-traffic communities like those in Delaware and Chester counties.
May. 05, 2023 /
![Williams to Host Policy Hearing on Crime and Safety]()
WHAT: Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware/Chester) will host a Republican Policy Hearing on crime, restorative justice and keeping communities safe.
Mar. 02, 2023 /
![Williams, White to Re-introduce Legislation Establishing Task Force to Prosecute Felon-in-Possession Gun Crime in Philadelphia]()
HARRISBURG – Reps. Craig Williams (R-Chester/Delaware) and Martina White (R-Philadelphia) have re-introduced legislation to formally create a Gun Violence Task Force (GVTF) to prosecute prior-convicted felons in possession of firearms in Philadelphia.
Jan. 26, 2023 /
![House Impeachment Managers to File Appeal to State Supreme Court to Pursue Trial Against Philadelphia DA Krasner for Misbehavior in Office]()
HARRISBURG-- Impeachment Managers State Reps Craig Williams (R-Delaware/Chester) and Tim Bonner (Mercer/Butler) announced they are filing an appeal to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court from the Commonwealth Court’s Dec. 30 decision.
Jan. 25, 2023 /
![Williams, Bonner to Discuss Appealing Krasner Impeachment Case to State Supreme Court]()
WHAT: Chairman of the Impeachment Managers Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware), and Impeachment Manager Rep. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Butler) will hold a press conference to discuss appealing the Commonwealth Court decision on the impeachment of Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner.
Jan. 11, 2023 /
![Williams Announces Grant Approved to Fund Westtown Township Acquisition of Crebilly Farm]()
HARRISBURG—Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware/Chester) announces Westtown Township has been awarded $4 million toward the acquisition of Crebilly Farm by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR).
Dec. 19, 2022 /
![Williams, Bonner File Response to Krasner’s Commonwealth Court Petition to Stop Impeachment Trial in the Senate]()
HARRISBURG: The Republican impeachment managers responded last week in Commonwealth Court to Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner’s petition to stop the upcoming impeachment trial in the Senate before it begins.
Nov. 21, 2022 /
![Williams Appointed to Prosecute Krasner Impeachment]()
HARRISBURG—State Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware/Chester) has been appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) to serve as a manager for the impeachment trial of Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner.