2025 PA Legislative Scorecard
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Pennsylvania General Assembly in 2025 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.
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Senate Votes
1. The Day of the Bible
Designates September 12, 2025, as "The Day of the Bible" in Pennsylvania.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
2. Regulatory Review and Accountability
Requires all state regulations costing over $1 million annually to be formally reviewed after three years.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
3. Forced Student Loan Application
Would require all high-school seniors in Pennsylvania to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
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Constitutional Vote: No
4. Fairness in Women's Sports Act
Requires Pennsylvania school and college sports teams to be designated by biological sex at birth, barring males from female teams and protecting schools that enforce sex-based divisions.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
5. Noncitizens in Agriculture and Licensure
Updates poultry technician licensing by expanding eligibility to all legal U.S. residents, raising fees, granting the state agriculture secretary broader power, and strengthening enforcement.
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Constitutional Vote: No
6. CO2 Trading Program Repeal
Ends Pennsylvania's participation in RGGI by repealing CO₂ trading regulations and requiring legislative approval for any future emissions-related programs or taxes.
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Constitutional Vote: Yes
How did they vote?
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Average Freedom Score by Party
| Party | Score |
|---|---|
| Democrat | 6.9% |
| Republican | 70.4% |
