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Senator
Chris Gebhard
Pennsylvania's 48th District
Serving Lebanon, Berks, and Lancaster Counties
Senator
Chris Gebhard
Pennsylvania's 48th District
Serving Lebanon, Berks, and Lancaster Counties

Recent News

Gebhard Supports Fiscally Responsible Budget that Reins in Shapiro Spending
July 12, 2026

Gebhard Supports Fiscally Responsible Budget that Reins in Shapiro Spending

The Senate approved a fiscally responsible state budget today that only increases spending from $50.1 billion to $50.8 billion from the previous year, a far cry from Gov. Josh Shaprio’s proposed $53.3 billion dollar budget, according to Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48).  [Read More]

E-news Updates – July 10, 2026
July 10, 2026

E-news Updates – July 10, 2026

In this Update: Protecting Seniors from Financial Exploitation Big Boy No. 4014 Makes Stop in Lebanon PA Trooper’s Death Highlights Urgent Need to Improve CDL Oversight Congratulations to Julia Vicente and Dr. Barbara Davis on their Retirement Senate Passes Bill to Bring Life-saving Treatments to Market More Quickly Property Tax/Rent Rebate Deadline Extended to Dec. […]  [Read More]

Senate Committee Advances Gebhard Bill to Protect Seniors from Financial Exploitation
July 8, 2026

Senate Committee Advances Gebhard Bill to Protect Seniors from Financial Exploitation

Sens. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Sharif Street (D-3) announced Senate Banking and Insurance Committee passage of legislation they introduced to update Pennsylvania’s Older Adult Protective Services Act to better protect seniors and prevent financial abuse and scams.  [Read More]

News for Veterans – July 2026
July 3, 2026

News for Veterans – July 2026

In this Update: Displaying the POW/MIA Flag at Public Schools PA Guard Military Family Education Program Beware of the “Veterans Savings Program” Postcard Scam Posting of Veterans’ Benefits Veteran Benefits Assistance Veteran Burial Benefits National Parks Military Lifetime Pass Displaying the POW/MIA Flag at Public Schools In June, the Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 835, […]  [Read More]

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Harrisburg Office
Phone: (717) 787-5708

Lebanon Office
Phone: (717) 274-6735

Wernersville Office
Phone: (610) 562-3411

Hamburg Office
Phone: (717) 274-6735

Meet Chris Gebhard

Chris Gebhard was first elected to serve the residents of the 48th Senatorial District in a special election on May 18, 2021. Composed of the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, the district contains all of Lebanon County and portions of Berks and Lancaster counties. While in office, Gebhard wants to protect our Constitutional individual liberties; ensure PA has secure and honest elections; strengthen the Commonwealth’s economy and schools; assist small business owners competing in a world of overregulation; and help draft fiscally responsible budgets that put families and taxpayers first.
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