Senator Gebhard
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
Gebhard Bill Benefiting Fort Indiantown Gap Police Almost Law
February 2, 2026

Gebhard Bill Benefiting Fort Indiantown Gap Police Almost Law

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) to allow Fort Indiantown Gap police officers to be Act 120 certified under the Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) received final approval in the Senate today and now heads to the governor’s desk to be signed into law.  [Read More]

Gebhard Announces Nearly $1.2 Million in State Grants for Berks, Lancaster County Sewer and Water Projects
January 20, 2026

Gebhard Announces Nearly $1.2 Million in State Grants for Berks, Lancaster County Sewer and Water Projects

Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) today announced projects in Berks and Lancaster counties were awarded nearly $1.2 million from the PA Small Water and Sewer program.  [Read More]

Gebhard, Mastriano Call for Stronger Action to Protect Federal Immigration Enforcement Officers
January 16, 2026

Gebhard, Mastriano Call for Stronger Action to Protect Federal Immigration Enforcement Officers

In light of recent violent protests in Minnesota targeting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) renewed their call to strengthen penalties for criminals who commit offenses against federal immigration enforcement officers and agents operating in Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Gebhard, Barton, Weaknecht Announce Nearly $1.5 Million in Gaming Revenue to Support Berks and Lancaster County Projects
December 18, 2025

Gebhard, Barton, Weaknecht Announce Nearly $1.5 Million in Gaming Revenue to Support Berks and Lancaster County Projects

Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48), Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124) and Rep. Eric Weaknecht (R-5) announced projects in Berks and Lancaster counties were awarded nearly $1.5 million in Statewide Local Share Account (LSA) funds from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) today.  [Read More]

Gebhard, Diamond Announce $250,000 in State Funding to Improve Local Park
December 18, 2025

Gebhard, Diamond Announce $250,000 in State Funding to Improve Local Park

Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Rep. Russ Diamond (R-102) announced today that a project to improve a park in Lebanon County was awarded funding from the Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program.  [Read More]

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December 1, 2025

Gebhard Calls for Stronger Response to Political Violence

Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) called on Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday to investigate patterns of organized and targeted political violence toward Pennsylvanians in a letter today.  [Read More]

Gebhard Votes No on Unsustainable Budget
November 12, 2025

Gebhard Votes No on Unsustainable Budget

The Senate and House today passed a $50.1 billion state budget which Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) opposed, citing excessive spending and long-term fiscal concerns.  [Read More]

Gebhard Hosts Road Renaming Ceremony Honoring Staff Sgt. Norman Reifsnyder
October 30, 2025

Gebhard Hosts Road Renaming Ceremony Honoring Staff Sgt. Norman Reifsnyder

Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) hosted a ceremony today to dedicate a portion of Pennsylvania Route 183 from Mount Pleasant Road to the southbound bridge over Licking Creek in honor of hometown hero Staff Sgt. Norman Reifsnyder, a U.S. Army veteran who bravely served in World War II.  [Read More]

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October 21, 2025

Meeting to consider SB 1074; and HB 1704

Senate Banking & Insurance Committee | Room 8E-A, East Wing   [Read More]

Gebhard, Mastriano Introduce Legislation to Protect Federal Immigration Enforcement Officers
October 6, 2025

Gebhard, Mastriano Introduce Legislation to Protect Federal Immigration Enforcement Officers

Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) have introduced legislation to strengthen penalties for criminals who commit offenses against federal immigration enforcement officers and agents operating in Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

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