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
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March 31, 2026

Joint public hearing to explore blockchain, virtual currency, and the protections offered in Senate Bill 1015

Joint Senate Banking & Insurance Committee and Communications & Technology Committee | Hearing Room 1, NOB   [Read More]

Senate Approves Robinson, Gebhard Bill to Improve Treatments for Cancer, ALS, Parkinson’s Disease in Pennsylvania
March 24, 2026

Senate Approves Robinson, Gebhard Bill to Improve Treatments for Cancer, ALS, Parkinson’s Disease in Pennsylvania

Legislation to improve treatment access and outcomes for cancer, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and other serious conditions in Pennsylvania was unanimously passed by the state Senate, according to the bill’s sponsors Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and Chris Gebhard (R-48).  [Read More]

Gebhard, Weaknecht, Barton Announce More than $400,000 to Benefit Berks County Public Safety Projects
March 18, 2026

Gebhard, Weaknecht, Barton Announce More than $400,000 to Benefit Berks County Public Safety Projects

Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48), Rep. Eric Weaknecht (R-5) and Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124) today announced more than $400,000 in Local Share Account funding was awarded to Berks County projects to improve public safety.  [Read More]

Meeting to consider SB 1210 and SB 1211
March 12, 2026

Meeting to consider SB 1210 and SB 1211

Senate Banking & Insurance Committee | Off the Floor | Rules Room  [Read More]

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]

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