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, 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]

Lebanon State Officials to Host Veterans Appreciation Breakfast on Nov. 15
October 1, 2025

Lebanon State Officials to Host Veterans Appreciation Breakfast on Nov. 15

In honor of those who served their country, Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48), and Reps. Russ Diamond (R-102), Tom Jones (R-98), and John Schlegel (R-101) will be hosting a Veterans Appreciation Breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 9-11 a.m., at the Campbelltown Fire Hall, 818 Horseshoe Pike in Palmyra.  [Read More]

Gebhard Introduces Legislation to Ensure All Disabled Veterans Receive Hunting License Discounts
September 29, 2025

Gebhard Introduces Legislation to Ensure All Disabled Veterans Receive Hunting License Discounts

Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) has introduced legislation that would close an unintended gap in Pennsylvania’s existing free hunting license program for disabled veterans.  [Read More]

Gebhard Introduces Bill to Support Local Clubs by Increasing Small Games of Chance Prize Limit
September 9, 2025

Gebhard Introduces Bill to Support Local Clubs by Increasing Small Games of Chance Prize Limit

Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) introduced legislation that would provide much-needed relief to Pennsylvania’s civic organizations, fire companies, veterans groups and other nonprofits by increasing the prize limit for small games of chance.  [Read More]

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