Photo of 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 to Improve Student Vision Exams Passed by Senate Education Committee
June 9, 2026

Gebhard Bill to Improve Student Vision Exams Passed by Senate Education Committee

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) to strengthen the effectiveness of eye health exams in Pennsylvania schools was passed by the Senate Education Committee today.  [Read More]

Gebhard, Langerholc Bill to Better Identify Delinquent Children as Victims of Human Trafficking Approved by Committee
June 9, 2026

Gebhard, Langerholc Bill to Better Identify Delinquent Children as Victims of Human Trafficking Approved by Committee

Legislation sponsored by Sens. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) to better identify delinquent children as victims of human trafficking has been approved by the Senate Aging and Youth Committee.  [Read More]

Gebhard Urges Bipartisan Action to Protect Seniors from Financial Abuse
June 1, 2026

Gebhard Urges Bipartisan Action to Protect Seniors from Financial Abuse

Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) is highlighting efforts by state government and the private sector to adopt proactive solutions that protect seniors from the growing problem of elder financial exploitation.  [Read More]

Pennsylvania State Senate Honors America 250 with Ceremonial Gathering in Philadelphia
May 7, 2026

Pennsylvania State Senate Honors America 250 with Ceremonial Gathering in Philadelphia

The Pennsylvania State Senate held a ceremonial gathering Tuesday at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia to honor America’s 250th birthday, said Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48).  [Read More]

Measure to End State Funding for Gender Transition of Minors Passes Committee
May 6, 2026

Measure to End State Funding for Gender Transition of Minors Passes Committee

Sens. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Cris Dush (R-25) today announced legislation to end state funding for the gender transition of minors was passed with bipartisan support by the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee.  [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]

Fire Companies, EMS Agencies in Lebanon, Berks, Lancaster Counties Awarded State Grants
February 19, 2026

Fire Companies, EMS Agencies in Lebanon, Berks, Lancaster Counties Awarded State Grants

Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) today announced more than $1 million was awarded to fire companies and EMS agencies in the 48th Senate District to assist with their important mission to protect public safety.  [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, Schlegel Announce More Than $800,000 for Rail Transportation Infrastructure in Downtown Lebanon
January 22, 2026

Gebhard, Schlegel Announce More Than $800,000 for Rail Transportation Infrastructure in Downtown Lebanon

Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Rep. John Schlegel (R-101) today announced $810,000 was awarded for a project to improve rail freight transportation infrastructure in downtown Lebanon.  [Read More]

Back to Top