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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD

@repvenkat.com
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Serving McCandless, Franklin Park, Ohio Twp, Kilbuck, Emsworth, Ben Avon, Ben Avon Heights, and Western Hampton Twp in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives

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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 21/05/2026
Check out my latest e-newsletter to read about: • Our bill to help workers get affordable health insurance • Achievements by our student athletes • Upcoming Veterans and First Responders Memorial Ceremony • Recap of recent funding and legislation – & more! www.pahouse.com/venkat/Email...
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Celebrating our Talented Student-Athletes; Working on Affordable Health Insurance; Park Ranger for a Day Contest – and more!
Memorial Day Office ClosureMonday will mark Memorial Day, when we remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our nation.In observance of Memorial Day, my office will be closed...
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 13/02/2026
Check out my latest e-newsletter to read about: • New funding for school zone safety • Talented student writers & artists • Scholarships for a new generation of military leaders • Improving traffic safety – and more! www.pahouse.com/venkat/Email...
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 05/12/2025
Repeatedly, Yass has lied about me and my record to advance his political agenda, one that would jeopardize public education. Unless we have campaign finance reform, our slide into oligarchy will continue. We must end the practice of big dollars corrupting our democracy. wapo.st/4iOU6Ph
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Meet the billionaire pushing taxpayer-funded school vouchers
How one of the richest people on the planet presses his pet issue: school choice
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 18/11/2025
I’m joining Rep Burgos and state legislators from across the country in calling for the release of all files related to Jeffrey Epstein. The victims deserve to be heard and understand all the findings of these investigations, regardless of who is involved. www.commondreams.org/news/donald-...
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As House Vote Looms, State Lawmakers Challenge Trump to Release Epstein Files | Common Dreams
State legislators urged Trump to prove he is serious about supporting the release of the Epstein files by not waiting for Congress to make public materials from the federal case against his former f...
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 07/11/2025
Check out my latest e-newsletter to read about: • A great community Diwali celebration • My bill to regulate AI use in health care • Our talented school athletes • An air monitoring meeting – and more! pahouse.com/venkat/Email...
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 06/11/2025
Today, I had the privilege of speaking with students from @cmu.edu on my journey as a physician-legislator and discuss with them the importance of being scientists and health professionals who lead both in the lab or clinic and the outside world.
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 03/11/2025
Veena, my staff, and I greatly enjoyed hosting our community at my annual Diwali celebration at the Baierl Family YMCA in Franklin Park. Thank you to all for celebrating the Festival of Lights and your generosity in bringing dry food items for North Hills Community Outreach’s food pantry.
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 23/10/2025
Yesterday, I joined @deluzio.house.gov, @ace-innamorato.bsky.social, and Dr. Paula Jernigan to highlight the crisis we're in related to healthcare. Allowing tax credits to expire that help countless in PA obtain health insurance coverage from Pennie threatens lives. www.wesa.fm/politics-gov...
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 22/10/2025
Wonderful to welcome my friend @repschlossberg.com, our House Majority Whip, to my office to learn more about our community. Thank you for your leadership and taking the time to meet with me and my staff!
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 08/10/2025
A true privilege to welcome and speak with fellow physicians from the Pennsylvania Chapter of @acog.org during their advocacy day in Harrisburg. Thank you for your work to improve the health of women in our communities and standing fearlessly for evidence-based public health measures.
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 06/10/2025
It's vital that we ensure transparency, human decisions, and protection of privacy when AI is used in healthcare. Today, I joined with Rep. Hogan, @reptarikkhan.bsky.social, Rep. Kosierowski, and @repgregscott.com to introduce HB 1925, bipartisan legislation to regulate the use of AI in healthcare.
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 04/10/2025
I’m an immigrant, US Citizen, ER Doc, and State Rep. I’ve treated undocumented immigrants & still see patients. President Trump & VP Vance, when I’m in the ED, should I check for: - Vital Signs or a Visa? - Breathing or a Birth Certificate? - A Pulse or a Passport? www.cnn.com/2025/10/04/p...
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The truth about the shutdown and health care for immigrants | CNN Politics
The shutdown messaging war is in full effect, and early indications are that Republicans have been put in something of a bind, given the Democrats’ demand to extend enhanced Obamacare subsidies appear...
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 26/09/2025
Check out my latest e-newsletter to read about: • My shred event this Saturday at Ohio Township Community Park • My bills to protect public access to vaccines • Recent achievements by our district’s talented youth • Special contest for high schoolers – and more! www.pahouse.com/venkat/Email...
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 25/09/2025
In PA we depend on pharmacies to receive vaccines. Now the CDC and Secretary Kennedy are threatening that access. I am proud to introduce today along with @reptarikkhan.bsky.social, Rep. Kosierowski, and @repomara.com HB 1881 that would protect access to vaccines from pharmacists in PA.
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 24/09/2025
Great to join @deluzio.house.gov for a clean energy tour at CCAC North in McCandless. There is great opportunity environmentally and economically in the energy transition, including solar energy and jobs with the electrification of vehicles.
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 19/09/2025
Check out my latest e-newsletter to read about: • My work advocating for better healthcare in Washington • Public meetings on upcoming roadwork projects • New scholarship applications open • An outstanding local student musician – and more! www.pahouse.com/venkat/Email...
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 18/09/2025
Literacy is a key to integrating into our community and participating in our economy. I was grateful for the opportunity to visit Literacy Pittsburgh to support their efforts to help so many in our region and learn about their successes in our community.
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 12/09/2025
Check out my latest e-newsletter to read about: • PRT seeking approval to keep transit moving • My legislation to keep vaccines affordable and accessible • New local traffic configurations starting this weekend • Recognizing our outstanding students – and more! www.pahouse.com/venkat/Email...
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 11/09/2025
I am committed to ensuring Pennsylvanian's have access to life saving vaccines no matter what. Thank you to @politico.com for your coverage of our efforts in Pennsylvania and the efforts of those in many other states as well. www.politico.com/news/2025/09...
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States counter RFK Jr.’s vaccine moves, but many people could be left without access
Tens of millions of people could find themselves having to pay hundreds of dollars for shots that were previously covered.
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 05/09/2025
Check out my latest e-newsletter to read about: • Protecting vaccine access • Solar power in our local schools • New RAD Pass Locations • Developing our local waterfronts – and more! www.pahouse.com/venkat/Email...
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 04/09/2025
I joined @padempolicy.bsky.social to hear testimony from unions, energy companies, utilities, and agriculture on the construction of data centers in PA. This is an important economic opportunity, but we need to make sure that it is done carefully to avoid increased energy costs for consumers.
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 04/09/2025
Wonderful today to visit the DePaul School for Hearing and Speech and learn about their homegrown apprenticeship program to train teachers for the deaf. Thank you for all DePaul and their staff do to teach those with hearing and speech impairments and this very innovative program.
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 03/09/2025
Today l joined PennEnvironment, PGH Public Schools, the PA Solar Center, and @repsteele.com to discuss a new report showing the potential for savings by installing solar at our schools. The Solar for Schools program is an important vehicle for moving this forward in our community as it has across PA
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 03/09/2025
As an immigrant and naturalized citizen, I've always taken pride in my family’s story and how we are living the American Dream. What we don’t often discuss is how dependent our region and nation are on immigration. For the first time in US history, we are on track to see a decrease in population.
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The US Population Could Shrink in 2025, For the First Time Ever
It's a story with massive economic and political significance. But it's receiving strangely little attention.
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 02/09/2025
Pittsburgh and our region are defined by the Three Rivers. Today, I joined @repemilykinkead.com‬, Rep. Goughnour, and the @padempolicy.bsky.social to discuss waterfront development and how best we can leverage tax credits and state policies to get the most value out of our rivers across PA.
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 02/09/2025
In PA we depend on pharmacies to receive vaccines. Now the CDC and Sec. RFK Jr. are threatening that access just as the respiratory virus season begins. Proud to work with @reptarikkhan.bsky.social, Rep. Kosierowski, and @repomara.com on a bill that would protect access to vaccines from pharmacists.
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 31/08/2025
Great week door knocking in Emsworth & Kilbuck. My neighbors & I spoke about the anti-science, anti-vaccine attacks from President Trump & H.H.S. Secretary Kennedy. This is endangering all of us. As our only physician-legislator, I have a special obligation to act. My statement below on next steps:
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 29/08/2025
This is great news. Even with the prospect of an appeal to the Supreme Court, I am hopeful we will see the end to President Trump trying to unconstitutionally impose tariffs that are a regressive tax, creating business uncertainty, and driving inflation. www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/08/...
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Most Trump tariffs ruled illegal in blow to White House trade policy
The appeals court stayed its ruling until Oct. 14, giving the Trump administration time to ask the Supreme Court to hear the case.
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 29/08/2025
Check out my latest e-newsletter to read about: • Fighting to keep schools funded • Protecting vaccine access • Getting a taste of Greece with my team • Lead paint removal services – and more! www.pahouse.com/venkat/Email...
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 28/08/2025
Today, @reptarikkhan.bsky.social, Rep. Kosierowski, and I introduced HB 1828 to protect vaccine access in PA. At this dangerous moment when the federal government is ignoring science, states must step forward to advance public health.
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 28/08/2025
HHS Secretary Kennedy is endangering our health. Deb Houry, a CDC leader who resigned, is a fellow ER Doc & outstanding public health leader. Her exit is a warning of what’s next - lies to restrict vaccine access. States must step up, starting with my bill to protect vaccine access in PA.
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 27/08/2025
These kids were literally praying. Enough with “thoughts and prayers.” We can keep firearms out of the hands of those with a propensity for violence. Time to act.
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 23/08/2025
Hypothesis: A testable explanation, learned in school Science: Evaluate evidence to test your hypothesis RFK, Jr: Unscientific - will never accept evidence that rejects his hypothesis that vaccines are dangerous. America: Health at risk due to RFK, Jr’s ignorance. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/22/h...
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Covid Vaccine Opponent Tapped to Lead Federal Review Team
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 22/08/2025
Check out my latest e-newsletter to read about: • My work on regulating Artificial Intelligence in health care • Celebrating our Indian-American community • My visits to local non-profits • Local job finding resources – and more! www.pahouse.com/venkat/Email...
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 21/08/2025
AI is revolutionizing healthcare. We must make sure its use is transparent, bias free, and secondary to and coupled with expert human decision making. Thanks to PCN for highlighting my legislation to enact a framework for AI’s use in healthcare in PA. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmgE...
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Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, On the Issues
YouTube video by PCNTV
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 19/08/2025
As an ER Doc, I've always taken pride that my colleagues and I care for anyone no questions asked. Sadly, as a result of the current immigration policy we're now seeing patients avoid necessary healthcare and show up in the ER catastrophically late in their illness. kffhealthnews.org/MjA3NDMwNw
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‘A Fear Pandemic’: Immigration Raids Push Patients Into Telehealth - KFF Health News
With intensified immigration enforcement in California, community clinics serving Latino and immigrant populations say they’ve noticed an increase in appointment cancellations and telehealth usage. Bu...
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 15/08/2025
Check out my latest e-newsletter to read about: • How we’re stepping up for public transit • How the Big Ugly Bill will affect Pennie costs • My visits to local food rescue & animal rights groups – and more! www.pahouse.com/venkat/Email...
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Stepping up for Public Transit; Visiting Local Non-Profits; Health Fellowship Deadline Extended; Learning from Our Local Students – and more!
Stepping up to Support Public TransitPublic Transit is critical for all our communities – for employees, patients, senior citizens, and anyone who wants to see a sporting event as just some examples. ...
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 13/08/2025
President Trump brags about the Big Ugly Bill & Tariffs. They are reducing the income & resources of all but the richest Americans. The poorest will see $2700 less/yr in income & 7% less/yr household resources. We must end these Robin Hood-in-Reverse policies. budgetlab.yale.edu/research/com...
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 08/08/2025
Check out my latest e-newsletter to read about: • Legislation I am proposing to advance geothermal energy • National Night Out • 60 years of the Voting Rights Act • Avoiding scam texts – and more! www.pahouse.com/venkat/Email...
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 07/08/2025
Today, President Trump’s ill-conceived and unconstitutional tariffs go into effect. This is a tax on all Pennsylvanians, especially the poor, senior citizens, and those living paycheck-to-paycheck. While we have an affordability crisis, this policy is bad for your family and must be reversed.
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 06/08/2025
PennDOT has confirmed this story & terminated the employee. While there has been an appropriate resolution, I’m saddened that politicians, starting with the President, use rhetoric that treat opponents as enemies, ‘inspiring’ incidents like this. We must do better. www.wpxi.com/news/local/1...
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18-year-old says voter registration receipt was altered to say ‘socialist’ at local DMV
“When I unfolded it, my party affiliation was crossed out and the word socialist was written instead.”
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 06/08/2025
This is voter intimidation. It is a direct result of rhetoric from leaders like President Trump who treat their fellow Americans as enemies. I am proud to stand with this brave young lady to demand an immediate investigation and consequences for this cowardly act. www.wpxi.com/news/local/1...
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18-year-old says voter registration receipt was altered to say ‘socialist’ at local DMV
“When I unfolded it, my party affiliation was crossed out and the word socialist was written instead.”
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 03/08/2025
My Emsworth neighbors tell it straight - why is there no state budget? @pahousedems.com & I have passed a budget that funds our schools, provides tax relief, protects Medicaid, and preserves public transit. We’ve done our job. @pasenategop.bsky.social, time to pass the budget. My statement below:
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 01/08/2025
Inevitably Orwellian - Don’t like the facts, fire the messenger. Facts, like our deteriorating economy, are stubborn things. President Trump does not get “Alternative Facts.” All Americans need to raise their voices and vote in every election starting this year to end this craziness.
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 01/08/2025
Check out my latest e-newsletter to read about: • Legislation I am proposing to regulate AI in healthcare • Recognizing our intern, Shreya • Parks and rec activities • How to find unclaimed property – and more! www.pahouse.com/venkat/Email...
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 30/07/2025
Today is the 60th Anniversary of the establishment of Medicare and Medicaid, programs that have helped millions of Americans. I know that these programs have saved lives, and I am committed to protecting these programs and expanding access to affordable healthcare.
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 29/07/2025
Great to meet with the new Borough Manager of Franklin Park, Zach Filous. My staff and I look forward to continuing our partnership with the Borough and its leadership on behalf of the residents of the Franklin Park community. Welcome Zach and look forward to working with you!
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 28/07/2025
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already having a profound impact on the delivery of healthcare in PA. Proud to partner with Rep. Hogan, Rep. Khan, Rep. Kosierowski, and Rep. Scott to propose bipartisan legislation on creating a regulatory framework for the use of AI in Healthcare.
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 27/07/2025
I love door knocking because I learn what really matters to my constituents - making life more affordable. My colleagues & I have passed good policies, but we face headwinds from DC and Harrisburg. My neighbors in Ohio Twp. and Emsworth shared what’s at stake and why I’ll always fight for them. 👇
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State Representative Arvind Venkat, MD @repvenkat.com · 26/07/2025
Again, HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is threatening our health. The US Preventive Services Task Force is vital to ensuring we all have access to evidence-based measures that ACTUALLY keep us healthy. Kennedy’s anti-scientific actions are dangerous for all of us. www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
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Kennedy considering firing members of preventive services task force
The United States Preventive Services Task Force plays an important role in protecting access to low-cost or free cancer screenings and tests for chronic diseases.
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