Policy Committee Visits PA Biotechnology Center in Bucks County
Sep. 14, 2021 / Embed
As a member of the House Majority Policy Committee, I had the opportunity to tour and discuss the work being done at the PA Biotechnology Center in Bucks County. I posed a question about what makes that region, as well as the Commonwealth, a good attractor of life sciences researchers.
On Target with Rep. Matt Dowling Topic: NRA
Jun. 30, 2021 / Embed
In this edition of On Target, PA House Second Amendment Caucus Chairman Matthew Dowling welcomes Darin Goens of the National Rifle Association to talk about the history of the NRA and its work to protect our liberties and Second Amendment rights.
On Target with Rep. Matthew Dowling and Val Finnell, Gun Owners of America
Jun. 22, 2021 / Embed
In this edition of "On Target," PA House Second Amendment Caucus Chairman Matthew Dowling welcomes Val Finnell of Gun Owners of America to talk about his organization’s commitment to grassroots advocacy for Second Amendment rights.
On Target with Reps. Matthew Dowling and Eric Davanzo, and Val Finnell
Jun. 16, 2021 / Embed
In this week’s edition of "On Target," PA House Second Amendment Caucus Chairman Matthew Dowling talks with Rep. Eric Davanzo of Westmoreland County, as well as Val Finnell of Gun Owners of America, about House Bill 924. The bill would remove the subjective “character and reputation” component of the application for the Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms (LCTF). It also would also require the attorney general's office to seek and establish reciprocity agreements with every state and prohibit unilateral withdraw from any reciprocity agreement.
On Target with Rep. Matthew Dowling and Kim Stolfer, Firearms Owners Against Crime
Jun. 08, 2021 / Embed
In this edition of "On Target," PA House Second Amendment Caucus Chairman Matthew Dowling welcomes Kim Stolfer, president of Firearms Owners Against Crime, to talk about his organization’s commitment to and advocacy for our Second Amendment rights.
Rally to Support the Second Amendment
Jun. 07, 2021 / Embed
Rep. Matthew Dowling, chairman of the House Second Amendment Caucus, addresses the crowd at the annual Rally to Protect the Right to Keep and Bear Arms at the state capitol in Harrisburg.
On Target with Rep. Matt Dowling and Rep. Tracy Pennycuick
Jun. 02, 2021 / Embed
In this edition of "On Target," PA House Second Amendment Caucus Chairman Matthew Dowling talks with freshman Rep. Tracy Pennycuick of Montgomery County, a combat veteran, about the Second Amendment and the importance of protecting that right.
Lobbyist Reform Proposals Outlined
May. 26, 2021 / Embed
Rep. Matthew Dowling speaks at a Capitol press conference about efforts to reform the state's lobbying laws.
On Target with Rep. Matt Dowling and Rep. Daryl Metcalfe
May. 25, 2021 / Embed
In this edition of On Target, PA House Second Amendment Caucus Chairman Matthew Dowling welcomes Rep. Daryl Metcalfe of Butler County to discuss Metcalfe’s legislation, House Bill 357, which would prohibit the enforcement of any new federal restriction, prohibition or registration requirement for firearms, magazines and ammunition.
On Target with Rep. Matt Dowling and Rep. Aaron Bernstine
May. 10, 2021 / Embed
In this edition of "On Target," PA House Second Amendment Caucus Chairman Matthew Dowling welcomes Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) for a discussion of his proposed “constitutional carry” bill that would put an end to the requirement for a law-abiding citizen to obtain a permit to carry a concealed firearm within the Commonwealth. A permit would be made available to those who wish to obtain it for purposes of carrying outside the state.