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Dear Neighbor,
Welcome back to my email newsletter. I hope that the holidays and turn of a new year have recharged you. The challenges we're facing and fights we are waging across the country and in Pennsylvania did not take a break and neither have I.
I have been working on a range of issues related to improving health care access, strengthening Pennsylvania's economic climate, moving my Food Processing Residual legislation forward, and protecting our fundamental rights as Americans during this particularly tumultuous time in our nation.
Right now we need people with courage to stand up for those who are most vulnerable. We need leaders who will protect civil liberties. I'm grateful for those in Chester County and beyond who are working together to ensure that our neighbors are cared for, that the dignity and rights of our neighbors are protected, and that our communities are safe.
In the meantime, we also have an actual storm brewing across the country that lands in Pennsylvania this weekend. You can get updates at www.weather.gov and please plan to be winter storm ready. Look out for your neighbors, friends and loved ones who need extra help in a storm.
As for our other, figurative storms - no matter what they try to say, Pennsylvanians, Americans - and just plain people - are always stronger together.
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Sincerely, |
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Elverson Town Hall is Jan. 29
You’re invited to join a Town Hall with me and your neighbors from Elverson Borough and Warwick and East and West Nantmeal townships to share your ideas, ask questions and keep informed about issues affecting your communities and our state government.
Thursday, January 29
6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Elverson Borough Hall
This open forum is a chance to hear bipartisan legislative updates, discuss local priorities, and connect directly with me and my staff. Whether you have a concern to raise or simply want to listen and learn, your participation helps strengthen our community and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
All residents are welcome – bring a neighbor or friend and be part of the conversation.
For questions or accommodations please call my district office at (610) 427-8782 or email RepFriel@PaHouse.net.
I look forward to seeing you there!
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Holding ICE accountable in PA
This week, three of my House colleagues and I introduced a plan to empower the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission to receive, document, and refer complaints from the public regarding civil-liberties violations by federal ICE agents and law enforcement agencies working with ICE.
Make no mistake, ICE's callous and undisciplined enforcement practices demonstrate a failure of leadership at the highest level. These raids are not making our communities safer, nor do they seem designed to accomplish that goal. The tactics employed by ICE officials are proving to be inhumane, ineffective and unconstitutional. We cannot stand by. We must hold accountable those who violate both their duty to the constitution and the rights of our community members.
I look forward to reporting back on progress made reining in ICE in PA. In the meantime, if you need to report civil unrest involving ICE, please contact the ACLU of Pennsylvania to report rights violations.
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Property Tax/Rent Rebate Application Period Now Open
The 2026 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Application Period is now open and accepting applications for rebates on property taxes or rent paid in 2025. The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians ages 65 and older, widows and widowers ages 50 and older, and people with disabilities age 18 and older.
This program has made it easier for seniors in Chester County to stay in their homes and afford groceries, medicine, and so much more.
Please call or stop by my office to find out if you’re eligible and get assistance applying for your rebate. We’d be glad to answer any questions and set up an appointment to help you complete your application online!
For those who prefer to file by mail, paper applications will be available in my office soon, and we will update here when they come in.
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Sock Drive continues
Got Socks? My office staff and I are collecting new socks for those in need in partnership with The Joy of Sox.
We have drop boxes at:
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Tax assistance available through VITA
Chester County and VITA are partnering to help people in Chester County file their taxes. Check out to see if you qualify for this free service.
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Heating help is open for winter 2025-26
LIHEAP can help you keep your home warm and safe during the coldest seasons. If you are eligible, you can apply for a one-time cash grant to help pay your heating bill if you qualify. |
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Your gift of food means the world to someone
Finally, my office is still collecting food for the Coventry Food Pantry. Please stop by my office anytime between 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday to drop off items for our neighbors in need. |
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My office can help you with
SEPTA Senior Keycards Free notary services by appointment Obtaining birth and death certificates PennDOT services: vehicle registration renewals, reduced vehicle registration, disability placards Questions involving the Department of Revenue Assistance with the Department of Human Services (SNAP benefits, LIHEAP) Unemployment issues Liaison to state agencies Obtaining and completing state forms Any state government-related service or issue
For the most up-to-date information about legislation and events in the district, be sure to follow us on social media @RepFriel. |
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Pennsylvania State Capitol Harrisburg, PA 17120 |
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District Office 68 Glocker Way Pottstown, PA 19465 |
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