Dear Friends,

Welcome to my special Primary Election edition of my weekly e-newsletter! Don't let your voice go unheard. The Pennsylvania Primary Election is TOMORROW, Tuesday, May 19th. Polls will be open from 7:00AM to 8:00PM on Election Day.

Make sure to spread the word and get out to vote!

The 2026 Primary Election will be held TOMORROW, Tuesday, May 19!

Polls will be open from 7:00AM to 8:00PM on Election Day. Completed mail-in and civilian absentee ballots must be received by your county election office no later than 8:00PM on Tuesday, May 19.

For more information about the Primary Election, including poll locations, please visit the Bucks County Board of Elections website.

Last week, State Rep. Nancy Guenst, D-Montgomery, and I held a press conference to encourage support for legislation that would limit how much rent can be raised by landlords and prevent increases from significantly outpacing inflation and tenants’ income.

This is why we introduced House Bill 914, which would protect renters by setting limits on how much a landlord can increase their rent by each year, with exceptions for renovations or other legitimate reasons to increase rent beyond the set rate.

The limit would be 3% of the base rent plus inflation or 6% of the base rent – whichever is lower.

Currently in Pennsylvania, more than 43% of renters are considered rent burdened, meaning they spend over 30% of their monthly income on rent.

With the proliferation of cheap money, private equity firms, and the need to deliver large profits to shareholders, these corporations see an untapped revenue source in gouging prices for apartments and rentals.

“This legislation does not take away property rights, nor does it stop development,” said Guenst. “What it does is give local communities the option to put reasonable guardrails in place to prevent sudden, excessive rent spikes that destabilize families and neighborhoods.”

California and Oregon have already enacted similar rent stabilization laws.

The bill is in the House Housing and Community Development Committee, awaiting further action.

This week is National EMS Week -- a week set aside to recognize those who come to help us at our most vulnerable.

Every day, our EMS professionals answer the call — providing critical care, comfort, and lifesaving support when it matters most. Their courage, quick thinking, and dedication do not go unnoticed. We are grateful for all they do to keep our communities safe.

The Bucks County Senior Games are coming up June 1-6, and we’d love to see our community take part.

The Games bring together adults 50+ for friendly competition, wellness, and connection, a tradition that celebrates active living across our county.

Events include pickleball, bowling, track and field, darts, bocce, and more. Whether you’re competing, volunteering, or cheering from the sidelines, your presence makes the Games special.

More information can be found here.

Sincerely,

Jim Prokopiak

Pennsylvania State Capitol

121-B East Wing

Harrisburg, PA 17120

(717) 787-1292

District Office

8610 New Falls Road
Levittown, PA 19054

(215) 943-7206

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