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State Representative, 72nd District
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Frank Burns

Candidate for State Representative, 72nd District

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative
Lives in
East Taylor Township, Cambria County
Campaign website
pahouse.com

State representative for the 72nd District, now in his ninth term, and chairman of the House Professional Licensure Committee. A former East Taylor Township supervisor who previously worked as a consultant for a cosmetic dental company.

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Photo: Official portrait — Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Proposes repealing the 2013 provision that raised Pennsylvania's gas tax at the wholesale level.In office

    Burns: Ease pain at the pump by rolling back Corbett-era gasoline tax

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Frank Burns · May 29, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “We can ease the added burden of today's gas prices by repealing the outdated formula that keeps the state's gas tax high”
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Public safety

  • Proposes a state constitutional amendment allowing concealed carry of firearms without a permit.In office

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Ensuring the Right to Constitutional Carry

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jul 9, 2025 · palegis.us

    “amend the Constitution of Pennsylvania to ensure the right to carry a concealed firearm without a permit”
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Housing

  • Calls for reducing Johnstown's public housing and urges HUD to change Section 8 residency policy.In office

    Burns urges federal action on public housing 'loophole'

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Frank Burns · May 12, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “Johnstown must right-size our public housing to match local demand and stop importing poverty.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Voted for HB 2224 to set a formula-based profit rate for utilities, which he says would lower electric bills.In office

    Burns votes 'yes' to cut utility bills and protect consumers

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Frank Burns · Jun 22, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “Families need relief from skyrocketing energy costs and this bill will do that”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Voted to let municipalities temporarily pause new data center applications.In office

    Burns votes to hold Big Tech accountable

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Frank Burns · Jun 26, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “voted this week to allow municipalities to enact a temporary pause on new data center applications … It's time to hold these big tech companies accountable.”
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Health & human services

  • Proposes requiring pharmacy benefit managers to accept Medicaid prescriptions from any qualified pharmacy.In office

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Independent Pharmacy Protection Act

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Feb 19, 2026 · palegis.us

    “requiring PBMs to accept Medicaid prescriptions from any pharmacy and pharmacist who meet these standards”
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  • Proposes seeking a federal waiver to require work or community engagement for Medicaid eligibility.In office

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Establishing Work Requirements for Welfare

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jun 25, 2025 · palegis.us

    “require work or community engagement as a condition of eligibility for Medicaid”
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Courts & justice

Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Frank Burns on them.

  • EducationNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

All sources (13)

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