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State Representative, 65th District
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Kathy L. Rapp

Candidate for State Representative, 65th District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative
Lives in
Warren
Campaign website
reprapp.com

Republican state representative for the 65th District since 2005 (first elected in November 2004) and Republican chair of the House Health Committee. The district covers Forest and Warren counties and part of Crawford County.

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Documented positions

Education

Health & human services

  • Calls for changing how the state's Medical Assistance program pays pharmacies, citing independent pharmacy closures.In office

    Rapp made the statement after a Health Committee hearing on moving Medical Assistance to a single Pharmacy Benefit Administrator model.

    Rapp Thanks Warren Pharmacist for Thoughtful Testimony in House Health Committee Hearing

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Kathy L. Rapp · Jun 11, 2026 · reprapp.com

    “Independent pharmacies like Gaughn's are struggling to keep their doors open, and too many have closed already. It's clear that this system needs to change.”
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  • Calls for faster release of federal rural health funds and more visa-waiver doctors to address maternity care gaps.In office

    After Warren General Hospital announced it would end inpatient labor and delivery, Rapp asked CMS to release Rural Health Transformation Program funds and said the Conrad 30 cap of 30 physicians per state is too low.

    Rapp Pens Letter to Dr. Oz Calling for Funding to Address PA's Maternity Care Desert

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Kathy L. Rapp · Jan 8, 2026 · reprapp.com

    “The influx of this federal funding is urgently needed to address the situation described above … For a state the size of Pennsylvania, and given the need for more physicians, 30 physicians do not go far enough”
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  • Opposes vaccine mandates; supports requiring practitioners to offer certain vaccines to older patients.In office

    Rapp: Health Committee Approves Three Bills, Four Resolutions

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Kathy L. Rapp · Jun 18, 2026 · reprapp.com

    “I do not believe that individuals should be forced to get a vaccine”
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  • Opposes taxpayer funding of abortion through Medical Assistance.In office

    Rapp criticized an April 2026 Commonwealth Court ruling striking down the state's ban on Medicaid coverage of most abortions.

    Rapp Reviewing Commonwealth Court Ruling Reversing Medicaid Abortion Coverage Ban

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Kathy L. Rapp · Apr 21, 2026 · reprapp.com

    “Despite this ruling, I will continue to advocate for the rights of the unborn.”
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Government & transparency

Courts & justice

  • Opposed the House-amended second-degree murder sentencing bill (HB 1042), citing added medical parole provisions.In office

    Rapp: House Majority's Delay Jeopardizes PA Communities

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Kathy L. Rapp · Jul 24, 2026 · reprapp.com

    “Victims' families deserve some peace of mind that these criminals remain behind bars for a very long time. … Rapp opposed the legislation because of the changes added by Democrats, including broad new medical parole options for inmates”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Kathy L. Rapp on them.

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
  • HousingNo documented position found.
  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.

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