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State Representative, 173rd District
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Pat Gallagher

Candidate for State Representative, 173rd District

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
State representative
Lives in
Philadelphia

State representative for the 173rd District, first elected in 2022, and a member of the House Appropriations Committee. He was previously chief of staff to state Rep. Mike Driscoll for eight years.

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Photo: Official portrait — PA House Democratic Caucus

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

Public safety

  • Sponsored the 2024 law banning license plate flipping devices in Pennsylvania.In office

    Gallagher, Scott license plate flipping device ban signed into law

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Pat Gallagher · Nov 19, 2024 · News release, Nov. 19, 2024 · pahouse.com

    “introduced by state Reps. Pat Gallagher, D-Phila., and Greg Scott, D-Montgomery that bans license plate flipping devices in Pennsylvania”
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Economy & jobs

  • Pledges to fight for higher wages, safe working conditions and more affordable, accessible health care.In office

    Rep. Patrick Gallagher's Biography

    Government record · Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus · Biography · pahouse.com

    “He will fight for higher wages and safe working conditions, work to make health care more affordable and accessible”
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  • Backed the Keystone Saves bill creating a voluntary retirement savings program for workers without an employer plan.In office

    Mullins, Gallagher celebrate House passage of Keystone Saves Program legislation

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Pat Gallagher · May 16, 2025 · News release, May 16, 2025 · pahouse.com

    “an important step toward empowering workers across the Commonwealth with a voluntary retirement savings option”
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  • Proposes a Waterfront Redevelopment Grant Program for underdeveloped waterfront areas.In office

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Waterfront Redevelopment Grant Program

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jan 22, 2025 · Co-sponsorship memo, Jan. 22, 2025 · palegis.us

    “My legislation will create the Waterfront Redevelopment Grant Program to promote economic development in underdeveloped waterfront areas.”
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Health & human services

  • Sponsored a bill requiring insurers to cover colorectal cancer screenings starting at age 45 instead of 50.In office

    PA House passes bill to promote early detection of colorectal cancer

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Pat Gallagher · Oct 29, 2025 · News release, Oct. 29, 2025 · pahouse.com

    “House Bill 1123 would update current law to reduce the age when colorectal cancer screenings are covered to 45 from 50”
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  • Proposes updating the Medical Practice Act to loosen outdated limits on physician assistants (associates).In office

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Physician Associate Modernization (Medical Practice Act)

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · May 26, 2026 · Co-sponsorship memo, May 26, 2026 · palegis.us

    “my bill will update the Medical Practice Act to reflect current care delivery models while preserving physician involvement and patient safety safeguards”
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  • Calls for strong but fair safeguards against fraud in public benefit programs such as SNAP and Medicaid.In office

    Testifiers detail Pennsylvania's nationwide leadership in fighting public benefits fraud

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Pat Gallagher · May 7, 2026 · News release, May 7, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “Safeguards should be strong and effective, but also fair and practical ensuring that eligible individuals and providers are not burdened by unnecessary barriers”
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Other issues in this race

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

  • EducationNo documented position found.
  • HousingNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

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