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State Representative, 134th District
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Peter Schweyer

Candidate for State Representative, 134th District

DemocraticIncumbent

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peterschweyer.com

State representative for the 134th District, first elected in 2014, and majority chair of the House Education Committee. He previously served nearly six years on Allentown City Council, including as council president.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Pledges to make sure police and first responders have the tools they need.

    Issues - Peter Schweyer - Working For Our Community

    Campaign website · Friends of Peter Schweyer · Public Safety · peterschweyer.com

    “make sure our law enforcement and first responders have the tools they need to keep our families and children safe”
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Education

  • Backed the 2026-27 budget's $565 million adequacy installment and increases for basic and special education.In office

    He said Allentown School District state support rises $22.8 million (8.2%) and East Penn's $1.5 million (5.9%).

    Schweyer: Budget delivers wins for Pennsylvania students, schools and communities

    Public statement · Office of Rep. Peter Schweyer · Jul 12, 2026 · pahouse.com

    “The new spending plan includes $565 million for the third installment of adequacy and tax equity funding”
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  • Proposes required crisis-escalation steps when cyber charter wellness checks reveal serious risks to students.In office

    Introduced as HB 2602.

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Cyber Student Safety Act

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jun 24, 2025 · palegis.us

    “strengthen Pennsylvania's wellness and safety protections for students enrolled in cyber charter schools”
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  • Proposes procurement and student data privacy rules for schools buying AI tools from outside vendors.In office

    Introduced as HB 2785.

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Artificial Intelligence Procurement and Data Privacy Requirements for Schools

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Sep 1, 2026 · palegis.us

    “My legislation would create clear procurement guardrails for school entities contracting with third-party providers of AI-related technology.”
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  • Proposes capping teacher certification fees at $50 to ease the teacher shortage.In office

    Introduced as HB 1402.

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Teacher Certification Fees

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Apr 11, 2025 · palegis.us

    “I will be introducing legislation that would ensure that no teacher certification fee exceed $50.”
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Economy & jobs

Environment & parks

  • Proposes a community energy framework so residents can subscribe to local renewable energy projects.In office

    Introduced as HB 504.

    Co-Sponsorship Memo: Lightning Plan: Community Energy

    Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Mar 11, 2025 · palegis.us

    “set a framework for communities to reap the benefits of clean, renewable energy more easily, but not on the backs of those ratepayers”
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