Manny Guzman
State representative
The gist
- Backs the 2026-27 state budget, citing the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit for working families.In office
- Calls education a top priority, citing budget increases for Reading and Governor Mifflin schools.In office
- Convened police and prosecutors on rising violence in Reading and calls for coordinated action.In office
- Proposes graduated penalties for repeat unlicensed liquor sales and letting local police enforce them.In office
- Proposes a risk-based safety and incident-reporting framework for developers of the most advanced AI.In office
- Proposes keeping skill games' current legal status through April 13, 2027 while lawmakers write rules.In office
- Urges PennDOT to study long-term improvements to the U.S. Route 222 corridor.In office
- Sponsored a House-passed bill letting drivers carry a digital vehicle registration card on their phone.In office
In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.
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Backs the 2026-27 state budget, citing the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit for working families.
Guzman Praises 2026-27 State Budget for Strengthening Education and Delivering Results for Berks CountyPublic statement · Office of Rep. Manuel Guzman Jr. · Jul 13, 2026 · pahouse.com
“Our communities deserve a budget that provides the support and resources hardworking families need to navigate everyday challenges … the budget continues the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit, returning nearly $200 million to almost 950,000 working families”
Calls education a top priority, citing budget increases for Reading and Governor Mifflin schools.
Guzman Praises 2026-27 State Budget for Strengthening Education and Delivering Results for Berks CountyPublic statement · Office of Rep. Manuel Guzman Jr. · Jul 13, 2026 · pahouse.com
“Education continues to be one of my top priorities … Reading School District will receive an additional $28.5 million, a 9.7% increase”
Convened police and prosecutors on rising violence in Reading and calls for coordinated action.
Guzman Mobilizes Coordinated Response to Rising Violence in ReadingPublic statement · Office of Rep. Manuel Guzman Jr. · May 13, 2026 · pahouse.com
“The safety of our families requires coordinated action across every level of government … We cannot normalize violence in Reading and across Berks County.”
Proposes graduated penalties for repeat unlicensed liquor sales and letting local police enforce them.
Co-Sponsorship Memo: Unlicensed Liquor Sales and Municipal EnforcementGovernment record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Sep 22, 2026 · palegis.us
“I will soon introduce legislation establishing graduated penalties for repeat offenses. … authorize municipal law enforcement officers to enforce laws governing unlicensed liquor sales”
Proposes a risk-based safety and incident-reporting framework for developers of the most advanced AI.
Co-Sponsorship Memo: Pennsylvania Advanced Artificial Intelligence Accountability and Innovation ActGovernment record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jul 9, 2026 · palegis.us
“I plan to introduce legislation establishing a balanced, risk-based framework for developers of the most advanced AI systems.”
Proposes keeping skill games' current legal status through April 13, 2027 while lawmakers write rules.
Co-Sponsorship Memo: Providing an Orderly Transition Period for Pennsylvania Skill GamesGovernment record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Sep 16, 2026 · palegis.us
“I plan to introduce legislation establishing a temporary six-month transition period, through April 13, 2027, while the General Assembly continues its work.”
Urges PennDOT to study long-term improvements to the U.S. Route 222 corridor.
Co-Sponsorship Memo: U.S. Route 222 Corridor Planning StudyGovernment record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Aug 27, 2026 · palegis.us
“urging the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to conduct a comprehensive Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) study of U.S. Route 222”
Sponsored a House-passed bill letting drivers carry a digital vehicle registration card on their phone.
Guzman bill to provide digital vehicle registration passes PA HousePublic statement · Office of Rep. Manuel Guzman Jr. · Apr 27, 2026 · pahouse.com
“give Pennsylvania drivers the option to carry a digital vehicle registration card on their smartphone or device”