Carl Walker Metzgar
State representative; attorney and farmer · Berlin, Somerset County
The gist
- Proposes HB 2205 to end the Turnpike Commission's eminent domain power.In office
- Sponsored HB 2196 so customers of competitive electric and gas suppliers can get a single bill from that supplier.In office
- Voted for the 2025-26 state budget, citing benefits for Somerset County residents.In office
- Supported removing Pennsylvania from RGGI, calling it a carbon tax that raises electric bills.In office
- Supports requiring state regulators to speed up permitting.In office
- Called on the Department of General Services to fix faulty dam work at Somerset Lake and review High Point Lake plans.In office
- Pressed DCNR to spray for spring moths and fall cankerworms defoliating Somerset County forests.In office
- Describes himself as a strong protector of the Second Amendment right to bear arms.In office
In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.
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Proposes HB 2205 to end the Turnpike Commission's eminent domain power.
Co-Sponsorship Memo: Limiting the PA Turnpike's use of eminent domainGovernment record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Feb 6, 2026 · palegis.us
“legislation that would eliminate the ability of the Pennsylvania Turnpike to exercise the power of eminent domain”
Metzgar to Introduce Legislation to Eliminate Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission's Use of Eminent DomainPublic statement · Office of Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar · Feb 6, 2026 · repmetzgar.com
“Taking away eminent domain would re-establish a landowner’s ability to consent”
Sponsored HB 2196 so customers of competitive electric and gas suppliers can get a single bill from that supplier.
Co-Sponsorship Memo: The Consumer Choice Billing ActGovernment record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Dec 16, 2025 · palegis.us
“provide consumers with more options and control over their energy decisions and make it easier for them to work directly with a retail supplier”
Voted for the 2025-26 state budget, citing benefits for Somerset County residents.
Metzgar Casts 'Yes' Vote for 2025-26 State BudgetPublic statement · Office of Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar · Nov 12, 2025 · repmetzgar.com
“Today, I voted in favor of the budget because there are significant wins that will benefit Somerset County residents in the long term.”
Supported removing Pennsylvania from RGGI, calling it a carbon tax that raises electric bills.
Metzgar Casts 'Yes' Vote for 2025-26 State BudgetPublic statement · Office of Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar · Nov 12, 2025 · repmetzgar.com
“a carbon tax program that drives up electric bills and limits energy production”
Supports requiring state regulators to speed up permitting.
Metzgar Casts 'Yes' Vote for 2025-26 State BudgetPublic statement · Office of Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar · Nov 12, 2025 · repmetzgar.com
“This budget agreement also requires state regulators to speed up the permitting process”
Called on the Department of General Services to fix faulty dam work at Somerset Lake and review High Point Lake plans.
Metzgar, Stefano Raise Concern Over Faulty Work in Somerset Lake's RehabilitationPublic statement · Office of Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar · Mar 13, 2026 · repmetzgar.com
“As the bondholder, DGS must take corrective action to address the problems at Somerset Lake.”
Pressed DCNR to spray for spring moths and fall cankerworms defoliating Somerset County forests.
Metzgar Secures Crucial Commitment from DCNRPublic statement · Office of Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar · Mar 25, 2025 · repmetzgar.com
“These pests pose a significant threat to our forests, having already destroyed millions of trees.”
Describes himself as a strong protector of the Second Amendment right to bear arms.
About Carl | Rep. Carl Walker MetzgarGovernment record · Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus · repmetzgar.com
“As a strong protector of the Second Amendment, he upholds the principle that”