Rowe, Topper re-elected to House Republican leadership positions
Local lawmaker to serve second term as policy committee chairman
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HARRISBURG -- State Rep. David H. Rowe, R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata, has been re-elected chairman of the Pennsylvania House Republican Policy Committee for the 2027-28 legislative session.
Rowe, who represents the 85th Legislative District, was selected by his Republican colleagues to serve a second consecutive term in caucus leadership.
His re-election was announced Tuesday as House Republicans selected their leadership team for the upcoming legislative session, including the re-election of state Rep. Jesse Topper, R-Bedford/Fulton, as House Republican leader.
As policy committee chairman, Rowe oversees hearings across Pennsylvania, gathers testimony from residents and industry experts, and works with Republican lawmakers to develop legislative priorities.
"During my first session as Policy chairman, we held 51 hearings to listen firsthand to the challenges Pennsylvanians face every day -- from paying rising electric bills and finding affordable childcare to keeping their communities safe," Rowe said.
He said the hearings helped lawmakers develop policy proposals based on concerns raised by residents.
"Heading into this new session, I am energized to continue serving on the House Republican leadership team," Rowe said. "It is an honor to once again be trusted with this role, and I look forward to building on our momentum to make Pennsylvania a more affordable place to live, work, and raise a family."
Topper, who will continue leading House Republicans, said the caucus plans to focus on developing policies addressing economic issues and government operations during the next two years.
"I am honored to have earned the trust and respect of my fellow House Republican colleagues to continue leading this caucus in the upcoming session," Topper said.
He said the leadership team would work to strengthen the caucus through policy development and communication with Pennsylvania residents.
In addition to Topper and Rowe, the House Republican leadership team for the 2027-28 session includes:
– Rep. Tim O’Neal, R-Washington, whip.
– Rep. Jamie Barton, R-Schuylkill/Berks, Appropriations Committee chairman.
– Rep. Martina White, R-Philadelphia, caucus chairwoman.
– Rep. Clint Owlett, R-Tioga/Bradford, caucus secretary.
– Rep. Marla Brown, R-Lawrence, caucus administrator.
Topper also pointed to Republican legislative efforts during the previous session involving energy policy, higher education oversight, government permitting and public benefits.
House Republicans will continue pursuing policies emphasizing free markets, fiscal responsibility and limited government, he said.
The leadership elections establish the Republican caucus’s organizational structure for the next two-year legislative session.