Endorsements & Legislative Highlights

Below is a partial list of endorsements received by Rep. Leadbeter.

• Congressman Dan Meuser (R-9 th Congressional District)
• State Senator Lynda Culver (R-27 th Senate District)
• Columbia County Commissioner & Bloomsburg Fair Board President Randy Karschner (R)
• Berwick Mayor Tim Burke (R)
• Former State Senator John Gordner (R)
• Former State Representative Dave Millard (R)
• Former Columbia County Commissioner Rich Ridgway (R)
• Former Columbia County Commissioner Chris Young (R)
• Farmer (the political committee of the PA Farm Bureau)
• National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB)
• PA Chamber of Business and Industry
• PA Freedom Caucus
• PA Pro-Life Federation
• PA Family
• Students for Life of America
• National Rifle Association (NRA)
• Gunowners of America
• PA Firearms Owners Association
• Citizens Alliance of Pennsylvania
• PA Republican Party
• PA House Republican Campaign Committee

LEGISLATIVE HIGHLIGHTS 2023-24

During his first term representing Columbia County, State Rep. Robert Leadbeter distinguished himself as a solid conservative and highly effective legislator. Among the hundreds of bills he has sponsored or voted on are:

• Introduced HB93 , a bill supporting educating young adults about the threat of human trafficking
• Voted for HB100 , a bill that expands property tax relief for seniors
• Co-Sponsored the Pro-Life Heartbeat Bill (HB320)
• Co-Sponsored the Parental Rights in Education Bill (HB319)
• Co-Sponsored the Student Freedom Account Act (HB1904) , a bill that expands parental choice in education
• Voted against HB300 , a dangerous bill that would allow men and boys to play in girls’ sports
• Voted against SB224 , a partisan Democrat proposal that would make election fraud more likely
• On the Judiciary Committee, fought to protect 2nd Amendment rights by opposing numerous anti-gun owner bills
• Introduced HB1328 , a bill that supports first responders serving our rural communities
• Co-Sponsored HB424 , a bill requiring life insurance coverage during activations of the PA National Guard
• Co-Sponsored HB404 , a bill that allows returning veterans to transfer military certifications for civilian EMT/paramedic service
• Voted against HB299 and HB950 , bills that would increase taxes and place burdensome regulations on local Columbia County communities and businesses