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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 HB1100 , a bill that expands property tax relief for seniors
  • Co-Sponsored a bill preventing municipalities and counties from becoming sanctuary cities for illegal immigrants ( HB1840)
  • Co-sponsored a bill prohibiting non-citizens from voting in Pennsylvania elections ( HB1890)
  • 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