Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus
02/13/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/13/2026 13:33
Barton Named Vice Chair of House Appropriations Committee
Feb. 13, 2026
HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) announced today he has been appointed vice chair of the House Appropriations Committee.
"I'm honored to have been chosen for such an important role," Barton said. "I do my best to represent Berks and Schuylkill counties through the lens of fiscal responsibility, and I will continue to do so in the budget process, knowing it impacts each and every taxpayer in Pennsylvania."
Barton's new position will include playing a more active role in assisting Republican Chair Jim Struzzi. The committee's work will begin in earnest Monday, Feb. 23, the first day of three weeks' worth of budget hearings.
Budget hearings will stream live at PAHouseGOP.com. For a full schedule of hearings, click here.
Rep. Jamie Barton
124th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Media Contact: Jake Gillespie
717.772.9834
[email protected]
"I'm honored to have been chosen for such an important role," Barton said. "I do my best to represent Berks and Schuylkill counties through the lens of fiscal responsibility, and I will continue to do so in the budget process, knowing it impacts each and every taxpayer in Pennsylvania."
Barton's new position will include playing a more active role in assisting Republican Chair Jim Struzzi. The committee's work will begin in earnest Monday, Feb. 23, the first day of three weeks' worth of budget hearings.
Budget hearings will stream live at PAHouseGOP.com. For a full schedule of hearings, click here.
Rep. Jamie Barton
124th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Media Contact: Jake Gillespie
717.772.9834
[email protected]
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