Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus
02/05/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/05/2026 09:11
Kutz Named Chair of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Fiscal Policy
Feb. 05, 2026
HARRISBURG - State Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland) has been appointed chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Fiscal Policy. This leadership role comes after three years of dedicated service on the House Appropriations Committee and follows Tuesday's 2026-27 state budget address.
"I'm honored to lead the Fiscal Policy Subcommittee at such a critical time," said Kutz. "The governor's budget address has set the stage for months of hard work ahead. Our focus will be on ensuring a responsible, balanced budget that reflects the priorities of Pennsylvanians while maintaining fiscal discipline.
As chair, Kutz will review policy regarding revenue projections, long-term financial planning, and strategies to strengthen Pennsylvania's economic outlook. He remarked that he is eager to delve into Appropriations Committee hearings with state agency leaders in the coming weeks and thanked Appropriations Committee Chairman Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) for the appointment.
Kutz's appointment underscores his commitment to sound financial stewardship and his proven record of leadership on budgetary matters.
For questions about this appointment, please call Kutz's office at 717-975-2235.
Representative Thomas Kutz
87th District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Media Contact: Katelin Morrison
717.260.6502
[email protected]
RepKutz.com / Facebook.com/RepKutz
"I'm honored to lead the Fiscal Policy Subcommittee at such a critical time," said Kutz. "The governor's budget address has set the stage for months of hard work ahead. Our focus will be on ensuring a responsible, balanced budget that reflects the priorities of Pennsylvanians while maintaining fiscal discipline.
As chair, Kutz will review policy regarding revenue projections, long-term financial planning, and strategies to strengthen Pennsylvania's economic outlook. He remarked that he is eager to delve into Appropriations Committee hearings with state agency leaders in the coming weeks and thanked Appropriations Committee Chairman Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) for the appointment.
Kutz's appointment underscores his commitment to sound financial stewardship and his proven record of leadership on budgetary matters.
For questions about this appointment, please call Kutz's office at 717-975-2235.
Representative Thomas Kutz
87th District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Media Contact: Katelin Morrison
717.260.6502
[email protected]
RepKutz.com / Facebook.com/RepKutz
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