Putting Affordability First, House Republicans Position Largest Tax Cut in Pennsylvania History

June 22, 2026

HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) said Monday that House Republicans have positioned legislation that includes the largest tax cut in the history of Pennsylvania with the passage of House Bill 2224. The bill would eliminate the near 6% gross receipts tax on utility bills, cutting taxes on Pennsylvania's families by $1.7 billion.

"House Republicans have been leading on affordability measures based in tax cuts that can immediately slash the bills paid by Pennsylvanians and put more money in the pockets of our working families," Topper said. "Our tax cut proposal, included in House Bill 2224, will eliminate a significant tax paid by Pennsylvanians for using the utility services they rely on in nearly every aspect of their lives."

Topper noted affordability through tax elimination has been a cornerstone of the House Republican Caucus' message on affordability throughout the current legislative session.

"House Republicans inherently believe Pennsylvanians are better off when they have more of their own money to spend and the government gets out of their way in how they can spend it," Topper said. "The elimination of the gross receipts tax would save every Pennsylvania family more of their hard-earned money and make a huge difference to the many Pennsylvanians looking for government's help in making their lives a little easier."

House Bill 2224 passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Monday by a unanimous vote.

Republican Leader Jesse Topper
78th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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