PA State Rep. Eric Nelson represents the 57th Legislative District which includes the following Westmoreland County communities: the city of Greensburg; Hempfield (part) and Salem townships; and the Delmont, Hunker, New Stanton, South Greensburg, Southwest Greensburg and Youngwood boroughs. View larger map
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Nelson Bill to Protect Addiction Patients Signed into Law Jul. 05, 2021 / HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) to improve notification standards when someone in drug or alcohol treatment leaves against medical advice was signed by Gov. Tom Wolf this week. It is now Act 41 of 2021. The new law is being referred to as Heather’s Law.
Nelson to Hold Shred Event for 57th District May. 21, 2021 / WESTMORELAND COUNTY – Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) will hold a free, onsite shredding event for residents of the 57th Legislative District on Wednesday, June 2, from 4-6 p.m. The event will take place at the Hempfield Township Park and Athletic Complex at 220 Forbes Trail Road, Greensburg.
House State Government Committee to Mark End of Election Review Hearings Apr. 20, 2021 / WHAT: The House State Government Committee recently concluded its non-partisan and bi-partisan review of Pennsylvania’s election process and laws. Over the course of 10 hearings, the committee heard from more than 50 testifiers ranging from national election experts to county election officials, and from top Pennsylvania election officials to officials who oversee elections in other states. Pennsylvania was the only state to complete an inclusive review of its election laws and administration prior to moving legislation.
Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Prevent Private Money Election Grants to Counties Mar. 31, 2021 / Press Release HARRISBURG – Reps. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland), Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter/) have introduced legislation to ensure equitable distribution and transparency of money that funds Pennsylvania’s elections.