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Senator
Joe Picozzi
Pennsylvania's 5th District
Serving parts of Philadelphia County
Senator
Joe Picozzi
Pennsylvania's 5th District
Serving parts of Philadelphia County

Recent News

E-news Updates – June 20, 2026
June 20, 2026

E-news Updates – June 20, 2026

In this Update: Protecting Educational Opportunities for Students Philadelphia City Government Youth Summit Visit to Woods Services Meeting at Café Carmela with HUD Congratulations to Koshy John Thalakal on Becoming an Eagle Scout Congratulations on Retirement, Lt. Wong Mobile Office Hours Photo of the Month Making it Easier for Fire Companies, EMS Agencies to Access […]  [Read More]

E-news Updates – June 13, 2026
June 13, 2026

E-news Updates – June 13, 2026

In this Update: Capitol Conversations PCCD Grants Awarded to 3 Schools in 5th Senatorial District Department of Community and Economic Development Grants Awarded to 5th District Modernizing Commercial Security Bill Passes Senate Electrical Licensure Bill Approved by Committee Scouting Day in Harrisburg Supporting First Responder Wellness Supporting Working Families Bill Passes Senate Zoo Day at […]  [Read More]

Picozzi Bill to Modernize Commercial Security Passes Senate
June 10, 2026

Picozzi Bill to Modernize Commercial Security Passes Senate

Legislation sponsored by Senator Joe Picozzi (R-5) to establish clear statewide standards for electrified security systems used by commercial and industrial properties has passed the Pennsylvania Senate.  [Read More]

Meeting to consider SB 746, SB 1299, SB 1374 and HB 1250
Published: June 8, 2026   |  Meeting: Monday, June 8

Meeting to consider SB 746, SB 1299, SB 1374 and HB 1250

Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee | Rules Committee, Conference Room  [Read More]

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Harrisburg Office
Senate Box 203005
Harrisburg, PA 17120
(717) 787-9608

District Office
12361 Academy Road
Philadelphia, PA, 19154
(215) 281-2539

Meet Senator Picozzi

Joe Picozzi is a state senator serving Northeast Philadelphia’s 5th Senate District. At 29, he is the youngest state senator in Pennsylvania and the first Republican elected to represent Philadelphia in the State Senate since 1996. The son of a Philadelphia firefighter and a special education teacher, he was born and raised in Somerton and resides in Tacony.

Before running for office, Joe served as chief of staff at the Manhattan Institute and was an aide to future House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Joe graduated from Georgetown University in 2017 where he was a George F. Baker Scholar.
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