Senator Picozzi
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

Philadelphia Officials, Advocates Call for Stronger Law Enforcement Response, Traffic Calming Measures to Deter Aggressive Driving
April 7, 2026

Philadelphia Officials, Advocates Call for Stronger Law Enforcement Response, Traffic Calming Measures to Deter Aggressive Driving

Law enforcements agencies, transportation officials and community advocates discussed initiatives to discourage aggressive driving and make roads safer for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists at a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee today. Sen. Joe Picozzi (R-5) invited the committee, chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), to northeast Philadelphia to hear about the dangers confronting his constituents and successful efforts already underway that have reduced crashes and fatalities.  [Read More]

E-news Updates – April 2, 2026
April 2, 2026

E-news Updates – April 2, 2026

In this Update: Ribbon Cutting for Self Help Movement Visit to Cranaleith Spiritual Center Upcoming events Senate Approves Bill Aiding Pennsylvanians with Invisible Disabilities During Police Interactions Happy Easter Ribbon Cutting for Self Help Movement I was proud to stand alongside Senator Tina Tartaglione, Mayor Parker, and other local leaders of the Great Northeast for […]  [Read More]

media_file= 1180885605
Published: April 2, 2026   |  Hearing: Tuesday, April 7

Public hearing on deterring aggressive driving in Philadelphia

Senate Majority Policy Committee | The Community College of Philadelphia Northeast Regional Center, 12901 Townsend Rd., Philadelphia, PA  [Read More]

Robinson, Picozzi, Pennycuick Introduce Legislation to Establish Statewide Licensure for Electrical Contractors and Electricians
April 1, 2026

Robinson, Picozzi, Pennycuick Introduce Legislation to Establish Statewide Licensure for Electrical Contractors and Electricians

Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37), Joe Picozzi (R-5), and Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) announced the introduction of legislation to establish statewide licensure requirements for electrical contractors and electricians, a move aimed at improving worker safety, ensuring quality workmanship, and protecting consumers.  [Read More]

Connect with Me

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.
MORE
Back to Top