Rep. Scott Barger
Republican Pennsylvania House · District 80 · Pennsylvania
+0.991Left–right score (within House)−1 = most liberal, +1 = most conservative in this chamber. Only compare with others in the same chamber.
#198 of 201Chamber rank, liberal→conservative#1 is the most liberal ranked member of this chamber.
78.1%Party unityHow often they vote the same way as most of their own party.
1647Roll calls (0 missed/absent)Recorded votes we have for this session; “missed” means they didn’t vote.
In office since 2024-12-01 · sbarger@pahousegop.com · repbarger.com · palegis.us/…/rep-barger · Open States ID 983dc33a-559e-4f01-9c60-08fed48a1415
Capitol: Room 409, Irvis Office Building P.O. Box 202080, Harrisburg, PA 17120 717-787-9020 · District: 324 Allegheny St. Suite A, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 814-695-2398
Where they sit in the Pennsylvania House
Each gray bar counts how many ranked members of the Pennsylvania House have a score in that range, from most liberal (left) to most conservative (right). The colored line is Scott Barger. Scores are relative to this chamber only.
Chamber, by party
Each tick is one ranked member, placed by their score (blue D, red R, purple I/other). The tall tick is Scott Barger.
Committees
- Children and Youth
- Commerce
- Labor and Industry
- Tourism, Recreation and Economic Development
Recent votes (latest 60 of 1647 in the current session data)
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-29 | HR 317 House Resolution 317 A Resolution recognizing the months of September 2025 and September 2026 as "Hunger Action Month" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Pass 202–1 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 2549 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, providing for contributions for the deaf and hard of hearing, for contributions for the Shriners Hospitals for C | Yea | Pass 203–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HR 629 Committee vote (Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development): Report Bill As Committed A Resolution recognizing September 15 through October 15, 2026, as "Hispanic Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Pass 26–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 744 Committee vote (State Government): Report Bill As Committed An Act amending Title 65 (Public Officers) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in ethics standards and financial disclosure, further providing for definitions and for restricted activities, providing for gift ban | Yea | Pass 26–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | SB 468 A4351 An Act amending Title 74 (Transportation) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for interstate agreements for research and deployment of unmanned aircraft systems. | Yea | Pass 203–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 2490 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending Title 67 (Public Welfare) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions, providing for waiver of subrogation. | Yea | Pass 203–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 2535 A4120 An Act providing for the public safety regulation of large load users; requiring the submission of emergency operations plans and generalized infrastructure inventories as a condition of occupancy; protecting confidentia | Yea | Pass 203–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 349 Committee vote (State Government): Report Bill As Amended An Act amending Title 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions relating to retirement for State employees and officers, further providing for definitions; and, in members | Yea | Pass 26–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HR 621 Committee vote (Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development): Report Bill As Amended A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States and the United States Secretary of Defense to strengthen domestic content requirements for defense systems. | Yea | Pass 26–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HR 621 Committee vote (Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development): Adopt Amendment A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States and the United States Secretary of Defense to strengthen domestic content requirements for defense systems. | Yea | Pass 19–7 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 2645 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending the act of February 19, 1980 (P.L.15, No.9), known as the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act, in definitions, further providing for definitions and for State Real Estate Commission; in applicatio | Yea | Pass 190–13 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 1700 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, providing for communication barrier designation; and imposing penalties. | Yea | Pass 203–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 2135 Committee vote (Labor & Industry): Report Bill As Committed An Act providing for accommodation of pregnancy-related and menopause-related conditions by employers. | Nay | Pass 14–12 |
| 2026-09-29 | HR 544 House Resolution 544 A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2026 as "International Underground Railroad Month" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Pass 203–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HR 287 House Resolution 287 A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and issue a report on workplace policies related to perimenopause and menopause offered by public and private employers. | Nay | Pass 159–44 |
| 2026-09-29 | HR 622 Committee vote (Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development): Report Bill As Committed A Resolution designating the month of October 2026 as "Italian and Italian American History and Culture Month" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Pass 26–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HR 598 Committee vote (Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development): Report Bill As Committed A Resolution recognizing the month of October 2026 as "Arts and Culture Month" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Pass 26–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 634 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school safety and security, further providing for school safety and security coordinator. | Nay | Pass 200–3 |
| 2026-09-29 | HR 555 Committee vote (Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development): Report Bill As Committed A Resolution designating December 29, 2026, as the "175th Anniversary of the Young Men's Christian Association" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Pass 26–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 1925 A4011 An Act amending Titles 35 (Health and Safety), 40 (Insurance) and 67 (Public Welfare) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for artificial intelligence in facilities, for artificial intelligence use by ins | Yea | Pass 203–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 2184 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in powers and duties, providing for public interest; and, in rates and dist | Nay | Pass 150–53 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 280 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in qualifications of electors, further providing for qua | Nay | Pass 115–88 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 2398 A4349 An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in local organizations and services, providing for flood evacuation plans for organized camps. | Yea | Pass 203–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HR 497 Committee vote (Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development): Report Bill As Committed A Resolution recognizing October 6, 2026, as "German American Day" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Pass 26–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HR 608 Committee vote (Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development): Report Bill As Committed A Resolution designating November 5, 2026, as "Guru Nanak Day" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Pass 26–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 2625 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in race horse industry reform, further providing for additional powers of commission. | Yea | Pass 203–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 2083 A4151 An Act amending Title 16 (Counties) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hotel tax, further providing for hotel room rental tax in third through eighth class counties and for hotel room rental tax in second clas | Yea | Pass 203–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 349 Committee vote (State Government): Adopt Amendment An Act amending Title 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions relating to retirement for State employees and officers, further providing for definitions; and, in members | Yea | Pass 26–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HR 626 Committee vote (Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development): Report Bill As Committed A Resolution designating October 23, 2026, as "Hungarian Revolution Memorial Day" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Pass 26–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 2595 A3992 An Act amending the act of November 30, 2004 (P.L.1672, No.213), known as the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act, providing for interconnection reviews. | Yea | Fail 100–103 |
| 2026-09-29 | HR 287 MOTION TO SUSPEND RULES A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and issue a report on workplace policies related to perimenopause and menopause offered by public and private employers. | Nay | Pass 188–15 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 2227 FINAL PASSAGE An Act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 68687, carrying Pennsylvania Route 271 over a tributary of Blacklick Creek in Blacklick Township, Cambria County, as the Martin J. Kupchella Memorial Bridge; designat | Yea | Pass 203–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HR 492 Committee vote (Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development): Report Bill As Committed A Resolution recognizing the month of October 2026 as "Polish American Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Pass 26–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 911 A4273 An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in employees, providing for law enforcement officer benefits for surviving family members. | Yea | Pass 203–0 |
| 2026-09-29 | HB 2595 A3991 An Act amending the act of November 30, 2004 (P.L.1672, No.213), known as the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act, providing for interconnection reviews. | Yea | Fail 97–106 |
| 2026-09-29 | HR 596 Committee vote (Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development): Report Bill As Committed A Resolution recognizing September 1, 2026, as "National Hotel Employee Day" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Pass 26–0 |
| 2026-09-28 | HB 634 A4113 An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school safety and security, further providing for school safety and security coordinator. | Yea | Pass 203–0 |
| 2026-09-28 | HB 2520 Committee vote (Children & Youth): Re-refer Bill To Another Committee An Act amending the act of December 20, 1985 (P.L.457, No.112), known as the Medical Practice Act of 1985, further providing for definitions and for midwifery. | Yea | Pass 25–0 |
| 2026-09-28 | HB 2184 A4070 An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in powers and duties, providing for public interest; and, in rates and dist | Yea | Pass 202–1 |
| 2026-09-28 | HB 2219 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in registration of vehicles, further providing for display of registration plate, for antique, classic and collectible plates, for personal o | Yea | Pass 197–6 |
| 2026-09-28 | HB 151 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending the act of November 23, 2010 (P.L.1264, No.119), known as the Children in Foster Care Act, further providing for definitions; providing for RSDI benefits; and imposing duties on the Joint State Government | Yea | Pass 202–1 |
| 2026-09-28 | HR 582 Committee vote (Children & Youth): Report Bill As Committed A Resolution designating the month of September 2026 as "Childhood Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Pass 25–0 |
| 2026-09-28 | HB 2006 FINAL PASSAGE An Act providing for safety regarding artificial intelligence in companionship applications; and imposing a penalty. | Nay | Pass 133–70 |
| 2026-09-28 | HR 609 Committee vote (Children & Youth): Report Bill As Committed A Resolution designating the month of November 2026 as "Prematurity Awareness Month" and November 17, 2026, as "Prematurity Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Pass 25–0 |
| 2026-09-28 | HB 2154 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, establishing the Prison Industry Enhancement Authority; providing for employment of incarcerated individuals by private industry an | Nay | Pass 116–87 |
| 2026-09-28 | HB 2649 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in casualty insurance, providing for coverage for certain fertility preservation services. | Nay | Pass 172–31 |
| 2026-09-28 | HR 502 House Resolution 502 A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Pass 202–1 |
| 2026-09-28 | HB 2378 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending the act of July 15, 2004 (P.L.731, No.85), known as the Elderly Immunization Act, further providing for definitions, for vaccination offered to eligible persons and for responsibilities of department; and | Nay | Pass 157–46 |
| 2026-09-28 | HB 1700 MOTION TO TABLE An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, providing for communication barrier designation; and imposing penalties. | Nay | Pass 103–100 |
| 2026-09-28 | HB 1700 MOTION TO TABLE An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, providing for communication barrier designation; and imposing penalties. | Nay | Pass 103–100 |
| 2026-09-28 | HR 602 Committee vote (Children & Youth): Report Bill As Committed A Resolution recognizing the month of October 2026, as "Infant Safe Sleep Month" in Pennsylvania. | Yea | Pass 25–0 |
| 2026-09-28 | HB 1006 FINAL PASSAGE An Act amending the act of April 28, 1937 (P.L.417, No.105), known as the Milk Marketing Law, in weighing and testing, further providing for certified testers and for certified weighers and samplers. | Yea | Pass 203–0 |
| 2026-09-28 | HB 2184 A3966 An Act amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in powers and duties, providing for public interest; and, in rates and dist | Nay | Pass 111–92 |
| 2026-09-28 | HB 2645 A3986 An Act amending the act of February 19, 1980 (P.L.15, No.9), known as the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act, in definitions, further providing for definitions and for State Real Estate Commission; in applicatio | Yea | Pass 203–0 |
| 2026-09-11 | HR 590 House Resolution 590 A Resolution celebrating the momentous occasion of the 250th anniversary of the Constitution of Pennsylvania. | Yea | Pass 203–0 |
| 2026-09-11 | HR 589 House Resolution 589 A Resolution celebrating the momentous and historic occasion of the United States Semiquincentennial. | Yea | Pass 203–0 |
| 2026-08-19 | HR 590 Committee vote (Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development): Report Bill As Committed A Resolution celebrating the momentous occasion of the 250th anniversary of the Constitution of Pennsylvania. | Yea | Pass 26–0 |
| 2026-08-19 | HR 589 Committee vote (Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development): Report Bill As Committed A Resolution celebrating the momentous and historic occasion of the United States Semiquincentennial. | Yea | Pass 26–0 |
| 2026-07-23 | HB 1042 MOTION TO SUSPEND RULES An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), 61 (Prisons and Parole) and 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in crimes a | Yea | Fail 101–101 |
| 2026-07-23 | HR 600 House Resolution 600 A Resolution authorizing the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to hold session on September 9, 2026, at 5:45 p.m., at Congress Hall in Philadelphia, in celebration of the momentous and historic | Yea | Pass 201–0 |