Brian Munroe
DemocraticQ1 PFAS chemicals are widely used in consumer products but have raised health concerns due to their persistence in the environment and humans, and some Pennsylvanian legislators are considering restrictions on its use, such as in House Bill 2145. Should Pennsylvania restrict PFAS in consumer products? What scientific evidence would you use to inform your decision?
I am actually leading the way on banning forever chemicals in firefighter foam, which is where our local water contamination where I live in Warminster came from. We passed it unanimously in the house and it passed unanimously in the Senate Veterans Affairs committee where I spoke in front of chairman Doug Mastriano. We’re hoping for a full vote in the Senate so we can get this critical piece of legislation to the governor’s desk.
You can see my comments before the Senate VA committee here: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1004633285552036
KEYWORDS: contamination, ban, co-sponsor
Q2 Measles vaccination rates in Pennsylvania have declined in recent years, from 95.5% in 2020 to 92.5% in 2025. At the same time, measles outbreaks have emerged across the state, with 62 confirmed cases in PA in 2026. As a policymaker, how do you approach engaging with communities that have concerns that center on infectious disease outbreaks and vaccine safety, and what policies, if any, would you support related to these issues?
The rise of disinformation and anti-vaccine sentiment is dangerous. I stand with medical experts and regularly hold flu/COVID vaccine clinics for constituents through my state office.
I co-sponsored HB 1828, protecting vaccine access in PA. As a two-time cancer survivor who is only alive thanks to the incredible work of scientists powering breakthroughs, I will always champion access to vaccines, affordable healthcare, and policies that protect the health and wellbeing of our communities.
KEYWORDS: experts, survivor, wellbeing
Q3 There have been avian influenza outbreaks in Pennsylvania, with potential impacts on poultry and dairy operations, both industries that provide billions of dollars of economic value to the state. What policies, if any, do you support to strengthen the state’s preparedness and outbreak response? Are there specific strategies you would prioritize to protect farm workers, agricultural communities, and the broader public?
Agricultural threats are critical economic and health problems. My legislative stance directly intersects with agricultural and environmental issues, focusing on local preservation, protection, and food sustainability.
I am an advocate for sustainable development and protecting local farmland from unchecked urban sprawl and stormwater issues. Protecting Pennsylvanians from dangerous illness and a contaminated food supply is very important. Even invasive species like the Spotted Lantern Fly have brought millions of dollars of damage to Bucks County farmers. We must consider investing in scientific research and food safety, especially as funding cuts at the federal level jeopardize public safety.
KEYWORDS: protection, safety, investing
Q4 Pennsylvania is the nation’s second-largest producer of natural gas and nuclear energy, as well as the third-largest producer of coal, per the Energy Information Administration. In contrast, PA currently ranks 45th in the country in terms of wind, solar, and hydropower energy production. How do you think these energy sources should be distributed across PA’s energy production portfolio, and what policies, if any, would you support to facilitate this?
Green energy is the future and those standing in the way are endangering our children and grandchildren. Everyone has a right to clean air and pure water. I take these protections seriously as they directly impact us economically, as well as our overall health.Unchecked development without storm water mitigation in years past left us with flooding issues.
I co-sponsored HB 1260 to expand solar energy. I believe that a natural gas extraction fee is long overdue. Investing in energy-efficient, alternative fuel sources drives innovation and creates sustainable, green jobs.
When we fail our environment, we fail ourselves.
KEYWORDS: green, climate, jobs
Q5 Pennsylvania has proposed more reporting, utility oversight, and zoning guidance for large data centers, along with shifting some generation, capacity, and reliability costs onto data center developers rather than ordinary ratepayers. How should the costs and benefits of large data center development be divided between developers and the public, and what requirements, if any, would you support on power, water, and public reporting before a project moves forward?
This is the “new fracking.” We must learn from our failures to address the serious environmental impacts of AI data centers.
I am co-sponsoring HB 2150 and 2151, which would require data center developers and users to report their operations and energy and water usage to PA, and direct municipalities to regulate data centers and adopt local ordinances to limit harmful impacts on nearby communities. We need guardrails as this new technological frontier expands rapidly.
I do not support letting these companies come in and reap economic benefits by destroying our environment and harming our communities, and will continue to advocate for more laws tackling AI-related issues and fighting for affordable energy for Pennsylvanians.
KEYWORDS: guardrails, protection, environment