Contact Information 

District Offices:
101 Ehalt Street
Greensburg, PA 15601-2300
Phone: 724-834-6400
Fax: 724-834-6799
Hours: Monday through Friday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Youngwood Borough Building
17 South 6th Street
Youngwood, PA 15697
Phone: (724) 925-5490
Fax: (724) 925- 5491
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Capitol Office:
B-12 Main Capitol Building
PO Box 202057
Harrisburg, PA 17120-2057
Phone: 717-260-6146
Fax: 717-782-2882

My Audio Updates
Here you will find audio clips about important events that have taken place during the current and past Legislative Sessions.
Rep. Krieger Comments on Public Hearing Regarding the Recently Announced Closure of Correctional Institutions in Western PA - 2/15/2013
Lawmakers convened a public hearing of a House Judiciary Subcommittee this week in Harrisburg to hear testimony about the Corbett administration’s decision to close the State Correctional Institution at Greensburg. Representative Tim Krieger (R-Westmoreland), chairman of the Crime and Corrections Subcommittee, said the committee heard from state Corrections Secretary John Wetzel and others about the process and factors used in determining which correctional facilities are being closed by the state and why. Mike Davies reports... story and bite available.
Rep. Krieger Calles for Governor to Reject Federal Medicaid Expansion Plan - 2/4/2013
A group of House Republican lawmakers on Monday called for Governor Tom Corbett to officially reject the expansion of Medicaid under Obamacare, due to the negative consequences that would impact patients, doctors, and taxpayers. Representative Tim Krieger (R-Westmoreland) said the current Medicaid system is unsustainable, and any expansion would only make the situation worse. Chuck Nichols reports... story and bite available.
Rep. Krieger Comments on First Meeting of the House Select Committee on Property Tax Reform - 8/21/2012
The House Select Committee on Property Tax Reform held its first public hearing Monday in Harrisburg to review legislation designed to bring about changes in the tax system utilized by local governments and school districts in Pennsylvania. Representative Tim Krieger (R-Westmoreland) a member of the committee, said the small bipartisan group of lawmakers is taking a hard look at the options and will be developing a report that lays out a clear course of action for the General Assembly to follow that may include relief from state mandates that have caused school spending to skyrocket. From the State Capitol, Mike Davies reporting... story and bite available.
Rep. Krieger Addresses Annual PA Right to Keep and Bear Arms Rally on Eliminating Redundant Firearms Background Checks - 5/8/2012
Hundreds of supporters of Second Amendment rights joined state lawmakers Tuesday in the state capitol for the annual Pennsylvania Right to Keep and Bear Arms Rally. Rep. Tim Krieger (R-Westmoreland) addressed the rally and urged support for his bill to eliminate the Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS) for firearms purchasers and replace it with already existing National Instant Check System (NICS). Rep. Krieger said the Pennsylvania system is burdensome, inconvenient for gun purchasers and costs taxpayers far too much. From the State Capitol, Mike Davies reporting... story and bite available.
Krieger Bill Would Eliminate Redundant Firearms Background Checks and Save PA Taxpayers Millions - 3/21/2012
Legislation that could save state taxpayers millions of dollars annually by eliminating the Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS) for firearms purchasers and replacing it with already existing National Instant Check System (NICS) has been introduced in Harrisburg. Rep. Tim Krieger (R-Westmoreland) author of House Bill 2127 said the Pennsylvania system is burdensome, inconvenient for gun purchasers and costs taxpayers far too much. Mike Davies reports, wrap and stand alone bite available.
Rep. Krieger Comments on Final Passage of Voter ID Bill - 3/14/2012
The state House has voted to approve legislation that requires photo ID’s for voters in Pennsylvania to eliminate the possibility of election fraud. Rep. Tim Krieger (R-Westmoreland) said he feels the bill goes a long way to protecting the integrity of the electoral process and ensuring each individual vote counts. The bill now goes to the Governor’s desk for his signature. Mike Davies reports, wrap and stand alone bite available.
Rep. Krieger Comments on Governor's Budget Address - 2/9/2012
Level funding for state government was the message delivered on Tuesday by Governor Corbett in his second annual budget address before the General Assembly in Harrisburg. The $27.1 billion spending plan actually represents a small reduction in total state spending from last year with no new taxes and an emphasis on streamlining administrative expenditures. Rep. Tim Krieger (R-Westmoreland) said the Commonwealth must live within its means and the use of block grants could result in significant savings. Chuck Nichols reports, wrap and stand alone bite available.
Rep. Kreiger Comments on Governor's Budget Address - 2/7/2012
Level funding for state government was the message delivered Tuesday by Governor Corbett in his second annual budget address before the General Assembly in Harrisburg. The $27.1 billion spending plan actually represents small reduction in total state spending from last year with no new taxes and an emphasis on streamlining the administrative expenditures. Rep. Tim Krieger (R-Westmoreland) said this budget was built on the idea that the Commonwealth must live within its means, without borrowing or new taxes. Mike Davies reports...
Rep. Krieger Comments on Castle Doctrine Legislation Signed Into Law Tuesday by Governor Corbett - 6/29/2011
Castle Doctrine legislation that more broadly defines the circumstances where Pennsylvania citizens may choose to exercise their right of self protection was signed into law by Governor Corbett Tuesday in Harrisburg. Rep. Tim Krieger (R-Westmoreland) said this legislation will ensure those citizens who act to protect themselves and their families from criminals need not fear prosecution for their actions. Mike Davies reports, wrap and stand alone bite available.
Rep. Krieger Comments on His Bill to Tighten Rules on Outside Legal Contracts Granted by State Government - 6/14/2011
Legislation that would ensure open and competitive selection procedures for legal services performed under state contract by private attorneys was recently approved by the Pennsylvania House. Bill sponsor Rep. Tim Krieger (R-Westmoreland) said his legislation would amend the state procurement code because a lack of uniform policies regulating the hiring of private attorneys has created a system that is ripe for potential abuse and conflict of interest. Mike Davies reports, wrap and stand alone bite available.