John Lawrence (Pennsylvania politician) explained

John Lawrence
Office:Speaker pro tempore of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Term Start:January 5, 2021
Term End:November 30, 2022
Predecessor:Sheryl M. Delozier
Successor:Vacant
State House1:Pennsylvania
District1:13th
Term Start1:January 4, 2011
Predecessor1:Tom Houghton
Birth Name:John Adda Lawrence
Birth Date:15 June 1978
Party:Republican
Spouse:Rebecca
Children:2
Education:Pennsylvania State University (BA)

John Adda Lawrence is an American politician and businessman, and member of the Republican Party. In 2010, he was elected to represent the 13th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.[1] He serves on the Agriculture & Rural Affairs, Appropriations, Committee On Committees, Government Oversight, Professional Licensure, Rules, and Transportation Committees.

Early life

Lawrence earned a bachelor's degree in business from Penn State University.[2] He worked as an account officer for J.P. Morgan Chase.

Political career

Lawrence was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2010. He authored Act 102 of 2018, which eliminated the possibility of domestic violence victims being required to financially support their convicted abuser. He's served on six committees in the House, including the House Professional Licensure Committee and the Appropriations Committee. In February 2019, Lawrence was named deputy whip.

Committee assignments

Personal life

Lawrence and his wife, Rebecca, have two daughters and live in West Grove, Pennsylvania.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rowley. Jermaine. 13 May 2020. Republican incumbent John Lawrence running for re-election in PA State House District 13. 2020-06-30. Fox 43. en-US.
  2. Web site: Hoffman. Steven. 12 February 2019. State Rep. Lawrence earns important committee assignment Chester County Press. 2020-06-30. Chester County Press. en.
  3. Web site: Representative John A. Lawrence. 2022-01-14. The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly.. English.