Michael Schlossberg Explained

Michael H. Schlossberg
State House:Pennsylvania
District:132nd
Term Start:January 1, 2013[1]
Predecessor:Jennifer Mann
Constituency:Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Party:Democratic
Birth Date:15 May 1983
Alma Mater:Muhlenberg College
Lehigh University
Profession:Legislator
Spouse:Brenna
Children:2
Website:Rep. Mike Schlossberg

Michael H. Schlossberg (born May 15, 1983) is a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 132nd district since 2013. He is a member of the Democratic Party.

Personal life and education

Schlossberg graduated from Livingston High School in Livingston, New Jersey, in 2001. He graduated from Muhlenberg College in 2005, majoring in political science and psychology. Schlossberg earned a MA from Lehigh University in 2006.[2]

Schlossberg is married to Brenna Schlossberg, a teacher in the Allentown School District.

Career

Schlossberg was elected to the Allentown City Council in 2009, becoming its youngest member ever. Schlossberg was elected to the Pennsylvania House in 2012. His predecessor retired and endorsed Schlossberg, and Schlossberg was the only candidate of any party to appear on the primary ballot.[3] Schlossberg serves on the Rules committee[4]

In 2013, Schlossberg introduced a bill that would require rapists to pay child support for the children they fathered.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: SESSION OF 2013 - 197TH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY - No. 1. Legislative Journal. Pennsylvania House of Representatives . 2013-01-01.
  2. Web site: Michael H. Schlossberg. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 8 September 2013.
  3. News: Lash. Devon. Allentown's Pennsylvania House seat uncontested. 8 September 2013. The Morning Call. 23 February 2012.
  4. Web site: Representative Michael H. Schlossberg. 2022-01-27. The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly.. English.
  5. News: Snyder. Miles. Pa. panel says rapists should support children they father. 8 September 2013. WHTM ABC 27. 25 June 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130628184820/http://www.abc27.com/story/22683951/pa-panel-says-rapists-should-support-children-they-father. 28 June 2013.