Let’s meet

Melissa Shusterman

State Representative,
Pennsylvania House District 157

Democrat

The proof:

Melissa sponsored a bill that would protect patients by prohibiting any state or local agencies from cooperating with out-of-state abortion-related investigations.

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Take action

Thank Melissa for their fight!

This legislator has been a consistent force in the fight to protect and expand abortion rights.

How to reach them:

Harrisburg
717 787 7524

Paoli
484 200 8260

What to say:

Send them an email thanking them for their efforts, and remind them how important abortion rights are to you. It's rare that legislators get thanked for their efforts - show them you're paying attention and appreciate the work!

  • Introduce yourself, including your relation to the district.
  • Thank them for their efforts, and encourage them to continue the fight.
  • Bonus: Consider donating your time or money to their campaigns, or supporting them on social media.

Dive deeper:

The latest from Melissa

Sponsored HB 2056

Melissa sponsored a bill that repeals limitations on government properties and public funds from being used for abortion services or abortion-related legal services.

Feb 23, 2024

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Sponsored HB 2057

Melissa sponsored a bill that repeals limitations against the use of public funds for abortions.

Feb 23, 2024

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Sponsored HB 1589

Melissa sponsored a bill that protects patients from the unauthorized disclosure of personal health information by a limited services pregnancy center, with some exceptions.

Jul 25, 2023

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Sponsored HB 1484

Melissa sponsored a bill prohibiting non-profits and their subcontracts from giving false or misleading information, including in advertising, and holding them to the same family planning standards as a health care facility.

Jun 21, 2023

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Sponsored HB 1194

Melissa sponsored a bill that repeals limitations on government properties and public funds from being used for abortion services or abortion-related legal services.

May 18, 2023

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Sponsored HB 1193

Melissa sponsored a bill that appropriates $10 million for family planning providers to maximize access to family planning services.

May 18, 2023

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Sponsored HB 1195

Melissa sponsored a bill that repeals restrictions on public funds from being used by state or local agencies for the performance of abortion.

May 18, 2023

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Sponsored HB 1192

Melissa sponsored a bill that repeals family planning funding limitations.

May 18, 2023

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Sponsored HB 1118

Melissa sponsored a bill that defines crisis pregnancy centers and prevents state funding of them.

May 5, 2023

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Sponsored HB 924

Melissa sponsored a bill authorizing the Governor of Pennsylvania to join the Women’s Reproductive Health Care Compact with other states to protect and defend reproductive rights.

Apr 17, 2023

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Sponsored HB 810

Melissa sponsored a bill that repeals spousal notification requirements for abortion.

Apr 4, 2023

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“Exactly. PA tax dollars should fund access to TRUE reproductive healthcare, not religious counseling. Over 24% of PA counties DO NOT provide access to FULL maternity care.”

Apr 4, 2023

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