The Democrats healthcare bill grows from the original introduced version, to the bill that will be considered on the House floor.

On September 21, Congressman Pitts presented some of his artwork at Garden Spot Village in New Holland and gave a print of his painting "Symbol of Freedom" to CEO Steve Lindsey.

On September 8, Congressman Pitts visited the Garber Family Dairy Farm which operates four robotic milking machines.

On August 11, Congressman Pitts went to the Wyncote Golf Club and visited with students involved in The First Tee organization's program that teaches golf and life skills to at risk kids.

On July 14, Congressman Pitts held a press conference in the Capitol to protest the hidden abortion mandate in the House healthcare reform plan. Click here for video from the press conference and here for a release with Congressman Pitts' statement.

On June 22, Congressman Pitts presented savings bonds to the winners of the annual Congressional Art Contest in a ceremony at his Lancaster County office. Click here to learn more about the contest and the winners.

The National Taxpayers Union honored Rep. Pitts with the "Taxpayers' Friend Award" for his pro-taxpayer voting record in 2008. Click here to learn more.

Rep. Pitts attended a grant presentation at St. Agnes School in West Chester on June 1.  The grant, from the National Endowment for the Humanities, provided books to St. Agnes that will help strengthen the teaching, study and understanding of American history and culture.

Rep. Pitts speaks with constituents during a stop at Luke Brubaker's farm in Mount Joy on October 14, during his annual Farm Tour.

Rep. Pitts visits with Department of Veterans Affairs officials and military veterans in Coatesville.

Rep. Pitts and House Republican colleagues call on Speaker Pelosi to return to Washington and bring energy legislation up for a vote on the House floor. Click here for more information.

Rep. Pitts joins President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush in the oval office for the signing of the Block Burmese JADE Act on July 29. The legislation is meant to reduce a significant source of income for the military junta in Burma by blocking the importation of Burmese precious stones into the United States.

Rep. Pitts joins Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia Velazquez (D-NY) at a press conference on July 23 to introduce the CHOICE Act, a bill meant to help small business provide health coverage to their employees. Click here for more information about the bill..

Congressman Pitts joined the Strasburg Fire Company #1 on June 7 for their celebration of the 75th anniversary of the fire company.

Congressman Pitts toured the Lancaster County Solid Waster Management Authority Waste-to-Energy authority on May 5. Click here to view of video clip of Congressman Pitts speaking about the visit, and click here for a column he wrote about the potential of Waste-to-Energy technology.

Congressman Pitts visited the recently opened Lancaster Science Factory on April 17.

Congressman Pitts is joined by Millersville University Vice President of Advancement, Jerry Eckert, and student Sarah Harper to announce the introduction of the Help Kids Save for College act at an April 7 press conference. Click here for information about the bill.

Congressman Pitts reads House Mouse, Senate Mouse, a children's book about Congress, to a group of students at Conrad Weiser East Elementary School in Wernersville on March 28.

Congressman Pitts and other officials participate in the ceremonial groundbreaking for the new Covenant Crossing project at Brethren Village on March 27.

Congressman Pitts with Academy nominees at March 8 reception in West Chester.

Congressman Pitts with Academy nominees.

Congressman Pitts and students from Cocalico High School during a March 5 visit to Washington, D.C.

Congressman Pitts meets with General Petraeus during his visit to Iraq in January.

Congressman Pitts meets with Ambassador Crocker in Baghdad in January.