Rep. Gaydos was born in Leetsdale and attended both Quaker Valley schools and Sewickley Academy before graduating from Dickinson College. She currently lives in the Quaker Valley with her rescue dog, Annie, who received her AKC Good Citizenship award.

About Valerie Gaydos

GAYDOS, Valerie S., a Representative from Allegheny County; graduated, Sewickley Academy, 1986; B.A., Russian and economics, Dickinson College, 1989; legislative assistant, Republican Caucus, Pennsylvania State Senate (1989-1992); director, Greater Baltimore Technology Council (1992-1995); founder, president, and CEO, Capitol Growth, Inc., information publishing (1994-present); president and owner, 51st Associates, LLC (2002-present); founder and president, Angel Venture Forum (2012-present); director and advisor, Accelerator for the Commercialization of Technology, Maryland Center for Entrepreneurship (2014-2016); elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives as a Republican to serve the 2019 term; reelected to the House for 3 more consecutive terms.

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Valerie Gaydos was born in Leetsdale. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Russian and economics from Dickinson College.

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Valerie is the founder, president, and chief executive officer of Capitol Growth, Inc., an information publishing company; president and owner of 51st Associates, LLC; and founder and president of Angel Venture Forum.

Valerie was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to serve the 2019 term and was reelected for three consecutive terms.

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Gaydos has signed on as a sponsor of two bills included in the Pennsylvania Growth and Affordability Plan: the Pennsylvania Family Savings Account Act and the Pennsylvania Childcare Affordability Act. The Pennsylvania Family Savings Account Act would create a tax-advantaged savings account that could be used for qualifying expenses associated with starting a family, including out-of-pocket childbirth costs, fertility treatments, adoption, lost wages from partial or unpaid parental leave and childcare. Any remaining funds could be rolled into a 529 account or converted to a Roth IRA.

Gaydos Sponsors Bills to Help Make Raising a Family More Affordable

Gaydos has signed on as a sponsor of two bills included in the Pennsylvania Growth and Affordability Plan: the Pennsylvania Family Savings Account Act and the Pennsylvania Childcare Affordability Act. The Pennsylvania Childcare Affordability Act would expand the Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit by doubling available credits and creating a third level of credit for families with three or more children.

Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the 2026-27 General Appropriations bill: “This $50.8 billion budget demonstrates greater restraint while investing in the priorities that matter most today. It is balanced without raising broad based taxes or tapping the Commonwealth's Rainy Day Fund, thanks in part to stronger than expected revenues, Medicaid payment cycle adjustments and responsible management of special funds. At a time when families are facing higher costs for groceries, housing and energy, it is important that we make responsible investments while protecting taxpayers and preserving affordability.”

State Budget Reflects Responsible Investments Today, Says Gaydos

HARRISBURG - Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) voted in favor of House Bill 1678, legislation that would provide additional property tax rebates to Pennsylvania homeowners while ensuring funding reaches all 500 school districts across the Commonwealth. The legislation would amend Pennsylvania's Tax Reform Code to generate funding for enhanced property tax relief, with a focus on helping seniors and other homeowners facing rising costs.

Gaydos Supports Property Tax Relief for Seniors, Funding for Pennsylvania Schools

Sponsors the Pennsylvania Family Savings Account Act, which would create tax-advantaged accounts for childbirth, fertility treatment, adoption, parental leave, and childcare expenses.

Sponsors the Pennsylvania Childcare Affordability Act, which would expand the Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit.

Voted for a state budget balanced without raising broad-based taxes or using Pennsylvania's Rainy Day Fund.

Voted for House Bill 1678 to provide additional property-tax rebates, particularly for seniors and homeowners facing rising costs.

- Sponsors the Pennsylvania Family Savings Account Act, which would create tax-advantaged accounts for childbirth, fertility treatment, adoption, parental leave, and childcare expenses.
- Sponsors the Pennsylvania Childcare Affordability Act, which would expand the Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit.
- Voted for a state budget balanced without raising broad-based taxes or using Pennsylvania's Rainy Day Fund.
- Voted for House Bill 1678 to provide additional property-tax rebates, particularly for seniors and homeowners facing rising costs.

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming part of our everyday lives, but with that innovation comes a responsibility to protect users. I supported House Bill 2006, which passed the House this week with bipartisan support and now moves to the Senate for consideration. House Bill 2006 would require AI companionship applications to implement safety features during extended interactions and establish safety protocols when users discuss suicidal ideation or self-harm. It would also require reminders that an AI companion is not a human being.

Examining the Impact of AI on Children

Since being elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Valerie has been proud to have four of her bills signed into law, each designed to protect and empower residents across our Commonwealth. These laws reflect Valerie’s commitment to protect Pennsylvanians by promoting fair and transparent pharmacy pricing, enhancing cybersecurity and supporting victims of human trafficking. Act 67 of 2020 prohibits “gag clauses” in pharmacy contracts, ensuring pharmacists can inform patients when paying cash could be less expensive than using insurance. The law empowers pharmacists to disclose prescription price information, helping patients access the lowest possible out-of-pocket costs and promoting transparency in medication pricing.

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Supported House Bill 2006 to require safety features and self-harm protocols in applications that provide artificial-intelligence companionship.

Sponsored legislation enacted as Act 67 of 2020, which allows pharmacists to disclose when cash prices are lower than insurance prices.

- Supported House Bill 2006 to require safety features and self-harm protocols in applications that provide artificial-intelligence companionship.
- Sponsored legislation enacted as Act 67 of 2020, which allows pharmacists to disclose when cash prices are lower than insurance prices.

Healthcare

HARRISBURG - Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today announced she has co-sponsored House Bill 2541, legislation designed to provide up to $150 million in funding to support the implementation of Pennsylvania’s structured literacy law and improve reading instruction across the Commonwealth without raising taxes or impacting the state’s General Fund budget.

Gaydos Co-Sponsors Legislation to Strengthen Early Literacy Education in Pennsylvania

Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the 2026-27 General Appropriations bill: “The budget delivers funding for our local schools, roads and bridges, career and technical education, and public safety. The additional $10 million investment in career and technical education will help prepare students for rewarding careers in high demand fields, while funding for the Rapid Bridge and Road Deployment Program will improve critical infrastructure across the Commonwealth.”

Co-sponsored House Bill 2541 to fund implementation of Pennsylvania's structured-literacy law and improve reading instruction.

Voted for a state budget that includes an additional $10 million for career and technical education.

- Co-sponsored House Bill 2541 to fund implementation of Pennsylvania's structured-literacy law and improve reading instruction.
- Voted for a state budget that includes an additional $10 million for career and technical education.

Education

HARRISBURG - Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today announced her support for legislation that would prohibit the use of harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals in a variety of high-contact consumer products commonly used by Pennsylvanians. House Bill 2145, which passed the House with bipartisan support, would ban the intentional use of PFAS in products such as cosmetics, dental floss, menstrual products and certain infant and children's items. “I was pleased to co-sponsor this legislation and vote in favor of it because protecting the health and safety of Pennsylvania families should always be a priority,” said Gaydos.

Gaydos Supports Measure to Reduce PFAS Exposure in Everyday Consumer Products

“As Pennsylvania prepares for the jobs and industries of the future, we must make sure economic growth is balanced with affordability. We should not have to shoulder higher energy costs because of growing demand from large scale data centers or other energy intensive projects. As we invest in workforce development and infrastructure, we must ensure families, small businesses and employers remain our top priority.”

Co-sponsored and voted for House Bill 2145 to prohibit intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in specified consumer products.

Said energy-intensive projects, including large-scale data centers, should not raise energy costs for residents.

- Co-sponsored and voted for House Bill 2145 to prohibit intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in specified consumer products.
- Said energy-intensive projects, including large-scale data centers, should not raise energy costs for residents.

Energy & the Environment

“My legislation would remove the word ‘consecutive’ from the residency reporting requirement,” said Gaydos. “Under the change, individuals subject to Megan's Law would be required to report any address where they reside for a total of 30 or more days within a calendar year, regardless of whether those days occur consecutively.” The legislation is intended to strengthen the effectiveness of Megan’s Law by ensuring residency reporting requirements better reflect where registered offenders are living or spending substantial time, providing more accurate information for law enforcement and the communities they serve.

Gaydos Introduces Bill to Close Megan's Law Reporting Loophole, Strengthen Public Safety

This year, Gaydos voted for two new laws aimed at cracking down on human trafficking. • Act 31 of 2026 requires human trafficking awareness training for employees in Pennsylvania's hospitality industry so they can recognize suspicious activity and know how to respond. • Act 41 of 2026 gives the Pennsylvania Attorney General and law enforcement stronger tools to investigate and prosecute traffickers while increasing penalties for those who exploit vulnerable victims.

Gaydos Invites Residents, Parents to Join the Fight Against Human Trafficking

Introduced legislation requiring people subject to Megan's Law to report any address where they reside for a total of 30 days annually.

Voted for Act 31 of 2026, requiring human-trafficking awareness training for Pennsylvania hospitality-industry employees.

Voted for Act 41 of 2026 to expand investigative and prosecutorial tools and penalties for human trafficking.

- Introduced legislation requiring people subject to Megan's Law to report any address where they reside for a total of 30 days annually.
- Voted for Act 31 of 2026, requiring human-trafficking awareness training for Pennsylvania hospitality-industry employees.
- Voted for Act 41 of 2026 to expand investigative and prosecutorial tools and penalties for human trafficking.

Public Safety

Throughout her service in the House of Representatives, Rep. Gaydos has successfully authored and enacted numerous bipartisan laws. Her legislative accomplishments include measures to lower prescription drug costs; increase government transparency; combat waste, fraud and abuse; strengthen protections against human trafficking; enhance Pennsylvania's Megan's Law; and advance efforts to modernize and improve state government. She has also championed legislation to reduce the size of the General Assembly and has introduced numerous initiatives to improve affordability, public safety and economic opportunity for Pennsylvanians.

Gaydos’ House Bill 981, known as the “Voter Motor” bill, has been introduced and referred to the House Communications and Technology Committee. The legislation would improve government efficiency by securely connecting voter registration address updates with state and local agencies. Building on the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, also known as the Motor Voter Act, the bill would allow updated voter information to be shared with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and other agencies.

Gaydos Highlights 'Voter Motor' Bill Following Report on Voter Data Challenges

Championed legislation to reduce the size of the Pennsylvania General Assembly.

Introduced House Bill 981 to securely connect voter-registration address updates with state and local agencies.

- Championed legislation to reduce the size of the Pennsylvania General Assembly.
- Introduced House Bill 981 to securely connect voter-registration address updates with state and local agencies.

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- Introduced House Bill 981 to securely connect voter-registration address updates with state and local agencies.

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