Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus
11/12/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/12/2024 17:58
O’Neal Re-Elected Republican Whip
Nov. 12, 2024
HARRISBURG - On Tuesday, the House Republican Caucus re-elected Rep. Tim O'Neal (R-Washington) to the position of its whip for the 2025-26 Legislative Session.
"It is an honor to be chosen by my peers again to help lead the caucus for the next two years," O'Neal said. "House Republicans are committed to making the Commonwealth a place where people want to live and work. We will continue to uphold fiscal responsibility, limited government and policies that promote strong communities."
As whip, O'Neal will continue to be responsible for tracking House votes and informing his other 100 Republican colleagues of upcoming issues and legislation.
O'Neal was first elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives following a May 2018 special election. In January, he will begin his fourth full term. A life-long resident of southwestern Pennsylvania, O'Neal graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP). While an undergraduate, he served in the ROTC program at IUP and was a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard. After graduation, he served on active duty including a tour in Afghanistan, rising to the rank of captain. While in combat, he was awarded the Bronze Star with "V" for valor.
Once O'Neal returned from active duty, he settled back in southwestern Pennsylvania and earned his master's degree in business administration from the University of Pittsburgh's Katz Graduate School of Business. After working in the energy industry, he was a human resources director for a construction company before his election. O'Neal resides in South Strabane Township with his wife, Julia, and their three children, Lucy, Daniel and Simon.
Joining O'Neal in the House Republican Leadership team for the 2025-26 Legislative Session are:
• Leader: Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton).
• Appropriations Chair: Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana).
• Caucus Chairman: Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia).
• Caucus Secretary: Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford).
• Caucus Administrator: Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland).
• House Republican Policy Committee Chair: Rep. David Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata).
The 48th Legislative District in Washington County covers the city of Washington; Amwell, part of Carroll (Districts 3, 4 and 5), East Finley, Fallowfield, Morris, North Franklin, part of North Strabane (Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5), Nottingham, Somerset, South Franklin, South Strabane, and West Finley townships; and the boroughs of Donora, East Washington and Green Hills.
Representative Tim O'Neal
48th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
"It is an honor to be chosen by my peers again to help lead the caucus for the next two years," O'Neal said. "House Republicans are committed to making the Commonwealth a place where people want to live and work. We will continue to uphold fiscal responsibility, limited government and policies that promote strong communities."
As whip, O'Neal will continue to be responsible for tracking House votes and informing his other 100 Republican colleagues of upcoming issues and legislation.
O'Neal was first elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives following a May 2018 special election. In January, he will begin his fourth full term. A life-long resident of southwestern Pennsylvania, O'Neal graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP). While an undergraduate, he served in the ROTC program at IUP and was a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard. After graduation, he served on active duty including a tour in Afghanistan, rising to the rank of captain. While in combat, he was awarded the Bronze Star with "V" for valor.
Once O'Neal returned from active duty, he settled back in southwestern Pennsylvania and earned his master's degree in business administration from the University of Pittsburgh's Katz Graduate School of Business. After working in the energy industry, he was a human resources director for a construction company before his election. O'Neal resides in South Strabane Township with his wife, Julia, and their three children, Lucy, Daniel and Simon.
Joining O'Neal in the House Republican Leadership team for the 2025-26 Legislative Session are:
• Leader: Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton).
• Appropriations Chair: Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana).
• Caucus Chairman: Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia).
• Caucus Secretary: Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford).
• Caucus Administrator: Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland).
• House Republican Policy Committee Chair: Rep. David Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata).
The 48th Legislative District in Washington County covers the city of Washington; Amwell, part of Carroll (Districts 3, 4 and 5), East Finley, Fallowfield, Morris, North Franklin, part of North Strabane (Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5), Nottingham, Somerset, South Franklin, South Strabane, and West Finley townships; and the boroughs of Donora, East Washington and Green Hills.
Representative Tim O'Neal
48th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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