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Melissa holds a bachelor's degree in Russian studies and history from Lafayette College and a master's degree in film, video cinematography, and film and video production from American University. She is married to husband, Hans, with whom she has a son. 

Melissa is the president of Fedora Media, a digital video company. She is also a former small business owner and media producer.

Melissa Shusterman currently serves as a state representative in State Assembly District 157. She was first elected in 2018 and is serving her 3rd term. 

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Supports Senate Bill 622 and House Bill 1309, which mandate policies allowing student editors to oversee administrative reviews of student publications and communications to ensure journalistic integrity.

As a state senator, introduced House Bill 1309, which requests school districts to create policies allowing student editors rather than administration to review student publications and communications to promote journalistic integrity.

- Supports access to affordable childcare.
- As a state senator, introduced House Bill 1309, which requests school districts to create policies allowing student editors rather than administration to review student publications and communications to promote journalistic integrity.

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As of September 30, 2024, Melissa Shusterman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports legislation that would classify 3D-printed guns under state law the same as standard firearms, including all accompanying requirements.

Supports extending whistleblower protection to employees reporting violations of the Dog Law.

As a state representative, introduced the Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act, which would provide families with a voluntary and private process for resolving disputes with the help of an arbitrator.

Supports the passage of the Pennsylvania Fairness Act, which would prohibit discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals in housing, education, and employment.

Supports the passage of the Pennsylvania Fairness Act, which would prohibit discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals in housing, education, and employment settings. 

- Supports legislation that would classify 3D-printed guns under state law the same as standard firearms, including all accompanying requirements.
- Supports extending whistleblower protection to employees reporting violations of the Dog Law.
- As a state representative, introduced the Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act, which would provide families with a voluntary and private process for resolving disputes with the help of an arbitrator.
- Supports the passage of the Pennsylvania Fairness Act, which would prohibit discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals in housing, education, and employment settings. 

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Melissa Shusterman

As of October 3, 2024, Melissa Shusterman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Melissa was previously a small business owner and media producer.

Melissa Shusterman currently serves as a state representative in the Pennsylvania House for District 157. She was first elected in 2018 and is serving her 3rd term. 

Supports new funding to enhance local watersheds in the West Chester area.

Supports funding for local fire companies, such as the Berwyn Fire Co., which received $1.5 million to help fund a new station.

Supports securing state funding for local initiatives, such as the Phoenixville Area Senior Center, which received $125,000.

Believes grants are essential for addressing immediate needs and fostering long-term growth and development in local communities.

Supports eliminating state funding for crisis pregnancy centers.

Supports access to comprehensive healthcare, including reproductive health services.

Supports abortion and wants to protect people seeking abortions in Pennsylvania from prosecution by other states.

Opposes abortion and believes that a proposed amendment to ban all abortions without exceptions would succeed.

Believes in improving senior care in Pennsylvania through collaboration between the Department of Health and nursing home staff.

Believes in regulating food ingredients for children's health.

Supports increased investment in education to provide property tax relief and prepare graduates for future jobs.

Supports stronger protections for student journalists, as evidenced by supporting legislation backed by Conestoga High School students at a Pennsylvania State Capitol press conference.

As a state representative, Shusterman launched the “It Should Be a Law” essay contest for fourth-graders.

Supports extending federal aid to childcare providers to prevent the closure of nearly 3,000 Pennsylvania programs and to protect over 152,000 children from losing access to care.

- Supports affordable childcare.
- Supports Senate Bill 622 and House Bill 1309, which mandate policies allowing student editors to oversee administrative reviews of student publications and communications to ensure journalistic integrity.

Supports grants for local efforts to preserve ecosystems.

Supports legislation that would protect plants and pollinators.

Supports using state grant funding to address stormwater runoff and flooding.

Supports legislation that would create a Pennsylvania Youth Service Corps, providing jobs to clean up the environment and undertake other public service.

Opposes the proposed ban on hunting with dogs in Virginia.

Supports banning Red Dye No. 40 and Yellow Dye No. 5.

Opposes the use of Red Dye No. 4 in food products.

Supports restricting assault weapons and endorses State Rep. Melissa Shusterman's proposed bills to achieve this.

Supports legislation that helps families settle disputes with an arbitrator.

Supports banning the sale of assault weapons.

- Supports banning the sale of assault weapons.
- Supports legislation that would classify 3D-printed guns under state law the same as standard firearms, including all accompanying requirements.
- Supports extending whistleblower protection to employees reporting violations of the Dog Law.
- As a state representative, introduced the Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act, which would provide families with a voluntary and private process for resolving disputes with the help of an arbitrator.
- Supports the passage of the Pennsylvania Fairness Act, which would prohibit discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals in housing, education, and employment.

Supports voting rights and fair elections.

Opposes election criticism and believes it undermines voting rights.

Believes in protecting voting rights and ensuring fair elections.

Believes in the importance of voting rights and elections integrity, and supports measures to protect these rights.

Believes in reforming the election process to ensure stability and prevent chaos, as reflected in the aftermath of Kevin McCarthy's election as House Speaker.

Believes in protecting voting rights against intimidation from the "radical MAGA right."

- Supports banning the sale of assault weapons.
- Supports legislation that would classify 3D-printed guns under state law the same as standard firearms, including all accompanying requirements.
- Supports extending whistleblower protection to employees reporting violations of the Dog Law.
- As a state representative, introduced the Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act, which would provide families with a voluntary and private process for resolving disputes with the help of an arbitrator.

As of October 1, 2024, Melissa Shusterman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Melissa Shusterman is a state representative for Pennsylvania’s 157th Legislative District. Before her election to the General Assembly, she was a small business owner and media producer.

Melissa Shusterman currently serves as a state representative in the Pennsylvania House for District 157. She was first elected in 2018 and is serving her 3rd term. She is the chair of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Family Law and is a member of the Health, Transportation, State Government, and Rules committees.

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