Biography

09/10/1961 -

Michael R. “Mike” Regan (R31) Cumberland (Part) and York (Part) Counties, 2017-2024

Early Life:

Michael R. “Mike” Regan, born September 10, 1961, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania; son of Joseph and Ruth Regan; Cedar Cliff High School, Camp Hill, 1980; Shippensburg University, 1982-1984; Albright College, B.S., criminal justice, 2005; United States Marshals Service (USMS), Southern District of Florida, United States Marshals Service (USMS), Middle District of Pennsylvania, 1990-2002; appointed, United States Marshal, United States District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania, 2002-2011; appointed, Deputy Inspector General of Pennsylvania, 2011-2012; elected, Republican, Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 2013-2016; elected, Republican, Pennsylvania State Senate, 2017-2024; appointed, Pennsylvania Statewide Suicide Prevention Task Force, 2019-2024; married, Frances “Fran” Regan, four children.

Pennsylvania Politics:

Appointed, United States Marshal, United States District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania; required a nomination by President George W. Bush and a confirmation by the United States Senate, 2002-2011.

Appointed, Deputy Inspector General of Pennsylvania by Governor Tom Corbett, 2011-2012. 

Elected, Republican, Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 92nd District, 2013-2016.

Elected, Republican, Pennsylvania State Senate, 31st district, Cumberland (Part) and York (Part) Counties, 2017-2024; committee assignments, Community, Economic and Recreational Development, Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, Judiciary, Law and Justice (chairman) Local Government (vice chairman), Rules and Executive Nominations; did not seek reelection 2024, left office November 30, 2024. 

Prime sponsor, welfare reform legislation, Public Assistance Integrity Act (PAIA), Senate Bill 6 - Bill Information Details Act No. 125 of 2018, October 24, 2018

Prime sponsor, Ready-to-Drink Beverages, Senate Bill 688 - Bill Information Details Act No. 86 of 2024, July 17, 2024.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives Biography:

Official Website - PA House Archives Official Website

Legacy: 

Collegiate All-American Heavy Weight Boxer, 1984

Cited:

The Pennsylvania Manual, (2017) Bogden, S. (Editor). McKain, A. (Editor). (Volume 123). Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, page 3-40; Biographies of Members of the Senate, page 3-22. 

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