Senate Committee Advances Bill to Provide Financial Help to PA Residents Harmed by Norfolk Southern Train Wreck
March 10, 2023

Senate Committee Advances Bill to Provide Financial Help to PA Residents Harmed by Norfolk Southern Train Wreck

The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, chaired by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), Wednesday approved a resolution and two bills, including one to provide financial help to Pennsylvania businesses and residents impacted by the Feb. 3 Norfolk Southern train wreck in East Palestine, Ohio.  [Read More]

Mastriano Measure to Combat Elder Abuse Passed Unanimously by Senate Committe
March 9, 2023

Mastriano Measure to Combat Elder Abuse Passed Unanimously by Senate Committe

The Senate Aging and Youth Committee on Monday in Harrisburg unanimously passed legislation introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) to help combat financial crimes that target senior citizens.  [Read More]

Mastriano, Senate Committee to Meet Wednesday to Hear from Norfolk Southern CEO and Vote on Bills
March 7, 2023

Mastriano, Senate Committee to Meet Wednesday to Hear from Norfolk Southern CEO and Vote on Bills

One week after Chairman Doug Mastriano (R-33) and the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee subpoenaed Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw to compel the executive to appear before the body and provide testimony, the committee is scheduled to meet Wednesday, March 8, at 9 a.m., in Hearing Room 1 of the North Office Building to hear from Shaw and vote on several bills.  [Read More]

Mastriano Calls Shapiro Budget Proposal a Reckless Spending Binge
March 7, 2023

Mastriano Calls Shapiro Budget Proposal a Reckless Spending Binge

 Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) today released the following statement after Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered his first budget address to a joint session of the state House and Senate in Harrisburg:  [Read More]

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February 23, 2023

Mastriano Hosts Hearing Highlighting Effects of Norfolk Southern Train Wreck

Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee Chairman Doug Mastriano (R-33) today hosted a hearing at Beaver County Community College, where local residents shared their stories in the wake of the Norfolk Southern train wreck in East Palestine, Ohio.  [Read More]

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February 17, 2023

Public hearing on the Norfolk Southern train derailment on the Pennsylvania border and emergency response efforts

Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee | Thursday, February 23, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. | Community College of Beaver County, Monaca   [Read More]

Senator Mastriano, Chair of the Senate Veterans and Emergency Preparedness Committee, Plans Visit to Areas Impacted by Train Derailment
February 16, 2023

Senator Mastriano, Chair of the Senate Veterans and Emergency Preparedness Committee, Plans Visit to Areas Impacted by Train Derailment

Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), chairman of the Senate Veterans and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will be traveling on Feb. 17-18 to the areas impacted by the Norfolk Southern train derailment and chemical burn.  [Read More]

Pennsylvanians Deserve Answers about the East Palestine Environmental Disaster
February 15, 2023

Pennsylvanians Deserve Answers about the East Palestine Environmental Disaster

On 3 February, 2023, at approximately 9:30 p.m., a 53-car train derailment occurred near the border of Pennsylvania in East Palestine, Ohio and Beaver County, PA.  [Read More]

Mastriano and Gebhard Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Election Security with Constitutional Amendments
February 2, 2023

Mastriano and Gebhard Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Election Security with Constitutional Amendments

Sens. Doug Mastriano (R-33) and Chris Gebhard (R-48) today introduced legislation, Senate Bill 292, that would enable voters to decide through a ballot referendum if the state Constitution should be amended to include several new election security reforms.  [Read More]

Mastriano to Introduce Legislation Banning Drag Shows That Appeal to Minors
February 2, 2023

Mastriano to Introduce Legislation Banning Drag Shows That Appeal to Minors

Today, Senator Doug Mastriano (PA-33) announced that he will soon introduce a bill to ban drag shows on public property or in areas that can be seen by minors.  [Read More]

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