January 31, 2025
Confirmation hearing for Acting Adjutant General John R. Pippy, PA Department of Military & Veterans Affairs
Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee | Hearing Room 1, North Office Building [Read More]
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January 30, 2025
Mastriano: Committee Advances Five Veterans Measures at First Meeting
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee held its first meeting of the 2025-25 legislative session yesterday and reported five measures supporting Pennsylvania’s veterans, according to Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), committee chairman. [Read More]
January 8, 2025
Mastriano Reappointed Chairman of Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) today announced he has been reappointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) to serve as chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee for the 2025-26 legislative session. [Read More]
December 17, 2024
Statement from Sen. Mastriano About Drones in PA, Elsewhere
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) issued the following statement today regarding the proliferation of unidentified drones in the skies of several states, including Pennsylvania: [Read More]
November 7, 2024
Sen. Mastriano’s Vietnam War Veterans Day Now Law
Sen. Doug Mastriano’s legislation marking March 29 each year as Vietnam War Veterans Day in Pennsylvania is now state law. Mastriano (R-33) spoke today about the new law during an event at the state headquarters of The American Legion, Department of Pennsylvania. [Read More]
October 30, 2024
Mastriano Introduces ‘Joshua’s Law’ to Fix ‘Line of Duty’ Death Benefits for Families
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) has introduced legislation to fix state law so families of certain first responders are no longer excluded from receiving “Line of Duty” death benefits. [Read More]
October 22, 2024
Mastriano Announces More Than $4.3 Million for Projects in Adams and Franklin Counties
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) today announced more than $4.3 million in state grants have been awarded for projects to benefit residents in Adams and Franklin counties. [Read More]
October 9, 2024
Senate Committee Approves Mastriano Bill Mandating Holocaust Education in PA Schools
Just two days after the one-year anniversary of the deadly Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack against Israel, the state Senate Education Committee today approved a bill introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would require schools in Pennsylvania to teach students about the Holocaust. [Read More]
October 7, 2024
Meeting to consider HB 843, HB 1304 and HB 2407
Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee | 8E-B, East Wing [Read More]