News Releases

Senator Doug Mastriano (PA-33) and Senator Scott Hutchinson (PA-21) have introduced legislation to hold social media companies accountable for censoring or banning users who express their religious or political beliefs.   [Read More]

The Senate Education Committee today approved a plan that provides parental control over masking decisions in school according to Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) and Senator Judy Ward (R-30), who sponsored the bill.   [Read More]

Parental control over masking decisions in school is the foundation of a bill introduced by Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) and Senator Judy Ward (R-30).   [Read More]

Senator Doug Mastriano issued the following statement today in response to Acting Secretary Degraffenreid’s decision to decertify all electronic voting systems in Fulton County:   [Read More]

Senate Doug Mastriano issued the following statement today in response to attempts by the Wolf Administration and the Attorney General to obstruct a forensic investigation of the 2020 General Election and 2021 Primary:   [Read More]

“On May 18th, Pennsylvanians made their voices heard to limit the Governor’s disaster emergency declaration powers. Never again shall a Governor have unilateral power to mandate edicts without the input of the General Assembly. The power has been returned to the people.   [Read More]

A delegation of State Senators from Arizona requested the appearance of Senator Doug Mastriano, Senator Cris Dush, and Representative Rob Kauffman to visit with Arizona Legislators and tour the Maricopa Election Forensic Election Audit.   [Read More]

Victory Celebration for Passage of SB 2 and Emergency Declaration Referendum | Saturday, June 5, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Front Steps of the PA Capitol, Harrisburg Watch Live   [Read More]

HARRISBURG – Statement from Senator Mastriano: Contrary to the desperate claims of anonymous keyboard warriors, I followed the directions of the Capitol Police and respected all police lines as I came upon them.   [Read More]

“Over the past year, the people of Pennsylvania have been through one of the most challenging periods of our state’s history.   [Read More]

Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) and Senator Cris Dush (R-25) officially introduced Senate Bill 624 to stand up for the rights of law-abiding Pennsylvania gun owners against encroachments from the federal government.   [Read More]

Press Event for Right to Bear Arms Protection Act (SB 624) | May 12, 2021 at 10 a.m. | Harrisburg Capitol, East Wing, Pennsylvania War Veterans Memorial Fountain Watch Live   [Read More]

Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) officially introduced Senate Bill 488 to significantly increase oversight and transparency of state-related universities (Penn State, Pittsburgh, Temple and Lincoln).   [Read More]

Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) officially introduced Senate Bill 488 to significantly increase oversight and transparency of state-related universities (Penn State, Pittsburgh, Temple and Lincoln).   [Read More]

Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) took another crucial step toward protecting Pennsylvania monuments and memorials against vandalism and destruction by re-introducing legislation to protect our state’s rich history.   [Read More]

State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) recently introduced legislation that would authorize free fishing licenses for disabled first responders in Pennsylvania.   [Read More]

State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) is raising objections about the governor’s proposed 2021-2022 spending plan, which was unveiled today.   [Read More]

The state Senate today approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would limit the length of future emergency disaster declarations unless an extension is approved by the General Assembly, according to State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33).   [Read More]

State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) has been appointed to several key Pennsylvania Senate committees for the 2021-2022 legislative session.   [Read More]

State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) will once again chair the chamber’s Intergovernmental Operations Committee during the 2021-2022 legislative session.   [Read More]

Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) issued the following statement about the violence in Washington, D.C.:   [Read More]

State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) took the official oath of office today and began serving his second term in the Pennsylvania Senate, representing residents of Adams, Franklin, Cumberland and York counties.   [Read More]

State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) is partnering with Senator Michele Brooks (R-50) in introducing legislation necessitating insurance coverage for Lyme disease treatment.   [Read More]

State Senators Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York), Mike Regan (R-York/Cumberland), Doug Mastriano (R-Adams/Cumberland/Franklin/York) and Dave Arnold (R-Dauphin/Lebanon/York) joined Representatives Seth Grove (R-York), Dawn Keefer (R-York/Cumberland), Kate Klunk (R-York) and Mike Jones (R-York) in calling on the Pennsylvania Attorney General, Pennsylvania Inspector General and Pennsylvania Congressional delegation to take further actions regarding the 2020 election.   [Read More]

State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) proposed a legislative measure today that seeks accountability associated with the 2020 general election.   [Read More]

At the request of Senator Doug Mastriano (R-Adams/Cumberland/Franklin/York), the Senate Majority Policy Committee is holding a public hearing Wednesday at 12:30 pm to discuss 2020 election issues and irregularities.   [Read More]

Schools would have more flexibility to respond to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic under legislation that was approved by the Senate this week, according to State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33), who supported the bill.   [Read More]

State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) is calling for a full and independent audit of the presidential vote count in Pennsylvania.   [Read More]

Legislation proposed by Senators Doug Mastriano (R-33) and Mike Regan (R-31) promoting Veterans Courts in Pennsylvania was recently signed into law as Act 111.   [Read More]

Local schools can soon apply to receive additional grant funding to protect the health and safety of students, teachers and school employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33).   [Read More]

Legislation championed by State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33), allowing notaries to perform duties utilizing audio-visual technology, was recently signed into law as Act 97 of 2020.   [Read More]

A comprehensive package of bipartisan reforms to improve fire and EMS services throughout the state was recently signed into law as Act 91, according to Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33).   [Read More]

A pair of bills that would improve reporting of COVID-19 cases and deaths in Pennsylvania are on their way to the Governor for enactment, according to Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33), who supported the measures. Both bills received bipartisan support in the Senate and House.   [Read More]

The state Senate recently gave final approval to a half dozen legislative measures boosting support for Pennsylvania veterans and their families, according to Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33).   [Read More]

The state Senate recently approved a comprehensive package of bipartisan reforms to improve the delivery of fire and EMS services throughout the state, according to Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33), who supported the legislation.   [Read More]

Legislation proposed by Senators Doug Mastriano (R-33) and Mike Regan (R-31) that would promote Veterans Courts in Pennsylvania was recently presented to the Governor for consideration.   [Read More]

Legislation sponsored by State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33), State Senator Kim Ward (R-39) and Senator John DiSanto (R-15) to strengthen the state “Steer Clear Law” and better protect tow truck drivers, law enforcement and other first responders is set for enactment following unanimous passage by the General Assembly.   [Read More]

Chaired by State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33), the Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee conducted a hearing Friday on streamlining government at the Franklin County Visitors Bureau.   [Read More]

State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) was joined by fellow lawmakers in Gettysburg to unveil legislation protecting Pennsylvania monuments from vandalism and desecration.   [Read More]

State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33), chairman of the Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee, has scheduled a remote hearing Friday, Oct. 9th in Chambersburg on “streamlining government.”   [Read More]

Legislation sponsored by State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) and State Senator Kim Ward (R-39) to strengthen the state’s Steer Clear Law and better protect tow truck drivers, law enforcement and other first responders received a unanimous vote today from the House Transportation Committee.   [Read More]

State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33) applauded a federal judge today for upholding a ruling that COVID-19 mitigation measures implemented by Governor Wolf are unconstitutional.   [Read More]