Senator Mastriano

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Jonny’s cries for help were ignored. He was verbally and physically assaulted at his school.

“Protecting children should never be a partisan issue.”

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Mastriano Resolution Declares June “Month of the American Solider” in Pennsylvania

HARRISBURG — Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) announced the introduction of a resolution designating June 2026 as the “Month of the American Soldier” in Pennsylvania. As chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, Mastriano crafted the measure in recognition of the U.S. Army’s founding on June 14, 1775 and in honor of the generations of Pennsylvania soldiers whose valor and devotion to duty have shaped the course of American history.

“Whenever the causes of freedom and liberty have been threatened, we have had patriots willing to stand up and defend them,” said Mastriano. “I encourage all Pennsylvania residents to show appreciation to the soldiers in their lives this month and take a moment to reflect upon the legacy, patriotism and sacrifice of American soldiers and their families.”

The resolution recognizes both soldiers and the families who stand behind them, including spouses who endure long separations, parents who carry the weight of uncertainty, children who grow up in the absence of deployed mothers and fathers and Gold Star families who bear the immeasurable pain of loss.

It also spotlights the stories of soldiers from Pennsylvania who served as guardians of democracy, including:

• Colonel Strong Vincent of Erie, whose courageous leadership and noble sacrifice at Little Round Top during the Battle of Gettysburg helped secure the Union flank at a pivotal moment in the Civil War.

• Staff Seargeant Robert E. Laws of Altoona, who received the Medal of Honor during World War II after repeatedly charging heavily fortified enemy positions in the Philippines despite suffering multiple wounds.

• Specialist Ross A. McGinnis of Knox, who posthumously received the Medal of Honor during operation Iraqi Freedom after sacrificing his life by throwing himself onto an enemy grenade inside his vehicle, saving the lives of his fellow soldiers through an act of extraordinary courage.

Senate Resolution 328 is now under consideration by the Senate Rules and Executive Nominations Committee.

Jonny`s Bill Rally in Support of Jonny`s Law SB 982

Far too many of our veterans return home carrying the invisible wounds of war, including chronic mild traumatic brain injuries (TBI). The bipartisan Federal Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Adaptive Care Opportunities Nationwide Act of 2025 would expand access to innovative neurorehabilitation treatments, improve mental health care, and help prevent veteran suicide.

Our heroes answered the call to serve our nation. Now it is our duty to ensure they receive the care, support, and cutting-edge treatment they have earned.

This resolution urges Congress to pass this important legislation and deliver better outcomes for Pennsylvania veterans and veterans across America.