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Mastriano, Mehaffie Call for Congressional Medal of Honor for Maj. Richard D. Winters
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) and Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-106) today announced the introduction of resolutions in support of posthumously awarding Maj. Richard D. Winters the Congressional Medal of Honor. [Read More]
Mastriano Announces Grants Targeting School Violence Reduction
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) is pleased to announce funding was awarded to the following private schools or school entities in Adams and Franklin counties as part of the 2025-26 Targeted School Safety for Nonpublic Schools grant program: [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 1303, SB 1355, SR 326 and HB 1102
Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee | Room 8E-B, East Wing | Watch Live [Read More]
E-news Updates – June 5, 2026
In this Update: Jonny’s Bill Rally in Support of SB 982 Recognizing Specialist Alcides Perez, Jr. Meet & Greet with National Guard Officers Supporting Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injuries Neuro Transitional Center Ribbon Cutting New! Monthly Photo Contest Throwback! Senate Approves Bills to Make Housing More Attainable Across PA Task Force on Child Protection in […] [Read More]
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Mastriano Announces Grants Targeting School Violence Reduction
HARRISBURG — Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) is pleased to announce funding was awarded to the following private schools or school entities in Adams and Franklin counties as part of the 2025-26 Targeted School Safety for Nonpublic Schools grant program:
Adams County
Delone Catholic High School, $75,000
Freedom Christian Schools, $30,000
Franklin County
Cornell Abraxas Group, LLC - Abraxas Leadership Development, $63,975
Cornell Abraxas Group, LLC - Abraxas Youth Center, $40,848
Cumberland Valley Christian School, $75,000
Providence Christian Academy, $56,000
Saint Andrew Catholic School, $41,000
Targeted School Safety for Nonpublic Schools funding is administered by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency to nonpublic schools to address school violence and school mental health, and to municipalities, law enforcement agencies and approved school security personnel third-party vendors to provide school security services to public and nonpublic schools.
Standing Up for Our Children
It was a privilege to speak at the Jonny`s Law Rally on the steps of the Pennsylvania Capitol alongside my Chief of Staff, Melissa Cruys. I am especially grateful to Nick and Natalie Tomasello, whose courage, perseverance, and unwavering commitment to honoring Jonny`s memory have transformed personal tragedy into a mission to protect children across Pennsylvania.
Senate Bill 982, Jonny`s Law, is critically important and deserves immediate action. No child should have to endure relentless bullying, and no family should have to experience the heartbreak that inspired this legislation.
Jonny`s Law will strengthen accountability, improve reporting, and help ensure that schools have the tools needed to identify, address, and prevent bullying before tragedy strikes.
We owe it to Jonny, his family, and every student across Pennsylvania to get this bill across the finish line.
The time to act is now. Pass SB 982.
Today, on the Feast of Corpus Christi, we celebrate the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist, the source and summit of the Christian life.
Corpus Christi is a reminder of Christ’s enduring promise: “I am with you always.” Through the Eucharist, believers around the world encounter God`s grace, mercy, and love in a profound and personal way.
May this holy day renew our faith, strengthen our communities, and draw us closer to Christ.
"I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats this bread will live forever." - John 6:51
THROWBACK THURSDAY: I organized a multinational NATO delegation from the Allied Land Component Command in Heidelberg, Germany, to participate in France`s commemoration of the 90th Anniversary of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Bringing together military personnel from nine allied nations, our event celebrated shared sacrifice and the enduring partnership forged on the battlefields of World War I. We concluded our journey at the American Monument at Montfaucon, one of the most significant memorials to American service in Europe. #ThrowbackThursday
June 4th – King George III (1738-1820) was born. He ruled England for 60 years from 1760 to 1820 and was the British King whose policies triggered the American Revolution.
Fox 43 Segment on Jonny’s Law SB 982
Jonny’s cries for help were ignored. He was verbally and physically assaulted at his school.
“Protecting children should never be a partisan issue.”
*From public sources
Mastriano Resolution Declares June “Month of the American Soldier” 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.
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