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Past Meetings & Hearings
Confirmation hearing for Acting Adjutant General John R. Pippy, PA Department of Military & Veterans Affairs
Meeting to consider SB 129, SB 130, SB 144, SB 146, and SB 173
Meeting to consider HB 843, HB 1304 and HB 2407
Mastriano to Host Operation Enduring Freedom Remembrance Ceremony
News
Mastriano Backs Brig. Gen. John Pippy to Serve as the Adjutant General
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee today unanimously advanced the nomination of Brig. Gen. John R. Pippy to serve as the adjutant general of the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, according to Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), committee chairman. [Read More]
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]
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]
Mastriano, Senate Committee Advance Bills Supporting Emergency Responders
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, chaired by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), today advanced three bills that would support Pennsylvania’s emergency responders. [Read More]
Senate Committee Approves Mastriano Bill Offering Bonus for Global War on Terror Veterans
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee today approved a bill introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would authorize bonus payments for Pennsylvania military veterans who served in the Global War on Terror. [Read More]

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The Committee oversees fire, EMS, emergency management, military, and veterans issues. The Committee has oversight of the Department of Military & Veterans Affairs/Pennsylvania National Guard, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), the Office of State Fire Commissioner, and the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services under the Department of Health.