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Past Meetings & Hearings

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Meeting to consider SB 64, SB 308, SB 417, SB 511 and SB 534

Event Date: April 1
Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee | Room 8E-B, East Wing
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Meeting to consider SB 90, SB 91, SB 138, SB 457 and SB 466

Event Date: March 26
Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee | Room 8E-B, East Wing
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Roundtable Discussion with Veterans Home Advisory Councils

Event Date: March 13
Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee | Gino Merli Veterans Center, 401 Penn Ave., Scranton, PA | Watch Live
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Confirmation hearing for Acting Adjutant General John R. Pippy, PA Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

Event Date: February 3
Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee | Hearing Room 1, North Office Building

News

Mastriano: Senate Committee Supports National Guard and Veterans Measures
April 1, 2025

Mastriano: Senate Committee Supports National Guard and Veterans Measures

The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee today unanimously reported five measures that support the Pennsylvania National Guard and honor Pennsylvania veterans, according to Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), committee chairman.  [Read More]

Mastriano’s VAEP Committee Approves Fire Priority Bills
March 27, 2025

Mastriano’s VAEP Committee Approves Fire Priority Bills

The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee this week unanimously approved five measures aimed at supporting fire companies, those becoming firefighters, and first responders’ families, according to Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), committee chairman.  [Read More]

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February 3, 2025

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
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]

Mastriano Reappointed Chairman of Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee
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]

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.

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