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Past Meetings & Hearings
Public hearing on tropical storm Debby: one year later
Public hearing on the Susquehanna DLA and its importance to the Nation, State and Region
Hearing on U.S. Army War College and its importance to the Nation, State and Region
Meeting to consider SR 116; and HB 304 HB 797, HB 799 and HB 865
News
Mastriano Shepherds Military Promotions Through Committee
The Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee this week unanimously approved Col. Brett J. Gagnon (PA Army National Guard), Col. Robert S. Noren (PA Air National Guard), Col. Brad W. Pierson (PA Army National Guard) and Col. John M. Wenzel (PA Army National Guard) with a favorable recommendation to be promoted to Brigadier General, according to its majority chairman, Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33). [Read More]
Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee Advances Two EMS Measures Aimed at Combatting Opioids
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee today advanced two measures that are important to combatting the opioid epidemic, according to Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), chairman of the committee. [Read More]
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
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]
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]
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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.