Committee Members
Republicans
Mike Regan, Chair
Bob Mensch, Vice-Chair
Joe Scarnati, ex-officio
Lisa Baker
Michele Brooks
Scott Hutchinson
Doug Mastriano
Democrats
Pam Iovino, Minority Chair
John Blake
Maria Collett
Lindsey Williams
Committee Schedule, Votes and Bills
Meetings and Hearings
Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee | June 22, 2020 at 12 pm | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee | June 8, 2020 | Approx 2:00 p.m. | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation) [Read More]
Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee | April 30, 2020 |1:00 p.m. | Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation | [Read More]
JOINT HEARING of Senate Community, Economic & Recreational Development Committee AND Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee | April 23 [Read More]
Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee | April 20, 2020 |1:30 p.m. (time approx.) | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber) | [Read More]
Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee | April 7, 2020 | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber) | [Read More]
News
May
14
2020
May 14, 2020
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, chaired by Senator Mike Regan (R-31), has filed an application in Commonwealth Court to request an expedited ruling to force Governor Wolf to release documents associated with mandated business closures related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. This matter is of great importance to the Commonwealth and needs to be decided swiftly. [Read More]
Apr
30
2020
April 30, 2020
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee voted today to subpoena documents related to mandated business closures related to COVID-19 after Governor Wolf and the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) failed to provide the information. [Read More]
Apr
29
2020
April 29, 2020
With Governor Wolf and the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) failing to provide information to the Senate on mandated business closures related to COVID-19, the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee has scheduled a meeting Thursday to consider a motion to subpoena the documents. [Read More]
Apr
23
2020
April 23, 2020
As Chairmen of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee and the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee, respectively, Senators Mike Regan (R-31) and Tom Killion (R-9) hosted a joint public hearing today to address concerns raised about the Wolf Administration’s response to COVID-19. [Read More]
Apr
21
2020
April 21, 2020
As Chairmen of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee and the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee, respectively, Senators Mike Regan (R-31) and Tom Killion (R-9) will host a joint public hearing to address concerns raised about the Wolf Administration’s response to COVID-19. [Read More]
Apr
07
2020
April 07, 2020
Today, the Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee approved two measures aiding law enforcement officers and EMS services, according to Senator Mike Regan (R-Cumberland and York), Chairman of the Committee. [Read More]
Jan
27
2020
January 27, 2020
Today, the Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee, approved three measures aiding Fire & EMS services in Pennsylvania, according to Senator Mike Regan (R-Cumberland and York), Chairman of the Committee. [Read More]
Dec
06
2019
December 06, 2019
State Senators Pat Browne (R-Lehigh), Bob Mensch (R-Berks, Bucks & Montgomery), and Mike Regan (R-Cumberland & York) will host a Roundtable Discussion regarding the issue of Veterans Suicide on Thursday, December 12, at 11:00 a.m. at the Lehigh Carbon Community College (Scheller Center). [Read More]
Nov
20
2019
November 20, 2019
Today, the Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee, approved five measures aiding military families and veterans, according to Senator Mike Regan (R-Cumberland and York), Chairman of the Committee. [Read More]
Oct
22
2019
October 22, 2019
Senator Tom Killion (R-Chester & Delaware), Senator Mike Regan (R-Cumberland & York), Representative Chris Quinn (R-Delaware), and Representative Steve Barrar (R-Chester & Delaware) will host a Roundtable Discussion regarding the issue of Veterans Suicide on Thursday, October 24, at 10:00 a.m. at the Concord Township Municipal Building. [Read More]