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 | Tuesday, October 6, 2020 | 11:30 am | Senate Chamber (and Virtual Participation)| [Read More]
Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee | Monday, September 21, 2020 | 12 noon | NOB, Hearing Room #1 (and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee | August 24, 2020 | 11:30 a.m. | Pike County Training Center (and Zoom) | [Read More]
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]
News
Oct
06
2020
October 06, 2020
Today the Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee advanced a comprehensive measure to improve the delivery of state resources to the fire community in Pennsylvania, according to Committee Chairman, Senator Mike Regan (R-31). [Read More]
Sep
23
2020
September 23, 2020
On Monday the Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee advanced two measures, according to Committee Chairman, Senator Mike Regan (R-Cumberland/York). The first would create commendation medals for law enforcement, and the second would establish a program to ensure outreach to members of the military who are returning to civilian life. [Read More]
Aug
21
2020
August 21, 2020
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 24th at 11:30 a.m. at the Pike County Training Center, 135 Pike County Boulevard, Lords Valley (Pike County). The topic of the hearing will be on Fire & EMS issues. [Read More]
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]