Upcoming Meetings & Hearings
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Past Meetings & Hearings
Meeting to consider SB 64, SB 308, SB 417, SB 511 and SB 534
Meeting to consider SB 90, SB 91, SB 138, SB 457 and SB 466
Roundtable Discussion with Veterans Home Advisory Councils
Confirmation hearing for Acting Adjutant General John R. Pippy, PA Department of Military & Veterans Affairs
News
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]
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]
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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.