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Past Meetings & Hearings

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Meeting to consider SR 116; and HB 304 HB 797, HB 799 and HB 865

Event Date: June 24
Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee | Room 8E-B, East Wing
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Joint public hearing on the 250th U.S. Army birthday celebration events

Event Date: June 11
Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee and House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee | Room 60, East Wing
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Public hearing on Letterkenny Army Depot and its importance to Franklin County and beyond in relations to economic impact, employment and support to the security to the Nation

Event Date: May 21
Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee | Letterkenny Army Depot, Building 10, 1 Overcash Avenue, Chambersburg, PA
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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

News

Mastriano Shepherds Military Promotions Through Committee
June 25, 2025

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
May 12, 2025

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
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]

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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