Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee Senator Doug Mastriano, Chair

Norfolk Southern CEO to Appear Before Senate Committee Monday
March 17, 2023

Norfolk Southern CEO to Appear Before Senate Committee Monday

Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw is scheduled to appear before the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, chaired by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), at a hearing on Monday, March 20, at 10 a.m. in Room 8EB of the state Capitol.  [Read More]

Mastriano, Senate Committee to Host Hearing about Veteran Suicide
March 15, 2023

Mastriano, Senate Committee to Host Hearing about Veteran Suicide

The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, chaired by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), will hold a hearing Thursday, March 16, at 10 a.m., to hear from experts about issues related to military veteran suicide in Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Senate Committee Advances Bill to Provide Financial Help to PA Residents Harmed by Norfolk Southern Train Wreck
March 10, 2023

Senate Committee Advances Bill to Provide Financial Help to PA Residents Harmed by Norfolk Southern Train Wreck

The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, chaired by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), Wednesday approved a resolution and two bills, including one to provide financial help to Pennsylvania businesses and residents impacted by the Feb. 3 Norfolk Southern train wreck in East Palestine, Ohio.  [Read More]

Mastriano, Senate Committee to Meet Wednesday to Hear from Norfolk Southern CEO and Vote on Bills
March 7, 2023

Mastriano, Senate Committee to Meet Wednesday to Hear from Norfolk Southern CEO and Vote on Bills

One week after Chairman Doug Mastriano (R-33) and the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee subpoenaed Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw to compel the executive to appear before the body and provide testimony, the committee is scheduled to meet Wednesday, March 8, at 9 a.m., in Hearing Room 1 of the North Office Building to hear from Shaw and vote on several bills.  [Read More]

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February 23, 2023

Mastriano Hosts Hearing Highlighting Effects of Norfolk Southern Train Wreck

Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee Chairman Doug Mastriano (R-33) today hosted a hearing at Beaver County Community College, where local residents shared their stories in the wake of the Norfolk Southern train wreck in East Palestine, Ohio.  [Read More]

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February 17, 2023

Public hearing on the Norfolk Southern train derailment on the Pennsylvania border and emergency response efforts

Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee | Thursday, February 23, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. | Community College of Beaver County, Monaca   [Read More]

Mastriano Appointed Chairman of Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee
January 6, 2023

Mastriano Appointed Chairman of Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee

State Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) today announced he has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) to serve as chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee for the 2023-24 legislative session.  [Read More]

Stefano: Senate Committee Establishes Significant Fire and EMS Programs
October 18, 2022

Stefano: Senate Committee Establishes Significant Fire and EMS Programs

Today, the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee advanced two measures, including major new programming for Pennsylvania fire and emergency medical services (EMS), according to Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), committee chairman.   [Read More]

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October 14, 2022

Meeting to consider HB 1178 and HB 2373

Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee | Tuesday, October 18 | 10:00 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-A   [Read More]

Stefano, Pittman and Senate Committees Receive Update on Veteran Homelessness in PA
July 26, 2022

Stefano, Pittman and Senate Committees Receive Update on Veteran Homelessness in PA

Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), chair of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, and Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41), chair of the Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee, hosted a joint hearing to learn about the progress made to combat veteran homelessness, as well as what improvements can still be made.  [Read More]

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