October 3, 2023
Operation Enduring Freedom Ceremony
Operation Enduring Freedom Ceremony | Wednesday, October 4, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. | Soldier's Grove [Read More]
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September 29, 2023
Meeting to consider HB 404 and HR197
Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee | Tuesday, October 3, 2023 | 10:30 a.m. | Room 8E-B, East Wing [Read More]
September 21, 2023
Senate Committee Advances Mastriano Bill to Improve Oversight of State Veterans Homes
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee today voted to approve legislation introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would improve oversight of the six state-operated veterans homes in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
September 19, 2023
Senate Committee to Vote Wednesday on Bill to Create Western PA Urban Search and Rescue Team
Following a public hearing in August to consider the issue, the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, chaired by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), will vote on legislation to create a western Pennsylvania urban search and rescue team on Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 10:30 a.m. in Room 8E-A, Main Capitol East Wing. [Read More]
September 18, 2023
Sept. 11 Flight 93 Remembrance Service
Sept. 11 Flight 93 remembrance service | Monday, September 18, 2023 | 12 p.m. | Soldier’s Grove behind the state Capitol, Harrisburg | Watch Live [Read More]
September 8, 2023
Senate Committee Hearing Monday to Focus on State 911 Law Reauthorization
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, chaired by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), will hold a hearing Monday, Sept. 11, at 1:30 p.m. in North Office Building Hearing Room 1, Harrisburg, to gather testimony related to the reauthorization of Pennsylvania’s 911 Law. [Read More]
July 31, 2023
Public Hearing Tuesday to Consider Urban Search and Rescue Teams in Western Pennsylvania
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee is holding a joint public hearing with the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee on Tuesday, Aug. 1, at 10:30 a.m. at the Allegheny 911 Center located at 150 Hookstown Road., Coraopolis. [Read More]
June 28, 2023
Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee Advances State Fire Commissioner Nomination and Two Measures
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, chaired by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), advanced Monday the nomination of Acting State Fire Commissioner Tom Cook to the full Senate. [Read More]
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]