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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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July 20, 2022

Joint public hearing on efforts to address veterans homelessness

Urban Affairs and Housing Committee and Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee | Tuesday, July 26, 2022 | 10:30 a.m. | Veterans Place, Pittsburgh   [Read More]

Senate Committee Passes Stefano Bill to Benefit National Guard Members
June 21, 2022

Senate Committee Passes Stefano Bill to Benefit National Guard Members

The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee and its chairman, Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), voted in favor of five bills, including ones to increase compensation for members of the Pennsylvania National Guard; establish a statewide mapping system for tracking and responding to drug overdoses; and improve the state’s cyber security.  [Read More]

Stefano’s Fire Measures Advance in Senate
June 14, 2022

Stefano’s Fire Measures Advance in Senate

This past week, two bills sponsored by Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) supporting firefighters advanced in the Senate.  [Read More]

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