September 16, 2022
Fire and EMS Caucus Policy Briefing
Fire and EMS Caucus | September 19, 2022 | 10 a.m. | Virtual via Zoom [Read More]
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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]
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]
July 12, 2022
Stefano’s Bill Improving Access to Life-Saving Care Signed into Law
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) to improve Pennsylvanians’ access to critical, life-saving care was signed into law. Senate Bill 861, now Act 45 of 2022, facilitates the day-to-day movement of emergency medical services (EMS) personnel across state lines in the performance of their duties. [Read More]
July 11, 2022
Stefano Bill Supporting Disabled Veterans Signed into Law
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) to clarify the Veterans Preference Law to include veterans who served honorably but were discharged with a disability before completing their initial obligation was signed into law. [Read More]
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]
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]
June 10, 2022
Meeting to consider SB 1194 and HB 803
Senate Veterans and Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee | Tuesday, June 14, 2022 | 12:00 noon | East Wing, Hearing Room 8EA [Read More]
June 3, 2022
Confirmation hearing for DMVA promotions and consideration of bills
Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee | Monday, June 6, 2022 | 12 noon | North Office Building, Hearing Room 1 [Read More]
June 2, 2022
Stefano, Others Highlight Solutions to EMS Struggles
Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), chair of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, hosted a press conference to highlight legislation that would address issues faced by the emergency medical services (EMS) community on Monday, June 6, at 11 a.m. in front of the Emergency Responder Plaza along North Street in Harrisburg. [Read More]