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]

Stefano’s Bill Improving Access to Life-Saving Care Signed into Law
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]

Stefano Bill Supporting Disabled Veterans Signed into Law
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]

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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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]

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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]

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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]

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May 23, 2022

**MEDIA ADVISORY** Stefano to Host Working Animal Appreciation Day on May 24

Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32), chair of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, is hosting a Working Animal Appreciation Day on Tuesday, May 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Soldiers Grove at the Capitol Complex.   [Read More]

Metzgar, Stefano Announce $53 Million Secured to Boost Route 219 Project
April 22, 2022

Metzgar, Stefano Announce $53 Million Secured to Boost Route 219 Project

Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford) and Sen. Pat Stefano (R-Fayette/Somerset/Westmoreland) announced $53 million of Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS) funds has been secured for the U.S. Route 219 project.  [Read More]

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