Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness 2023-2024
The Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee met on January 10, 2023, and reported out the following:
Senate Bill 126 (Mastriano) provides for the exclusion of 100% of a veteran’s federal disability compensation or pension from income calculations for any Commonwealth program or benefit.
- The bill was unanimously reported as committed.
Senate Bill 141 (Mastriano) provides the ability to recognize civilians and members of the military of a friendly foreign nation with the awarding of the Pennsylvania Distinguished Service Medal and the Pennsylvania Meritorious Service Medal.
- The bill was unanimously reported as committed.

Senator Katie Muth
Committee Chair