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PA HB1264

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Justin Fleming

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Service Members, Veterans and their Families Fund as a restricted fund in the State Treasury to support quality of life programs for service members, veterans, and their families

  • Authorizes the Adjutant General to lease Fort Indiantown Gap property to private businesses or nonprofits that benefit the local community and base personnel, with revenue deposited into the new fund

  • Expands permitted uses of Fort Indiantown Gap beyond military training to include emergency response training and quality of life support for service members, veterans, and families

  • Fund expenditures may include quality of life programs, grants to governmental and nonprofit organizations, and morale/welfare/recreation support for Pennsylvania National Guard units deployed outside the state

  • Requires annual reporting to legislative Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness committees by July 31, beginning in 2026, detailing fund deposits, expenditures, and supported programs

Legislative Description

In Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, further providing for Fort Indiantown Gap; and establishing the Service Members, Veterans and their Families Fund.

Last Action

Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness

4/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness4/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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