Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness

In emergency medical services system, further providing for support of emergency medical services.

In State Veterans' Commission and Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs, further providing for accreditation.

In general provisions relating to emergency management services, further providing for definitions; in Commonwealth services, further providing for State Fire Commissioner; in grants to fire companies and emergency medical services companies, further providing for scope of chapter, for definitions, for publication and notice, for award of grants, for consolidation incentive, for establishment, for publication and notice, for award of grants and for consolidation incentive, repealing provisions relating to COVID-19 Crisis Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program, further providing for Fire Company Grant Program and for Emergency Medical Services Company Grant Program, repealing provisions relating to additional funding and to COVID-19 Crisis Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program, providing for hazardous materials and specialty funding, further providing for allocation of appropriated funds, repealing provisions relating to Emergency Medical Services COVID-19 Recovery Grant Program, providing for Hazardous Materials Team and Specialty Team Grant Program, further providing for expiration of authority, repealing provisions relating to expiration of authority relating to COVID-19 Crisis Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program and to expiration of authority relating to Emergency Medical Services COVID-19 Recovery Grant Program and further providing for special provisions and for annual reports; and making transfers.

Designating September 18, 2025, as "U.S. Air Force Birthday" in Pennsylvania.

Designating September 25, 2025, as "Disabled American Veterans Day" in Pennsylvania in recognition of the men and women who have borne the wounds of war, and the unwavering advocacy and support of the Disabled American Veterans.

In Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, further providing for forests.

In Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, repealing provisions relating to advisory councils for veterans' homes; in the Adjutant General, further providing for general powers and duties of Adjutant General; in State Veterans' Commission and Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs, repealing provisions relating to veterans' home hall of fame; and providing for State veterans' homes and establishing the State Veterans' Home Board.

Condemning any threats of political violence made against elected representatives and reaffirming the duty of uniformed military personnel to comply with the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

Designating December 3, 2025, as "10th Anniversary of Women In Combat Day" in Pennsylvania.

In State Veterans' Commission and Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs, further providing for definitions and for Veterans' Trust Fund; and establishing the Veterans' Trust Fund Board.

Imposing the duty on Department of Environmental Protection to prohibit the construction or installation of wind turbines that negatively affect military installations.

Further providing for minors serving in volunteer emergency service organizations.

Recognizing November 11, 2025, as "Veterans Day" in Pennsylvania.

Providing for certification of community paramedicine providers, for community paramedicine service coverage by casualty insurance carriers and for medical assistance reimbursement.

Condemning the deployment of Federal military and National Guard forces into American cities and opposing any such action in this Commonwealth.

In powers and duties in general, further providing for departmental reports.

Establishing the Landslide and Sinkhole Insurance Program and the Landslide and Sinkhole Insurance Fund; establishing and providing for the powers and duties of the Landslide and Sinkhole Insurance Board; providing for duties of the Auditor General; imposing a penalty; and making transfers.

In general provisions, providing for prohibiting the receipt of compensation with regard to veterans' benefits.

Urging the Congress of the United States to support the Major Richard Star Act (H.R. 2102) to allow medically retired service members to receive full access to their much-deserved retirement pay and benefits.

In Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, further providing for fees and charges.

Establishing the Climate Emergency Basic Income Program and the Emergency Stabilization Fund; and imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency.

In Commonwealth services, providing for protection against PFAS chemicals and for firefighting protective equipment; in grants to fire companies and emergency medical services companies, further providing for award of grants; and imposing penalties.

Further providing for definitions, for licensing of pharmacists and for unlawful acts; and providing for price disclosure.

In Educational Assistance Program, further providing for definitions, for eligibility and for recoupment of grant payments; and, in Military Family Education Program, further providing for definitions, for eligibility, for limitations and for recoupment of Military Family Education Program grant payments.

Further providing for definitions and for establishment and design; and providing for entry requirements for EMS providers.

In Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, further providing for advisory councils for veterans' homes.

In public assistance, further providing for copayments for subsidized child care.

In disabled veterans' real estate tax exemption, further providing for exemption.

In disabled veterans' real estate tax exemption, further providing for duty of commission.

In COVID-19 enforcement officer disability benefits, further providing for enforcement officer disability benefits.

Further providing for powers and duties of Environmental Quality Board.

A Concurrent Resolution commemorating June 6, 2025, as "D-Day" in Pennsylvania.

In veterans' pensions and benefits, further providing for blind veteran's pension and for amputee and paralyzed veteran's pension.

In military educational programs relating to medical officer or health officer incentive program, further providing for definitions, for establishment of program, for program stipend, for additional incentives, for recoupment of incentive payments, for adjustment of stipend amounts and for eligibility; and making editorial changes.

Designating April 12, 2025, as "Volunteer Firefighter Day" in Pennsylvania to honor the brave men and women who make sacrifices to protect their community as volunteer firefighters.

In veteran-owned small businesses, providing for veteran-owned business logotype; and imposing a penalty.

Recognizing March 29, 2025, as "National Vietnam War Veterans Day" in Pennsylvania.

Designating March 13, 2025, as "K9 Veterans Awareness and Services Day" in Pennsylvania.

Recognizing the week of May 18 through 24, 2025, as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in Pennsylvania.

Recognizing the week of April 13 through 19, 2025, as "Public Safety Telecommunicators Week" in Pennsylvania.

In personal income tax, further providing for classes of income; in corporate net income tax, further providing for definitions; and providing for personal health investment tax credit.

Providing for military sexual trauma awareness; and imposing duties on the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

Designating May 21, 2025, as "Emergency Medical Services for Children Day" in Pennsylvania.

Recognizing March 25, 2025, as "National Medal of Honor Day" in Pennsylvania.

Directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study on the economic costs of flooding on residential homes and businesses in this Commonwealth.

In Community Development Bank Grant and Loan Program, further providing for definitions and providing for financial assistance to air ambulance crash impacted businesses.

In miscellaneous provisions relating to emergency management services, providing for emergency preparedness for owned animals.

In general provisions, providing for veteran of Korean Armed Forces.

In professional and occupational licenses, further providing for definitions and providing for policy for the award of academic credit for military training; and making editorial changes.

In State Veterans' Commission and Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs, further providing for Veterans' Trust Fund.

In service and facilities, providing for reports of 911 system outages to commission.

In Commonwealth services, providing for firefighting personal protective equipment; and imposing penalties.

In veterans' temporary assistance, further providing for amounts of assistance.

In Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, providing for burial benefits.

In alternative form of regulation of telecommunications services, providing for compensation to volunteer fire companies for outages of 911 systems.

Establishing the State Emergency Supplemental Grant Program; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency; establishing the State Emergency Supplemental Assistance Fund; and making a transfer.

In emergency medical services system, further providing for emergency medical responders, for emergency medical technicians, for emergency medical services vehicle operators and for advanced life support ambulances.

In school safety and security, providing for school safety blueprint requirement.

In emergency medical services system, further providing for emergency medical responders, for emergency medical technicians, for emergency medical services vehicle operators and for advanced life support ambulances.

In veteran recognition, providing for Vietnam War Veterans Day.

Celebrating the United States National Guard on its 388th birthday.

Recognizing November 11, 2024, as "Veterans Day" in Pennsylvania.

Designating September 1, 2024, as "Polish Resistance in World War II Commemoration Day" in Pennsylvania.

In general provisions relating to emergency management services, further providing for definitions; in Commonwealth services, further providing for assistance to fire companies and EMS companies, for State Fire Commissioner and for curriculum, training and education certification management system; in grants to fire companies and emergency medical services companies, further providing for definitions, for publication and notice, for award of grants, for consolidation incentive, for establishment, for publication and notice and for award of grants, repealing provisions relating to COVID-19 Crisis Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program and to COVID-19 Crisis Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program, further providing for allocation of appropriated funds, repealing provisions relating to Emergency Medical Services COVID-19 Recovery Grant Program, to expiration of authority relating to COVID-19 Crisis Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program and to expiration of authority relating to Emergency Medical Services COVID-19 Recovery Grant Program and further providing for special provisions and for annual reports; and making transfers.

Designating the week of October 13 through 19, 2024, as "Military Sexual Trauma Survivor Week" in Pennsylvania.

Directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a comprehensive study and assessment on the need, readiness and current state of operations of the Commonwealth's urban search and rescue capabilities and identify vulnerabilities, gaps and areas of necessary and appropriate improvement.

In Commonwealth services, providing for firefighting personal protective equipment; and imposing penalties.

Further providing for permit issuance and conditions.

Designating the month of November 2024 as "Veterans and Military Families Month" in Pennsylvania.

Designating the month of October 2024 as "Agent Orange Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

In the Adjutant General, further providing for appointment of Adjutant General, deputies and assistants and for general powers and duties of Adjutant General; in State Veterans' Commission and Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs, further providing for State Veterans' Commission, for Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs, for qualifications and status, for specific duties and for accreditation; in veterans' organizations, further providing for grants to veterans' service officer programs; and making editorial changes.

In Department of Military Affairs, further providing for advisory councils for veterans' homes.

In disabled veterans' real estate tax exemption, further providing for duty of commission.

In State Veterans' Commission and Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs, further providing for State Veterans' Commission.

Providing for long-term infectious disease control.

Urging the Congress of the United States to expand TRICARE Reserve Select eligibility to include members of reserve components of the Armed Forces of the United States who are enrolled or eligible to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.

In Department of Military Affairs, further providing for veterans registry; and making an editorial change.

In State Veterans' Commission and Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs, further providing for Veterans' Trust Fund.

In emergency responder mental wellness and stress management, further providing for confidential communications involving emergency responders and providing for mental health evaluations for 911 dispatchers.

Recognizing May 18, 2024, as "Armed Forces Day" in Pennsylvania and honoring the service and sacrifice of the members of the United States Armed Forces and their families.

In grants to fire companies and emergency medical services companies, further providing for definitions, for publication and notice, for award of grants, for consolidation incentive, for publication and notice and for award of grants, repealing provisions relating to COVID-19 Crisis Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program and to Emergency Medical Services COVID-19 Recovery Grant Program, further providing for expiration of authority, repealing provisions relating to expiration of authority relating to COVID-19 Crisis Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program and to expiration of authority relating to Emergency Medical Services COVID-19 Recovery Grant Program and further providing for annual reports.

Beseeching the President and Congress of the United States and the United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs to take corrective action on Critical Skill Incentive Payments at the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

Further providing for definitions; establishing the trained service animal card; providing for the documentation of service dogs and for admittance of registered service animal to public accommodations; establishing a trained service animal card database; providing for immunity from liability; and making editorial changes.

In Department of Military Affairs, establishing the PA VETConnect Program; providing for veterans' benefits and services workplace posting; and making an editorial change.

In general provisions, further providing for definitions; in fees, providing for electric vehicle fire hazard fee; and imposing a penalty.

In Department of Military Affairs, providing for burial benefits.

Designating March 13, 2024, as "K9 Veterans Awareness and Services Day" in Pennsylvania.

Recognizing the week of April 14 through 20, 2024, as "Public Safety Telecommunicators Week" in Pennsylvania.

Urging the United States Department of Defense, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency to continue its arduous, noble and honorable work of bringing home all prisoners of war and those listed as missing in action.

In professional employees, providing for National Guard and Reserve parent student support.

Designating March 29, 2024, as "Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day" in Pennsylvania.

Designating April 12, 2024, as "Volunteer Firefighter Day" in Pennsylvania to honor the brave men and women who make sacrifices to protect their community as volunteer firefighters.

Recognizing the week of March 18 through 22, 2024, as "Flood Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.

In 911 emergency communication services, further providing for definitions, for telecommunications management and for counties, providing for addressing authorities and for next generation 911 call delivery, further providing for 911 system plan, for fund, for payment, collection and remittance of surcharge by providers of 911 communications services, for payment, collection and remittance of surcharge by sellers of prepaid wireless telecommunications service, for telephone records, for penalty, for immunity and for shared residential MLTS service, repealing provisions relating to business MLTS, to shared communications services, to temporary residence and to local notification, further providing for ALI database maintenance, repealing provisions relating to dialing instructions and further providing for MLTS signaling, for termination and for prohibited release of information.

In grants to fire companies and emergency medical services companies, further providing for expiration of authority.

In emergency management services, providing for counterterrorism planning, preparedness and response; in Emergency Management Assistance Compact, providing for construction; and making repeals.

In public safety, providing for testing of fire life safety dampers and smoke control systems; imposing duties on the State Fire Commissioner; and imposing penalties.

Recognizing December 16, 2023, as "Wreaths Across America Day" in Pennsylvania.

In Commonwealth services, further providing for Pennsylvania Fire and Emergency Medical Services Loan Program.

In disaster emergency assistance, further providing for legislative purpose, for definitions and for construction, establishing the Individual Property Disaster Assistance Fund, renaming the Public Disaster Assistance Grant Program and providing for definitions relating to Public Facilities Disaster Assistance Grant Program; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency; making interfund transfers; and making editorial changes.

A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for exemptions and special provisions.

In terms and courses of study, further providing for firefighter and emergency service training and establishing the Secondary Education Fire Training Pilot Program and the Fire Training Fund.

Amending the act of December 15, 1982 (P.L.1266, No.287), entitled "An act conferring limited residency status on military personnel, their dependents and civilian personnel assigned to an active duty station in Pennsylvania," further providing for residency of students.

In decorations, medals, badges and awards, further providing for authorized decorations, medals, badges and awards.

Designating the week of October 15 through 21, 2023, as "Military Sexual Trauma Survivor Week" in Pennsylvania.

Recognizing the week of October 9 through 15, 2023, as "United States Navy Week" in Pennsylvania.

In professional and occupational licenses, providing for military medical personnel pilot program.

In Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, further providing for fees and charges.

In public assistance, providing for ambulance transportation services.

Designating August 7, 2023, as "Purple Heart Day" in Pennsylvania.

An act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in Treasury Department, establishing the

In miscellaneous provisions relating to emergency management services, providing for emergency preparedness for owned animals.

In miscellaneous provisions relating to emergency management services, providing for firefighter cancer screenings.

In disabled veterans' real estate tax exemption, further providing for exemption.

In other required equipment, providing for heat detection devices in emergency vehicles.

Designating the week of May 21 through 27, 2023, as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in Pennsylvania.

In Pennsylvania National Guard, further providing for association group life insurance for Pennsylvania National Guard.

Establishing the Active Volunteer First Responder Education Tax Credit Program.

Recognizing the week of April 9 through 15, 2023, as "National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week" in Pennsylvania in honor of those whose diligence and professionalism keep our communities and residents safe.

In Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, further providing for organization.

Urging the Congress of the United States to amend the Military Selective Service Act to require both men and women to register for the draft.

Prohibiting the use of certain class B firefighting foams under certain circumstances; imposing powers and duties on the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and the State Fire Commissioner; and imposing penalties.

In educational gratuity program, further providing for eligibility and qualification requirements.

Providing funding to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for the purpose of providing current service members and veterans with access to high-definition fiber tracking brain scans and supporting ongoing clinical research in this Commonwealth involving traumatic brain injuries; and making an appropriation.

In veterans' organizations, further providing for grants to veterans' service officer programs.

In general provisions, further providing for definitions; in Commonwealth services, further providing for definitions relating to intrastate mutual aid and for definitions relating to Fire and Emergency Medical Services Loan Program; in volunteer firefighters, further providing for definitions relating to fire relief association; in emergency responder mental wellness and stress management, further providing for definitions; in grants to fire companies and emergency medical services companies, further providing for definitions; and, in incentives for municipal volunteers of fire companies and nonprofit emergency medical services agencies, further providing for definitions.

Providing for the Combat-to-college Program.

In grants to fire companies and emergency medical services companies, establishing the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program in the Office of State Fire Commissioner and the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Fund.

Providing for certification of community paramedicine providers, for community paramedicine service coverage by casualty insurance carriers and for medical assistance reimbursement.

In Commonwealth services, providing for retail store operations during declaration of disaster emergency.

In powers and duties of the Department of General Services and its departmental administrative and advisory boards and commissions, further providing for transfer authority over Lieutenant Governor's Mansion.

In military educational programs, establishing the Military College Educational Assistance Program; and making editorial changes.

In veteran recognition, providing for Women Veterans Day.

In Nonprofit Security Grant Fund, further providing for Nonprofit Security Grant Fund and for expiration; in Commonwealth services, further providing for State Fire Commissioner and for curriculum and training and providing for capital grants for municipal fire departments, for capital grants for emergency service training centers, for money for online training for firefighters and for money for reimbursement to Pennsylvania bomb squads; in volunteer firefighters, further providing for fire relief formula study; in grants to fire companies and emergency medical services companies, further providing for award of grants for volunteer fire companies and for award of grants for emergency medical services companies; in incentives for municipal volunteers of fire companies and nonprofit emergency medical services agencies, further providing for rejection and appeal; in emergency medical services, providing for tuition and loan assistance for active volunteers and establishing the Active Volunteer Tuition and Loan Assistance Program and the Active Volunteer Tuition and Loan Assistance Program Fund; in emergency medical services system, providing for scholarships for recruitment, training and retention; and establishing the EMS Training Fund.

In powers and duties of the Department of General Services and its departmental administrative and advisory boards and commissions, further providing for transfer authority over Lieutenant Governor's Mansion.

In Commonwealth services, further providing for State Fire Commissioner and for curriculum and training and providing for capital grants for municipal fire departments, for capital grants for emergency service training centers, for money for online training for firefighters and for money for reimbursement to Pennsylvania bomb squads; in volunteer firefighters, further providing for fire relief formula study; in grants to fire companies and emergency medical services companies, further providing for award of grants for volunteer fire companies and for award of grants for emergency medical services companies; in incentives for municipal volunteers of fire companies and nonprofit emergency medical services agencies, further providing for rejection and appeal; in emergency management services, providing for tuition and loan assistance for active volunteers and establishing the Active Volunteer Tuition and Loan Assistance Program and the Active Volunteer Tuition and Loan Assistance Program Fund; in emergency medical services system, providing for scholarships for recruitment, training and retention; and establishing the EMS training fund.

Regulating certain smoke alarms; providing for dwelling unit owner and tenant responsibilities; and prescribing penalties.

In Commonwealth services, providing for firefighting foam management.

Directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a comprehensive study and issue a report on Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs in schools in Pennsylvania.

Providing for Purple Star School Program.

In emergency COVID-19 response, further providing for definitions, repealing provisions relating to money in account, providing for Executive Offices, for Whole-Home Repairs Program and for arts and culture recovery grants, further providing for emergency education relief to nonpublic schools and for funding for library services and providing for biotechnology research, for use of money, for Child Care Stabilization Program, for Behavioral Health Commission or Adult Mental Health, for Department of Revenue, for State university assistance for fiscal year 2022-2023, for Development Cost Relief Program, for Housing Options Grant Program and for Department of Conservation and Natural Resources; in Rental and Utility Assistance Grant Program, further providing for reallocation of grants; in American Rescue Plan Rental and Utility Assistance Grant Program, further providing for department; in Treasury Department, providing for Commonwealth payment security; in oil and gas wells, further providing for Oil and Gas Lease Fund; in transportation network companies, motor carrier companies and parking authority of a city of the first class, further providing for transportation network company extension; providing for Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program, for Clean Water Procurement Program and for human services; in special funds, further providing for funding, for transfer, for H2O PA Account and for other grants; in additional special funds and restricted accounts, further providing for establishment of special fund and account, for use of fund, for distributions from Pennsylvania Race Horse Development Fund, for Workers' Compensation Security Fund transfer to COVID-19 Response Restricted Account and for Opioid Settlement Restricted Account; providing for additional special funds and restricted accounts; in 2021-2022 budget implementation, further providing for executive offices and for Department of Human Services; in general budget implementation, further providing for Executive Offices, for Department of Corrections, for Department of Education, for Department of Health, for Department of Labor and Industry, for Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, for Department of Human Services, for Department of Revenue, for Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority, for Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, for Pennsylvania Public Television Network Commission, for Pennsylvania Securities Commission and for State Tax Equalization Board, providing for State-related universities and further providing for surcharges and for Multimodal Transportation Fund; providing for 2022-2023 budget implementation and for 2022-2023 restrictions on appropriations for funds and accounts; abrogating regulations; and making related repeals.

In general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in State Armory Board, providing for definitions, further providing for composition and general functions, for erection of armories and for management of armories, providing for management of buildings and structures located at Fort Indiantown Gap and further providing for purchase or lease of ground for armories, for donation of land by political subdivisions, for donation of property and services by political subdivisions, for sale of unusable armories and land, sale or lease of timber and mineral rights, for payment of armory rentals by Commonwealth, for rental of armories, for property in armories of units in Federal service, for State Treasury Armory Fund and for maintenance, construction and repairs.

In the Governor as Commander-in-Chief, providing for use of Pennsylvania National Guard for special State duty; and making a related repeal.

In veterans' preference, further providing for definitions; and, in voluntary veterans' preference in private employment, further providing for definitions.

In Commonwealth services, providing for capital grants.

In Commonwealth services, further providing for State Fire Commissioner.

In Commonwealth services, providing for capital grants.

In professional employees, providing for National Guard and Reserve parent student support.

In State lottery, further providing for statement of purpose, for powers and duties of secretary and for disposition of funds and providing for instant lottery game to benefit older veterans.

In decorations, medals, badges and awards, further providing for authorized decorations, medals, badges and awards.

In intergovernmental relations, further providing for cooperative purchase of fire, rescue and ambulance company supplies.

In Department of Military Affairs, repealing provisions relating to advisory councils for veterans' homes; in State Veterans' Commission and Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs, further providing for definitions, repealing provisions relating to veterans' home hall of fame and providing for veterans' homes; and making a related repeal.

A Concurrent Resolution commemorating June 6, 2022, as "D-Day" in Pennsylvania.

Recognizing May 30, 2022, as "Memorial Day" in Pennsylvania.

In grants to fire companies and emergency medical services companies, establishing the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program in the Office of State Fire Commissioner and the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Fund.

In 911 emergency communication services, further providing for telecommunications management.

In Department of Military Affairs, further providing for duties of department; in State Veterans' Commission and Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs, further providing for specific duties relating to Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs; and, in general administration relating to correctional institutions, further providing for powers and duties of department.

In Department of Military Affairs, establishing the PA VETConnect Program.

A Concurrent Resolution extending in whole the disaster emergency declared on January 28, 2022, and extended in whole by the General Assembly until March 31, 2022, in response to the Forbes Avenue/Fern Hollow Bridge Collapse.

A Concurrent Resolution extending in whole the disaster emergency declared on January 28, 2022, and extended on February 9, 2022, in response to the Forbes Avenue/Fern Hollow Bridge collapse.

A Concurrent Resolution extending in whole the disaster emergency declared on January 28, 2022, in response to the Forbes Avenue/Fern Hollow Bridge Collapse.

In disabled veterans' real estate tax exemption, further providing for duty of commission by removing a rebuttable presumption.

Providing for certification of community paramedicine providers, for community paramedicine service coverage by casualty insurance carriers and for medical assistance reimbursement.

In additional special funds and restricted accounts, providing for COVID-19 response transfers for assistance to the Commonwealth's emergency medical services.

Providing for the Veterans' Suicide Memorial Commission.

Providing for reimbursements for physical examinations of firefighters; and establishing the Firefighter Physical Examination Reimbursement Fund.

Establishing the State Emergency Supplemental Grant Program; imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency; and establishing the State Emergency Supplemental Assistance Fund.

Providing for holidays and observances.

In veterans' pensions and benefits, further providing for blind veteran's pension and for amputee and paralyzed veteran's pension.

Recognizing November 11, 2021, as "Veterans Day" in Pennsylvania.

Amending the act of December 15, 1982 (P.L.1266, No.287), entitled "An act conferring limited residency status on military personnel, their dependents and civilian personnel assigned to an active duty station in Pennsylvania," further providing for residency of students.

In State Veterans' Commission and Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs, further providing for State Veterans' Commission, for general powers and duties and for specific powers and duties.

In Department of Military Affairs, repealing provisions relating to advisory councils for veterans' homes; and, in State Veterans' Commission and Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs, further providing for definitions and providing for veterans' homes.

In Department of Military Affairs, providing for chief counsel.

Condemning President Joseph Biden's failure to heed the advice of military and intelligence advisors about the speed and nature of the Taliban offensive, leading to a disorganized, chaotic and abrupt evacuation of United States personnel and Afghan allies.

In State Veterans' Commission and Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs, further providing for Veterans' Trust Fund.

A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for exemptions and special provisions.

Designating May 7, 2021, as "First Responders Mental Health Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.

Designating the Regal Fritillary butterfly (Speyeria idalia) as the official State butterfly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Providing for personal protective equipment stockpile.

In State Veterans' Commission and Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs, further providing for State Veterans' Commission.

Beseeching the Congress of the United States to pass H.R.1656, the Treatment and Relief through Emerging and Accessible Therapy for PTSD Act.

In the Governor and disaster emergencies, further providing for general authority of Governor.

Establishing the Active Volunteer First Responder Education Tax Credit Program.

Providing funding to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for the purpose of providing current service members and veterans with access to high-definition fiber tracking brain scans and supporting ongoing clinical research in this Commonwealth involving traumatic brain injuries.

Establishing the Landslide Insurance and Assistance Program within the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency; providing for related powers and duties of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency; establishing and providing for the powers and duties of the Landslide Insurance and Assistance Board; providing for duties of the Auditor General; establishing the Landslide Insurance Fund and the Landslide Assistance Fund; imposing a penalty; and making appropriations.

A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in taxation and finance, further providing for exemptions and special provisions.

In grants to fire companies and volunteer services companies, further providing for definitions and for award of grants.

In the Governor as Commander-in-Chief, further providing for active duty for emergency.

In special powers and duties of the county, further providing for markers on graves, memorial certificates and headstones.

Designating September 27 of each year as "First Responders Day."

In COVID-19 disaster emergency, providing for certain public events not subject to shutdowns by government.

In veterans' pensions and benefits, further providing for blind veteran's pension and for amputee and paralyzed veteran's pension.

In professional and occupational licenses, providing for military medical personnel pilot program.

In professional and occupational licenses, further providing for retention of licenses and certifications of persons entering military service.

In Commonwealth services, further providing for Pennsylvania Volunteer Loan Assistance Program.

In military leave of absence, further providing for employment discrimination for military membership or duty.

Honoring Sergeant Major Daniel A. Dailey on his retirement from the United States Army.

Recognizing the American Red Cross' emergency call for blood donations, encouraging the creation of additional blood drives in this Commonwealth and nationwide and encouraging all eligible residents to donate blood.

In veterans' preference, repealing provisions relating to soldier defined, providing for purpose and for definitions, repealing provisions relating to credits in civil service examinations, further providing for additional points in grading civil service examinations, for preference in appointment or promotion, for lack of training, age or physical impairment, for preferential rating provision in public works specifications, for computation of seniority for reduction in force, for preference of spouses and for law exclusive and providing for reporting requirement and for guidelines; and, in voluntary veterans' preference in private employment, further providing for definitions and for eligibility for preference.

In emergency medical services system, further providing for support of emergency medical services; in general provisions, further providing for EMS costs; and, in driving after imbibing alcohol or utilizing drugs, further providing for Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition.

In casualty insurance, further providing for billing.

In interpretation and definitions, further providing for definitions; and, in liability and compensation, further providing for compensation for post-traumatic stress injury.

Further providing for definitions, for price gouging prohibited and for investigation.

In Department of Military Affairs, establishing the Veterans' Outreach and Support Network Program.

Designating September 11 of each year as "September 11th Remembrance Day" in this Commonwealth; providing for the observance of "September 11th Remembrance Day" in public school entities and during public meetings; and providing for veteran recognition.

Designating the month of September 2020 as "Military Service-Related Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Amending the act of December 15, 1982 (P.L.1266, No.287), entitled "An act conferring limited residency status on military personnel, their dependents and civilian personnel assigned to an active duty station in Pennsylvania," further providing for residency of students.

Establishing a recruitment scholarship program for volunteer fire companies, volunteer ambulance services and volunteer rescue squads; providing for duties of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency; and making an appropriation.

Providing for fireworks; in volunteer firefighters, further providing for definitions.

In Commonwealth services, further providing for definitions and for State Fire Commissioner, providing for curriculum and training, further providing for Pennsylvania State Fire Academy and for Fire Safety Advisory Committee.

In Commonwealth services, further providing for general authority of Governor.

Designating the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Purple Heart State and recognizing August 7 as "Purple Heart Day" in Pennsylvania.

Establishing a Front-Line Worker Loan Forgiveness Program.

A Concurrent Resolution terminating the disaster emergency declared in response to the protests in this Commonwealth.

Urging the Governor to classify child welfare workers and service providers as level 1 emergency responders.

Encouraging Pennsylvanians to donate food and personal protective equipment to first responders and health care workers in this Commonwealth.

In veterans' pensions and benefits, further providing for blind veteran's pension and for amputee and paralyzed veteran's pension.

In COVID-19 disaster emergency, providing for Pennsylvania starts-up safely.

Providing for COVID-19 benefits for members of Pennsylvania National Guard; and, providing for COVID-19 enforcement officer disability benefits; and, in emergency medical services system, further providing for basic life support ambulances.

In grants to fire companies and emergency medical services companies, providing for COVID-19 Crisis Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program.

Recognizing March 29, 2020, as "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day" in Pennsylvania.

Honoring and recognizing the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces and their families on the occasion of "Armed Forces Day," May 16, 2020.

Recognizing the week of May 10 through 16, 2020, as "National Police Week" and May 15, 2020, as "Peace Officers Memorial Day" in Pennsylvania.

In veterans' pensions and benefits, further providing for blind veteran's pension and for amputee and paralyzed veteran's pension.

In Department of Military Affairs, further providing for veterans registry.

Designating March 13, 2020, as "K9 Veterans and Services Day" in Pennsylvania.

In Commonwealth services, further providing for scope of subchapter, for legislative findings and declaration of purpose, for definitions, for assistance to volunteer fire companies, ambulance service and rescue squads, for Volunteer Companies Loan Fund, for powers and duties of office, for disposition and use of proceeds, for Volunteer Company Loan Sinking Fund and investments, for repayment obligations for principal and interest, for temporary financing authorization, for authorization of contracts, reimbursement procedure and amount and for reimbursement procedure and amount, providing for referendum to expand loan assistance and for annual report and distribution of information and further providing for Pennsylvania Volunteer Loan Assistance Program; in volunteer firefighters, further providing for definitions, for statement of purpose, for funds and for audits and providing for fire relief formula study; in grants to fire companies and emergency medical services companies, further providing for special provisions; and making an editorial changes.

In Department of Military Affairs, providing for burial benefits.

Recognizing the bravery and professionalism of the Philadelphia Police Department during the events of August 14, 2019.

Recognizing and honoring the members of the United States Armed Forces and intelligence community who carried out the mission that killed Qasem Soleimani to protect United States personnel.

Commemorating the legacy of the United States Navy submarine USS Pittsburgh after decades of commissioned service and marking her decommissioning.

Designating December 18, 2019, as "Second Gulf War Veterans Day" in Pennsylvania.

Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing mission on July 20, 2019.

Designating the month of December 2019 as "Sgt. Michael Strank Month" in Pennsylvania.

In Department of Military Affairs, further providing for veterans registry; and making an editorial change.

Providing for leaves of absence, for anti-retaliation protection for military spouses and for employment protection.

Commemorating December 7, 2019, as "Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day."

Designating October 22, 2019, as "Vincent Neil DiRenzo Day" in Pennsylvania in memory of a native son who identified Cuban-based Soviet nuclear missiles in October 1962.

Designating the week of November 4 through 11, 2019, as "Veterans Week of Service" in Pennsylvania to coincide with the annual Veterans Day observance on November 11, 2019.

In incentives for municipal volunteers of fire companies and nonprofit emergency medical services agencies, further providing for definitions, for real property tax credit and for rejection and appeal.

In Commonwealth services, further providing for assistance to volunteer fire companies, ambulance service and rescue squads.

In incentives for municipal volunteers of fire companies and nonprofit emergency medical services agencies, establishing the First Responder Loan Forgiveness Program; and making editorial changes.

In volunteer fire company, ambulance service and rescue squad assistance, providing for referendum to expand loan assistance.

Memorializing the Can-Am Police-Fire Games Federation to name Butler County as the 2024 Can-Am Police-Fire Games location.

Honoring the 244th birthday of the United States Marine Corps on November 10, 2019.

In military educational programs, further providing for definitions, for eligibility, for grants, for amount of grants, for limitations, for recoupment of grant payments, for regulations, for administration and for Educational Assistance Program Fund and providing for a military family education program; and making editorial changes.

Recognizing the National Days of Prayer and Remembrance for the victims and heroes of the terror attacks on September 11, 2001.

Establishing the Veterans' Housing Assistance Program; and making appropriations.

A Concurrent Resolution recognizing October 13, 2019, as the 244th birthday of the United States Navy.

Noting Smokey Bear's 75th anniversary on August 9, 2019.

Designating June 27, 2019, as "Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day" and the month of June 2019 as "Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

Recognizing the 15th anniversary of the fire at Ebenezer Baptist Church in the Hill District of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

In 911 emergency communication services, further providing for telecommunications management; in Commonwealth services relating to emergency management, further providing for organization of Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, for Intrastate Mutual Aid Committee, for definitions relating to volunteer fire company, ambulance service and rescue squad assistance, for assistance to volunteer fire companies, ambulance service and rescue squads, for Volunteer Companies Loan Fund and for powers and duties of office; amending provisions relating to the State Fire Commissioner by abolishing the State Fire Commissioner and establishing the State Fire Commission, the State Fire Chief and the Director of Bureau of Emergency Medical Services; in miscellaneous provisions, further providing for Firefighters' Memorial Flag and for prohibition on certain service; in grants to volunteer fire companies and emergency medical services companies, further providing for definitions, for establishment of Fire Company Grant Program, for award of grants and for consolidation incentive; in incentives for municipal volunteers of fire companies and nonprofit emergency medical services agencies, further providing for definitions, for program authorization and for service record; and making conforming amendments.

Designating August 25, 2019, as "Senator John McCain Day" in Pennsylvania.

Providing for the exclusion of veterans' benefit payments from income for Commonwealth programs.

In proprietary and official rights, further providing for the offense of wearing of uniforms and insignia and misrepresentation of military service or honors; and, in State Veterans' Commission and Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs, further providing for Veterans' Trust Fund.

In Pennsylvania National Guard, further providing for compensation of division commander or equivalent; and making a related repeal.

In 911 emergency communication services, further providing for definitions, for telecommunications management, for counties, for fund, for telephone records, for inventory and for termination of chapter.

Memorializing the Congress of the United States to facilitate and ensure implementation of the VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018 by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

In National Guard Youth Challenge Program, further providing for definitions and for administration, establishing the Keystone State Challenge Academy Fund and further providing for report and for audit required.

In grants to fire companies and emergency medical services companies, further providing for definitions, for establishment of Fire Company Grant Program and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program, for publication and notice, for award of grants, for consolidation incentive, for Fire Company Grant Program, for Emergency Medical Services Grant Program, for allocation of appropriated funds and for expiration of authority.

In professional and occupational licenses, further providing for retention of licenses and certifications of persons entering military service.

A Concurrent Resolution establishing the Task Force on Women Veterans' Health Care.

A Concurrent Resolution urging the President of the United States and the Secretary of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to expeditiously address insufficient awareness of emergency mental health care services offered to veterans with an other-than-honorable administrative discharge.

In veterans' pensions and benefits, further providing for blind veteran's pension and for amputee and paralyzed veteran's pension.

In professional and occupational licenses, further providing for definitions, providing for a policy for the award of academic credit for military training; and making editorial changes.

In Department of Military Affairs, providing for Civil Air Patrol; and, in authority of Department of Transportation, further providing for authority of department.

Establishing the Veteran Suicide Prevention Grant Program; conferring powers and imposing duties on the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs; and establishing the Veteran Suicide Prevention Fund.

In professional and occupational licenses, further providing for retention of licenses and certifications of persons entering military service.

In State lottery, further providing for statement of purpose, for powers and duties of secretary and for disposition of funds and providing for instant lottery game to benefit veterans.

In Commonwealth services, further providing for Pennsylvania Volunteer Loan Assistance Program.

In special powers and duties of the county, further providing for markers on graves, memorial certificates and headstones.

Further providing for definitions; and providing for the Honor and Remember Flag.

In disabled veterans' real estate tax exemption, further providing for exemption.

Urging the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee of the United States Postal Service to issue a United States postal stamp honoring the heroism of the 65th Infantry Regiment "Borinqueneers" of the United States Army, the only all-Hispanic unit in the history of the United States Army.

Establishing the Landslide Insurance and Assistance Program within the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency; providing for related powers and duties of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency; establishing and providing for the powers and duties of the Landslide Insurance and Assistance Board; providing for duties of the Auditor General; establishing the Landslide Insurance Fund and the Landslide Assistance Fund; imposing a penalty; and making appropriations.

Urging the Congress of the United States to provide all veterans access to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs Caregiver Support Program.

In disabled veterans' real estate tax exemption, further providing for exemption.

Designating September 27 of each year as "First Responders Day."

Further providing for definitions, for price gouging prohibited and for investigation.

Establishing the Landslide Insurance and Assistance Program within the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency; providing for related powers and duties of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency; establishing and providing for the powers and duties of the Landslide Insurance and Assistance Board; providing for duties of the Auditor General; establishing the Landslide Insurance Fund and the Landslide Assistance Fund; imposing a penalty; and making appropriations.

A Concurrent Resolution urging the President and Congress of the United States to take immediate action to preserve the underwater graves of servicepersons who died defending this nation.

In military educational programs, further providing for definitions, for eligibility, for amount of grants and for limitations.

In special powers and duties of the county, further providing for flags to decorate graves.

In educational gratuity program, further providing for eligibility and qualification requirements.

In Commonwealth services, further providing for State Fire Commissioner and for Fire Safety Advisory Committee, providing for fire protection and suppression systems and equipment and for licensure of fire equipment service companies and technicians, imposing penalties and establishing the Fire Equipment and Suppression System Fund.

In Commonwealth services, further providing for Fire Safety Advisory Committee.

In special powers and duties of counties, further providing for flags to decorate graves.

In emergency medical services system, providing for identifying information and electronic devices.

In grants to fire companies and emergency medical services companies, establishing the Voluntary Fire Company Physical Improvement Program and Volunteer Fire Company Physical Improvement Fund; and, in sustainable mobility options, further providing for Public Transportation Trust Fund.

Providing for the National Guard Youth Challenge Program.

In grants to fire companies and emergency medical services companies, further providing for definitions, for award of grants and for requiring fire companies and emergency medical services companies to establish a social media policy in order to be eligible to receive grant funds.

Endorsing and encouraging participation in the Valley Forge Military College Legislative Appointment Initiative Program.

In self-insurance pooling, providing for volunteer fire companies.

Providing for emergency responder mental wellness and stress management; establishing the Critical Incident Stress Management Program; providing for duties of the Secretary of Health and the Department of Health; in emergency medical services system, further providing for support of emergency medical services; in operation of vehicles general provisions, further providing for EMS costs; and, in driving after imbibing alcohol or utilizing drugs, further providing for Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition.

In miscellaneous provisions, further providing for prohibition on certain service.

In veteran-owned small businesses, further providing for definitions, repealing provisions relating to definitions, further providing for exemption and providing for veteran-owned business logotype.

Providing for the Pennsylvania Amber Alert System, the Missing Endangered Person Advisory System (MEPAS) and the Green Alert System and for duties of the Pennsylvania State Police; assessing costs; providing for immunity and penalties; and making a related repeal.

In public assistance, further providing for reimbursement for certain medical assistance items and services.

Providing for the National Guard Youth Challenge Program.

In Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, providing for veterans registry.

In decorations, medals, badges and awards, further providing for authorized decorations, medals, badges and awards and for specifications.

Beseeching the Congress of the United States and the Department of Veterans Affairs to consider authorizing the use of service dogs for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder or other emotional traumas.

In personal income tax, further providing for operational provisions.

Urging the President and the Congress of the United States to establish a joint task force for the purpose of providing emergency support and resources to assist Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands and their residents recover from the damage and destruction caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

Providing funding to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for the purpose of providing current service members and veterans with access to high-definition fiber tracking brain scans and supporting ongoing clinical research in this Commonwealth involving traumatic brain injuries.

Amending the act of March 4, 1970 (P.L.128, No.49), entitled "An act granting to the Governor of the Commonwealth the sole authority for regulating the display of the flag of the United States from any public ground or building and from any ground or building of certain other institutions," providing for display of the Honor and Remember Flag; and making an editorial change.

In proprietary and official rights, further providing for wearing of uniforms and insignia.

Urging the President of the United States and the Congress of the United States to enact H.R. 303 to permit full, concurrent receipt of military retired pay and other veterans compensation, including dependent allowances.

In State lottery, further providing for statement of purpose, for powers and duties of secretary and for disposition of funds and providing for instant lottery game to benefit veterans.

In disabled veterans' real estate tax exemption, further providing for exemption.

A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in taxation and finance, further providing for exemptions and special provisions.

Providing for administration.

Authorizing, with the approval of the electors, part of the funds for volunteer fire and volunteer emergency services to be used for loans to municipal fire departments for the purpose of establishing or modernizing facilities to house firefighting apparatus equipment and purchasing firefighting apparatus equipment, rescue vehicles and protective and communications equipment and other equipment necessary for the proper performance of the departments' duties.

Congratulating the Pennsylvania National Guard's environmental office on winning first place in the Sustainability Team in the 2016 Army National Guard Environmental Awards contest and expressing appreciation to the Pennsylvania National Guard and the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for their environmental stewardship efforts.

In Commonwealth services, providing for emergency services provider payment.

In hazardous material protection, further providing for establishment and functions of local emergency planning committees and for emergency reporting requirements.

In volunteer firefighters, further providing for definitions, for statement of purpose, for funds and for audits.

Designating the month of September of each year as "Code Green: First Responders Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month."

Encouraging the United States Department of Defense to include the names of the fallen sailors of the Destroyer USS Frank E. Evans (DD 754) on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

In disabled veterans' real estate tax exemption, further providing for exemption.

Relating to the presumption of a service connection for Agent Orange exposure for certain Navy and Air Force veterans and calling on the Congressional Delegation of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to fully support and fund passage of the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2017.

Urging the Congress of the United States to amend the Military Selective Service Act to require both men and women to register for the draft.

In volunteer firefighters, further providing for funds.

In Commonwealth services, further providing for assistance to volunteer fire companies, ambulance service and rescue squads.

Urging the Congress of the United States to expeditiously address the health, social and economic needs of our female veterans.

In emergency medical services system, providing for dismissal upon conviction of certain offense.

In volunteer firefighters, repealing provisions relating to special fire police and providing for fire police officers.

Establishing a recruitment scholarship program for volunteer fire companies, volunteer ambulance services and volunteer rescue squads; providing for duties of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency; and making an appropriation.

Providing for incentives for municipal volunteers of fire companies and nonprofit emergency medical services agencies.

Amending the title of the act; providing for eligibility of firemen of airport authorities, firemen employed by the Commonwealth and emergency medical services personnel of cities; and making editorial changes.

Providing for the payment of death benefits to members of the Pennsylvania Civil Air Patrol.

In Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs, further providing for Pennsylvania Veterans' Memorial Trust Fund; in State Veterans' Commission and Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs, further providing for Veterans' Trust Fund; in Pennsylvania Veterans' Memorial Commission, repealing provisions relating to the Pennsylvania Veterans' Memorial Trust Fund and to expiration; and, in registration of vehicles, further providing for Pennsylvania monument registration plate.

Designating the month of September of each year as "Code Green: First Responders Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month."

In State Veterans' Commission and Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs, further providing for specific powers and duties and for Veterans' Trust Fund; and, in Veterans' Emergency Assistance, further providing for definitions, for purpose, for eligibility, for amounts of assistance and for appeals.

Providing for the display of notice of business discounts for veterans and military personnel.

In decorations, medals, badges and awards, further providing for authorized decorations, medals, badges and awards and for specifications.

In grants to fire companies and volunteer services, further providing for scope of chapter, for definitions, for award of grants for volunteer fire companies, for establishment, for award of grants for emergency medical services companies, for the Volunteer Fire Company Grant Program, for the Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant Program, for allocation of appropriated funds, for expiration of authority and for special provisions; and making an editorial change.

Urging the Congress of the United States to amend the Military Selective Service Act to require both men and women to register for the draft.

In emergency telephone service, providing for prohibited release of information.

In disabled veterans' real estate tax exemption, further providing for exemption.

In Commonwealth services, further providing for assistance to volunteer fire companies, ambulance service and rescue squads.

Encouraging the United States Department of Defense to include the names of the fallen sailors of the Destroyer USS Frank E. Evans (DD-754) on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

In hazardous material protection, further providing for establishment and functions of local emergency planning committees and for emergency reporting requirements.

Imposing a duty on municipalities to provide notification to property owners of changes to special flood hazard area maps of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Designating March 29 of each year as "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day."

In Pennsylvania Military Community Enhancement Commission, further providing for establishment and membership.

Urging the President of the United States and Congress to pass the Permanent Department of Veterans Affairs Choice Card Act of 2015.

In volunteer firefighters, further providing for definitions, for statement of purpose, for funds and for audits.

Urging the Congress of the United States to ban the practice of "paid patriotism" as described in Senator John McCain's and Senator Jeff Flake's Tackling Paid Patriotism, a joint oversight report.

Establishing the Veteran's Entrepreneurial Training and Support Program; imposing powers and duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development; and making an appropriation.

Providing for soliciting by first responder organizations.

Urging the Congress of the United States to provide all veterans access to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs Caregiver Support Program.

Providing for certification of community paramedics, for community paramedicine service coverage by casualty insurance carriers and for medical assistance reimbursement.

Urging the Congress of the United States and the Department of Defense to expeditiously address the safety and protection of United States Armed Forces personnel within the borders of the United States.

Providing funding to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for the purpose of providing current service members and veterans with access to high-definition fiber tracking brain scans and supporting ongoing clinical research in this Commonwealth involving traumatic brain injuries.

In professional and occupational licenses, further providing for definitions and for retention and certification.

Further providing for emergency telephone service; and establishing the 911 Fund.

Amending the title of the act; further providing for authority for payment; adding a definition of "natural gas responder"; and further providing for construction of act.

In grants to fire companies and volunteer services, further providing for award of grants to eligible fire companies and volunteer ambulance services.

Further providing for emergency services.

Extending benefits to civilian firefighters and police officers stationed at military installations or facilities in this Commonwealth; and making an editorial change.

A Concurrent Resolution establishing the Task Force on Women Veterans' Health Care.

Providing for the Combat-to-College Program.

Providing for the care of police animals injured in the line of duty.

Authorizing, with the approval of the electors, part of the funds for volunteer fire and volunteer emergency services to be used for loans to municipal fire departments for the purpose of establishing or modernizing facilities to house firefighting apparatus equipment and purchasing firefighting apparatus equipment, rescue vehicles and protective and communications equipment and other equipment necessary for the proper performance of the departments' duties.

Encouraging the United States Department of Defense to include the names of the fallen sailors of the Destroyer USS Frank E. Evans (DD-754) on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

In State Fire Commissioner, providing for light-frame truss-type construction signage and prescribing a penalty.

In veterans' pensions and benefits, further providing for blind veteran's pension and for amputee and paralyzed veteran's pension.

Providing for emergency services provider reimbursement.

Establishing the State Disaster Assistance Loan Program; providing for powers and duties of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency; establishing the State Disaster Assistance Loan Fund; providing for funding for the State Disaster Assistance Loan Program; and making an appropriation.

In miscellaneous provisions, providing for exclusion of veterans' benefits from income calculations.

In grants to fire companies and volunteer services, providing for the volunteer quick response service.

Establishing a recruitment scholarship program for volunteer fire companies, volunteer ambulance services and volunteer rescue squads; providing for duties of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency; and making an appropriation.

In State Veterans' Commission and Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs, further providing for the composition of the State Veterans' Commission.

Providing for incentives for municipal volunteers of fire companies and emergency medical services agencies and volunteers of hazardous materials response teams.

In emergency medical services system, providing for dismissal upon conviction of certain offense.

Further providing for definitions and for laws suspended during emergency assignments.

In veterans' pensions and benefits, further providing for paralyzed veteran's pension.

Further providing for application for compensation and for Commonwealth indebtedness.

Urging Governor Tom Corbett to terminate the 3rd party emergency dispatch pilot program on behalf of the Commonwealth's towing companies, towers and first responders.

Directing the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives, in consultation with the Capitol Preservation Committee, to prominently place a prisoners of war/missing in action chair of honor in the Main Capitol Rotunda area during the days surrounding National POW/MIA Recognition Day and Veteran's Day and in other appropriate House of Representatives locations as deemed appropriate by the Chief Clerk during the remainder of the year.

Establishing the Pennsylvania Military Community Enhancement Commission; and providing for its powers and duties.

Providing for the payment of death benefits to members of the Pennsylvania Civil Air Patrol.

Extending benefits to emergency medical technicians and paramedics employed by a fire department.

In educational gratuity program, establishing the Medal of Honor and Purple Heart Recipient Tuition Waiver Program; and making editorial changes.

Expressing displeasure with care and treatment our veterans have been receiving and continue to receive at the United States Department of Veteran Affairs facilities.

In educational assistance program, further providing for definitions and for amount of grants.

A Concurrent Resolution establishing the Task Force on Women Veterans' Health Care.

Further providing for military family relief assistance.

Establishing an emergency medical services memorial flag; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council and the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services in the Department of Health.

In State Fire Commissioner, providing for light-frame truss-type construction signage and prescribing a penalty.

Further providing for certification of death.

In disabled veterans' real estate tax exemption, further providing for exemption.

Urging the President of the United States and the Congress to immediately consider and pass H.R. 3930, which establishes the National Commission on the Structure of the Army.

Beseeching the Congress of the United States and the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to consider authorizing the use of service dogs for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder or other emotional traumas.

Urging the United States Army to allow Apache helicopters to remain in the National Guard.

Further providing for funds.

In emergency services, changing implementing authority from the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency to the Office of the State Fire Commissioner; further providing for assistance to volunteer fire companies, ambulance service and rescue squads and for powers and duties; and making editorial changes.

Urging the Congress of the United States to immediately consider and pass H.R. 3685, which exempts emergency services volunteers from being counted as full-time employees under the Federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Further providing for statement of purpose, for powers and duties of secretary and for disposition of funds; and providing for instant lottery game to benefit veterans.

Providing for the State Geospatial Coordinating Board.

Strongly urging Congress of the United States to immediately pass a law that prohibits closing or barricading open-air Federal monuments, memorials and battlefield memorial facilities that honor our heroic veterans.

Further providing for employment sanctions; and providing for a volunteer emergency responders employer tax credit.

In emergency telephone service, providing for prohibited release of information.

Providing for fee waiver certificate.

Further providing for Wireless E-911 Emergency Services Fund.

Further providing for powers and duties of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and for disbursement of fund amounts by agency.

Providing for county directors of veterans' affairs.

In disabled veterans' real estate tax exemption, further providing for duty of board, for duty of commission and for appeals.

Encouraging the United States Department of Defense to include the names of the fallen sailors of the Destroyer USS Frank E. Evans (DD 754) on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Providing for bonus payments to persons in active service in connection with the Global War on Terrorism or their beneficiaries; authorizing the incurring of indebtedness and the issue and sale of bonds by the Commonwealth for the payment of the benefits contingent upon electorate approval; creating a special fund in the State Treasury to be known as the Global War on Terrorism Bonus Payment Bond Fund; and imposing powers and duties on the Department of General Services.

Beseeching the Department of Defense and the President of the United States to expedite the recovery of the remains of the crew of the plane that went down and to continue their efforts in finding and recovering all remains of military personnel from all conflicts.

Honoring women veterans who honorably and courageously served our country as members of the armed forces and encouraging women veterans to discuss their specific needs and concerns with State agency officials so that the General Assembly and agency officials may work together to consider policy solutions that will improve the quality of life of women veterans in this Commonwealth.

Establishing a grant program for municipal fire and emergency services organizations; and providing for grant funding.

Further providing for special plates for Pearl Harbor survivors, for special plates for veterans of Korean War, for special plates for recipients of Korean Defense Service Medal, for special plates for veterans of Persian Gulf War, for special plates for recipients of Expeditionary Forces Medal, for special plates for World War II veterans, for special plates for veterans of Vietnam Conflict, for special motorcycle plates for veterans, for Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans plate, for Operation Enduring Freedom veterans plate, for special plates for veterans and for Gold Star Family plate.

Providing for the Combat-to-College Program.

In miscellaneous provisions relating to emergency management services, providing for disclosure of caller location in emergencies and for good faith immunity under certain circumstances.

Providing for service-disabled veteran-owned business participation goals.

Further providing for facility insurance.

Establishing the State Disaster Assistance Loan Program; providing for powers and duties of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency; establishing the State Disaster Assistance Loan Fund; providing for funding for the State Disaster Assistance Loan Program; and making an appropriation.

Providing for incentives for municipal volunteers of fire companies and emergency medical services agencies and volunteers of hazardous materials response teams.

Further providing for the composition of the State Veterans' Commission.

Providing for exclusion of veterans' benefits from income calculations.

In Commonwealth services, providing for volunteer emergency response personnel.

Further providing for markers on graves, memorial certificates and headstones.

Establishing a recruitment scholarship program for volunteer fire companies, volunteer ambulance services and volunteer rescue squads; providing for duties of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency; and making an appropriation.

Providing for burial details for veterans at other cemeteries.

Further providing for funds of volunteer firefighters' relief associations.

Providing compensation to persons in active service in connection with the Iraq War or their beneficiaries; authorizing the incurring of indebtedness and the issue and sale of bonds by the Commonwealth for the payment of compensation contingent upon electorate approval; creating a special fund in the State Treasury to be known as the Iraq War Veterans' Compensation Bond Fund; imposing powers and duties on the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs; and making appropriations.

Providing for incentives for municipal volunteers of fire companies and emergency medical services agencies.

Providing for employees of State veterans' homes.

Further providing for the payment of death benefits to members of the Pennsylvania Civil Air Patrol.

Further providing for special plates for Pearl Harbor survivors, for special plates for veterans of Korean War, for special plates for recipients of Korean Defense Service Medal, for special plates for veterans of Persian Gulf War, for special plates for recipients of Expeditionary Forces Medal, for special plates for World War II veterans, for special plates for veterans of Vietnam Conflict, for special motorcycle plates for veterans, for Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans plate, for Operation Enduring Freedom veterans plate, for special plates for veterans and for Gold Star Family plate.

Further providing for schedule of convictions and points; and providing for obedience to traffic control devices warning of hazardous conditions.

Further providing for definitions, for registration districts, local registrars and appointment and removal of and for death and fetal death registration, certificates to be filed; providing for disposition of cremated remains of veterans; and further providing for records and disclosure by local registrars.

Supporting the efforts of Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Fund to construct an underground learning facility at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to inform future generations of the honor and sacrifices made by those who served their country.

In Commonwealth services, further providing for the Volunteer Companies Loan Fund; in grants to volunteer fire companies and volunteer services, further providing for scope of chapter, definitions, establishment and award of grants, providing for additional funding and further providing for allocation of appropriated funds and for expiration of authority; and making editorial changes.

In rights and immunities, further providing for leaves of absence for certain government employees.

Further providing for assistance to volunteer fire companies, ambulance service and rescue squads.

Providing for matriculating veteran students to receive a course scheduling preference at public institutions of higher education.

Providing for the establishment of standards for emergency towing and for towing rotation lists.

Consolidating the Long-Term Care Patient Access to Pharmaceuticals Act; further providing for declaration of policy, for definitions and for third-party drugs in long-term care facilities; and making a related repeal.

In the emergency medical services system, further providing for emergency medical services providers and for certification sanctions; and providing for a conviction policy with a penalty.

Providing for the State Geospatial Coordinating Council.

Memorializing Congress of the United States to enact H.R. 4018 (2012), which would enhance and improve the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program.

Further providing for the pay of officers and enlisted personnel in active State service.

Amending the act of June 11, 1935 (P.L.326, No.149), entitled "An act relating to counties of the first class; defining deceased service persons; providing for contributions by the county to the funeral expenses for such persons and their widows; providing for the erection and care of markers, headstones, and flags, and for the compilation of war records," further providing for markers for graves and headstones.

Establishing a system for the use of volunteer health practitioners; providing reasonable safeguards to assure that health practitioners are appropriately licensed and regulated to protect the public's health; providing for applicability of workers' compensation and occupational disease law; and providing for limitation of civil damages.

In veterans' organizations, providing for municipal fee exemptions.

Further providing for definitions and for the State Civil Service Commission.

Establishing the State Disaster Assistance Loan Program; providing for powers and duties of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency; establishing the State Disaster Assistance Loan Fund; providing for funding for the State Disaster Assistance Loan Program; and making an appropriation.

Amending the title of the act; further providing for authority for payment; adding a definition of "natural gas responder"; and further providing for construction of act.

Establishing the Pennsylvania Military Child-Care Assistance Program.

Further providing for burial details for veterans.

Adopting the Honor and Remember Flag as an official flag to recognize and honor fallen members of the armed forces; and imposing duties on the Department of General Services.

Further providing for markers on graves, memorial certificates and headstones.

Further providing real estate tax exemptions for disabled veterans.

Further providing for death and fetal death registration; providing for deceased veteran notification to county government; and further providing for referral of deaths to coroner, for permits concerning dead bodies and fetal remains, for registration permits concerning dead bodies and fetal remains, for regulations and for registrations.

Providing for disabled veterans property tax rebate; establishing the Disabled Veterans' Rebate Account; imposing penalties; and providing for appeals.

Further providing for educational leave of absence.

Providing for service-disabled veteran-owned business participation goals.

Providing for the Office of Veteran Advocate; assigning duties to the Office of Attorney General; and authorizing an appropriation.

Establishing a Decoration of Veterans' Graves Fund.

Further providing for emergency telephone service.

Authorizing leave of absence from employment for veterans on Veterans Day.

A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for persons with military service-connected disabilities to receive property tax exemptions.

Providing for volunteer quick response services grant program.

Providing for contributions to the Decoration of Veterans' Graves Fund.

Providing for employment rights of members of volunteer emergency service organizations and for tax credits for employers of employee-volunteers; and making a related repeal.

A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, authorizing legislation to allow persons in the National Guard or in a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, whether activated or not, to hold public office concurrently with their service.

Designating March 30 of each year as "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day."

Further providing for assistance to volunteer fire companies, ambulance service and rescue squads.

Further providing for markers on graves, memorial certificates and headstones.

Further providing for regulations and for prohibitions.

Designating March 30 of each year as "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day."

Providing for the disposition of cremated remains of veterans and veterans' spouses and dependent children by funeral directors and crematories and for certain immunities.

Urging the Citizens' Advisory Committee of the United States Postal Service to issue a United States postal stamp honoring the heroism of the "Borinqueneers" of the 65th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army, the only all-Hispanic unit in the history of the United States Army.

Directing the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency to engage a specialist to study the emergency 911 and wireless E-911 telephone reporting systems and make a report, with recommendations, to the General Assembly.

Further providing for markers on graves, memorial certificates and headstones.

Providing for small disaster assistance to individuals, businesses and municipalities; imposing surcharges on insurers; establishing a fund; conferring powers and duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, the Department of Public Welfare and the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency; and making an appropriation.

Memorializing Congress to require the United States Department of Defense to issue identification cards to veterans of the United States Armed Forces.

An Act amending the act of December 15, 1982 (P.L.1266, No.287), entitled, as amended, "An act conferring limited residency status on military personnel, their dependents and civilian personnel assigned to an active duty station in Pennsylvania," expanding applicability of the act to include all active duty personnel and their dependents.

Declaring that Iran's nuclear weapons program represents a severe threat to American national interest and memorializing the President and the Congress of the United States to take immediate action to ensure that Iran does not attain nuclear capability.

Further providing for leaves of absence for certain government employees.

Further providing for definitions and for Wireless E-911 Emergency Services Fund; imposing a prepaid wireless E-911 surcharge; and requiring a study of the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee.

Authorizing leave of absence from employment for veterans on Veterans Day.

In emergency medical services system, further providing for emergency medical services providers.

In military leave of absence, further providing for educational leave of absence.

Memorializing Congress to pass House Resolution 4197, the Gold Star Mothers National Monument Act of 2009.

Establishing a recruitment scholarship program for volunteer fire companies, volunteer ambulance services and volunteer rescue squads; providing for duties of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency; and making an appropriation.

Establishing the Military Child-Care Assistance Program and its operation.

Providing for employment rights of members of volunteer emergency service organizations and for tax credits for employers of employee-volunteers; and making a related repeal.

Recognizing December 2, 2009, as "The Order of the Silver Rose Day" in Pennsylvania.

Further providing for Pennsylvania State Fire Academy.

Urging the Congress of the United States to enact HR 442, known as the Veterans' Heritage Firearms Act of 2009.

Urging the President of the United States to classify the terrorism suspect prison photos.

Urging the Congress of the United States to enact H.R. 847, which would establish the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act.

Further providing for assistance to volunteer fire companies, ambulance service and rescue squads.