Barrar Sworn in to 12th Term in House of Representatives
Reappointed chairman of the
Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee
HARRISBURG – Rep. Stephen E. Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) took the oath of office today to begin his 12th term representing the people of the 160th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Barrar will continue as the majority chairman for the Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, which oversees legislation dealing with veterans’ issues, disaster relief, homeland security, fire and emergency services matters, and the readiness of the Pennsylvania National Guard.
“Serving in this leadership position for the last eight years has been an honor, and I am eager to continue this important work for our military and first responders. Without dedicating both attention and action to the challenges facing these important groups, we risk sacrificing the safety they provide to all Pennsylvanians,” Barrar said.
In the upcoming session, Barrar is eager to cultivate relationships by working with his colleagues in the House and the Senate, as well as with the administration’s state agencies which his committee oversees. He also has a number of goals for the Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee:
• Finalize into law legislation that modernizes the Title 35 Emergency Management Code.
• Address the funding, personnel and training needs of Pennsylvania’s fire and EMS organizations through the implementation of Senate Resolution 6 initiatives.
• Create or enhance programs for our veterans and their families.
• Update archaic provisions regarding our National Guard when they serve on state active duty and enhance the National Guard College Tuition Assistance Program.
• Establish a program to address the post-traumatic needs of our emergency responders.
• Secure funding for Pennsylvania’s National Guard Youth Challenge Program.
More information about Barrar is available at
SteveBarrar.com or
Facebook.com/RepBarrar.
Representative Stephen E. Barrar
160th District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Media Contact: Alison Evans
717.260.6206
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