Feb. 02, 2017
WHAT: Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will hold a committee meeting to adopt the committee rules for the new legislative session and vote on three bills:
- House Bill 204 would codify oversight of the Pennsylvania Civil Air Patrol under the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA).
- House Bill 247 would allow monuments and memorials to be eligible expenses under the Veterans Trust Fund.
- House Bill 165 would provide for a new DMVA medal to be given to veterans and private citizens who perform exceptional services for veterans.
WHO: Barrar and members of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness committee.
WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 9:15 a.m.
WHERE: Room G-50,
Irvis Office Building, Harrisburg.
LIVE WEBSTREAMING: SteveBarrar.com, barring any technical difficulties.
Media contact: Alison Evans, 717.260.6206,
aevans@pahousegop.com