Policy

SENATOR MASTRIANO IS THE CHAIRMAN OF THE SENATE VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE.

 

COMBATTING THE FENTANYL CRISIS

• Legislation signed into law to improve drug overdose tracking and lifesaving response
• Legislation signed into law to mandate fentanyl testing in hospital settings
• Legislation passed the Senate to create tougher penalties for fentanyl dealers (Tyler’s Law)

 

PROTECTING FIRST RESPONDERS AND TOW TRUCK OPERATORS

• Legislation signed into law to toughen penalties for those who do not move over on highways when an emergency is on the shoulder (Slow down. Move Over).
• Legislation signed into law to allow tow trucks to use blue lights to alert oncoming traffic. Introduced a bill that was passed in the Senate aimed at increasing the number of volunteer firefighters in Pennsylvania by reforming the certification process.

 

PRESERVING FARMLAND

• In April 2024 Senator Mastriano announced $1.3 Million to Preserve 520 Acres of Farmland in Adams & Franklin Counties.
• Mastriano introduced legislation that would expand Pennsylvania’s successful Agriculture Conservation Easement Purchase Program
• Mastriano’s proposal also would expand eligibility for the program to enable smaller farms to participate.

 

SECURING OUR RIGHTS & FREEDOMS

• Senator Mastriano is 100% pro-life and a strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment.
• Introduced a Bill to Divest PA from the Chinese Communist Party
• Senate Approved Mastriano’s Measure to Send PA National Guard to Defend the Texas Border.  

 

WORKSHOPS IN THE 33RD DISTRICT TO EDUCATE CONSTITUENTS ABOUT:

• How municipalities and emergency services can apply for grants to secure funding for needed projects.
• Veteran resources
• Concealed carry laws
• Elder abuse prevention
• Water and Food safety
• Substance abuse prevention