The records of the Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee from the 2015-2016 session, the Republicans in majority. The chairs were Stephen Barrar (majority) and Christopher Sainato. Subcommittee chairs on Military and Veterans Facilities were Rick Saccone (majority) and Bryan Barbin. Subcommittee chairs on Security and Emergency Response were Frank A. Farry (majority) and Maria P. Donatucci. The secretaries were Mark M. Gillen (Majority) and Ryan A. Bizzarro. The Committee covered many bills during the session. Major topics include, benefits and disability benefits of firefighters and police officers, Vietnam veterans, health needs of veterans, disaster assistance. Legislation that passed includes House Bill 911 which established the 911 fund and House Bill 1310 which prohibited 911 centers from releasing identifying information on 911 callers.