Issue Position: Supporting Veterans

Issue Position

Senator Fontana co-sponsored legislation that was signed into law in 2012 creating the Veterans Trust Fund. This fund will provide grants for programs or projects that support Pennsylvania's veterans, provide assistance to veterans in need of shelter or other necessities, and provide assistance to operate, maintain and repair monuments that honor Pennsylvania veterans and service members.

Voted for funding of the World War II Memorial on the North Shore and as Chair of the Sports & Exhibition Authority (SEA) worked with the Memorial's organization team to secure a location for the Memorial.

Senator Fontana has introduced legislation that would exempt veterans' disability benefits as eligible income for the Senior Property Tax and Rent Rebate program and PACE/PACENET.

Senator Fontana has also authored legislation that would provide for a free fishing license to veterans who are 50% disabled as only veterans who are 100% disabled currently qualify.

Supported a measure that allowed colleges to charge lower tuition rates to active military personnel, their spouse or dependents who are taking online courses.

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