Senator Doug Mastriano shared a series of updates on his social media account in mid-July 2025, ranging from public health advisories to legislative achievements and personal memories.
On July 16, 2025, Mastriano posted an official warning from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture: “FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Contact: Shannon Powers – aginfo@pa.gov, 717.603.2056 Agriculture Department Warns Consumers to Discard Raw Milk Products from The Family Cow in Chambersburg Raw milk and cheese sold online to more than 50 pick-up locations across https://t.co/3Sulr9EWRY”. The announcement urged consumers who purchased raw milk or cheese from The Family Cow in Chambersburg—distributed through over fifty pickup sites—to dispose of those products due to safety concerns.
Later that evening, Mastriano highlighted a legislative milestone involving veterans’ benefits. On July 16, he wrote: “I was proud to lead the charge on Senate Resolution 116, urging Congress to pass the Major Richard Star Act (H.R. 2102)—and it passed unanimously in the Senate. Our medically retired veterans shouldn’t have to choose between retirement pay and disability benefits. They’ve earned https://t.co/92xcJhdhqk”. This resolution advocates for passage of federal legislation that would allow certain medically retired veterans to receive both their full retirement pay and disability compensation without having to choose between them.
On July 17, Mastriano also shared a personal memory from his military service: “Throwback Thurs – Doug goofing off with German kids who came over to trade for MRE’s during REFORGER 1988 in Bavaria #ThrowbackThursday https://t.co/XhyHS77l8p”.
Senator Doug Mastriano represents Pennsylvania’s 33rd district and is known for his engagement with both state policy issues and veterans’ affairs.
