BOSTON (March 3, 2025) – Last Wednesday, House Speaker Ron Mariano (D – Quincy) appointed State Representative Steven Ultrino (D – Malden) as the House Chair of the Joint Committee on Emergency Preparedness and Management for the 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Representative Estela Reyes (D – Lawrence) will join the committee as the newly appointed Vice Chair. The Joint Committee on Emergency Preparedness and Management presides over all legislation related to pandemic and disaster preparedness and emergency management and communication.
The Joint Committee on Emergency Preparedness and Management serves as an oversight and advisory committee to monitor and investigate issues related to emergency response and recovery. The committee makes recommendations for legislative actions, strategies, and innovations based on their review or information or on the findings of investigations to equitably address emergency response needs and the safe recovery for all residents of the Commonwealth.
As House Chair, Representative Ultrino will work to strengthen the state’s emergency response systems to ensure that the Commonwealth is prepared to face any challenges that may arise. Representative Ultrino will support efforts that ensure emergency services are equipped to respond effectively and efficiently when needed, as well as advocating for resources that will help bolster the state’s preparedness capabilities. He is dedicated to fostering collaboration among legislators, local agencies, and community organizations to improve collective emergency preparedness. Ensuring that all residents have access to the information and resources needed in times of crisis will remain a priority.
“I am honored to be appointed as Chair of the Joint Committee on Emergency Preparedness and Management. Thank you to Speaker Ron Mariano for this opportunity to work on crucial legislation to strengthen our Commonwealth’s emergency response systems,” said State Representative Steven Ultrino “This position is one that comes with a great sense of responsibility, and I am committed to ensuring that our state is better equipped to respond to any emergency, whether it be a natural disaster, public health crisis, or other unforeseen events. I look forward to working closely with my colleagues, experts in the field, and the communities we serve to develop comprehensive solutions to the challenges we face in emergency preparedness and management.”
Please contact the Office of Representative Steven Ultrino at (617)722-2070, or email Representative Ultrino (Steven.Ultrino@MAHouse.gov) or his legislative aide Hannah Li (Hannah.Li@MAHouse.gov) with any further questions.
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Press Contact:
Hannah Li
Office of State Representative Steve Ultrino
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