An Act amending Title 38 (Holidays and Observances) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in veteran recognition, providing for 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Day.
HB 1806 would establish "6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Day" as an official observance in Pennsylvania, recognizing the service of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion - a unit of African American women in the Women's Army Corps during World War II. The bill amends Pennsylvania's statutes to include this day in the state's list of recognized holidays and observances. It directly affects Pennsylvanians by creating a designated day for educational and commemorative activities honoring this historic military unit. The measure is procedural, focusing solely on formal recognition without altering existing laws or policies.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Aug 15, 2025
Last action Feb 3, 2026
Floor votes · House Feb 3, 2026
How they voted
24–2
Passed
Total votes 26
Feb 3, 2026
D
Democratic14
100% Yea
R
Republican12
83% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Feb 3, 2026
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (24-2)
house
Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Aug 15, 2025
Committee
Referred to State Government
lower
1 primary · 14 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Napoleon Nelson
DDemocratic
Co
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Waxman
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Freeman
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Pielli
DDemocratic
Co
La'Tasha Mayes
DDemocratic
Co
Mark Gillen
RRepublican
Co
Nancy Guenst
DDemocratic
Co
Nikki Rivera
DDemocratic
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