A Resolution recognizing the month of April 2025 as "Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month" in Pennsylvania to promote public awareness of the Sikh faith, recognize the important contributions of the Sikh community and combat anti-Sikh bigotry.
This resolution designates April 2025 as "Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month" in Pennsylvania. It directly affects all Pennsylvania residents by promoting public awareness of the Sikh faith, recognizing the community's contributions to the state, and aiming to combat anti-Sikh bigotry. The key mechanism is the official symbolic recognition through a state resolution, which does not create new laws or allocate funds. It follows Pennsylvania's tradition of honoring cultural and religious diversity, referencing the Sikh community's historical presence and ongoing positive impacts in areas like agriculture, technology, and community service. The resolution emphasizes education to address discrimination, including statistics on anti-Sikh bias and school bullying faced by Sikh youth.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 17, 2025
Last action May 6, 2025
Floor votes · House May 6, 2025
How they voted
195–8
Passed
Total votes 203
May 6, 2025
D
Democratic102
100% Yea
R
Republican101
92% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
May 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Apr 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Mar 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to State Government
lower
1 primary · 17 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Gina Curry
DDemocratic
Co
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Kazeem
DDemocratic
Co
Danilo Burgos
DDemocratic
Co
Jeanne McNeill
DDemocratic
Co
Jenn O'Mara
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Hohenstein
DDemocratic
Co
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
DDemocratic
Co
JG
José Giral
DDemocratic
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