A Resolution recognizing the month of October 2025 as "Polish American Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania.
HR 140 is a symbolic resolution designating October 2025 as "Polish American Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws or policies, but formally recognizes the cultural contributions of Polish Americans within the state. The resolution was adopted by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on October 29, 2025, following committee review. This type of resolution serves to honor a community's heritage without imposing any legal obligations or funding changes.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Sep 2025
House Passage
Oct 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 24, 2025
Last action Oct 29, 2025
Floor votes · House Oct 29, 2025
How they voted
200–3
Passed
Total votes 203
Oct 29, 2025
D
Democratic102
100% Yea
R
Republican101
97% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Oct 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Sep 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Mar 24, 2025
Committee
Referred to Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development
lower
1 primary · 23 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bob Merski
DDemocratic
Co
Anita Kulik
DDemocratic
Co
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Freeman
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Ed Neilson
DDemocratic
Co
Eric Davanzo
RRepublican
Co
Greg Vitali
DDemocratic
Co
Jenn O'Mara
DDemocratic
Co
Jeremy Shaffer
RRepublican
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