HR 2 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A Resolution recognizing March 25, 2025, as "National Medal of Honor Day" in Pennsylvania.

This Pennsylvania House Resolution (HR 2) designates March 25, 2025, as "National Medal of Honor Day" within the state. It symbolically recognizes the Medal of Honor - the military's highest award for valor - as first presented on March 25, 1863, and highlights Pennsylvania's 379 Medal of Honor recipients (second-highest in the U.S.). The resolution has no binding effect or new policy requirements; it solely serves to honor recipients and their service through a ceremonial designation. It does not directly affect any individuals or alter existing laws.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 10, 2025 Last action Mar 26, 2025
Floor votes · House Mar 26, 2025

How they voted

2010
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 202
Mar 26, 2025
D Democratic101
101 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican101
100 Yea 1
99% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Mar 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Jan 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Jan 10, 2025
Committee
Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
lower
1 primary · 20 co-sponsors

Sponsors