A Resolution recognizing March 17, 2026, as "St. Patrick's Day" in Pennsylvania and celebrating the role Irish Americans played in the founding of the United States of America.
House Resolution 395 designates March 17, 2026, as "St. Patrick's Day" in Pennsylvania. It formally celebrates the historical contributions of Irish Americans to the founding of the United States, including their roles in the Revolutionary War and the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The resolution is a symbolic gesture by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to honor Irish American heritage and history.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2026
Last action Mar 23, 2026
Floor votes · House Mar 23, 2026
How they voted
196–3
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 200
Mar 23, 2026
D
Democratic102
100% Yea
R
Republican98
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Mar 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Committee
Referred to Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development
lower
1 primary · 41 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mary Jo Daley
DDemocratic
Co
Anthony Bellmon
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Freeman
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Kazeem
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Pielli
DDemocratic
Co
Danielle Otten
DDemocratic
Co
Danilo Burgos
DDemocratic
Co
Ed Neilson
DDemocratic
Co
Eddie Pashinski
DDemocratic
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