A Resolution designating the month of November 2025 as "Indiana University of Pennsylvania Appreciation Month" in Pennsylvania.
HR 417 is a symbolic resolution designating November 2025 as "Indiana University of Pennsylvania Appreciation Month" to celebrate the university's 150th anniversary. It formally recognizes IUP's history - from its founding as Indiana Normal School in 1875 to its current role in Pennsylvania's higher education system - without creating any legal obligations or funding changes. The resolution honors IUP's contributions to the state but does not affect any policies, programs, or individuals beyond this commemorative gesture.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 9, 2026
Last action May 6, 2026
Floor votes · House May 6, 2026
How they voted
198–3
Passed
Total votes 201
May 6, 2026
D
Democratic102
100% Yea
R
Republican99
96% 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, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Mar 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Committee
Referred to Education
lower
1 primary · 15 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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