HR 441 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A Resolution recognizing March 2, 2026, as "Adwa Victory Day" in Pennsylvania.

This bill proposes to recognize March 2, 2026, as "Adwa Victory Day" in Pennsylvania to honor the 1896 Ethiopian victory over Italian colonial forces. The resolution commemorates the historical battle where Ethiopia successfully defended its independence and sovereignty against European colonization. It aims to acknowledge the heritage of the Ethiopian community in Pennsylvania and the broader African diaspora's struggle against colonialism. This is a symbolic measure that does not change laws or allocate funding, but rather establishes an official date of recognition within the state.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 18, 2026 Last action Jun 3, 2026
Floor votes · House Jun 3, 2026

How they voted

1956
Passed
Total votes 201
Jun 3, 2026
D Democratic102
102 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican99
93 Yea 6 Nay
93% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jun 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Mar 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Committee
Referred to State Government
lower
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors

Sponsors