A Resolution recognizing June 19, 2026, as "Korean-American Citizenship Day" in Pennsylvania to celebrate the first naturalization of a Korean-American citizen in 1890.
This Pennsylvania House resolution designates June 19, 2026, as 'Korean-American Citizenship Day' to honor the 1890 naturalization of Philip Jaisohn, the first Korean-American citizen. The measure directly affects the state legislature and the Korean-American community by formally recognizing this historical milestone. It encourages citizens to observe the day and acknowledges the contributions of naturalized Korean Americans to Pennsylvania and the nation.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
House Passage
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 31, 2026
Last action Jun 17, 2026
Floor votes · House Jun 17, 2026
How they voted
199–2
Passed
Total votes 201
Jun 17, 2026
D
Democratic102
100% Yea
R
Republican99
97% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jun 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
May 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Mar 31, 2026
Committee
Referred to State Government
lower
1 primary · 16 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Steve Malagari
DDemocratic
Co
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Eddie Pashinski
DDemocratic
Co
Gina Curry
DDemocratic
Co
Jeanne McNeill
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Hohenstein
DDemocratic
Co
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
DDemocratic
Co
La'Tasha Mayes
DDemocratic
Co
Liz Hanbidge
DDemocratic
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