A Resolution recognizing the month of May 2026 as "Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania.
This Pennsylvania House Resolution formally recognizes the month of May 2026 as "Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month" within the state. The measure encourages residents to learn about and celebrate the history and contributions of Asian-American and Pacific Islander communities. It serves as a symbolic designation rather than establishing new laws, funding, or regulatory requirements.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 9, 2026
Last action May 4, 2026
Floor votes · House May 4, 2026
How they voted
199–2
Passed
Total votes 201
May 4, 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
May 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Apr 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Apr 9, 2026
Committee
Referred to Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development
lower
1 primary · 37 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
Co
Andre Carroll
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Waxman
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Freeman
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Pielli
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Williams
DDemocratic
Co
Ed Neilson
DDemocratic
Co
Eddie Pashinski
DDemocratic
Co
Greg Vitali
DDemocratic
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