A Concurrent Resolution recognizing July 4, 2026, as "Independence Day" in Pennsylvania and honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States.
This bill is a concurrent resolution that officially recognizes July 4, 2026, as Independence Day in Pennsylvania to honor the 250th anniversary of the United States. It highlights Pennsylvania's historical significance in the nation's founding, including its role in the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The resolution serves as a formal acknowledgment of these events rather than creating new laws or funding.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 22, 2026
Last action Jun 22, 2026
Floor votes · House Apr 27, 2026
How they voted
26–0
Passed
Total votes 26
Apr 27, 2026
D
Democratic14
100% Yea
R
Republican12
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
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Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Apr 27, 2026
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (26-0)
house
Apr 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Apr 22, 2026
Committee
Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
lower
1 primary · 30 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mark Gillen
RRepublican
Co
Andrew Kuzma
RRepublican
Co
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
Co
Brenda Pugh
RRepublican
Co
Bud Cook
RRepublican
Co
Charity Krupa
RRepublican
Co
Christina Sappey
DDemocratic
Co
Craig Staats
RRepublican
Co
Dan Moul
RRepublican
Co
Dave Zimmerman
RRepublican
Co
Ed Neilson
DDemocratic
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