HR 515 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A Resolution urging the members of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives to review Major Richard D. Winters' actions at Heteren Crossroads in Holland in 1944 and to award him with the Congressional Medal of Honor.

This Pennsylvania House resolution urges the U.S. Congress to review the actions of Major Richard D. Winters during World War II and award him the Congressional Medal of Honor. The bill highlights Winters' leadership at Heteren Crossroads in Holland in 1944, where he led a small force against a larger German unit, resulting in significant enemy casualties and preventing an attack on American headquarters. By formally requesting this review, the resolution aims to recognize Winters' military service and the events depicted in the television series Band of Brothers.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
House Passage
Jul 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 29, 2026 Last action Jul 1, 2026
Floor votes · House Jul 1, 2026

How they voted

2010
Passed
Total votes 201
Jul 1, 2026
D Democratic102
102 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican99
99 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jul 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Jun 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
May 29, 2026
Committee
Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations
lower
1 primary · 13 co-sponsors

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