A Resolution recognizing the month of June 2026 as "Caribbean-American Heritage Month."
This bill is a resolution that formally recognizes June 2026 as Caribbean-American Heritage Month in Pennsylvania. It directly affects state residents and officials by encouraging them to honor the contributions of Caribbean Americans during that month. The resolution cites the historical significance of Caribbean heritage and the positive impact of Caribbean Americans on the nation and the Commonwealth. As a commemorative measure, it does not create new laws or change policies, but rather serves to acknowledge and celebrate cultural contributions.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
House Passage
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 20, 2026
Last action Jul 12, 2026
Floor votes · House Jun 9, 2026
How they voted
26–0
Passed
Total votes 26
Jun 9, 2026
D
Democratic14
100% Yea
R
Republican12
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jun 9, 2026
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (26-0)
house
Jun 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
May 20, 2026
Committee
Referred to Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development
lower
1 primary · 18 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Greg Scott
DDemocratic
Co
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Waxman
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Darisha Parker
DDemocratic
Co
Eddie Pashinski
DDemocratic
Co
Gina Curry
DDemocratic
Co
Greg Vitali
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Ciresi
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Hohenstein
DDemocratic
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