HR 544 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2026 as "International Underground Railroad Month" in Pennsylvania.

This bill is a House Resolution that officially recognizes September 2026 as 'International Underground Railroad Month' within Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws or change how the state operates, but rather serves as a formal acknowledgment of the state's historical role in the Underground Railroad network. The resolution honors the individuals who helped enslaved people escape to freedom and highlights the significance of related historical sites across the Commonwealth.
Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
House Passage
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jun 1, 2026 Last action Jul 12, 2026
Floor votes · House Jun 9, 2026

How they voted

260
Passed
Total votes 26
Jun 9, 2026
D Democratic14
14 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican12
12 Yea
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
Jun 1, 2026
Committee
Referred to Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development
lower
1 primary · 30 co-sponsors

Sponsors