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
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
Jun 1, 2026
Committee
Referred to Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development
lower
1 primary · 30 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Christina Sappey
DDemocratic
Co
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Waxman
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Freeman
DDemocratic
Co
Brett Miller
RRepublican
Co
Chris Pielli
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Williams
DDemocratic
Co
Dave Zimmerman
RRepublican
Co
Eddie Pashinski
DDemocratic
Co
Gina Curry
DDemocratic
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