Veterans

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate May 1, 2026

SB 1309: An Act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 19237, carrying State Route 1018, over a tributary of Dixon Run in Green Township, Indiana County, as the US Army SSGT James D. Rushton Memorial Bridge.

This bill designates a specific bridge in Indiana County as the US Army SSGT James D. Rushton Memorial Bridge to honor a local veteran. The legislation requires the Department of Transportation to place and maintain signs with the new name on the bridge. The act takes effect 60 days after being signed into law.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors a veteran by naming a bridge after him, which is a clear act of recognition and support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House May 21, 2026

HB 2528: An Act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 8514, carrying Pennsylvania Route 271 over North Branch Blacklick Creek in Barr Township, Cambria County, as the Brown Brothers Memorial Bridge.

This bill designates a specific bridge in Cambria County as the Brown Brothers Memorial Bridge to honor five brothers who served in the U.S. Army during World War II. The legislation requires the state Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs displaying the new name for the bridge carrying Pennsylvania Route 271. The act takes effect 60 days after being signed into law.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill designates a bridge as a memorial to honor five brothers who served in the U.S. Army, explicitly recognizing veteran service.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 30, 2026

HR 520: A Resolution recognizing September 27, 2026, as "Gold Star Mother's Day" in Pennsylvania.

This Pennsylvania House Resolution designates September 27, 2026, as Gold Star Mother's Day within the state. The measure formally acknowledges the sacrifice of mothers who lost sons or daughters in military service and honors their ongoing contributions to their communities. By recognizing this specific date, the resolution aims to provide a day of remembrance for Gold Star Families in Pennsylvania.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors Gold Star mothers, recognizing sacrifices of military families and supporting veteran-related remembrance.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate May 28, 2026

SR 328: A Resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of American soldiers and designating the month of June 2026 as "The Month of the American Soldier" in Pennsylvania.

Senate Resolution 328 designates June 2026 as 'The Month of the American Soldier' in Pennsylvania to honor the service and sacrifice of military personnel. This symbolic resolution does not create new laws, allocate funding, or change existing policies but serves to recognize the contributions of soldiers and their families. The text specifically highlights thirteen Pennsylvania natives who received the Medal of Honor or held high-ranking positions to exemplify the state's military tradition.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors veterans' service and sacrifice, designating a month to recognize their contributions and highlighting distinguished Pennsylvania soldiers.90% confidence

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Apr 23, 2026

SR 247: A Resolution honoring and expressing unwavering support from the Senate of Pennsylvania to the soldiers, airmen, marines and sailors of the United States Armed Forces serving in Operation Epic Fury and recognizing their courage, sacrifice and devotion to the defense of liberty.

This Senate Resolution honors Pennsylvania service members participating in Operation Epic Fury and expresses the state's support for their efforts. It recognizes the courage and sacrifice of soldiers, airmen, marines, sailors, and guardians while acknowledging the historical context of threats from Iran. The measure does not change laws or allocate funds but instead formally commends these troops and their families for their dedication to national security. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the Secretary of War and Pennsylvania's members of Congress.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransThe resolution explicitly honors and expresses unwavering support for veterans, recognizing their courage and sacrifice, which aligns with the indicator for recognizing veteran service.95% confidence

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 27, 2026

HR 491: A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to enact legislation designating the Green Star Service Banner as a national emblem honoring families of members of the United States Armed Forces and veterans who died by suicide.

This Pennsylvania House resolution asks the U.S. Congress to officially recognize the Green Star Service Banner as a national symbol for families of military members and veterans who died by suicide. The bill also directs Pennsylvania state agencies and local governments to allow the voluntary display of this banner at appropriate locations. By doing so, the resolution aims to honor these families and shift the focus from statistics to personal acknowledgment of their loss.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors families of veterans who died by suicide, recognizing their loss and shifting focus to personal acknowledgment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Apr 27, 2026

HB 2439: An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in veterans' organizations, further providing for grants to veterans' service officer programs.

This bill updates Pennsylvania laws to clarify how state grants are distributed to veterans' service officer programs. It requires designated organizations to submit detailed annual reports on their activities, budgets, and financial audits to state officials and legislative committees. The legislation also establishes rules for calculating grant amounts based on submitted spending plans and past performance, ensuring funds are prorated if the total budget is insufficient. These changes are designed to improve transparency and accountability for how veterans' service groups use public funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill strengthens fiscal management by requiring detailed reporting and audits for veterans' grants, ensuring funds are used effectively and responsibly.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides grants to veterans' service officer programs and mandates reporting to ensure funds are used effectively.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Benefits

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passed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 1, 2026

SR 326: 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 recommend awarding him with the Congressional Medal of Honor.

This Pennsylvania Senate Resolution urges the U.S. Congress to review Major Richard D. Winters' actions during World War II and award him the Congressional Medal of Honor. The bill highlights his leadership at Heteren Crossroads in 1944, where he led a small force against a larger German unit, resulting in significant enemy casualties and the protection of allied headquarters. It also notes the upcoming 25th anniversary of the popular 'Band of Brothers' television series, which brought Winters' story to a wide audience. The resolution directs copies to federal lawmakers and Pennsylvania representatives to advocate for this recognition.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill advocates for recognizing a veteran's heroic actions with the Medal of Honor, directly supporting veteran recognition and service.95% confidence

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Apr 29, 2026

HB 2472: An Act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 31485, on that portion of Pennsylvania Route 601 in Paint Borough, Somerset County, as the Staff Sergeant John P. Parks Memorial Bridge.

This bill designates a specific bridge on Pennsylvania Route 601 in Paint Borough as the Staff Sergeant John P. Parks Memorial Bridge to honor a local veteran. The legislation requires the Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs displaying the new name for traffic traveling in both directions. The act is based on the heroic actions of Staff Sergeant Parks during World War II, for which he received multiple military awards, and will take effect 60 days after passage.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors a veteran by naming a bridge after him, recognizing his heroic service and military awards.95% confidence

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate May 20, 2026

SB 1340: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in duties and powers of boards of school directors, further providing for publication of rules, regulations and policies; and, in pupils and attendance, further providing for home education program.

SB 1340 amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code to require school districts to publish rules on their websites regarding home school students' participation in extracurricular activities, such as JROTC. It also mandates that school districts ensure JROTC programs are open to home school students who meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, the bill requires military families providing home instruction to notify their local school district within 30 days of starting.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands educational access by mandating extracurricular participation for home school students and clarifying notification requirements for military families.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill ensures JROTC programs are open to homeschooling military families, facilitating veteran youth participation in military training.75% confidence

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