Veterans (Memorials & Recognition)

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Feb 13, 2026

SB 1187: An Act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 45346, carrying Pennsylvania Route 653 over Buffalo Creek in Garrett Borough, Somerset County, as the Corporal Harold L. Gray Memorial Bridge.

SB 1187 designates the bridge at Bridge Key 45346 on Pennsylvania Route 653 over Buffalo Creek in Garrett Borough, Somerset County, as the Corporal Harold L. Gray Memorial Bridge. The bill honors Corporal Harold L. Gray, a World War II veteran from Garrett who received multiple military awards for bravery, including the Silver Star and Purple Heart, and contributed to his community after the war. The Department of Transportation will install signs displaying the new name on both sides of the bridge. This commemorative measure does not create new policies or affect any group's rights or obligations.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHonors WWII veteran Corporal Harold L. Gray with bridge naming, recognizing military service per topic description's 'recognition' indicator.95% confidence

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passed · Pennsylvania · House Apr 15, 2026

HR 404: A Resolution recognizing the month of April 2026 as "Limb Loss Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

This resolution designates April 2026 as "Limb Loss Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. It encourages Pennsylvanians to recognize the challenges faced by individuals with limb loss, celebrate their achievements, acknowledge caregivers, and honor combat amputees. The resolution does not create new laws, funding, or direct obligations - it is a symbolic recognition of an awareness issue.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHonors combat amputees (veterans) as part of limb loss awareness, aligning with recognition of veteran service per indicators.85% confidence

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Dec 9, 2025

HB 2086: An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, repealing provisions relating to advisory councils for veterans' homes; in the Adjutant General, further providing for general powers and duties of Adjutant General; in State Veterans' Commission and Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans' Affairs, repealing provisions relating to veterans' home hall of fame; and providing for State veterans' homes and establishing the State Veterans' Home Board.

HB 2086 repeals two existing provisions: Section 704 (which established advisory councils for Pennsylvania's veterans' homes) and Section 1705 (which created a "veterans' home hall of fame"). The bill replaces these with a new State Veterans' Home Board to oversee state veterans' homes. This change directly affects Pennsylvania's veterans' homes by shifting governance from appointed advisory councils to the new board, while removing the commemorative hall of fame program. The bill focuses on structural changes to administration rather than altering resident care policies or admission criteria.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill replaces advisory councils with a State Veterans' Home Board to oversee veterans' homes, strengthening governance structure for services. Removes commemorative hall of fame (non-service element), not core benefits.85% confidence

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Dec 4, 2025

SR 202: A Resolution recognizing December 13, 2025, as "Wreaths Across America Day" in Pennsylvania.

This Pennsylvania Senate resolution (SR 202) formally recognizes December 13, 2025, as "Wreaths Across America Day" within the state. It honors the Wreaths Across America project, which coordinates nationwide wreath-laying ceremonies at veterans' gravesites to "Remember, Honor and Teach." The resolution encourages all Pennsylvania residents to participate in this volunteer effort and reflect on veterans' service and sacrifices. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic observance.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransResolution formally recognizes veterans' service through designated day for wreath-laying ceremonies, directly aligning with 'Remember, Honor and Teach' mission to honor sacrifices.90% confidence

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Oct 29, 2025

HB 2000: An Act providing for Pennsylvania and National Medal of Honor Highway; and making a repeal.

HB 2000 designates a specific section of highway in Pennsylvania as the "Pennsylvania and National Medal of Honor Highway" to honor Medal of Honor recipients. It directly affects the highway corridor by renaming it, replacing a previous designation. The bill's key provision is the repeal of the prior highway name, formally establishing this new commemorative name through legislative action. This is a ceremonial measure with no funding or policy changes beyond the highway's official designation.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignates highway to honor Medal of Honor recipients, directly aligning with veteran recognition indicator for support.85% confidence

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 18, 2025

HB 947: An Act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 25406, carrying Pennsylvania Route 346 over Willow Creek in Corydon Township, McKean County, as the Private First Class Bruce A. Cobb Memorial Bridge.

This bill designates Bridge Key 25406 on Pennsylvania Route 346 over Willow Creek in Corydon Township, McKean County, as the "Private First Class Bruce A. Cobb Memorial Bridge." It requires the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs naming the bridge, honoring Cobb's military service and burial location in the area. The bill directly affects the bridge's official identification and signage for public traffic. (Procedural bill; summary focuses on the concrete naming action and sign requirement.)

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHonors veteran's service via bridge naming, aligns with recognition indicator in support criteria90% confidence

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Apr 7, 2025

HB 1165: An Act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 44210, carrying State Route 2001 over Kreutz Creek in Windsor Township, York County, as the Private Myles Ness Memorial Bridge.

This bill designates Bridge Key 44210 on State Route 2001 over Kreutz Creek in Windsor Township, York County, as the "Private Myles Ness Memorial Bridge." It commemorates Myles Albert Ness, a York County native who served as a private in the U.S. Army during World War I and died in 1958. The bill requires the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to install and maintain directional signs naming the bridge. This is a ceremonial resolution with no policy changes or financial impact.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignates bridge in honor of WWI veteran Myles Ness, recognizing his service per bill's commemorative purpose, aligning with 'recognizes veteran service' indicator.90% confidence

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House May 21, 2025

HB 1482: An Act designating the bridge identified as Bridge Key 48006, carrying State Route 3007 over Carson Run in Knox Township, Clearfield County, as the Sgt. Ronald Bloom Memorial Bridge.

This bill designates Bridge Key 48006 (on State Route 3007 over Carson Run in Knox Township, Clearfield County) as the "Sgt. Ronald Bloom Memorial Bridge." It honors Sergeant Ronald Bloom, a Clearfield County native who enlisted in the Marines in 1967, was killed in action in Vietnam at age 21, and received multiple military medals including the Purple Heart. The bill requires the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs naming the bridge, effective 60 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHonors Sgt. Ronald Bloom, a veteran killed in Vietnam, with a memorial bridge designation, aligning with veteran recognition policies.95% confidence

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 31, 2025

SR 135: A Resolution honoring all Pennsylvania veterans who served during war and peace on the occasion of "Veterans Day," November 11, 2025.

SR 135 is a Senate resolution honoring Pennsylvania veterans on Veterans Day, November 11, 2025. It formally recognizes all Pennsylvania veterans who served during wartime and peacetime, acknowledging their contributions to national security. The resolution encourages communities across Pennsylvania to hold ceremonies on that date to honor approximately 700,000 current Pennsylvania residents who have served in the armed forces. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly honors veterans' service on Veterans Day, aligning with 'recognizes veteran service' support indicator per topic description.85% confidence

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passed · Pennsylvania · Senate May 6, 2026

SB 1091: An Act designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 7041, carrying Pennsylvania Route 513 over Neshaminy Creek in Hulmeville Borough, Bucks County, as the Corporal Robert Lee Clampffer Memorial Bridge.

SB 1091 designates Bridge Key 7041 on Pennsylvania Route 513 over Neshaminy Creek in Hulmeville Borough, Bucks County, as the "Corporal Robert Lee Clampffer Memorial Bridge." The bill directly affects the bridge's official name and honors Corporal Robert Lee Clampffer, a Bucks County resident who died in service. This is a commemorative resolution with no substantive policy changes or financial provisions. The bill was referred to the Transportation committee on November 24, 2025.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHonors veteran service via bridge naming, directly aligning with recognition indicator for veterans' topic90% confidence

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