Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 259: A Resolution recognizing August 24, 2026, as "Ukrainian Independence Day" in Pennsylvania.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HR 259 is a resolution introduced in the Pennsylvania House on June 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A Resolution recognizing August 24, 2026, as "Ukrainian Independence Day" in Pennsylvania. Primary sponsor: Chris Pielli (Democratic). It lists 40 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2026): Adopted.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 36 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Pielli | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 156 |
| Anthony Bellmon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 203 |
| Tim Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Tim Briggs | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 149 |
| Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 129 |
| Missy Cerrato | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 151 |
| Nate Davidson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 103 |
| Tina Davis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 141 |
| Kyle Donahue | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 113 |
| Mark Gillen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 128 |
| José Giral | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 180 |
| Nancy Guenst | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 152 |
| Liz Hanbidge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Keith Harris | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 195 |
| Doyle Heffley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 122 |
| Joe Hogan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 142 |
| Joe Hohenstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 177 |
| Kristine Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 167 |
| Tarik Khan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 194 |
| Roman Kozak | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Maureen Madden | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 115 |
| Steve Malagari | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Rob Matzie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Bob Merski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Ed Neilson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 174 |
| Jenn O'Mara | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 165 |
| Eddie Pashinski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 121 |
| Tarah Probst | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 189 |
| Jim Prokopiak | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 140 |
| Nikki Rivera | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 96 |
| Steve Samuelson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 135 |
| Ben Sanchez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 153 |
| Mike Schlossberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 132 |
| Jeremy Shaffer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Melissa Shusterman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 157 |
| Mandy Steele | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Paul Takac | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 82 |
| Arvind Venkat | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Greg Vitali | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 166 |
| Ben Waxman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 182 |
| Dan Williams | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Adopted
- Amended
- Removed from table
- Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)
- Reported as committed
- Referred to Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development