Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 401: A Resolution recognizing the month of February 2026 as "Black History Month" in Pennsylvania and celebrating a century of immeasurable contributions, resilience and sacrifices of African Americans in helping to shape our Commonwealth and nation.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HR 401 is a resolution introduced in the Pennsylvania House on January 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: A Resolution recognizing the month of February 2026 as "Black History Month" in Pennsylvania and celebrating a century of immeasurable contributions, resilience and sacrifices of African Americans in helping to shape our Commonwealth and nation. Primary sponsor: Napoleon Nelson (Democratic). It lists 29 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): Adopted.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 27 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napoleon Nelson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 154 |
| Anthony Bellmon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 203 |
| Heather Boyd | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 163 |
| Tim Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Jill Cooper | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Gina Curry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 164 |
| Tina Davis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 141 |
| Bob Freeman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 136 |
| Pat Gallagher | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 173 |
| Manny Guzman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 127 |
| Keith Harris | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 195 |
| Carol Hill-Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Joe Hohenstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 177 |
| Carol Kazeem | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 159 |
| La'Tasha Mayes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Steve Mentzer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 97 |
| Bob Merski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Eddie Pashinski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 121 |
| Chris Pielli | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 156 |
| Tarah Probst | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 189 |
| Nikki Rivera | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 96 |
| Abigail Salisbury | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| 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 |
| Arvind Venkat | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Greg Vitali | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 166 |
| Perry Warren | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 31 |
| 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
- Reported as committed
- Referred to Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development