Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 437: A Resolution recognizing the month of April 2026 as "National Poetry Month" in Pennsylvania.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HR 437 is a resolution introduced in the Pennsylvania House on March 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: A Resolution recognizing the month of April 2026 as "National Poetry Month" in Pennsylvania. Primary sponsor: Bob Freeman (Democratic). It lists 20 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2026): Adopted.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 18 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Freeman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 136 |
| Tim Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Danilo Burgos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 197 |
| Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 129 |
| Joe Ciresi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 146 |
| Jill Cooper | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Mary Jo Daley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 148 |
| Manny Guzman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 127 |
| Pat Harkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Carol Hill-Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Kristine Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 167 |
| Lee James | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Tarik Khan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 194 |
| Dave Madsen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 104 |
| La'Tasha Mayes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Nikki Rivera | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 96 |
| Steve Samuelson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 135 |
| Ben Sanchez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 153 |
| Jeremy Shaffer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Arvind Venkat | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Greg Vitali | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 166 |
“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