Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 499: A Resolution recognizing June 19, 2026, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in Pennsylvania in commemoration of June 19, 1865, the date on which slavery was abolished finally in all regions of the United States.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HR 499 is a resolution introduced in the Pennsylvania House on April 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: A Resolution recognizing June 19, 2026, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in Pennsylvania in commemoration of June 19, 1865, the date on which slavery was abolished finally in all regions of the United States. Primary sponsor: Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic). It lists 32 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 17, 2026): Adopted.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 32 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Hill-Evans | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Anthony Bellmon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 203 |
| Jessica Benham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Lisa Borowski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 168 |
| Heather Boyd | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 163 |
| Tim Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 129 |
| Joe Ciresi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 146 |
| Gina Curry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 164 |
| Justin Fleming | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 105 |
| Nancy Guenst | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 152 |
| Manny Guzman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 127 |
| Liz Hanbidge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Joe Hohenstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 177 |
| Kristine Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 167 |
| Carol Kazeem | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 159 |
| Malcolm Kenyatta | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 181 |
| Emily Kinkead | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Maureen Madden | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 115 |
| Steve Malagari | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| La'Tasha Mayes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Jeanne McNeill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 133 |
| Steve Mentzer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 97 |
| 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 |
| Steve Samuelson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 135 |
| Ben Sanchez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 153 |
| Mandy Steele | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Arvind Venkat | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| 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
- Reported as committed
- Referred to State Government