Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 639: A Resolution designating August 15, 2026, as "One Million Degrees Day" in Pennsylvania in recognition of a significant milestone in higher education and its impact on the Commonwealth's workforce, economy and communities.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HR 639 is a resolution introduced in the Pennsylvania House on September 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: A Resolution designating August 15, 2026, as "One Million Degrees Day" in Pennsylvania in recognition of a significant milestone in higher education and its impact on the Commonwealth's workforce, economy and communities. Primary sponsor: Paul Takac (Democratic). It lists 30 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 20, 2026): Adopted.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 15 · Republican 16
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Takac | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 82 |
| Mike Armanini | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 75 |
| Jamie Barton | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 124 |
| Kerry Benninghoff | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 171 |
| Lisa Borowski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 168 |
| Marty Causer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| Scott Conklin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Gary Day | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 187 |
| Jonathan Fritz | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 111 |
| Manny Guzman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 127 |
| Pat Harkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Carol Hill-Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Joe Hogan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 142 |
| Dallas Kephart | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 73 |
| Joe Kerwin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 125 |
| Tarik Khan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 194 |
| John Lawrence | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Steve Malagari | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Kristin Marcell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 178 |
| Rob Matzie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Bob Merski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Ed Neilson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 174 |
| Ben Sanchez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 153 |
| Pete Schweyer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 134 |
| Jeremy Shaffer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Perry Stambaugh | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 86 |
| Ana Tiburcio | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Andrea Verobish | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 79 |
| Catherine Wallen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 193 |
| Ryan Warner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Joe Webster | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 150 |
“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 Education