Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 9 D cosponsors

HR 656 — A Resolution designating October 27, 2026, as "Fraternal Benefit Societies Day" in Pennsylvania.

Last action — Referred to INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS AND OPERATIONS, Oct. 14, 2026

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced October 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

In plain language

The resolution designates October 27, 2026, as 'Fraternal Benefit Societies Day' in Pennsylvania.

This resolution recognizes October 27, 2026, to honor fraternal benefit societies in Pennsylvania for their community support and charitable activities. It highlights their contributions to volunteerism, financial security, and social welfare.

Summary

Recognizing October 27, 2026, as "Fraternal Benefit Societies Day"

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS AND OPERATIONS, Oct. 14, 2026

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 244 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (244)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 656 do?
Recognizing October 27, 2026, as "Fraternal Benefit Societies Day"
Who sponsors HR 656?
HR 656 is sponsored by Jim Haddock (Democratic), Tim Brennan (Democratic), Patrick J. Harkins (Democratic), Nikki Rivera (Democratic), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (Democratic), Pat Gallagher (Democratic), Tarik Khan (Democratic), Ed Neilson (Democratic), and Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 656?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced October 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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