Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 36 D · 5 R cosponsors

HR 259 — A Resolution recognizing August 24, 2026, as "Ukrainian Independence Day" in Pennsylvania.

Last action — (Remarks see House Journal Page ), May 5, 2026

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This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 16, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Likely to advance 62% · high confidence

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 41 sponsors

    1 primary, 40 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (36 D · 5 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Recognizing August 24, 2025, as "Ukrainian Independence Day"

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

15 added · 15 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HR 259 now officially recognizes August 24, 2026, as "Ukrainian Independence Day" in Pennsylvania, up from the previous date of August 24, 2025. Additionally, the text emphasizes the ongoing impact of the conflict in Ukraine, highlighting the human and material losses caused by the invasion. These changes matter because they adjust the observance date and reinforce Pennsylvania's stance in solidarity with Ukraine during a challenging time.

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1928 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE RESOLUTION Session of No.
3352 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE RESOLUTION Session of No.
WILLIAMS, BELLMON, O'MARA, CERRATO, CEPEDA-FREYTIZ, PROKOPIAK, DONAHUE, HOGAN, HEFFLEY, WAXMAN, HANBIDGE, TAKAC, KOZAK, BRIGGS, GILLEN, MATZIE, SHAFFER, KHAN AND T.
WILLIAMS, BELLMON, O'MARA, CERRATO, CEPEDA-FREYTIZ, DONAHUE, HOGAN, HEFFLEY, WAXMAN, HANBIDGE, TAKAC, KOZAK,PIAK, BRIGGS AND GILLEN, JUNE 16, 2025 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TOURISM, RECREATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, JUNE 16, 2025 A RESOLUTION Recognizing August 24, 2025, as "Ukrainian Independence Day" in Pennsylvania.
DAVIS, JUNE 16, 2025 AS AMENDED, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, MAY 5, 2026 A RESOLUTION Recognizing August 24, 2025 2026, as "Ukrainian Independence <-- Day" in Pennsylvania.
and WHEREAS, During the next few years, Ukraine and the European Union continued to negotiate on what would become the association agreement, typically used as a stepping stone for 20250HR0259PN3352 - 2 - the eventual ascension into the European Union;
and WHEREAS, During the next few years, Ukraine and the European Union continued to negotiate on what would become the association agreement, typically used as a stepping stone for 20250HR0259PN1928 - 2 - the eventual ascension into the European Union;
and 20250HR0259PN3352 - 3 - WHEREAS, Armed conflict in the regions quickly broke out between Russian-backed forces and the Ukrainian military, though the conflict transitioned into an active stalemate;
and 20250HR0259PN1928 - 3 - WHEREAS, Armed conflict in the regions quickly broke out between Russian-backed forces and the Ukrainian military, though the conflict transitioned into an active stalemate;
and WHEREAS, In the three years since SINCE the start of the <-- unjust invasion, Russia has killed tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians while destroying large swaths of Ukraine;
and WHEREAS, In the three years since the start of the unjust invasion, Russia has killed tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians while destroying large swaths of Ukraine;
and WHEREAS, Pennsylvania has made important contributions to Ukraine's defense and fight for freedom, with munitions plants 20250HR0259PN3352 - 4 - providing critical weaponry;
and WHEREAS, Pennsylvania has made important contributions to Ukraine's defense and fight for freedom, with munitions plants 20250HR0259PN1928 - 4 - providing critical weaponry;
therefore be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania recognize August 24, 2025 2026, as <-- "Ukrainian Independence Day" in Pennsylvania;
therefore be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania recognize August 24, 2025, as "Ukrainian Independence Day" in Pennsylvania;
20250HR0259PN3352 - 5 -
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Action History

  1. (Remarks see House Journal Page ), May 5, 2026

  2. Adopted, May 5, 2026 (187-14)

  3. Amended, May 5, 2026

  4. Removed from table, May 4, 2026

  5. Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), Aug. 10, 2025

  6. Reported as committed, June 23, 2025

  7. Referred to TOURISM, RECREATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, June 16, 2025

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1 sponsors · 40 co-sponsors · 212 not signed on · 11 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (40)

Not signed on (212)

212 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Floor vote

Passed 190 Yea · 11 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 102000
Republican 881100
Total 1901100
% of votes cast 95%5%0%0%
How each member voted (201)
Member Party Vote
Abigail Salisbury Democratic Yea
Aerion Abney Democratic Yea
Amen Brown Democratic Yea
Ana Tiburcio Democratic Yea
Andre D. Carroll Democratic Yea
Anita Astorino Kulik Democratic Yea
Anthony A. Bellmon Democratic Yea
Arvind Venkat Democratic Yea
Ben Waxman Democratic Yea
Benjamin V. Sanchez Democratic Yea
Brandon J. Markosek Democratic Yea
Brian Munroe Democratic Yea
Bridget M. Kosierowski Democratic Yea
Carol Hill-Evans Democratic Yea
Carol Kazeem Democratic Yea
Chris Pielli Democratic Yea
Christina D. Sappey Democratic Yea
Christopher M. Rabb Democratic Yea
Dan Frankel Democratic Yea
Dan Goughnour Democratic Yea
Dan K. Williams Democratic Yea
Daniel J. Deasy Democratic Yea
Danielle Friel Otten Democratic Yea
Danilo Burgos Democratic Yea
Darisha K. Parker Democratic Yea
Dave Madsen Democratic Yea
David M. Delloso Democratic Yea
Ed Neilson Democratic Yea
Eddie Day Pashinski Democratic Yea
Elizabeth Fiedler Democratic Yea
Emily Kinkead Democratic Yea
Frank Burns Democratic Yea
G. Roni Green Democratic Yea
Gina H. Curry Democratic Yea
Greg Scott Democratic Yea
Greg Vitali Democratic Yea
Heather Boyd Democratic Yea
Ismail Smith-Wade-El Democratic Yea
Jacklyn Rusnock Democratic Yea
Jared G. Solomon Democratic Yea
Jason Dawkins Democratic Yea
Jeanne McNeill Democratic Yea
Jen Mazzocco Democratic Yea
Jennifer O'Mara Democratic Yea
Jessica Benham Democratic Yea
Jim Haddock Democratic Yea
Jim Prokopiak Democratic Yea
Joanna E. McClinton Democratic Yea
Joe Ciresi Democratic Yea
Joe McAndrew Democratic Yea
Joe Webster Democratic Yea
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz Democratic Yea
John C. Inglis III Democratic Yea
Jordan A. Harris Democratic Yea
Jose Giral Democratic Yea
Joseph C. Hohenstein Democratic Yea
Justin C. Fleming Democratic Yea
Keith S. Harris Democratic Yea
Kristine C. Howard Democratic Yea
Kyle Donahue Democratic Yea
Kyle J. Mullins Democratic Yea
La'Tasha D. Mayes Democratic Yea
Leanne Krueger Democratic Yea
Lindsay Powell Democratic Yea
Lisa A. Borowski Democratic Yea
Liz Hanbidge Democratic Yea
Malcolm Kenyatta Democratic Yea
Mandy Steele Democratic Yea
Manuel Guzman Democratic Yea
Mary Jo Daley Democratic Yea
MaryLouise Isaacson Democratic Yea
Matthew D. Bradford Democratic Yea
Maureen E. Madden Democratic Yea
Melissa Cerrato Democratic Yea
Melissa L. Shusterman Democratic Yea
Michael H. Schlossberg Democratic Yea
Morgan Cephas Democratic Yea
Nancy Guenst Democratic Yea
Napoleon J. Nelson Democratic Yea
Nathan Davidson Democratic Yea
Nikki Rivera Democratic Yea
Pat Gallagher Democratic Yea
Patrick J. Harkins Democratic Yea
Paul Friel Democratic Yea
Paul Takac Democratic Yea
Perry S. Warren Democratic Yea
Peter Schweyer Democratic Yea
Regina G. Young Democratic Yea
Rick Krajewski Democratic Yea
Robert E. Merski Democratic Yea
Robert F. Matzie Democratic Yea
Robert Freeman Democratic Yea
Ryan A. Bizzarro Democratic Yea
Scott Conklin Democratic Yea
Sean Dougherty Democratic Yea
Steve Samuelson Democratic Yea
Steven R. Malagari Democratic Yea
Tarah Probst Democratic Yea
Tarik Khan Democratic Yea
Tim Brennan Democratic Yea
Tim Briggs Democratic Yea
Tina M. Davis Democratic Yea
Aaron Bernstine Republican Yea
Abby Major Republican Yea
Alec J. Ryncavage Republican Yea
Andrea C. Verobish Republican Yea
Andrew Kuzma Republican Yea
Ann Flood Republican Yea
Barbara Gleim Republican Nay
Brad Roae Republican Yea
Brenda M. Pugh Republican Yea
Brett R. Miller Republican Yea
Brian C. Rasel Republican Yea
Brian Smith Republican Yea
Bryan Cutler Republican Yea
Bud Cook Republican Yea
Carl Walker Metzgar Republican Yea
Catherine I Wallen Republican Yea
Chad G. Reichard Republican Yea
Charity Grimm Krupa Republican Nay
Clint Owlett Republican Yea
Craig T. Staats Republican Yea
Craig Williams Republican Yea
Dallas Kephart Republican Yea
Dan Moul Republican Yea
Dane Watro Republican Yea
David H. Rowe Republican Nay
David H. Zimmerman Republican Yea
David M. Maloney Republican Yea
Donna Scheuren Republican Yea
Doyle Heffley Republican Yea
Eric Davanzo Republican Yea
Eric J. Weaknecht Republican Yea
Eric R. Nelson Republican Yea
Gary W. Day Republican Yea
Jack Rader Republican Yea
Jacob D. Banta Republican Nay
James B. Struzzi Republican Yea
Jamie Barton Republican Yea
Jamie L. Flick Republican Yea
Jamie Walsh Republican Nay
Jason Ortitay Republican Yea
Jeff Olsommer Republican Yea
Jeremy Shaffer Republican Yea
Jesse Topper Republican Yea
Jill N. Cooper Republican Yea
Jim Rigby Republican Yea
Joanne Stehr Republican Yea
Joe Emrick Republican Yea
Joe Hamm Republican Nay
Joe Hogan Republican Yea
Joe Kerwin Republican Yea
John A. Lawrence Republican Yea
John A. Schlegel Republican Yea
Jonathan Fritz Republican Yea
Joseph D'Orsie Republican Yea
Josh Bashline Republican Nay
Joshua D. Kail Republican Yea
Kate A. Klunk Republican Yea
Kathleen C. Tomlinson Republican Yea
Kathy L. Rapp Republican Yea
Keith J. Greiner Republican Yea
Kerry A. Benninghoff Republican Yea
Kristin Marcell Republican Yea
Leslie Rossi Republican Yea
Marc S. Anderson Republican Nay
Marci Mustello Republican Yea
Mark M. Gillen Republican Yea
Marla Brown Republican Yea
Martin T. Causer Republican Yea
Martina A. White Republican Yea
Michael Stender Republican Yea
Mike Armanini Republican Yea
Mike Jones Republican Yea
Milou Mackenzie Republican Yea
Mindy Fee Republican Yea
Natalie Mihalek Republican Yea
Parke Wentling Republican Yea
Perry A. Stambaugh Republican Yea
R. Lee James Republican Yea
Rich Irvin Republican Yea
Rob W. Kauffman Republican Yea
Robert Leadbeter Republican Yea
Roman Kozak Republican Yea
Russ Diamond Republican Yea
Ryan Warner Republican Yea
Scott Barger Republican Nay
Shelby Labs Republican Yea
Sheryl M. Delozier Republican Yea
Stephanie Borowicz Republican Nay
Steven C. Mentzer Republican Yea
Thomas H. Kutz Republican Yea
Thomas L. Mehaffie Republican Yea
Tim Twardzik Republican Yea
Timothy J. O'Neal Republican Yea
Timothy R. Bonner Republican Yea
Tina Pickett Republican Yea
Tom Jones Republican Yea
Valerie S. Gaydos Republican Yea
Wendy Fink Republican Nay
Zachary Mako Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 259 do?
Recognizing August 24, 2025, as "Ukrainian Independence Day"
Who sponsors HR 259?
HR 259 is sponsored by Chris Pielli (Democratic), Nikki Rivera (Democratic), Arvind Venkat (Democratic), Robert E. Merski (Democratic), Jose Giral (Democratic), Maureen E. Madden (Democratic), Greg Vitali (Democratic), Tarah Probst (Democratic), Nancy Guenst (Democratic), Eddie Day Pashinski (Democratic), Joseph C. Hohenstein (Democratic), Kristine C. Howard (Democratic), Tim Brennan (Democratic), Ed Neilson (Democratic), Michael H. Schlossberg (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Steven R. Malagari (Democratic), Keith S. Harris (Democratic), Dan K. Williams (Democratic), Anthony A. Bellmon (Democratic), Jennifer O'Mara (Democratic), Melissa Cerrato (Democratic), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (Democratic), Nathan Davidson (Democratic), Mandy Steele (Democratic), Melissa L. Shusterman (Democratic), Steve Samuelson (Democratic), Jim Prokopiak (Democratic), Kyle Donahue (Democratic), Joe Hogan (Republican), Doyle Heffley (Republican), Ben Waxman (Democratic), Liz Hanbidge (Democratic), Paul Takac (Democratic), Roman Kozak (Republican), Tim Briggs (Democratic), Mark M. Gillen (Republican), Robert F. Matzie (Democratic), Jeremy Shaffer (Republican), Tarik Khan (Democratic), and Tina M. Davis (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 259?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 16, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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