Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 8 R · 2 D cosponsors

HR 378 — A Resolution designating December 17, 2026, as "Sustainable Forestry Initiative Day" in Pennsylvania to commend the Sustainable Forestry Initiative and the Pennsylvania SFI Implementation Committee for over 30 years of leadership, commitment and impact on the sustainability of this Commonwealth's forests and forest-based communities.

Last action — Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), June 16, 2026

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This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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  • In Committee

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  • 10 sponsors

    1 primary, 9 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (8 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill designates December 17, 2026, as 'Sustainable Forestry Initiative Day' in Pennsylvania.

This resolution honors the Sustainable Forestry Initiative and the Pennsylvania SFI Implementation Committee for their contributions to forest sustainability. It marks the 30th anniversary of their leadership in supporting sustainable forestry practices.

Summary

30th Anniversary of the PA Sustainable Forestry Implementation Committee

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

11 added · 12 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill has been updated to designate December 17, 2025, as "Sustainable Forestry Initiative Day" in Pennsylvania, instead of in 2026 as previously proposed. Additionally, the amendment recognizes efforts related to the sustainability of the state's forests and the communities that depend on them. This change matters because it highlights the importance of sustainable forestry practices and commends the leadership of organizations dedicated to this cause, which can help raise public awareness and support for environmental initiatives.

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2696 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE RESOLUTION Session of No.
3186 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE RESOLUTION Session of No.
378 2025 INTRODUCED BY CAUSER, PASHINSKI, PICKETT, RAPP, STENDER, NEILSON, SMITH, ARMANINI AND GILLEN, DECEMBER 10, 2025 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS, DECEMBER 10, 2025 A RESOLUTION Designating December 17, 2025, as "Sustainable Forestry Initiative Day" in Pennsylvania to commend the Sustainable Forestry Initiative and the Pennsylvania SFI Implementation Committee for its 30 years of leadership, commitment and and forest-based communities.of this Commonwealth's forests WHEREAS, This Commonwealth is blessed with nearly 17 million acres of forestland that provide ecological, economic and recreational benefits to the citizens of this Commonwealth and contribute globally through the supply of sustainably sourced wood products, clean water and wildlife habitats;
378 2025 INTRODUCED BY CAUSER, PASHINSKI, PICKETT, RAPP, STENDER, NEILSON, SMITH, ARMANINI, GILLEN AND ZIMMERMAN, DECEMBER 10, 2025 AS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AS AMENDED, APRIL 14, 2026 A RESOLUTION Designating December 17, 2025 2026, as "Sustainable Forestry <-- Initiative Day" in Pennsylvania to commend the Sustainable Forestry Initiative and the Pennsylvania SFI Implementation impact on the sustainability of this Commonwealth's forestsnd <-- and forest-based communities.
WHEREAS, This Commonwealth is blessed with nearly 17 million acres of forestland that provide ecological, economic and recreational benefits to the citizens of this Commonwealth and contribute globally through the supply of sustainably sourced wood products, clean water and wildlife habitats;
therefore be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate December 17, 2025 2026, as "Sustainable Forestry Initiative Day" <-- in Pennsylvania;
therefore be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate December 17, 2025, as "Sustainable Forestry Initiative Day" in Pennsylvania;
and be it further RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives commend the Sustainable Forestry Initiative and the Pennsylvania SFI Implementation Committee for its OVER 30 years of leadership, <-- commitment and impact on the sustainability of this Commonwealth's forests and forest-based communities;
and be it further RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives commend the Sustainable Forestry Initiative and the Pennsylvania SFI Implementation Committee for its 30 years of leadership, commitment and impact on the sustainability of this Commonwealth's forests and forest-based communities;
and be it further 20250HR0378PN3186 - 2 - RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives reaffirm its support for the Sustainable Forestry Initiative as a voluntary, science-based program that promotes environmental stewardship, economic opportunity and education throughout the forest sector;
and be it further 20250HR0378PN2696 - 2 - RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives reaffirm its support for the Sustainable Forestry Initiative as a voluntary, science-based program that promotes environmental stewardship, economic opportunity and education throughout the forest sector;
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Action History

  1. Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), June 16, 2026

  2. Reported as amended, April 14, 2026

  3. Referred to AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS, Dec. 10, 2025

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 378 do?
30th Anniversary of the PA Sustainable Forestry Implementation Committee
Who sponsors HR 378?
HR 378 is sponsored by Kathy L. Rapp (Republican), Ed Neilson (Democratic), Martin T. Causer (Republican), Eddie Day Pashinski (Democratic), Tina Pickett (Republican), Michael Stender (Republican), Brian Smith (Republican), Mike Armanini (Republican), Mark M. Gillen (Republican), and David H. Zimmerman (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 378?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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