Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 16 R · 15 D cosponsors

HR 482 — A Concurrent Resolution recognizing July 4, 2026, as "Independence Day" in Pennsylvania and honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Last action — Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), June 22, 2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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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 April 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 31 sponsors

    1 primary, 30 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (16 R · 15 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The resolution designates July 4, 2026, as Independence Day in Pennsylvania.

This resolution recognizes July 4, 2026, as Independence Day in Pennsylvania to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. It serves as a formal acknowledgment of this important milestone in American history.

Summary

Designating July 4, 2026 as Independence Day in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), June 22, 2026

  2. Reported as committed, April 27, 2026

  3. Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, April 22, 2026

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 30 co-sponsors · 222 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (30)

Not signed on (222)

222 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 482 do?
Designating July 4, 2026 as Independence Day in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America
Who sponsors HR 482?
HR 482 is sponsored by Mark M. Gillen (Republican), Jared G. Solomon (Democratic), Joe Hamm (Republican), Joseph C. Hohenstein (Democratic), Charity Grimm Krupa (Republican), Tarik Khan (Democratic), Bud Cook (Republican), Kathy L. Rapp (Republican), Andrew Kuzma (Republican), Nancy Guenst (Democratic), Craig T. Staats (Republican), Jeremy Shaffer (Republican), Nikki Rivera (Democratic), Arvind Venkat (Democratic), Thomas L. Mehaffie (Republican), Christina D. Sappey (Democratic), Brenda M. Pugh (Republican), Steven R. Malagari (Democratic), Ed Neilson (Democratic), Dan Moul (Republican), Pat Gallagher (Democratic), Lisa A. Borowski (Democratic), Kerry A. Benninghoff (Republican), Martina A. White (Republican), Eddie Day Pashinski (Democratic), David H. Zimmerman (Republican), Steven C. Mentzer (Republican), Rob W. Kauffman (Republican), Joe Ciresi (Democratic), Perry S. Warren (Democratic), and Scott Conklin (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 482?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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