Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 19 D · 1 R cosponsors

HR 486 — A Resolution recognizing July 5, 2026, as "Venezuelan Independence Day" in Pennsylvania.

Last action — Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), July 12, 2026

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 21, 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.

  • 20 sponsors

    1 primary, 19 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (19 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill designates July 5, 2026, as 'Venezuelan Independence Day' in Pennsylvania.

This resolution recognizes July 5, 2026, as a day to celebrate Venezuelan independence in Pennsylvania. It aims to raise awareness of Venezuelan history and culture.

Summary

Venezuelan Independence Day

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), July 12, 2026

  2. Reported as committed, June 9, 2026

  3. Referred to INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS AND OPERATIONS, April 21, 2026

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 19 co-sponsors · 233 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (19)

Not signed on (233)

233 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 486 do?
Venezuelan Independence Day
Who sponsors HR 486?
HR 486 is sponsored by Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (Democratic), Danilo Burgos (Democratic), Patrick J. Harkins (Democratic), Joseph C. Hohenstein (Democratic), Chris Pielli (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Nikki Rivera (Democratic), Robert Freeman (Democratic), Melissa L. Shusterman (Democratic), Tim Briggs (Democratic), Eddie Day Pashinski (Democratic), Steven R. Malagari (Democratic), Mandy Steele (Democratic), Jose Giral (Democratic), Tarah Probst (Democratic), La'Tasha D. Mayes (Democratic), Anthony A. Bellmon (Democratic), David H. Zimmerman (Republican), Gina H. Curry (Democratic), and Jennifer O'Mara (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 486?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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