Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 20 D · 2 R cosponsors

HR 496 — A Resolution recognizing the week of May 16 through 22, 2026, as "National Safe Boating Week" in Pennsylvania.

Last action — Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), June 27, 2026

  1. ✓
    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 29, 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.

  • 22 sponsors

    1 primary, 21 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (20 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill designates May 16 to 22, 2026, as National Safe Boating Week in Pennsylvania.

This resolution formally recognizes the week of May 16 through 22, 2026, as National Safe Boating Week in Pennsylvania. The aim is to promote safe boating practices during this designated week.

Summary

Designating "National Safe Boating Week" - May 16th through May 22nd 2026 - in Pennsylvania

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), June 27, 2026

  2. Reported as committed, May 6, 2026

  3. Referred to GAME AND FISHERIES, April 29, 2026

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 21 co-sponsors · 231 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (21)

Not signed on (231)

231 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety environment
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 496 do?
Designating "National Safe Boating Week" - May 16th through May 22nd 2026 - in Pennsylvania
Who sponsors HR 496?
HR 496 is sponsored by Steven C. Mentzer (Republican), Steven R. Malagari (Democratic), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (Democratic), Nikki Rivera (Democratic), Pat Gallagher (Democratic), Robert E. Merski (Democratic), David H. Zimmerman (Republican), Jim Haddock (Democratic), Dan K. Williams (Democratic), Eddie Day Pashinski (Democratic), Robert Freeman (Democratic), Nancy Guenst (Democratic), Sean Dougherty (Democratic), Jeanne McNeill (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Anita Astorino Kulik (Democratic), Scott Conklin (Democratic), Ed Neilson (Democratic), Patrick J. Harkins (Democratic), Ben Waxman (Democratic), and Joseph C. Hohenstein (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 496?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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