Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 14 D · 4 R cosponsors

HR 497 — A Resolution recognizing October 6, 2026, as "German American Day" in Pennsylvania.

Last action — Referred to TOURISM, RECREATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, April 29, 2026

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    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.

  • 18 sponsors

    1 primary, 17 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (14 D · 4 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Recognizing October 6, 2026, as "German American Day"

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to TOURISM, RECREATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, April 29, 2026

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 17 co-sponsors · 235 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (17)

Not signed on (235)

235 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 497 do?
Recognizing October 6, 2026, as "German American Day"
Who sponsors HR 497?
HR 497 is sponsored by Steven R. Malagari (Democratic), Robert Freeman (Democratic), Scott Conklin (Democratic), Tina Pickett (Republican), Milou Mackenzie (Republican), Jeanne McNeill (Democratic), Eddie Day Pashinski (Democratic), Nancy Guenst (Democratic), Jim Haddock (Democratic), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Nikki Rivera (Democratic), Doyle Heffley (Republican), Joseph C. Hohenstein (Democratic), Pat Gallagher (Democratic), Steven C. Mentzer (Republican), Ed Neilson (Democratic), and Dan K. Williams (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 497?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HR 497?
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