Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 13 D · 9 R cosponsors

HR 562 — A Resolution designating September 18, 2026, as "U.S. Air Force Birthday" in Pennsylvania.

Last action — Reported as committed, June 30, 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 June 10, 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 (13 D · 9 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

This bill designates September 18, 2026, as 'U.S. Air Force Birthday' in Pennsylvania.

The bill formally recognizes September 18, 2026, as a day to celebrate the U.S. Air Force in Pennsylvania. It aims to honor the contributions of the Air Force and those who serve.

Summary

Designating September 18, 2026, as "U.S. Air Force Birthday" in Pennsylvania

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Reported as committed, June 30, 2026

  2. Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, June 10, 2026

Sponsors

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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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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 562 do?
Designating September 18, 2026, as "U.S. Air Force Birthday" in Pennsylvania
Who sponsors HR 562?
HR 562 is sponsored by Mark M. Gillen (Republican), Steven C. Mentzer (Republican), Joe Ciresi (Democratic), Daniel J. Deasy (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Eddie Day Pashinski (Democratic), R. Lee James (Republican), Scott Conklin (Democratic), Jill N. Cooper (Republican), Pat Gallagher (Democratic), Nikki Rivera (Democratic), Marc S. Anderson (Republican), Craig T. Staats (Republican), Ed Neilson (Democratic), Andrew Kuzma (Republican), Joe Hamm (Republican), Robert E. Merski (Democratic), Chris Pielli (Democratic), Joseph C. Hohenstein (Democratic), Arvind Venkat (Democratic), Bud Cook (Republican), and Jeanne McNeill (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 562?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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