Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 8 D cosponsors

SR 79 — A Resolution recognizing April 12, 2025, as the 161st anniversary of the Fort Pillow Massacre, in honor of the fallen soldiers who lost their lives during this battle.

Last action — Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, April 11, 2025

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 11, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (8 D).

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Summary

Recognizing Anniversary of Fort Pillow Massacre

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, April 11, 2025

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 245 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (245)

245 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 79 do?
Recognizing Anniversary of Fort Pillow Massacre
Who sponsors SR 79?
SR 79 is sponsored by Nick Miller (Democratic), Art Haywood (Democratic), Timothy P. Kearney (Democratic), Wayne D. Fontana (Democratic), Steven J. Santarsiero (Democratic), Jay Costa (Democratic), John I. Kane (Democratic), and Christine M. Tartaglione (Democratic).
What is the current status of SR 79?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 11, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SR 79?
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