Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 4 R · 2 D cosponsors

SR 242 — A Resolution honoring and commemorating the Pennsylvania First Defenders for their historic service, valor and sacrifice in defense of the national capital at the outset of the Civil War.

Last action — Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, March 11, 2026

  1. ✓
    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 March 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

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Summary

Honoring the Pennsylvania First Defenders

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, March 11, 2026

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 247 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (247)

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Subjects

veterans
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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 242 do?
Honoring the Pennsylvania First Defenders
Who sponsors SR 242?
SR 242 is sponsored by Jarrett Coleman (Republican), Sharif Street (Democratic), Christine M. Tartaglione (Democratic), Greg Rothman (Republican), Elder A. Vogel (Republican), and Dawn W. Keefer (Republican).
What is the current status of SR 242?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SR 242?
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