Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 11 D cosponsors

HR 498 — A Resolution designating September 25, 2026, as "Chuseok Day" in Pennsylvania.

Last action — Reported as committed

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    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 46% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 11 sponsors

    1 primary, 10 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (11 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill designates September 25, 2026, as 'Chuseok Day' in Pennsylvania.

This resolution establishes September 25, 2026, as 'Chuseok Day' in Pennsylvania to recognize the Korean harvest festival. It aims to promote cultural awareness and appreciation in the state.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Reported as committed

  2. Referred to Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 242 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (242)

242 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote (Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development): Report Bill As Committed

Passed 26 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 14000
Republican 12000
Total 26000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (26)
Member Party Vote
Anthony A. Bellmon Democratic Yea
Heather Boyd Democratic Yea
Jacklyn Rusnock Democratic Yea
Jim Prokopiak Democratic Yea
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz Democratic Yea
Lindsay Powell Democratic Yea
Mandy Steele Democratic Yea
Mary Jo Daley Democratic Yea
Melissa Cerrato Democratic Yea
Nikki Rivera Democratic Yea
Paul Takac Democratic Yea
Regina G. Young Democratic Yea
Tarah Probst Democratic Yea
Tim Brennan Democratic Yea
Brian Smith Republican Yea
Bud Cook Republican Yea
Jacob D. Banta Republican Yea
Jamie L. Flick Republican Yea
Jill N. Cooper Republican Yea
Mike Armanini Republican Yea
Parke Wentling Republican Yea
Ryan Warner Republican Yea
Scott Barger Republican Yea
Tim Twardzik Republican Yea
Tina Pickett Republican Yea
Tom Jones Republican Yea

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Subjects

civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 498?
HR 498 is sponsored by Steven R. Malagari (Democratic), Robert Freeman (Democratic), Joseph C. Hohenstein (Democratic), Nikki Rivera (Democratic), Maureen E. Madden (Democratic), Pat Gallagher (Democratic), Tarik Khan (Democratic), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (Democratic), Melissa Cerrato (Democratic), Liz Hanbidge (Democratic), and Mary Jo Daley (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 498?
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 498?
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