Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate Bipartisan · 15 R · 2 D cosponsors

SR 326 — A Resolution urging the members of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives to review Major Richard D. Winters' actions at Heteren Crossroads in Holland in 1944 and to recommend awarding him with the Congressional Medal of Honor.

Last action — Transmitted as directed

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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 has passed the Senate. Introduced May 26, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · high confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 17 sponsors

    1 primary, 16 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (15 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The resolution urges Congress to consider awarding a medal to Major Richard D. Winters.

This resolution calls on the U.S. Senate and House to review Major Richard D. Winters' actions during WWII and recommend him for the Congressional Medal of Honor. It acknowledges his contributions at Heteren Crossroads in Holland in 1944.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

25 added · 25 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill SR 326 changes the wording from "to award him with the Congressional Medal of Honor" to "RECOMMEND AWARDING him with the Congressional Medal of Honor." This suggests that the bill now emphasizes a recommendation rather than a direct action to award the medal. This matters because it softens the language and indicates that the final decision about the award will still rely on further approval, rather than being a guaranteed outcome.

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1743 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE RESOLUTION Session of No.
1743 PRINTER'S NO.
326 2026 INTRODUCED BY MASTRIANO, PENNYCUICK, ROBINSON, ROTHMAN, YAW, KIM, ARGALL, BROOKS, BROWN, COSTA, KEEFER, MARTIN, PHILLIPS- HILL, PICOZZI, VOGEL AND J.
1840 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE RESOLUTION Session of No.
WARD, MAY 26, 2026 REFERRED TO VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, MAY 26, 2026 A RESOLUTION Urging the members of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives to review Major Richard D.
326 2026 INTRODUCED BY MASTRIANO, PENNYCUICK, ROBINSON, ROTHMAN, YAW, KIM, ARGALL, BROOKS, BROWN, COSTA, KEEFER, MARTIN, PHILLIPS- HILL, PICOZZI, VOGEL, J.
Winters' actions at Heteren Crossroads in Holland in 1944 and to award him with the Congressional Medal of Honor.
WARD AND FARRY, MAY 26, 2026 AS AMENDED, JUNE 24, 2026 A RESOLUTION Urging the members of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives to review Major Richard D.
Winters' actions at Heteren Crossroads in Holland in 1944 and to award RECOMMEND AWARDING him with the Congressional Medal <-- of Honor.
therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania urge the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives to award the Congressional Medal of Honor to Major Richard D.
therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania urge the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives to award RECOMMEND AWARDING the Congressional <-- Medal of Honor to Major Richard D.
and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to 20260SR0326PN1743 - 2 - the presiding officers of each house of Congress and to each member of Congress from Pennsylvania.
and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to 20260SR0326PN1840 - 2 - the presiding officers of each house of Congress and to each member of Congress from Pennsylvania.
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20260SR0326PN1840 - 3 -
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Action History

  1. Transmitted as directed

  2. Adopted

  3. Amended

  4. Reported as committed

  5. Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 16 co-sponsors · 236 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (16)

Not signed on (236)

236 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote (Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness): Reported as Committed

Passed 11 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 7000
Democratic 4000
Total 11000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
John I. Kane Democratic Yea
Katie J. Muth Democratic Yea
Lindsey M. Williams Democratic Yea
Nick Pisciottano Democratic Yea
Cris Dush Republican Yea
Doug Mastriano Republican Yea
Kim L. Ward Republican Yea
Lisa Baker Republican Yea
Michele Brooks Republican Yea
Tracy Pennycuick Republican Yea
Wayne Langerholc Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SR 326?
SR 326 is sponsored by Doug Mastriano (Republican), Tracy Pennycuick (Republican), Devlin J. Robinson (Republican), Greg Rothman (Republican), Gene Yaw (Republican), Patty Kim (Democratic), David G. Argall (Republican), Michele Brooks (Republican), Rosemary M. Brown (Republican), Jay Costa (Democratic), Dawn W. Keefer (Republican), Scott Martin (Republican), Kristin Phillips-Hill (Republican), Joe Picozzi (Republican), Elder A. Vogel (Republican), Judy Ward (Republican), and Frank A. Farry (Republican).
What is the current status of SR 326?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced May 26, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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