Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 25 D · 6 R cosponsors

HR 544 — A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2026 as "International Underground Railroad Month" 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 June 01, 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

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 62% · high confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 31 sponsors

    1 primary, 30 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (25 D · 6 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

This bill designates September 2026 as 'International Underground Railroad Month' in Pennsylvania.

The bill aims to recognize September 2026 as 'International Underground Railroad Month' to honor the historical significance of the Underground Railroad. This designation seeks to promote awareness and education about its impact.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Reported as committed

  2. Referred to Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 30 co-sponsors · 222 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (30)

Not signed on (222)

222 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 544?
HR 544 is sponsored by Christina D. Sappey (Democratic), Dan K. Williams (Democratic), Nancy Guenst (Democratic), Ben Waxman (Democratic), La'Tasha D. Mayes (Democratic), Tarah Probst (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Melissa L. Shusterman (Democratic), Maureen E. Madden (Democratic), Chris Pielli (Democratic), Kristine C. Howard (Democratic), Nikki Rivera (Democratic), Arvind Venkat (Democratic), Gina H. Curry (Democratic), Liz Hanbidge (Democratic), Steven C. Mentzer (Republican), Joseph C. Hohenstein (Democratic), Robert Freeman (Democratic), Milou Mackenzie (Republican), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (Democratic), Peter Schweyer (Democratic), Steven R. Malagari (Democratic), Brett R. Miller (Republican), Pat Gallagher (Democratic), Heather Boyd (Democratic), Eddie Day Pashinski (Democratic), Justin C. Fleming (Democratic), Joe Ciresi (Democratic), Mark M. Gillen (Republican), David H. Zimmerman (Republican), and Jill N. Cooper (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 544?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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