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PA HR 491

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A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to enact legislation designating the Green Star Service Banner as a national emblem honoring families of members of the United States Armed Forces and veterans who died by suicide.

Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) · lower

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Quick answers

Did PA HR 491 pass?

Not yet. PA HR 491 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-06-27): Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)

What is PA HR 491 about?

PA HR 491 is a resolution in the 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) titled “A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to enact legislation designating the Green Star Service Banner as a national emblem honoring families of members of the United States Armed Forces and veterans who died by suicide.”.

Who sponsors PA HR 491?

Nancy Guenst is the primary sponsor of PA HR 491, joined by 17 cosponsors.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-06-27 — Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)
Bill type
resolution
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Nancy Guenstprimary
  • Jim Haddockcosponsor
  • Benjamin Sanchezcosponsor
  • Tarah Probstcosponsor
  • Jeanne Mcneillcosponsor
  • Carol Hill-Evanscosponsor
  • Tarik Khancosponsor
  • Joe Webstercosponsor
  • Joseph Hohensteincosponsor
  • Robert Freemancosponsor
  • Scott Conklincosponsor
  • Johanny Cepeda-Freytizcosponsor
  • Liz Hanbidgecosponsor
  • John Inglis Iiicosponsor
  • Nikki Riveracosponsor
  • Melissa Shustermancosponsor
  • Gina Currycosponsor
  • Justin Flemingcosponsor

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-06-27

    Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)

  2. 2026-05-06

    Reported as committed

    committee-passage

  3. 2026-04-23

    Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness

    referral-committee

Versions

Documents

Votes

  • Committee vote (Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness): Report Bill As Committed

    2026-05-06 · pass · 26-0

    Member-level votes (26)
    • Jared Solomon: yes
    • Lisa Borowski: yes
    • Amen Brown: yes
    • Sean Dougherty: yes
    • Nancy Guenst: yes
    • Jim Haddock: yes
    • John Inglis Iii: yes
    • Brian Munroe: yes
    • Jennifer O'Mara: yes
    • Chris Pielli: yes
    • Christina Sappey: yes
    • Greg Scott: yes
    • Paul Takac: yes
    • Joe Webster: yes
    • Mark Gillen: yes
    • Jacob Banta: yes
    • Josh Bashline: yes
    • Jill Cooper: yes
    • Joe Hamm: yes
    • Joe Kerwin: yes
    • Charity Krupa: yes
    • Zachary Mako: yes
    • Joanne Stehr: yes
    • Michael Stender: yes
    • Dane Watro: yes
    • Craig Williams: yes

Related bills

No related bills recorded for this bill.

Official source

https://www.palegis.us/house/committees/roll-call-votes/vote-list/vote-summary?committeecode=42&rollcallid=2172&sessYr=2025&sessInd=0

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