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PA HR 497

passed one chamber

A Resolution recognizing October 6, 2026, as "German American Day" in Pennsylvania.

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

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Did PA HR 497 pass?

Not yet. PA HR 497 has passed one chamber and awaits action in the other. Latest recorded action (2026-10-07): Adopted

What is PA HR 497 about?

PA HR 497 is a resolution in the 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) titled “A Resolution recognizing October 6, 2026, as "German American Day" in Pennsylvania.”.

Who sponsors PA HR 497?

Steven Malagari is the primary sponsor of PA HR 497, joined by 17 cosponsors.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-10-07 — Adopted
Bill type
resolution
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Steven Malagariprimary
  • Robert Freemancosponsor
  • Scott Conklincosponsor
  • Tina Pickettcosponsor
  • Milou Mackenziecosponsor
  • Jeanne Mcneillcosponsor
  • Eddie Pashinskicosponsor
  • Joseph Hohensteincosponsor
  • Nancy Guenstcosponsor
  • Jim Haddockcosponsor
  • Carol Hill-Evanscosponsor
  • Steven Mentzercosponsor
  • Benjamin Sanchezcosponsor
  • Nikki Riveracosponsor
  • Ed Neilsoncosponsor
  • Dan Williamscosponsor
  • Pat Gallaghercosponsor
  • Doyle Heffleycosponsor

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-10-07

    Adopted

    passage

  2. 2026-09-29

    Reported as committed

    committee-passage

  3. 2026-04-29

    Referred to Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development

    referral-committee

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