HR 487 Pennsylvania House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

A Resolution designating September 1, 2024, as "Polish Resistance in World War II Commemoration Day" in Pennsylvania.

This bill designates September 1, 2024, as "Polish Resistance in World War II Commemoration Day" within the state of Pennsylvania. The legislation honors the bravery of Polish soldiers and civilians who fought against German forces during the war, particularly highlighting the Warsaw Uprising of 1944. It serves as a symbolic gesture to recognize the sacrifices made by Polish Americans and the broader Allied effort, noting that Luzerne County has a significant population with Polish heritage. As a commemorative resolution, the bill does not alter laws or allocate funding but instead establishes an official date for public remembrance.
Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2024
Committee Review
Jul 2024
House Passage
Jul 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jun 21, 2024 Last action Oct 9, 2024
Floor votes · House Jul 2, 2024

How they voted

25–0
Passed
Total votes 25
Jul 2, 2024
D Democratic14
14 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican11
11 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jul 2, 2024
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (25-0)
house
Jul 2, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Jun 21, 2024
Committee
Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
lower
1 primary · 13 co-sponsors

Sponsors