SR 326 Pennsylvania Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

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.

This Pennsylvania Senate Resolution urges the U.S. Congress to review Major Richard D. Winters' actions during World War II and award him the Congressional Medal of Honor. The bill highlights his leadership at Heteren Crossroads in 1944, where he led a small force against a larger German unit, resulting in significant enemy casualties and the protection of allied headquarters. It also notes the upcoming 25th anniversary of the popular 'Band of Brothers' television series, which brought Winters' story to a wide audience. The resolution directs copies to federal lawmakers and Pennsylvania representatives to advocate for this recognition.

Issues: ✓ Veterans

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

May 2026

Committee Review

Jun 2026

Senate Passage

Jun 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced May 26, 2026 Last action Jul 1, 2026

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What changed between versions

Printer's No. PN1743 → Printer's No. PN1840 · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was updated to a new printer's number (PN 1840) and amended to include a new sponsor, Representative Farry. The primary substantive change is the modification of the resolution's language to formally 'recommend awarding' the Medal of Honor rather than directly urging Congress to 'award' it, which clarifies the Senate's role as an advocate rather than a decision-maker. The bill also reflects a procedural update, noting that it was amended on June 24, 2026.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on advocating for Major Richard D. Winters, but the specific language regarding the request to Congress was modified to be more precise about the Senate's function.

REQUIREMENT

Changed the resolution language from urging Congress to 'award' the medal to recommending that Congress 'award' the medal.

TECHNICAL

Added a new sponsor, Representative Farry, to the list of bill authors.

Updated the bill's printer's number from 1743 to 1840 and added a date noting the amendment on June 24, 2026.

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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

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Jun 29, 2026

Upper · Passed

Adopted

upper

Jun 24, 2026

Introduced

Amended

upper

Jun 23, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported as committed

upper

May 26, 2026

Committee

Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness

upper

1 primary · 16 co-sponsors