Veterans

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Dec 16, 2025

HR 310: A Resolution designating September 28, 2025, as "Gold Star Mother's and Family Day" in Pennsylvania.

This resolution designates September 28, 2025, as "Gold Star Mother's and Family Day" in Pennsylvania. It formally recognizes Pennsylvania families who have lost a member in military service, encouraging state-level acknowledgment of their sacrifice. The bill does not create new legal obligations or funding but establishes an annual observance to honor these families. As a ceremonial resolution, it directly affects Pennsylvania residents by designating a specific day for commemoration.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignates day to honor Gold Star families (military sacrifice), directly aligning with veteran recognition policies without legal/funding impact.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed · Pennsylvania · House Nov 19, 2025

HR 369: A Resolution designating December 13, 2025, as "Wreaths Across America Day" in Pennsylvania.

This resolution designates December 13, 2025, as "Wreaths Across America Day" within Pennsylvania. It is a ceremonial recognition, not a law with enforceable provisions, intended to honor the Wreaths Across America nonprofit's annual effort to place wreaths on veterans' graves. The resolution directly affects Pennsylvania state recognition and awareness of this commemorative event. As a procedural measure, it does not impose new requirements or alter existing laws.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignates 'Wreaths Across America Day' to honor veterans' graves, directly recognizing veteran service through ceremonial state-level acknowledgment.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed · Pennsylvania · House Oct 29, 2025

HR 15: A Resolution recognizing November 11, 2025, as "Veterans Day" in Pennsylvania.

This bill is a ceremonial resolution designating November 11, 2025, as "Veterans Day" within Pennsylvania. It directly affects the state government by formally recognizing the date for official purposes, such as ceremonies or proclamations. The resolution has no policy or funding changes - it solely expresses the state's official acknowledgment of Veterans Day. It was adopted by the Pennsylvania legislature on October 29, 2025, as a symbolic gesture.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill formally recognizes Veterans Day, a symbolic gesture supporting veteran recognition per topic description.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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signed · Pennsylvania · House Oct 27, 2025

HB 1405: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in certification of teachers, further providing for career and technical instructional certificate.

HB 1405 amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code to create new pathways for veterans to become career and technical teachers in public schools. It allows veterans who served at least 8,000 hours (four years full-time) in an occupation they will teach to qualify for a Career and Technical Intern Certificate or Career and Technical Instructional I Certificate, bypassing some standard certification requirements. The bill specifically defines "veteran" as someone discharged under honorable conditions from U.S. Armed Forces, including National Guard or reserves. This directly affects veterans seeking teaching roles in career and technical education programs across Pennsylvania's public schools.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates alternative certification for veterans in career/tech teaching, expanding teacher workforce access to support K-12 education95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates streamlined certification for veterans to become teachers, advancing employment opportunities through targeted pathway in education sector.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

passed · Pennsylvania · House Oct 7, 2025

HR 201: A Resolution recognizing September 29, 2025, as "VFW Day" in Pennsylvania.

HR 201 is a ceremonial resolution designating September 29, 2025, as "VFW Day" in Pennsylvania. It formally recognizes the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) organization and its contributions, without creating new laws or altering policies. The resolution was adopted by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on October 7, 2025, as a symbolic gesture honoring veterans' service. This type of resolution does not affect individuals, provide funding, or change legal requirements.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill formally recognizes VFW organization and its contributions, directly aligning with 'recognizes veteran service' indicator for support.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed · Pennsylvania · House Oct 7, 2025

HR 303: A Resolution designating the month of October 2025 as "Agent Orange Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

HR 303 is a Pennsylvania state resolution designating October 2025 as "Agent Orange Awareness Month." It raises public awareness about Agent Orange exposure and its health impacts on veterans without creating new laws or funding. The resolution directly affects Pennsylvania veterans and their families by highlighting this issue during the designated month. It was adopted by the state legislature on October 7, 2025.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignates Agent Orange Awareness Month to recognize veterans' health impacts from exposure, directly supporting veteran recognition and awareness without funding restrictions.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed · Pennsylvania · House Sep 30, 2025

HR 234: A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to support the Major Richard Star Act (H.R. 2102) to allow medically retired service members to receive full access to their much-deserved retirement pay and benefits.

HR 234 is a resolution urging Congress to support H.R. 2102 (the Major Richard Star Act). It directly affects medically retired military service members who currently may not receive full retirement pay and benefits. The resolution calls on Congress to pass H.R. 2102, which would change the law to allow these service members full access to their retirement pay and benefits. As a resolution, it does not change law itself but formally expresses support for the underlying bill. The resolution was adopted by the House on September 30, 2025.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransResolution urges Congress to support H.R. 2102, which would grant medically retired veterans full retirement pay and benefits, directly advancing veterans' benefits.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Sep 29, 2025

HB 706: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in firearms and other dangerous articles, further providing for licenses.

HB 706 establishes a $19 fee for Pennsylvania firearm carry licenses, covering renewal notices and administrative costs. It allows counties to waive this fee for honorably discharged veterans or applicants aged 65 and older after consulting with local sheriffs or police chiefs. The bill modifies existing fee structures without changing licensing eligibility requirements. It would take effect 60 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill allows counties to waive firearm license fees for honorably discharged veterans, providing direct financial relief and recognizing veteran status.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Sep 10, 2025

HR 88: A Resolution designating August 7, 2025, as "Purple Heart Day" in Pennsylvania.

This bill is a symbolic resolution designating August 7, 2025, as "Purple Heart Day" within Pennsylvania. It directly affects the state government and its citizens by encouraging official recognition of Purple Heart recipients on that date. The key provision is the formal designation of a specific date for commemoration, not a change to benefits or laws. It serves purely as an observance to honor military service members awarded the Purple Heart.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignates Purple Heart Day for recognition, aligning with veteran service acknowledgment per support indicators.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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signed · Pennsylvania · Senate Jul 21, 2025

SB 475: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in organization and jurisdiction of courts of common pleas, further providing for problem-solving courts; and, in sentencing, further providing for modification or revocation of order of probation.

SB 475 creates a framework for Pennsylvania courts to establish specialized "problem-solving" treatment courts (including veterans, drug, mental health, and DUI courts) and modifies probation rules. It allows courts to create "veterans tracks" within existing treatment programs and requires judges to consider a defendant's employment status when sentencing for technical probation violations. The bill specifically permits up to 30 days of incarceration to allow defendants to enter treatment courts instead of imposing full sentences for technical probation violations. This directly affects Pennsylvania courts, probation officers, and individuals on probation who commit minor violations.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates specialized treatment courts (veterans, drug, mental health) to address root causes, reduces punitive probation violations by considering employment, and aligns with rehabilitation-focused reform.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates mental health courts as specialized treatment programs, redirecting defendants to healthcare-focused interventions instead of incarceration, directly supporting mental health services.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates veterans treatment courts within problem-solving programs, enabling access to services instead of incarceration, directly supporting veteran needs through judicial system.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans