Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania HR15: A Resolution recognizing November 11, 2025, as "Veterans Day" in Pennsylvania.
Status: Passed both chambers, October 29, 2025
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing November 11, 2025, as "Veterans Day" in Pennsylvania.
From the introduced text, January 23, 2025:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing November 11, 2025, as "Veterans Day" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, Since the founding of our Commonwealth to modern day operations and missions, Pennsylvania veterans have served our great nation; and WHEREAS, This Commonwealth is home to one of the highest veteran populations in the United States, with more than 800,000 men and women who have served our country; and WHEREAS, Veterans make up 6.2% of the population in Pennsylvania; and WHEREAS, Veterans thrive as members of their communities, supporting and inspiring the next generation to lead; and WHEREAS, Veterans have a higher workforce participation than nonveterans; and WHEREAS, Individuals in public service have a duty to serve those who have served our country; and WHEREAS, "Veterans Day" reminds us of our shared responsibility to recognize the service and sacrifice of veterans and extend our continued support; therefore be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize November 11, 2025, as "Veterans Day" in Pennsylvania. 20250HR0015PN0247 - 2 -
Sponsors
- Dane Watro (R, 116) · primary sponsor
- Arvind Venkat (D, 30)
- Chad Reichard (R, 90)
- Robert FREEMAN (D, 136)
- James Barton (R, 124)
- Jeffrey Olsommer (R, 139)
- Milou Mackenzie (R, 131)
- David Delloso (D, 162)
- Hanbidge, Liz (D, 61)
- Joseph Hamm (R, 84)
- Brenda Pugh (R, 120)
- Robert James (R, 64)
Latest actions
- : (Remarks see House Journal Page 1513), Oct. 29, 2025
- : Adopted, Oct. 29, 2025 (203-0)
- : Reported as committed, Oct. 28, 2025
- : Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Jan. 23, 2025
Votes
- Adopted, Oct. 29, 2025 (203-0) (October 29, 2025): 203 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness: Reported As Committed (October 27, 2025): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Health facilities: nursing homes
Common questions
- What is HR15?
- HR15 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution recognizing November 11, 2025, as "Veterans Day" in Pennsylvania.
- What does HR15 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing November 11, 2025, as "Veterans Day" in Pennsylvania.
- What is the status of HR15?
- Passed both chambers as of October 29, 2025. Latest action: (Remarks see House Journal Page 1513), Oct. 29, 2025 (October 29, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR15?
- Dane Watro (R, 116), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR15?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr15
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