Pennsylvania HR217: A Resolution recognizing May 7, 2025, as "Philadelphia Eagles Day at the Capitol" in Pennsylvania and honoring the 2024 Philadelphia Eagles as the Super Bowl LIX Champions.

What the bill says

A resolution Recognizing May 7, 2025, as "Philadelphia Eagles Day at the Capitol" in Pennsylvania and honoring the 2025 Philadelphia Eagles as the Super Bowl LIX Champions.

From the introduced text, April 29, 2025:

A RESOLUTION Recognizing May 7, 2025, as "Philadelphia Eagles Day at the Capitol" in Pennsylvania and honoring the 2025 Philadelphia Eagles as the Super Bowl LIX Champions. WHEREAS, The Philadelphia Eagles captured their franchise's second Super Bowl championship on February 9, 2025, putting an end to the Kansas City Chiefs' dream of a three-peat with a dominant and complete performance on both sides of the ball, winning 40 to 22; and WHEREAS, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts put in one of the best performances of his career, and for his efforts, he was named Super Bowl MVP; and WHEREAS, The fifth-year quarterback looked assured and calm under the bright lights, going 17-for-22 passes for 221 yards, two touchdowns and only one interception and, as a runner, carries for 72 rushing yards and one touchdown; and WHEREAS, Philadelphia's punishing defense sacked Patrick Mahomes a career-high six times en route to the victory; and WHEREAS, The Eagles forced Mahomes and the high-powered Chiefs offense into looking ordinary, pressing the quarterback into numerous mistakes, none bigger than the two second-quarter interceptions that broadened the lead in what had been a close game; and WHEREAS, Saquon Barkley had a great game as he ended up in the record books after surpassing Professional Football Hall of Famer Terrell Davis' 2,476 rushing yards combined between the regular …

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Sponsors

• Morgan Cephas (D, 192) · primary sponsor
• Joanna McClinton (D, 191)
• Jordan Harris (D, 186)
• Anthony Bellmon (D, 203)
• Amen Brown (D, 10)
• Danilo Burgos (D, 197)
• Andre Carroll (D, 201)
• Jason Dawkins (D, 179)
• Sean Dougherty (D, 172)
• Elizabeth Fiedler (D, 184)
• Patrick Gallagher (D, 173)
• Jose Giral (D, 180)

Latest actions

1. May 7, 2025: (Remarks see House Journal Page 540-541), May 7, 2025
2. May 7, 2025: Adopted, May 7, 2025 (201-2)
3. May 5, 2025: Reported as committed, May 5, 2025
4. April 29, 2025: Corrective Reprint, Printer's No. 1526, April 29, 2025
5. April 29, 2025: Referred to APPROPRIATIONS, April 29, 2025

Votes

• Adopted, May 7, 2025 (201-2) (May 7, 2025): 201 yea, 2 nay, passed
• House Appropriations: Report Bill As Committed (May 5, 2025): 37 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HR217?

HR217 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution recognizing May 7, 2025, as "Philadelphia Eagles Day at the Capitol" in Pennsylvania and honoring the 2024 Philadelphia Eagles as the Super Bowl LIX Champions.

What does HR217 do?

In its own words: A resolution Recognizing May 7, 2025, as "Philadelphia Eagles Day at the Capitol" in Pennsylvania and honoring the 2025 Philadelphia Eagles as the Super Bowl LIX Champions.

What is the status of HR217?

Passed both chambers as of May 7, 2025. Latest action: (Remarks see House Journal Page 540-541), May 7, 2025 (May 7, 2025).

Who sponsored HR217?

Morgan Cephas (D, 192), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR217?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr217