Pennsylvania HR260: A Resolution designating September 25, 2025, as "Disabled American Veterans Day" in Pennsylvania in recognition of the men and women who have borne the wounds of war, and the unwavering advocacy and support of the Disabled American Veterans.

What the bill says

A resolution Designating September 25, 2025, as "Disabled American Veterans Day" in Pennsylvania in recognition of the men and women who have borne the wounds of war, and the unwavering advocacy and support of the Disabled American Veterans.

From the introduced text, June 17, 2025:

A RESOLUTION Designating September 25, 2025, as "Disabled American Veterans Day" in Pennsylvania in recognition of the men and women who have borne the wounds of war, and the unwavering advocacy and support of the Disabled American Veterans. WHEREAS, Founded in 1920 and chartered by Congress in 1932, the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive services on behalf of our nation's veterans with disabilities and their families, ensuring the fulfillment of basic promises; and WHEREAS, DAV assists with United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) claims and appeals, ensuring access to earned benefits; and WHEREAS, The DAV Transportation Network offers critical no- cost rides to VA medical appointments, ensuring access to health care; and WHEREAS, DAV employment and volunteer programs and outreach events foster engagement in rural and metropolitan areas alike, ensuring access to local resources and partnerships; and WHEREAS, DAV volunteers and service officers exemplify the commitment to leaving no veteran behind; and WHEREAS, Their life-changing support reaches more than 1 million veterans nationwide each year; and WHEREAS, Veterans with disabilities who reside in this Commonwealth have made profound sacrifices in service to our nation; and WHEREAS, "Disabled American Veterans Day" honors them, raises public awareness of their challenges and highlights DAV's impact; and WHEREAS, "Disabled American Veterans Day" permits us to reflect …

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Sponsors

• Joseph Kerwin (R, 125) · primary sponsor
• Marc Anderson (R, 92)
• Jacob Banta (R, 4)
• Keith Greiner (R, 43)
• Nancy Guenst (D, 152)
• James Haddock (D, 118)
• Robert James (R, 64)
• Robert KAUFFMAN (R, 089)
• Shelby Labs (R, 143)
• Milou Mackenzie (R, 131)
• Kristin Marcell (R, 178)
• Jeanne McNeill (D, 133)

Latest actions

1. December 16, 2025: Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), Dec. 16, 2025
2. September 29, 2025: Reported as committed, Sept. 29, 2025
3. June 17, 2025: Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, June 17, 2025

Votes

• House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness: Report Bill As Committed (September 29, 2025): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HR260?

HR260 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution designating September 25, 2025, as "Disabled American Veterans Day" in Pennsylvania in recognition of the men and women who have borne the wounds of war, and the unwavering advocacy and support of the Disabled American Veterans.

What does HR260 do?

In its own words: A resolution Designating September 25, 2025, as "Disabled American Veterans Day" in Pennsylvania in recognition of the men and women who have borne the wounds of war, and the unwavering advocacy and support of the Disabled American Veterans.

What is the status of HR260?

In committee as of December 16, 2025. Latest action: Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), Dec. 16, 2025 (December 16, 2025).

Who sponsored HR260?

Joseph Kerwin (R, 125), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR260?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr260