Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania HR353: A Resolution designating the month of October 2025 as "Italian and Italian American History and Culture Month" in Pennsylvania.
Status: Passed both chambers, October 29, 2025
What the bill says
A resolution Designating the month of October 2025 as "Italian and Italian American History and Culture Month" in Pennsylvania.
From the introduced text, October 21, 2025:
A RESOLUTION Designating the month of October 2025 as "Italian and Italian American History and Culture Month" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, Italians and Italian Americans have played an important role in the history of Pennsylvania; and WHEREAS, During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many Italians immigrated to Pennsylvania and settled in various regions across this Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, From the streets of the Italian Market in South Philadelphia to western Pennsylvania, Italians and Italian Americans have made significant contributions culturally, socially and economically to this Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, While larger cities had the draw of better opportunities, many Italians made their homes in smaller and more industrialized towns and communities across this Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, Italian-American communities across Pennsylvania represent a rich ethnic identity that is still seen today; and WHEREAS, Organizations across this Commonwealth honor the historic journey of Italian immigrants and their role in shaping this Commonwealth and the nation; and WHEREAS, From the Italian American Program at the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh to the various Pennsylvania Sons and Daughters of Italy chapters located across this Commonwealth, organizations and their members play a crucial role in preserving and honoring the history of Italian immigrants across this Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, Since 1989, the month of October has been recognized nationally as "Italian American Heritage Month" to promote …
Sponsors
- Brown, Marla (R, 9) · primary sponsor
- Gregory Vitali (D, 166)
- Dane Watro (R, 116)
- Eddie Pashinski (D, 121)
- Jeffrey Olsommer (R, 139)
- Patrick Gallagher (D, 173)
- Louis Schmitt (R, 79)
- Nikki Rivera (D, 96)
- Dan Frankel (D, 23)
- Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D, 129)
- Jeremy Shaffer (R, 28)
- Tarik Khan (D, 194)
Latest actions
- : Adopted, Oct. 29, 2025 (200-3)
- : Reported as committed, Oct. 28, 2025
- : Referred to TOURISM, RECREATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Oct. 21, 2025
Votes
- Adopted, Oct. 29, 2025 (200-3) (October 29, 2025): 200 yea, 3 nay, passed
- House Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development: Report Bill As Committed (October 28, 2025): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: TOURISM, RECREATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Common questions
- What is HR353?
- HR353 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution designating the month of October 2025 as "Italian and Italian American History and Culture Month" in Pennsylvania.
- What does HR353 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Designating the month of October 2025 as "Italian and Italian American History and Culture Month" in Pennsylvania.
- What is the status of HR353?
- Passed both chambers as of October 29, 2025. Latest action: Adopted, Oct. 29, 2025 (200-3) (October 29, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR353?
- Brown, Marla (R, 9), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR353?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr353
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