Pennsylvania HR410: A Resolution recognizing May 9, 2026, as "National Train Day" in Pennsylvania.

What the bill says

A resolution Recognizing May 9, 2026, as "National Train Day" in Pennsylvania.

From the introduced text, January 29, 2026:

A RESOLUTION Recognizing May 9, 2026, as "National Train Day" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, "National Train Day" was first established in 2008 to educate the public about the rich history of our nation's trains as well as the advantages of rail travel; and WHEREAS, This observation is held annually on the Saturday closest to May 10, the day that the nation's first transcontinental railway was completed in 1869 in Promontory, Utah; and WHEREAS, Since 1869, the development of rail travel has revolutionized Pennsylvania, transforming this great Commonwealth into an industrial powerhouse in the region and the nation; and WHEREAS, Rail travel is an essential part of our transportation infrastructure, helping to reduce congestion on the roads and in the skies, connecting cities and rural communities and providing a more environmentally friendly mode of transportation that contributes to our energy security; therefore be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize May 9, 2026, as "National Train Day" in Pennsylvania; and be it further RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives encourage residents of this Commonwealth to learn more about the history of trains as well as their positive impact on this Commonwealth and our nation; and be it further RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the important contributions trains make to this Commonwealth and the national transportation system. 20260HR0410PN2824 - 2 …

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Sponsors

• Robert Matzie (D, 16) · primary sponsor
• Ed Neilson (D, HD-174)
• La'Tasha Mayes (D, 24)
• Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
• Robert FREEMAN (D, 136)
• Benjamin Waxman (D, 182)
• Nikki Rivera (D, 96)
• Manuel Guzman (D, 127)
• Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
• Hanbidge, Liz (D, 61)
• Joseph Hohenstein (D, 177)
• Keith Greiner (R, 43)

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2026: Adopted, May 5, 2026 (198-3)
2. April 13, 2026: Reported as committed, April 13, 2026
3. January 29, 2026: Referred to TRANSPORTATION, Jan. 29, 2026

Votes

• Adopted, May 5, 2026 (198-3) (May 5, 2026): 198 yea, 3 nay, passed
• House Transportation: Report Bill As Committed (April 13, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HR410?

HR410 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution recognizing May 9, 2026, as "National Train Day" in Pennsylvania.

What does HR410 do?

In its own words: A resolution Recognizing May 9, 2026, as "National Train Day" in Pennsylvania.

What is the status of HR410?

Passed both chambers as of May 5, 2026. Latest action: Adopted, May 5, 2026 (198-3) (May 5, 2026).

Who sponsored HR410?

Robert Matzie (D, 16), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR410?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr410