Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania HR455: A Resolution recognizing the week of April 19 through 25, 2026, as "National Library Week" in Pennsylvania.
Status: In committee, June 17, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing the week of April 19 through 25, 2026, as "National Library Week" in Pennsylvania.
From the introduced text, March 23, 2026:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing the week of April 19 through 25, 2026, as "National Library Week" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, The first "National Library Week" was observed in 1958 with the theme "Wake up and Read!"; and WHEREAS, In the mid-1950s, research showed that Americans were spending less money on books and more on radios, televisions and musical instruments; and WHEREAS, Due to this shift, the American Library Association and the American Book Publishers formed an organization in 1954 called the National Book Committee; and WHEREAS, The committee's goals were aimed at encouraging people to read and the individuals involved developed a plan that led to the first "National Library Week"; and WHEREAS, "National Library Week" is an annual celebration that highlights the valuable role of libraries, librarians and library workers; and WHEREAS, Libraries across the United States observe and celebrate this week dedicated to libraries and the impact they have; and WHEREAS, Libraries and the individuals who work there are dedicated to working on transforming lives through the power of reading and strengthening the communities they serve; and WHEREAS, In addition to providing books to the community, libraries also provide technology such as computers that can be used for research; and WHEREAS, Libraries in Pennsylvania serve millions of visitors and conduct programs for children, parents, entrepreneurs, senior citizens and students; and …
Sponsors
- Jack Rader (R, 176) · primary sponsor
- Thomas Kutz (R, 87)
- Tina Pickett (R, 110)
- Robert Merski (D, 2)
- Arvind Venkat (D, 30)
- Mary Isaacson (D, 175)
- Gregory Vitali (D, 166)
- Robert FREEMAN (D, 136)
- Patrick Harkins (D, 1)
- Steven Malagari (D, 53)
- Keith Greiner (R, 43)
- Melissa Shusterman (D, 157)
Latest actions
- : Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), June 17, 2026
- : Reported as committed, April 15, 2026
- : Referred to LOCAL GOVERNMENT, March 23, 2026
Votes
- House Local Government: Report Bill As Committed (April 15, 2026): 25 yea, 1 nay, passed
Subjects: LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Common questions
- What is HR455?
- HR455 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution recognizing the week of April 19 through 25, 2026, as "National Library Week" in Pennsylvania.
- What does HR455 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing the week of April 19 through 25, 2026, as "National Library Week" in Pennsylvania.
- What is the status of HR455?
- In committee as of June 17, 2026. Latest action: Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), June 17, 2026 (June 17, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR455?
- Jack Rader (R, 176), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR455?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr455
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