Pennsylvania HR492: A Resolution recognizing the month of October 2026 as "Polish American Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania.

What the bill says

A resolution Recognizing the month of October 2026 as "Polish American Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania.

From the introduced text, April 27, 2026:

A RESOLUTION Recognizing the month of October 2026 as "Polish American Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, This year is the 1,060th anniversary of the documented history of Poland; and WHEREAS, It is also the 418th anniversary of Polish settlers arriving in the United States at Jamestown, Virginia, on October 1, 1608; and WHEREAS, This year marks the 407th anniversary of the Polish settlers who organized the first labor strike at Jamestown, Virginia, the 87th anniversary of the German invasion of Poland and the 82nd anniversaries of the battle of Monte Cassino and the Warsaw Uprising; and WHEREAS, This month, the nation will be observing the 45th anniversary of "Polish American Heritage Month," which highlights individuals of Polish heritage who have contributed greatly to global advancement and the growth of the United States and our Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, General Kazimierz "Casimir" Pulaski, known as the father of the American cavalry, is remembered as a hero who fought for independence and freedom in Poland and in the United States, and he is recognized for helping to save George Washington's life at the Battle of Brandywine on September 11, 1777, by leading a charge to slow the British advance that allowed the Continental Army to safely retreat; and WHEREAS, Marie Sklodowska Curie earned a share of the 1903 Nobel Prize in Physics for …

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Sponsors

• Robert Merski (D, 2) · primary sponsor
• Timothy Twardzik (R, 123)
• Joseph Hohenstein (D, 177)
• Robert James (R, 64)
• Patrick Harkins (D, 1)
• Jeanne McNeill (D, 133)
• Anita Kulik (D, 45)
• Tina Pickett (R, 110)
• Arvind Venkat (D, 30)
• Gregory Vitali (D, 166)
• Timothy Brennan (D, 29)
• Ed Neilson (D, HD-174)

Latest actions

1. October 19, 2026: Adopted, Oct. 19, 2026 (201-2)
2. September 29, 2026: Reported as committed, Sept. 29, 2026
3. April 27, 2026: Referred to TOURISM, RECREATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, April 27, 2026

Votes

• House Floor: HR492, RC 1514 (October 19, 2026): 201 yea, 2 nay, passed
• House Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development: Report Bill As Committed (September 29, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HR492?

HR492 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution recognizing the month of October 2026 as "Polish American Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania.

What does HR492 do?

In its own words: A resolution Recognizing the month of October 2026 as "Polish American Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania.

What is the status of HR492?

Passed both chambers as of October 19, 2026. Latest action: Adopted, Oct. 19, 2026 (201-2) (October 19, 2026).

Who sponsored HR492?

Robert Merski (D, 2), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR492?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr492