Pennsylvania HR506: A Resolution recognizing June 16, 2026, as "Merit Shop Day" in Pennsylvania.

What the bill says

A resolution Recognizing June 16, 2026, as "Merit Shop Day" in Pennsylvania.

From the introduced text, April 29, 2026:

A RESOLUTION Recognizing June 16, 2026, as "Merit Shop Day" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, The construction industry is one of our nation's largest industries, employing more than 5 million individuals in the United States; and WHEREAS, This Commonwealth relies on more than 200,000 construction workers and has the fifth largest construction workforce in the nation; and WHEREAS, Merit shop construction contractors operate on the principles of free enterprise, open competition and the selection of the most qualified and responsible contractors based on merit, performance and value; and WHEREAS, Merit shop construction contractors that are nonaffiliated with a labor organization represent approximately 90% of the industry; and WHEREAS, Merit shop registered apprenticeship programs have graduated thousands of apprentices into skilled craft professionals across the construction industry; and WHEREAS, Merit shop construction contractors significantly invest in their employee career development through registered apprenticeship programs, OSHA training, suicide prevention and re-entry opportunities for individuals returning from the criminal justice system in an effort to develop a highly skilled, diverse and safe construction workforce; and WHEREAS, Merit shop construction employees report rewarding careers in construction and high satisfaction as craft professionals; and WHEREAS, Merit shop construction contractors play a vital role in strengthening national, State and local economies by undertaking projects that build and maintain essential infrastructure, including schools, hospitals, transportation systems, utilities, commercial facilities …

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Sponsors

• MALONEY SR., DAVID M. (R, 130) · primary sponsor
• Marc Anderson (R, 92)
• Barbara Gleim (R, 199)
• Keith Greiner (R, 43)
• Joseph Hamm (R, 84)
• Dallas Kephart (R, 73)
• Kate Klunk (R, 169)
• Milou Mackenzie (R, 131)
• David Rowe (R, 85)
• Donna Scheuren (R, 147)
• Joanne Stehr (R, 107)
• Michael Stender (R, 108)

Latest actions

1. April 29, 2026: Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY, April 29, 2026

Common questions

What is HR506?

HR506 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution recognizing June 16, 2026, as "Merit Shop Day" in Pennsylvania.

What does HR506 do?

In its own words: A resolution Recognizing June 16, 2026, as "Merit Shop Day" in Pennsylvania.

What is the status of HR506?

In committee as of April 29, 2026. Latest action: Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY, April 29, 2026 (April 29, 2026).

Who sponsored HR506?

MALONEY SR., DAVID M. (R, 130), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR506?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr506