Pennsylvania HB2500: An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in National Guard Youth Challenge Program, further providing for administration and for audit required.

What the bill says

Amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in National Guard Youth Challenge Program, further providing for administration and for audit required.

From the introduced text, May 8, 2026:

Amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in National Guard Youth Challenge Program, further providing for administration and for audit required. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Sections 9806 and 9811 introductory paragraph of Title 51 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes are amended to read: § 9806. Administration. (a) Staffing.--Subject to 32 U.S.C. § 509 (relating to National Guard Youth Challenge Program of opportunities for civilian youth) and its implementing regulations and applicable agreements, the program shall be staffed by the administrative, professional, technical and clerical employees necessary for the operation of the program. (b) Rules and regulations.--The department may make rules and regulations for the general direction, administration and control of the program. § 9811. Audit required. The department shall undergo an annual audit of the program. The audit shall be conducted [by a qualified independent certified public accountant] under generally accepted audit standards [of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board]. The audit shall be submitted to the following: * * * Section 2. This act shall take effect immediately. 20260HB2500PN3385 - 2 -

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Sponsors

• Joseph Kerwin (R, 125) · primary sponsor
• Michael Stender (R, 108)
• Sheryl Delozier (R, 88)

Latest actions

1. September 8, 2026: Laid on the table, Sept. 8, 2026
2. September 8, 2026: Re-reported as committed, Sept. 8, 2026
3. June 10, 2026: Re-committed to RULES, June 10, 2026
4. June 10, 2026: First consideration, June 10, 2026
5. June 10, 2026: Reported as committed, June 10, 2026
6. May 8, 2026: Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, May 8, 2026

Votes

• House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness: Report Bill As Committed (June 10, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB2500?

HB2500 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in National Guard Youth Challenge Program, further providing for administration and for audit required.

What does HB2500 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in National Guard Youth Challenge Program, further providing for administration and for audit required.

What is the status of HB2500?

In committee as of September 8, 2026. Latest action: Laid on the table, Sept. 8, 2026 (September 8, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2500?

Joseph Kerwin (R, 125), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2500?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2500