Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania HR520: A Resolution recognizing September 27, 2026, as "Gold Star Mother's Day" in Pennsylvania.
Status: In committee, October 20, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing September 27, 2026, as "Gold Star Mother's Day" in Pennsylvania.
From the introduced text, May 8, 2026:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing September 27, 2026, as "Gold Star Mother's Day" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, Throughout this nation's history, the men and women of the United States Armed Forces have placed the nation's security before their own, fulfilling their duty in the face of grave danger; and WHEREAS, During World War I, Service Flags were displayed in homes, businesses, schools and churches to indicate, by the use of a blue star, each active service member in the United States military; and WHEREAS, A gold star placed over a blue star came to signify those service members who had given their lives for their country and the devotion and sacrifice of the families they left behind; and WHEREAS, In 1928, the Gold Star tradition was formalized in Washington, DC, when mothers who had lost sons and daughters in military service formed American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., a nondenominational, nonprofit and nonpolitical organization; and WHEREAS, In 1936, the Congress of the United States designated the last Sunday in September as "Gold Star Mother's Day," a national observance that continues each year; and WHEREAS, Pennsylvania is home to many Gold Star Mothers whose sons and daughters made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States; and WHEREAS, Pennsylvania's Gold Star Mothers are remarkable patriots who continue to serve their communities by promoting good …
Sponsors
- Joseph Kerwin (R, 125) · primary sponsor
- Arvind Venkat (D, 30)
- Brian Smith (R, 66)
- Perry Stambaugh (R, 86)
- Lindsay Powell (D, 21)
- Marc Anderson (R, 92)
- Timothy Brennan (D, 29)
- Patrick Harkins (D, 1)
- Milou Mackenzie (R, 131)
- Thomas Kutz (R, 87)
- Nancy Guenst (D, 152)
- Robert James (R, 64)
Latest actions
- : Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), Oct. 20, 2026
- : Reported as committed, June 30, 2026
- : Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, May 8, 2026
Votes
- House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness: Report Bill As Committed (June 30, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Health facilities: nursing homes
Common questions
- What is HR520?
- HR520 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution recognizing September 27, 2026, as "Gold Star Mother's Day" in Pennsylvania.
- What does HR520 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing September 27, 2026, as "Gold Star Mother's Day" in Pennsylvania.
- What is the status of HR520?
- In committee as of October 20, 2026. Latest action: Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), Oct. 20, 2026 (October 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR520?
- Joseph Kerwin (R, 125), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR520?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr520
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