Pennsylvania HR545: A Resolution designating September 12, 2026, as "The Day of the Bible" in Pennsylvania.

What the bill says

A resolution Designating September 12, 2026, as "The Day of the Bible" in Pennsylvania.

From the introduced text, June 1, 2026:

A RESOLUTION Designating September 12, 2026, as "The Day of the Bible" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, The Bible has long been a foundational text in shaping the moral, cultural and spiritual heritage of the United States and this Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, September 12, 1782, marks a historic milestone in American history when the Congress of the United States, during the American Revolutionary War, officially approved the publication of the first complete English-language Bible printed in America, known as the "Aitken Bible" or "The Bible of the Revolution"; and WHEREAS, This monumental event took place in Philadelphia under the direction of a committee of Congress led by James Duane, and with the endorsement of the Congressional chaplains, thereby marking Pennsylvania as a birthplace of both American liberty and spiritual legacy; and WHEREAS, The Aitken Bible served not only as a religious text but also as a symbol of national resilience, unity and the importance of self-governance during one of the most trying times in the nation's history; and WHEREAS, For centuries, the Bible has offered inspiration, comfort and moral guidance to countless Pennsylvanians and Americans, influencing individual lives and informing the values of justice, compassion, redemption and personal responsibility; and WHEREAS, Recognizing September 12 annually as "The Day of the Bible" provides an opportunity for the residents of this Commonwealth to reflect …

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Sponsors

• Stephanie Borowicz (R, 76) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. June 1, 2026: Referred to INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS AND OPERATIONS, June 1, 2026

Common questions

What is HR545?

HR545 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution designating September 12, 2026, as "The Day of the Bible" in Pennsylvania.

What does HR545 do?

In its own words: A resolution Designating September 12, 2026, as "The Day of the Bible" in Pennsylvania.

What is the status of HR545?

In committee as of June 1, 2026. Latest action: Referred to INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS AND OPERATIONS, June 1, 2026 (June 1, 2026).

Who sponsored HR545?

Stephanie Borowicz (R, 76).

Where is the official record for HR545?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr545