Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania HR558: A Resolution recognizing September 11, 2026, as "The 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, Al Qaeda attacks" in Pennsylvania and honoring the sacrifices of the victims and first responders.
Status: In committee, June 8, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing September 11, 2026, as "The 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, Al Qaeda attacks" in Pennsylvania and honoring the sacrifices of the victims and first responders.
From the introduced text, June 8, 2026:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing September 11, 2026, as "The 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, Al Qaeda attacks" in Pennsylvania and honoring the sacrifices of the victims and first responders. WHEREAS, The September 11, 2001, attacks were a series of four coordinated terrorist attacks masterminded by Osama bin Laden; and WHEREAS, Al Qaeda terrorists hijacked planes to execute suicide attacks on the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington, DC; and WHEREAS, Terrorists attempted to attack another target, most likely in Washington, DC, on that fateful day but were unsuccessful because of the heroic efforts of the passengers of United Airlines Flight 93 who, attempting to retake control of the hijacked plane, crashed into a field in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County, to avert further tragedy; and WHEREAS, The multiple tragedies stemming from the 9/11 attacks have affected the lives of all Americans; and WHEREAS, Almost 3,000 people died in the 9/11 attacks; and WHEREAS, Their families, friends and coworkers have suffered the most from the cowardly acts of Al Qaeda militants; and WHEREAS, First responders in New York City, Washington, DC, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, sacrificed greatly to rescue and recover victims of the 9/11 attacks; and WHEREAS, Many first responders lost their lives in the process; and WHEREAS, Individuals from all …
Sponsors
- Carl Metzgar (R, 69) · primary sponsor
- Kristin Marcell (R, 178)
- Kathy RAPP (R, 065)
- Donald Cook (R, 50)
- Perry Stambaugh (R, 86)
- Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
- Tina Pickett (R, 110)
- Robert James (R, 64)
- Craig Staats (R, 145)
- Michael Stender (R, 108)
- Keith Greiner (R, 43)
- Andrew Kuzma (R, 39)
Latest actions
- : Referred to INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS AND OPERATIONS, June 8, 2026
Common questions
- What is HR558?
- HR558 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution recognizing September 11, 2026, as "The 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, Al Qaeda attacks" in Pennsylvania and honoring the sacrifices of the victims and first responders.
- What does HR558 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing September 11, 2026, as "The 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, Al Qaeda attacks" in Pennsylvania and honoring the sacrifices of the victims and first responders.
- What is the status of HR558?
- In committee as of June 8, 2026. Latest action: Referred to INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS AND OPERATIONS, June 8, 2026 (June 8, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR558?
- Carl Metzgar (R, 69), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR558?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr558
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