Pennsylvania HR566: A Resolution designating September 27, 2026, as "Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day" in Pennsylvania.

What the bill says

A resolution Designating September 27, 2026, as "Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day" in Pennsylvania.

From the introduced text, June 12, 2026:

A RESOLUTION Designating September 27, 2026, as "Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, When a military service member dies in the line of duty, the family receives The Gold Star to commemorate the military member's service and life, while recognizing the impact of loss on the family; and WHEREAS, During World War I, families of service members displayed the Service Flag, which featured a blue star for each immediate family member serving in the military; and WHEREAS, When a service member tragically died during combat, the blue star was replaced with a gold star; and WHEREAS, During World War I, Grace Darling Seibold lost her son, George Vaughn Seibold, who died while serving in France; and WHEREAS, Grace Darling Seibold founded American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., to provide comfort and support to mothers as they processed their grief; and WHEREAS, President Woodrow Wilson used the term "Gold Star Mother" following World War I, representing the importance and honor of those who served and the lives that were sacrificed; and WHEREAS, In 1936, Congress designated the last Sunday of September as "Gold Star Mother's Day" in order to honor grieving mothers; and WHEREAS, In 2011, President Barack Obama amended the title of "Gold Star Mother's Day" to "Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day," which is recognized on the …

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Sponsors

• Jeanne McNeill (D, 133) · primary sponsor
• Christopher Pielli (D, 156)
• Milou Mackenzie (R, 131)
• Arvind Venkat (D, 30)
• Robert James (R, 64)
• Joseph Hohenstein (D, 177)
• Timothy Brennan (D, 29)
• Tina Pickett (R, 110)
• Robert Merski (D, 2)
• Joseph Hamm (R, 84)
• Andrew Kuzma (R, 39)
• Gregory Vitali (D, 166)

Latest actions

1. September 30, 2026: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Sept. 30, 2026
2. September 30, 2026: Adopted, Sept. 30, 2026 (203-0)
3. June 30, 2026: Reported as committed, June 30, 2026
4. June 12, 2026: Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, June 12, 2026

Votes

• House Floor: HR566, RC 1399 (September 30, 2026): 203 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness: Report Bill As Committed (June 30, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HR566?

HR566 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution designating September 27, 2026, as "Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day" in Pennsylvania.

What does HR566 do?

In its own words: A resolution Designating September 27, 2026, as "Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day" in Pennsylvania.

What is the status of HR566?

Passed both chambers as of September 30, 2026. Latest action: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Sept. 30, 2026 (September 30, 2026).

Who sponsored HR566?

Jeanne McNeill (D, 133), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR566?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr566