Pennsylvania HR599: A Resolution designating November 15, 2026, as "Articles of Confederation Day" in Pennsylvania; and recognizing the City of York, York County, for its important contribution to the forging of our nation.

What the bill says

A resolution Designating November 15, 2026, as "Articles of Confederation Day" in Pennsylvania; and recognizing the City of York, York County, for its important contribution to the forging of our nation.

From the introduced text, August 25, 2026:

A RESOLUTION Designating November 15, 2026, as "Articles of Confederation Day" in Pennsylvania; and recognizing the City of York, York County, for its important contribution to the forging of our nation. WHEREAS, The Continental Congress, in flight from British troops advancing on Philadelphia, chose the City of York, York County, as its refuge and met there from September 30, 1777, to June 27, 1778, to direct national affairs during a critical period in the American Revolution; and WHEREAS, The Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation while in session in the York County Courthouse on November 15, 1777, establishing the first constitution that formally united the 13 colonies as one nation; and WHEREAS, The Articles of Confederation guided the functions of the national government until the enactment of the United States Constitution in 1789; and WHEREAS, The Continental Congress ratified both the Treaty of Amity and Commerce and the Treaty of Alliance with France while in session in the York County Courthouse on May 4, 1778; and WHEREAS, These treaties marked the first official recognition by a foreign power of the United States of America as an independent country and helped secure a patriot victory in the American Revolution; and WHEREAS, The Continental Congress adjourned from the York County Courthouse on June 27, 1778, and returned to Independence Hall in …

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Sponsors

• Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95) · primary sponsor
• Keith Greiner (R, 43)
• Perry Stambaugh (R, 86)
• Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
• Nancy Guenst (D, 152)
• Kristine Howard (D, 167)
• Timothy Brennan (D, 29)
• Marc Anderson (R, 92)
• Nikki Rivera (D, 96)
• Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D, 129)
• Stephen Samuelson (D, 135)
• Eddie Pashinski (D, 121)

Latest actions

1. October 20, 2026: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Oct. 20, 2026
2. October 20, 2026: Adopted, Oct. 20, 2026 (201-2)
3. October 6, 2026: Reported as committed, Oct. 6, 2026
4. August 25, 2026: Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Aug. 25, 2026

Votes

• House Floor: HR599, RC 1543 (October 20, 2026): 201 yea, 2 nay, passed
• House State Government: Report Bill As Committed (October 6, 2026): 25 yea, 1 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HR599?

HR599 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution designating November 15, 2026, as "Articles of Confederation Day" in Pennsylvania; and recognizing the City of York, York County, for its important contribution to the forging of our nation.

What does HR599 do?

In its own words: A resolution Designating November 15, 2026, as "Articles of Confederation Day" in Pennsylvania; and recognizing the City of York, York County, for its important contribution to the forging of our nation.

What is the status of HR599?

Passed both chambers as of October 20, 2026. Latest action: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Oct. 20, 2026 (October 20, 2026).

Who sponsored HR599?

Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR599?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr599