Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania HR611: A Resolution designating the month of September 2026 as "Firefighter Appreciation Month" in Pennsylvania.
Status: Passed both chambers, September 30, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution Designating the month of September 2026 as "Firefighter Appreciation Month" in Pennsylvania.
From the introduced text, September 8, 2026:
A RESOLUTION Designating the month of September 2026 as "Firefighter Appreciation Month" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, Firefighters in this Commonwealth carry out essential duties that protect the lives, property and well-being of residents during fires, emergencies, natural disasters and hazardous incidents; and WHEREAS, Each year firefighters respond to millions of emergency incidents across the United States and, in this Commonwealth, these dedicated men and women protect communities large and small through their response to structure fires, medical emergencies, vehicle accidents, rescue operations, hazardous materials situations, severe weather events and countless other threats that require skill, courage and unwavering public service, while routinely placing themselves in harm's way to safeguard their communities; and WHEREAS, September has become a meaningful period for acknowledging the contributions of the fire service, as fire departments and community organizations across the United States commonly hold public safety education events, remembrance ceremonies and volunteer recruitment efforts during this month; and WHEREAS, The choice of September reflects both the longstanding tradition of early autumn fire prevention initiatives and the importance of recognizing firefighters at the start of a season that historically presents increased fire risk and heightened emergency response demands; and WHEREAS, The brave men and women who serve as firefighters deserve to be formally honored for their continuous readiness to respond to danger, for their professionalism in confronting …
Sponsors
- Brown, Marla (R, 9) · primary sponsor
- Valerie Gaydos (R, 44)
- Joseph Hamm (R, 84)
- Craig Staats (R, 145)
- Andrew Kuzma (R, 39)
- Robert James (R, 64)
- Ed Neilson (D, HD-174)
- Milou Mackenzie (R, 131)
- Michael Stender (R, 108)
- Mark Gillen (R, 128)
- Tina Pickett (R, 110)
- Robert KAUFFMAN (R, 089)
Latest actions
- : (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Sept. 30, 2026
- : Adopted, Sept. 30, 2026 (203-0)
- : Reported as committed, Sept. 30, 2026
- : Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Sept. 8, 2026
Votes
- House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness: Report Bill As Committed (September 30, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Floor: HR611, RC 1403 (September 30, 2026): 203 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HR611?
- HR611 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution designating the month of September 2026 as "Firefighter Appreciation Month" in Pennsylvania.
- What does HR611 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Designating the month of September 2026 as "Firefighter Appreciation Month" in Pennsylvania.
- What is the status of HR611?
- Passed both chambers as of September 30, 2026. Latest action: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Sept. 30, 2026 (September 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR611?
- Brown, Marla (R, 9), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR611?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr611
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