Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania HR622: A Resolution designating the month of October 2026 as "Italian and Italian American History and Culture Month" in Pennsylvania.
Status: Passed both chambers, October 6, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution Designating the month of October 2026 as "Italian and Italian American History and Culture Month" in Pennsylvania.
From the introduced text, September 21, 2026:
A RESOLUTION Designating the month of October 2026 as "Italian and Italian American History and Culture Month" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, Italians and Italian Americans have played an important role in the history of Pennsylvania; and WHEREAS, During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many Italians immigrated to Pennsylvania and settled in various regions across this Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, From the streets of the Italian Market in South Philadelphia to western Pennsylvania, Italians and Italian Americans have made significant contributions culturally, socially and economically to this Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, While larger cities had the draw of better opportunities, many Italians made their homes in smaller and more industrialized towns and communities across this Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, Italian-American communities across Pennsylvania represent a rich ethnic identity that is still seen today; and WHEREAS, Organizations across this Commonwealth honor the historic journey of Italian immigrants and their role in shaping this Commonwealth and the nation; and WHEREAS, From the Italian American Program at the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh to the various Pennsylvania Sons and Daughters of Italy chapters located across this Commonwealth, organizations and their members play a crucial role in preserving and honoring the history of Italian immigrants across this Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, Since 1989, the month of October has been recognized nationally as "Italian American Heritage Month" to promote …
Sponsors
- Brown, Marla (R, 9) · primary sponsor
- Gregory Vitali (D, 166)
- Nikki Rivera (D, 96)
- Patrick Gallagher (D, 173)
- Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D, 129)
- David Rowe (R, 85)
- Jill Cooper (R, 55)
- Jeremy Shaffer (R, 28)
- Eric Davanzo (R, 58)
- Carol Kazeem (D, 159)
- Tarik Khan (D, 194)
- T. Davis (D, 141)
Latest actions
- : (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Oct. 6, 2026
- : Adopted, Oct. 6, 2026 (202-1)
- : Reported as committed, Sept. 29, 2026
- : Referred to TOURISM, RECREATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Sept. 21, 2026
Votes
- House Floor: HR622, RC 1451 (October 6, 2026): 202 yea, 1 nay, passed
- House Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development: Report Bill As Committed (September 29, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HR622?
- HR622 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution designating the month of October 2026 as "Italian and Italian American History and Culture Month" in Pennsylvania.
- What does HR622 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Designating the month of October 2026 as "Italian and Italian American History and Culture Month" in Pennsylvania.
- What is the status of HR622?
- Passed both chambers as of October 6, 2026. Latest action: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Oct. 6, 2026 (October 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR622?
- Brown, Marla (R, 9), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR622?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr622
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