Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania HR629: A Resolution recognizing September 15 through October 15, 2026, as "Hispanic Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania.
Status: Passed both chambers, October 7, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing September 15 through October 15, 2026, as "Hispanic Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania.
From the introduced text, September 24, 2026:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing September 15 through October 15, 2026, as "Hispanic Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, "Hispanic Heritage Month" is recognized every year in the United States in celebration and honor of the cultures and contributions of Americans who trace their roots back to Spain, Mexico, Central America, South America and Spanish- speaking Caribbean nations; and WHEREAS, This monthlong celebration pays tribute to the generations of Hispanic and Latino Americans who have had a positive and enriching influence on our nation and society; and WHEREAS, "Hispanic Heritage Month" celebrates esteemed trailblazers in labor and civil rights, professional sports, aeronautics, the judiciary and more; and WHEREAS, The celebration originated as "Hispanic Heritage Week" from congressional legislation recognizing the role Hispanic communities played throughout American history; and WHEREAS, This effort eventually led Congress to pass a law that allowed the President of the United States to issue a proclamation for the first "Hispanic Heritage Week" in September 1968; and WHEREAS, "Hispanic Heritage Week" was expanded to a monthlong celebration when Congress successfully passed a bill that allowed for a presidential declaration of the first "Hispanic Heritage Month" from September 15 through October 15, 1989; and WHEREAS, "Hispanic Heritage Month" coincides with the anniversary of independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua on September 15; the anniversary of independence for …
Sponsors
- Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D, 129) · primary sponsor
- Danilo Burgos (D, 197)
- Manuel Guzman (D, 127)
- Tiburcio, Ana (D, 22)
- Tarah Probst (D, 189)
- Benjamin Waxman (D, 182)
- Jose Giral (D, 180)
- T. Davis (D, 141)
- Christopher Pielli (D, 156)
- La'Tasha Mayes (D, 24)
- Steven Malagari (D, 53)
- Tarik Khan (D, 194)
Latest actions
- : (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Oct. 7, 2026
- : Adopted, Oct. 7, 2026 (201-2)
- : Reported as committed, Sept. 29, 2026
- : Referred to TOURISM, RECREATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Sept. 24, 2026
Votes
- House Floor: HR629, RC 1476 (October 7, 2026): 201 yea, 2 nay, passed
- House Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development: Report Bill As Committed (September 29, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HR629?
- HR629 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution recognizing September 15 through October 15, 2026, as "Hispanic Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania.
- What does HR629 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing September 15 through October 15, 2026, as "Hispanic Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania.
- What is the status of HR629?
- Passed both chambers as of October 7, 2026. Latest action: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Oct. 7, 2026 (October 7, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR629?
- Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D, 129), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR629?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr629
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