Pennsylvania HR633: A Resolution designating October 13, 2026, as the "Birthday of the United States Navy" in Pennsylvania.

What the bill says

A resolution Designating October 13, 2026, as the "Birthday of the United States Navy" in Pennsylvania.

From the introduced text, September 25, 2026:

A RESOLUTION Designating October 13, 2026, as the "Birthday of the United States Navy" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, The Continental Navy was founded in this Commonwealth on October 13, 1775, when the Second Continental Congress at Independence Hall in Philadelphia authorized the first ships of the fleet; and WHEREAS, The founders of this nation recognized that a navy is essential to the strength and longevity of a nation by providing authority to the Congress of the United States "To provide and maintain a Navy" in Article I of the Constitution of the United States; and WHEREAS, The Continental Navy began a proud tradition, carried out for 251 years by the United States Navy, to protect this nation and pursue the causes of freedom held so dear by all Americans; and WHEREAS, Whether in peace or at war, United States citizens around the world can rest assured that the United States Navy is on watch, ever vigilant and ready to respond; and WHEREAS, The core values of "Honor, Courage and Commitment" are the guides by which United States sailors live and serve; and WHEREAS, When the United States Navy was founded, it was composed of a small fleet of just 27 ships that succeeded in defending our independence; and WHEREAS, Today, the United States Navy is made up of hundreds of ships, …

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Sponsors

• Brian Munroe (D, 144) · primary sponsor
• Craig Staats (R, 145)
• Robert James (R, 64)
• Jacob Banta (R, 4)
• Natalie Mihalek (R, 40)
• Patrick Harkins (D, 1)
• Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
• Timothy Brennan (D, 29)
• Christina Sappey (D, 158)
• Tina Pickett (R, 110)
• Steven Malagari (D, 53)
• Christopher Pielli (D, 156)

Latest actions

1. September 30, 2026: Reported as committed, Sept. 30, 2026
2. September 25, 2026: Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Sept. 25, 2026

Votes

• House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness: Report Bill As Committed (September 30, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HR633?

HR633 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution designating October 13, 2026, as the "Birthday of the United States Navy" in Pennsylvania.

What does HR633 do?

In its own words: A resolution Designating October 13, 2026, as the "Birthday of the United States Navy" in Pennsylvania.

What is the status of HR633?

In committee as of September 30, 2026. Latest action: Reported as committed, Sept. 30, 2026 (September 30, 2026).

Who sponsored HR633?

Brian Munroe (D, 144), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR633?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr633