Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania SR370: A Resolution observing September 15 through October 15, 2026, as "Hispanic Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania.
Status: In committee, September 24, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution Observing September 15 through October 15, 2026, as "Hispanic Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania.
From the introduced text, September 24, 2026:
A RESOLUTION Observing September 15 through October 15, 2026, as "Hispanic Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, "National Hispanic Heritage Month" is celebrated annually from September 15 through October 15 to honor the histories, cultures and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America and Spain; and WHEREAS, This observance began as "Hispanic Heritage Week" in 1968 and expanded to a full-month observance in 1988; and WHEREAS, September was chosen to mark the beginning of this observance because it is the anniversary of independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua while also encompassing the independence anniversaries of Mexico and Chile; and WHEREAS, The Hispanic and Latino community is one of the fastest-growing populations in this Commonwealth, making up 9% of the State's population; and WHEREAS, Pennsylvanians of Puerto Rican descent represent the largest share of the Hispanic population in this Commonwealth, with other significant communities tracing their roots to Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America and Spain; and WHEREAS, Cities such as Philadelphia, Reading, Allentown and Lancaster are home to some of the largest established Hispanic communities in this Commonwealth that have shaped local economies, cultures and civic life; and WHEREAS, Hispanic and Latino Pennsylvanians perform outstanding work in business, education, health care, public service and the armed forces, which strengthens …
Sponsors
- Christine Tartaglione (D, 2) · primary sponsor
- Joseph Picozzi (R, 5)
- Sharif Street (D, 3)
- James Malone (D, 36)
- Arthur Haywood (D, 4)
- John Kane (D, 9)
- Vogel Jr., Elder A. (R, 47)
- Judy Schwank (D, 11)
- Jay Costa (D, 43)
- Carolyn Comitta (D, 19)
- Amanda Cappelletti (D, 17)
- David Argall (R, 29)
Latest actions
- : Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, Sept. 24, 2026
Common questions
- What is SR370?
- SR370 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution observing September 15 through October 15, 2026, as "Hispanic Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania.
- What does SR370 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Observing September 15 through October 15, 2026, as "Hispanic Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania.
- What is the status of SR370?
- In committee as of September 24, 2026. Latest action: Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, Sept. 24, 2026 (September 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR370?
- Christine Tartaglione (D, 2), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR370?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sr370
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