Pennsylvania SR372: A Resolution designating October 2, 2026, as "Manufacturing Day" in Pennsylvania.

What the bill says

A resolution Designating October 2, 2026, as "Manufacturing Day" in Pennsylvania.

From the introduced text, September 24, 2026:

A RESOLUTION Designating October 2, 2026, as "Manufacturing Day" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, "Manufacturing Day" is an opportunity to showcase the careers, technologies and innovations driving modern manufacturing while inspiring the next generation of creators and problem solvers; and WHEREAS, Manufacturing is a critical sector of the Commonwealth economy, generating more than $116 billion annually; and WHEREAS, Manufacturing is a leading contributor to gross State product at 13%; and WHEREAS, Manufacturers employ more than 550,000 hardworking Pennsylvanians in facilities across this Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, Additional Pennsylvania jobs are directly sustained by manufacturing in supply chains, distribution networks, warehousing and logistics; and WHEREAS, Manufacturing jobs pay an average of $86,000 annually; and WHEREAS, The modern manufacturing sector relies heavily on advanced technology, including robotics and additive manufacturing; and WHEREAS, Manufacturing is not just about making things, it is about shaping the future; and WHEREAS, The manufacturing sector needs creators and innovators to thrive; and WHEREAS, More awareness is needed to attract students and young people to look at the manufacturing sector for opportunity, professional growth and family-sustaining jobs; therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Senate designate October 2, 2026, as "Manufacturing Day" in Pennsylvania; and be it further RESOLVED, That the Senate, in conjunction with national and State efforts, recognize the overwhelming economic contributions manufacturing makes in our Commonwealth and the ongoing …

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Sponsors

• Devlin Robinson (R, 37) · primary sponsor
• Christine Tartaglione (D, 2)
• James Malone (D, 36)
• Tracy Pennycuick (R, 24)
• Camera Bartolotta (R, 46)
• Joseph Picozzi (R, 5)
• Scott Martin (R, 13)
• Sharif Street (D, 3)
• Lynda Schlegel Culver (R, SD-027)
• Kristin Phillips-Hill (R, 28)
• Judy Schwank (D, 11)
• Arthur Haywood (D, 4)

Latest actions

1. September 24, 2026: Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, Sept. 24, 2026

Common questions

What is SR372?

SR372 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution designating October 2, 2026, as "Manufacturing Day" in Pennsylvania.

What does SR372 do?

In its own words: A resolution Designating October 2, 2026, as "Manufacturing Day" in Pennsylvania.

What is the status of SR372?

In committee as of September 24, 2026. Latest action: Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, Sept. 24, 2026 (September 24, 2026).

Who sponsored SR372?

Devlin Robinson (R, 37), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SR372?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sr372