Pennsylvania HR635: A Resolution designating the month of October 2026 as "Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry - Chamber of the Year Month" in Pennsylvania.

What the bill says

A resolution Designating the month of October 2026 as "Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry - Chamber of the Year Month" in Pennsylvania.

From the introduced text, September 25, 2026:

A RESOLUTION Designating the month of October 2026 as "Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry - Chamber of the Year Month" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry (PA Chamber) was founded December 16, 1916, by a group of more than 100 business leaders from across this Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, The mission of the PA Chamber is to advocate for policies that create economic opportunities and to lead Pennsylvania and its residents to greater prosperity; and WHEREAS, Headquartered in Harrisburg, the PA Chamber is the largest broad-based business association in Pennsylvania; and WHEREAS, The membership of the PA Chamber comprises more than 13,000 businesses in each of this Commonwealth's 67 counties, representing all industry sectors and all sizes of companies; and WHEREAS, The PA Chamber represents nearly 50% of the private workforce in this Commonwealth and helps its members understand the complexities of Federal and State laws and regulations; and WHEREAS, The PA Chamber brings a valuable perspective to public policy debates; and WHEREAS, The work of the PA Chamber has been helpful to the General Assembly as we continue to work together on economic development and job-creation issues; and WHEREAS, The PA Chamber supports our Commonwealth's strong workforce through various initiatives that promote career readiness, internships, workforce participation and the essential partnerships between employers and educational …

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Sponsors

• Joanna McClinton (D, 191) · primary sponsor
• Arvind Venkat (D, 30)
• Keith Greiner (R, 43)
• Joseph Hohenstein (D, 177)
• Mary Isaacson (D, 175)
• Joseph Hamm (R, 84)
• T. Davis (D, 141)
• Tina Pickett (R, 110)
• Jeanne McNeill (D, 133)
• Craig Staats (R, 145)
• Manuel Guzman (D, 127)
• Christina Sappey (D, 158)

Latest actions

1. October 5, 2026: Adopted, Oct. 5, 2026 (200-2)
2. September 28, 2026: Reported as committed, Sept. 28, 2026
3. September 25, 2026: Referred to HUMAN SERVICES, Sept. 25, 2026

Votes

• House Floor: HR635, RC 1428 (October 5, 2026): 200 yea, 2 nay, passed
• House Human Services: Report Bill As Committed (September 28, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HR635?

HR635 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution designating the month of October 2026 as "Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry - Chamber of the Year Month" in Pennsylvania.

What does HR635 do?

In its own words: A resolution Designating the month of October 2026 as "Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry - Chamber of the Year Month" in Pennsylvania.

What is the status of HR635?

Passed both chambers as of October 5, 2026. Latest action: Adopted, Oct. 5, 2026 (200-2) (October 5, 2026).

Who sponsored HR635?

Joanna McClinton (D, 191), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR635?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr635