Pennsylvania SR378: A Resolution designating the month of October 2026 as "Pork Month" in Pennsylvania.

What the bill says

A resolution Designating the month of October 2026 as "Pork Month" in Pennsylvania.

From the introduced text, September 30, 2026:

A RESOLUTION Designating the month of October 2026 as "Pork Month" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, The pork industry is an important sector of Pennsylvania's agricultural industry; and WHEREAS, Pork producers are established contributors to our communities; and WHEREAS, Pork production is an integral part of Pennsylvania's agriculture and overall economy, generating $1.14 billion of economic activity annually; and WHEREAS, Pennsylvania ranks 13th in the nation in terms of pounds of pork produced; and WHEREAS, Pennsylvania ranks 12th in the nation in total pork inventory; and WHEREAS, The pork industry supports more than 14,051 jobs across this Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, There are 2,777 swine farms in Pennsylvania; and WHEREAS, Pork producers, their families and other pork industry employees should be recognized and celebrated; therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Senate designate the month of October 2026 as "Pork Month" in Pennsylvania; and be it further RESOLVED, That the Senate bring awareness to the current hardships facing the pork industry in Pennsylvania; and be it further RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the immense value that Pennsylvania's pork industry injects into our State and local economies; and be it further RESOLVED, That the Senate applaud the hard work and resiliency of our pork producers and their families; and be it further RESOLVED, That the Senate promote the purchase and consumption of the high-quality pork …

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Sponsors

• Vogel Jr., Elder A. (R, 47) · primary sponsor
• Camera Bartolotta (R, 46)
• James Malone (D, 36)
• Jay Costa (D, 43)
• Tracy Pennycuick (R, 24)
• Christine Tartaglione (D, 2)
• Amanda Cappelletti (D, 17)
• Patrick Stefano (R, 32)
• Judith Ward (R, 30)

Latest actions

1. September 30, 2026: Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, Sept. 30, 2026

Common questions

What is SR378?

SR378 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution designating the month of October 2026 as "Pork Month" in Pennsylvania.

What does SR378 do?

In its own words: A resolution Designating the month of October 2026 as "Pork Month" in Pennsylvania.

What is the status of SR378?

In committee as of September 30, 2026. Latest action: Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, Sept. 30, 2026 (September 30, 2026).

Who sponsored SR378?

Vogel Jr., Elder A. (R, 47), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SR378?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sr378