Pennsylvania HR647: A Resolution recognizing October 2, 2026, as "Manufacturing Day" in Pennsylvania.

What the bill says

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

From the introduced text, October 2, 2026:

A RESOLUTION Recognizing October 2, 2026, as "Manufacturing Day" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, The manufacturing industry directly adds more than $100 billion in value to Pennsylvania's economy every year; and WHEREAS, The manufacturing sector is a leading contributor to gross State product at more than 13%; and WHEREAS, Pennsylvania manufacturers sell more than $40 billion worth of goods overseas annually, representing 90% of all State exports; and WHEREAS, More than 570,000 Pennsylvania workers are employed in the manufacturing industry; and WHEREAS, Millions of additional Pennsylvania jobs are directly sustained by manufacturing in supply chains, distribution networks, warehousing and logistics; and WHEREAS, Manufacturing jobs have above-average wages and benefits, with average annual income of more than $61,000, 44% higher than nonmanufacturing sectors; and WHEREAS, Manufacturing drives innovation and productivity, accounting for 70% of all research and development expenditures in Pennsylvania; 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 as more than 10,000 positions remained unfilled in the industry in Pennsylvania due to a lack of a trainable workforce; therefore be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize October 2, 2026, as "Manufacturing Day" in Pennsylvania; and be it further RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives, in conjunction with national efforts, recognize the overwhelming economic …

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Sponsors

• Parke Wentling (R, 7) · primary sponsor
• Patrick Harkins (D, 1)
• Marci Mustello (R, 11)
• Michael Schlossberg (D, 132)
• Tarik Khan (D, 194)
• Robert Merski (D, 2)
• Milou Mackenzie (R, 131)
• Keith Greiner (R, 43)
• Jacob Banta (R, 4)
• Timothy Twardzik (R, 123)
• Dane Watro (R, 116)
• Gregory Vitali (D, 166)

Latest actions

1. October 2, 2026: Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY, Oct. 2, 2026

Common questions

What is HR647?

HR647 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution recognizing October 2, 2026, as "Manufacturing Day" in Pennsylvania.

What does HR647 do?

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

What is the status of HR647?

In committee as of October 2, 2026. Latest action: Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY, Oct. 2, 2026 (October 2, 2026).

Who sponsored HR647?

Parke Wentling (R, 7), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR647?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr647