Pennsylvania HR663: A Resolution designating the month of November 2026 as "Veterans and Military Families Month" in Pennsylvania.

What the bill says

A resolution Designating the month of November 2026 as "Veterans and Military Families Month" in Pennsylvania.

From the introduced text, October 19, 2026:

A RESOLUTION Designating the month of November 2026 as "Veterans and Military Families Month" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, On November 11, 1918, the First World War officially ended when Germany and the Allied Nations signed an armistice; and WHEREAS, A year later, November 11 became known as Armistice Day to honor those who fought and to celebrate the end of the war; and WHEREAS, On that day at 11 a.m., the hour the armistice had been signed, two minutes of silence was held as an act of respect; and WHEREAS, In 1953, a motion was proposed to rename Armistice Day as Veterans Day to honor those who served in all conflicts and wars; and WHEREAS, In 1975, President Gerald Ford signed into law a bill designating November 11 as the official day of observance of "Veterans Day" across the United States; and WHEREAS, Every year on November 11, the United States comes together to honor the veterans who have served and sacrificed for their country; and WHEREAS, To observe Veterans Day, a wreath is laid at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at 11 a.m. followed by a parade of the colors by veterans' organizations in what is known as the Veterans Day National Ceremony; and WHEREAS, Communities across the country also commemorate Veterans Day with parades and other local celebrations …

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Sponsors

• Barbara Gleim (R, 199) · primary sponsor
• Mark Gillen (R, 128)
• Joseph Hamm (R, 84)
• Perry Stambaugh (R, 86)
• Joshua Bashline (R, 63)
• Jacob Banta (R, 4)
• Krupa, Charity Grimm (R, 51)
• Robert James (R, 64)
• Arvind Venkat (D, 30)
• Milou Mackenzie (R, 131)
• Timothy O'Neal (R, 48)
• Sean Dougherty (D, 172)

Latest actions

1. October 20, 2026: Reported as committed, Oct. 20, 2026
2. October 19, 2026: Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, Oct. 19, 2026

Votes

• House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness: Report Bill As Committed (October 20, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HR663?

HR663 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution designating the month of November 2026 as "Veterans and Military Families Month" in Pennsylvania.

What does HR663 do?

In its own words: A resolution Designating the month of November 2026 as "Veterans and Military Families Month" in Pennsylvania.

What is the status of HR663?

In committee as of October 20, 2026. Latest action: Reported as committed, Oct. 20, 2026 (October 20, 2026).

Who sponsored HR663?

Barbara Gleim (R, 199), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR663?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr663