Pennsylvania · 2025-2026
HR 401
A Resolution recognizing the month of February 2026 as "Black History Month" in Pennsylvania and celebrating a century of immeasurable contributions, resilience and sacrifices of African Americans in helping to shape our Commonwealth and nation.
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Summary AI-generated
Pennsylvania House Resolution 401 proposes recognizing February 2026 as Black History Month within the Commonwealth. The resolution aims to celebrate a century of contributions, resilience, and sacrifices made by African Americans in shaping Pennsylvania and the nation.
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Sponsors + 29 cosponsors
- Napoleon Nelson Democratic lead
- Abigail Salisbury Democratic
- Anthony Bellmon Democratic
- Arvind Venkat Democratic
- Ben Sanchez Democratic
- Bob Freeman Democratic
- Bob Merski Democratic
- Carol Hill-Evans Democratic
- Carol Kazeem Democratic
- Chris Pielli Democratic
- Dan Williams Democratic
- Eddie Pashinski Democratic
- Gina Curry Democratic
- Greg Vitali Democratic
- Heather Boyd Democratic
- Jeremy Shaffer Republican
- Jill Cooper Republican
- Joe Hohenstein Democratic
- Keith Harris Democratic
- La'Tasha Mayes Democratic
- Manny Guzman Democratic
- Melissa Shusterman Democratic
- Mike Schlossberg Democratic
- Nikki Rivera Democratic
- Pat Gallagher Democratic
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Resolution 401 | lower | pass | 193 | 4 | 0 | Feb 4, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| Committee vote (Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development): Report Bill As… | lower | pass | 26 | 0 | 0 | Feb 2, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |