HR 353 — A Resolution designating the month of October 2025 as "Italian and Italian American History and Culture Month" in Pennsylvania.
Congress · introduced 2025-10-21
Latest action: — Adopted, Oct. 29, 2025 (200-3)
Sponsors
- Marla Brown (R, PA-9) — sponsor · 2025-10-21
- Greg Vitali (D, PA-166) — cosponsor · 2025-10-21
- Dane Watro (R, PA-116) — cosponsor · 2025-10-21
- Eddie DAY Pashinski (D, PA-121) — cosponsor · 2025-10-21
- Jeff Olsommer (R, PA-139) — cosponsor · 2025-10-21
- Pat Gallagher (D, PA-173) — cosponsor · 2025-10-21
- Andrea Verobish (R, PA-79) — cosponsor · 2025-10-21
- Nikki Rivera (D, PA-96) — cosponsor · 2025-10-21
- Dan Frankel (D, PA-23) — cosponsor · 2025-10-21
- Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D, PA-129) — cosponsor · 2025-10-21
- Jeremy Shaffer (R, PA-28) — cosponsor · 2025-10-21
- Tarik Khan (D, PA-194) — cosponsor · 2025-10-21
- Keith S. Harris (D, PA-195) — cosponsor · 2025-10-21
- David H. Rowe (R, PA-85) — cosponsor · 2025-10-21
Action timeline
- · house — Referred to TOURISM, RECREATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Oct. 21, 2025
- · house — Reported as committed, Oct. 28, 2025
- · house — Adopted, Oct. 29, 2025 (200-3)
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Bill text
Printer's No. 2492 · 2,980 characters · source document
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PRINTER'S NO. 2492
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 353
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY M. BROWN, VITALI, WATRO, PASHINSKI, OLSOMMER,
GALLAGHER, SCHMITT, RIVERA AND FRANKEL, OCTOBER 21, 2025
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON TOURISM, RECREATION AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT, OCTOBER 21, 2025
A RESOLUTION
1 Designating the month of October 2025 as "Italian and Italian
2 American History and Culture Month" in Pennsylvania.
3 WHEREAS, Italians and Italian Americans have played an
4 important role in the history of Pennsylvania; and
5 WHEREAS, During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many
6 Italians immigrated to Pennsylvania and settled in various
7 regions across this Commonwealth; and
8 WHEREAS, From the streets of the Italian Market in South
9 Philadelphia to western Pennsylvania, Italians and Italian
10 Americans have made significant contributions culturally,
11 socially and economically to this Commonwealth; and
12 WHEREAS, While larger cities had the draw of better
13 opportunities, many Italians made their homes in smaller and
14 more industrialized towns and communities across this
15 Commonwealth; and
16 WHEREAS, Italian-American communities across Pennsylvania
17 represent a rich ethnic identity that is still seen today; and
1 WHEREAS, Organizations across this Commonwealth honor the
2 historic journey of Italian immigrants and their role in shaping
3 this Commonwealth and the nation; and
4 WHEREAS, From the Italian American Program at the Heinz
5 History Center in Pittsburgh to the various Pennsylvania Sons
6 and Daughters of Italy chapters located across this
7 Commonwealth, organizations and their members play a crucial
8 role in preserving and honoring the history of Italian
9 immigrants across this Commonwealth; and
10 WHEREAS, Since 1989, the month of October has been recognized
11 nationally as "Italian American Heritage Month" to promote
12 awareness of Italian culture, traditions and history; therefore
13 be it
14 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the
15 month of October 2025 as "Italian and Italian American History
16 and Culture Month" in Pennsylvania; and be it further
17 RESOLVED, That, in celebration of the enduring legacy of
18 Italians and Italian Americans, all Pennsylvanians be encouraged
19 to celebrate and observe the achievements, traditions, history
20 and culture during "Italian and Italian American History and
21 Culture Month" by participating in community events and engaging
22 in meaningful celebrations that highlight and show appreciation
23 for Italian heritage in this Commonwealth.
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| date | type | to | amount | role | source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | referred_to_committee | Pennsylvania House Tourism, Recreation And Economic Development Committee | — | pa-leg |
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Who matters
Members ranked by combined influence on this bill: role (sponsor 5 / cosponsor 1), capped speech count from the Congressional Record, and recorded-vote engagement.
| # | Member | Role | Speeches | Voted | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marla Brown (R, state_lower PA-9) | sponsor | 0 | — | 5 |
| 2 | Andrea Verobish (R, state_lower PA-79) | cosponsor | 0 | — | 1 |
| 3 | Dan Frankel (D, state_lower PA-23) | cosponsor | 0 | — | 1 |
| 4 | Dane Watro (R, state_lower PA-116) | cosponsor | 0 | — | 1 |
| 5 | David H. Rowe (R, state_lower PA-85) | cosponsor | 0 | — | 1 |
| 6 | Eddie DAY Pashinski (D, state_lower PA-121) | cosponsor | 0 | — | 1 |
| 7 | Greg Vitali (D, state_lower PA-166) | cosponsor | 0 | — | 1 |
| 8 | Jeff Olsommer (R, state_lower PA-139) | cosponsor | 0 | — | 1 |
| 9 | Jeremy Shaffer (R, state_lower PA-28) | cosponsor | 0 | — | 1 |
| 10 | Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D, state_lower PA-129) | cosponsor | 0 | — | 1 |
| 11 | Keith S. Harris (D, state_lower PA-195) | cosponsor | 0 | — | 1 |
| 12 | Nikki Rivera (D, state_lower PA-96) | cosponsor | 0 | — | 1 |
| 13 | Pat Gallagher (D, state_lower PA-173) | cosponsor | 0 | — | 1 |
| 14 | Tarik Khan (D, state_lower PA-194) | cosponsor | 0 | — | 1 |
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0 predicted yes (0%) · 543 predicted no (100%) · 0 unknown (0%)
By party: · R: 0 yes / 277 no · D: 0 yes / 263 no · I: 0 yes / 3 no
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