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PA HR288

PA HR288
Designating October 13, 2025, as the "250th Birthday of the United States Navy" in Pennsylvania.


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Introduced
07/23/2025
In Committee
07/23/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
10/08/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
10/08/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

A Resolution designating October 13, 2025, as the "250th Birthday of the United States Navy" in Pennsylvania.

AI Summary

This resolution designates October 13, 2025, as the "250th Birthday of the United States Navy" in Pennsylvania, commemorating the founding of the Continental Navy on October 13, 1775, when the Second Continental Congress authorized its first ships in Philadelphia. The resolution highlights the Navy's historical significance, noting that the U.S. Constitution explicitly provides Congress the power to "provide and maintain a Navy," and traces the Navy's evolution from a small fleet of 27 ships defending independence to today's global maritime force with hundreds of ships and thousands of aircraft. The resolution emphasizes the Navy's core values of "Honor, Courage and Commitment" and recognizes the service and sacrifice of Navy personnel, coinciding with Philadelphia's planned Homecoming 250 celebration from October 9, 2025, which will honor 250 years of naval and marine service. By passing this resolution, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives formally acknowledges the Navy's critical role in protecting national interests and promoting freedom throughout its 250-year history.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (46)

Jim Haddock (D)* Marc Anderson (R),  Jake Banta (R),  Aaron Bernstine (R),  Lisa Borowski (D),  Tim Brennan (D),  Danilo Burgos (D),  Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),  Scott Conklin (D),  Bud Cook (R),  Jill Cooper (R),  Tina Davis (D),  Kyle Donahue (D),  Bob Freeman (D),  Pat Gallagher (D),  Valerie Gaydos (R),  Mark Gillen (R),  Roni Green (D),  Keith Greiner (R),  Nancy Guenst (D),  Liz Hanbidge (D),  Pat Harkins (D),  Carol Hill-Evans (D),  Joe Hohenstein (D),  Lee James (R),  Carol Kazeem (D),  Tarik Khan (D),  Milou Mackenzie (R),  Dave Madsen (D),  Jeanne McNeill (D),  Steve Mentzer (R),  Natalie Mihalek (R),  Brian Munroe (D),  Ed Neilson (D),  Eddie Pashinski (D),  Tina Pickett (R),  Chris Pielli (D),  Tarah Probst (D),  Brenda Pugh (R),  Chad Reichard (R),  Ben Sanchez (D),  Christina Sappey (D),  Jared Solomon (D),  Craig Staats (R),  Arvind Venkat (D),  Joe Webster (D), 

Last Action

Adopted (202-1) (on 10/08/2025)

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