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PA HR355
PA HR355Designating November 10, 2025, as the "250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps" in its birthplace of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Introduced
10/23/2025
10/23/2025
In Committee
10/23/2025
10/23/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
10/29/2025
10/29/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
10/29/2025
10/29/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A Resolution designating November 10, 2025, as the "250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps" in its birthplace of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
AI Summary
This resolution commemorates the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps, recognizing its historic origins in Philadelphia on November 10, 1775, when the Second Continental Congress established the Continental Marines. The resolution highlights key milestones in Marine Corps history, including its founding at the Tun Tavern in Philadelphia by Captain Samuel Nicholas, its formal establishment as the Marine Corps in 1798, and its significant contributions in various military conflicts from the Revolutionary War through World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, Desert Storm, and the War on Terror. The resolution also emphasizes the Marines' reputation as the "tip of the spear" and recognizes the current strength of approximately 175,000 active-duty Marines and 33,000 Marine Corps Reserve members, as well as the more than 2 million Marine Corps veterans in the United States. By designating November 10, 2025, as the "250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps" in Philadelphia, the resolution aims to honor the branch's long and distinguished history of service, courage, and commitment to the nation.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (45)
Jim Haddock (D)*,
Marc Anderson (R),
Kerry Benninghoff (R),
Tim Brennan (D),
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Joe Ciresi (D),
Scott Conklin (D),
Bud Cook (R),
Dave Delloso (D),
Kyle Donahue (D),
Sean Dougherty (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
Pat Gallagher (D),
Keith Greiner (R),
Nancy Guenst (D),
Keith Harris (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Kristine Howard (D),
Lee James (R),
Tarik Khan (D),
Kristin Marcell (R),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Steve Mentzer (R),
Bob Merski (D),
Ed Neilson (D),
Eric Nelson (R),
Eddie Pashinski (D),
Tina Pickett (R),
Chris Pielli (D),
Tarah Probst (D),
Brenda Pugh (R),
Chad Reichard (R),
Nikki Rivera (D),
Steve Samuelson (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Donna Scheuren (R),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Jeremy Shaffer (R),
Jared Solomon (D),
Craig Staats (R),
Mandy Steele (D),
Arvind Venkat (D),
Joseph Webster (D),
Craig Williams (R),
Last Action
Adopted (202-1) (on 10/29/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr355 |
| BillText | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/HR0355/PN2512 |
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