Bill > HB2000

This bill establishes the Pennsylvania and National Medal of Honor Highway along the entire 45.433-mile stretch of US Route 20 within Pennsylvania, running from the Ohio state line to the New York state line. The bill provides extensive context about the significance of Medal of Honor recipients, noting that Pennsylvania has the second-highest number of such recipients in the United States, with 321 born in the state, 382 entering service from Pennsylvania, and 241 laid to rest in the state. The legislation requires the Department of Transportation to erect and maintain brown signs with white trim displaying the highway's name and featuring symbols of the Army, Navy, and Air Force Medals of Honor. The bill highlights the national importance of this designation, referencing Oregon's pioneering efforts to create a Medal of Honor Highway and the subsequent national designation of US Route 20 as the National Medal of Honor Highway on December 17, 2024. The bill also includes a technical repeal of a previous legislative act and takes effect immediately upon passage, serving to honor the service and sacrifice of Medal of Honor recipients across the United States and specifically in Pennsylvania.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2000