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PA HB2227
PA HB2227Designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 68687, carrying Pennsylvania Route 271 over a tributary of Blacklick Creek in Blacklick Township, Cambria County, as the Martin J. Kupchella Memorial Bridge.
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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Designating a bridge, identified as Bridge Key 68687, carrying Pennsylvania Route 271 over a tributary of Blacklick Creek in Blacklick Township, Cambria County, as the Martin J. Kupchella Memorial Bridge.
AI Summary
This bill designates a specific bridge, identified by Bridge Key 68687, which carries Pennsylvania Route 271 over a tributary of Blacklick Creek in Blacklick Township, Cambria County, as the Martin J. Kupchella Memorial Bridge. The bill includes findings detailing Martin J. Kupchella's life, including his birth in Nanty Glo, Cambria County, his service in World War II where he earned the Silver Star Medal for valor in combat and other decorations, and his community involvement after returning home. The Department of Transportation will be responsible for erecting signs to display the bridge's new memorial name. The act will become effective 60 days after its passage.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (9)
Frank Burns (D)*,
Tim Brennan (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
Mark Gillen (R),
Jim Haddock (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Malcolm Kenyatta (D),
Bob Merski (D),
Craig Staats (R),
Last Action
Referred to Transportation (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2227 |
| BillText | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/HB2227/PN2918 |
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