PennsylvaniaPennsylvania House recognizes Underground Railroad Month in September 2026
The resolution says the month can open worldwide dialogue about freedom and recognizes work to document and teach the Underground Railroad’s history.
What it does
The Pennsylvania House recognizes September 2026 as International Underground Railroad Month and honors people who have fought for freedom.
Argument forRecognizing the month could encourage people in Pennsylvania and around the world to discuss freedom and learn about the Underground Railroad.
Argument againstThe recognition may not lead to events or lessons, since the resolution does not require agencies, schools, or organizations to hold them.
More detail
The Pennsylvania House recognizes September 2026 as International Underground Railroad Month and honors people who have fought for freedom. The recognition applies in Pennsylvania. The recognition applies to September 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 29AdoptedAdopted
- Vote recorded House Resolution 544. Result: pass.Lower
- Sep 28Removed from table
- Jul 12Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)
- Jun 9Reported as committedMinor
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development): Report Bill As Committed. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 1Referred to Tourism, Recreation & Economic DevelopmentIntroduced
- Sep 29AdoptedAdopted
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