H.R.401

Recognizing the month of February 2026 as "Black History Month" in Pennsylvania and celebrating a century of immeasurable contributions, resilience and sacrifices of African Americans in helping to shape our Commonwealth and nation.

Complete·2/4/26
Introduced Text

Recognizes February 2026 as "Black History Month" in Pennsylvania, celebrating African Americans' contributions.

This resolution recognizes February 2026 as "Black History Month" in Pennsylvania, celebrating a century of African Americans' contributions, resilience, and sacrifices. It honors the history of the observance, from its inception as "Negro History Week" by Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson in 1926 to its expansion into a month-long celebration. The resolution highlights the significant impact of African Americans in various professions and their role in shaping the Commonwealth and nation.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Sponsors

DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
27
3
RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

194 Yea

RRDDRDDRDRDDRDDRDRRDRRDRRDDRRDDDRRRRRDDDDDRDDDDRRRRRRDDDDRRRDRDDDDDDRRDDRRRDDRDRDRRDRDRRRDDDRRRDDDRRRDDRRDRRRRDRDRDDDDRDDDDDDRRRRRRDDDDRDDDRRRRDDDRDDRDDDDRDDDRDDRRRDDRDRDRDDRRRRDDRDDRRRRDDRRDRRR

4 Nay

RRRR

Calendar

Feb 2

11:30 AM

Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development (h) Hearing

History

Feb 4

House

Adopted (194-4)

Feb 2

House

Reported as committed

Jan 26

House

Referred to Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development