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PA HR278

Resolution

Status

Introduced

6/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Borowicz

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates September 12, 2025, as "The Day of the Bible" in Pennsylvania
  • Commemorates September 12, 1782, when Congress approved publication of the first complete English-language Bible printed in America, known as the "Aitken Bible" or "The Bible of the Revolution"
  • Notes the historical connection to Philadelphia, where the Aitken Bible was approved under a Congressional committee led by James Duane
  • Non-binding House Resolution introduced by Representative Borowicz and 10 co-sponsors on June 30, 2025
  • Reported as amended from the Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs and Operations on October 6, 2025

Legislative Description

Designating September 12, 2025, as "The Day of the Bible" in Pennsylvania.

Last Action

Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Intergovernmental Affairs and Operations6/30/2025

Full Bill Text

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