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PA HR300

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

10/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes September 15 through October 15, 2025, as "Hispanic Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania
  • Coincides with independence anniversaries for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua (September 15), Mexico (September 16), Chile (September 18), and Día de la Raza (October 12)
  • More than 1.04 million Hispanic and Latino individuals reside in Pennsylvania, contributing as business owners, public servants, and essential workers
  • U.S. Hispanic population estimated at 65.2 million (nearly one-fifth of national population), with over 18% of active-duty military personnel being Hispanic or Latino
  • Calls on all Pennsylvanians to honor Hispanic culture and history through learning, service, and celebration

Legislative Description

Recognizing September 15 through October 15, 2025, as "Hispanic Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania.

Last Action

Adopted (199-4)

10/7/2025

Committee Referrals

State Government8/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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