A Resolution designating August 15, 2026, as "One Million Degrees Day" in Pennsylvania in recognition of a significant milestone in higher education and its impact on the Commonwealth's workforce, economy and communities.
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
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- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- +21
- Latest action
- Sep 29
Where it stands
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What it does
This bill would designate August 15, 2026, as "One Million Degrees Day" in Pennsylvania to recognize a milestone in higher education and its impact on the state's workforce, economy, and communities.
AI summary · The lawmakers haven’t published an official summary of this bill yet, so 52 wrote this one from the bill’s text.
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Who is involved
PA HR 639
- Paul TakacLead sponsor
- Ana TiburcioCo-sponsor
- Andrea VerobishCo-sponsor
- Ben SanchezCo-sponsor
- Bob MerskiCo-sponsor
- Carol Hill-EvansCo-sponsor
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
- Paul Takac
- Ana Tiburcio
- Andrea Verobish
- Ben Sanchez
- Bob Merski
- Carol Hill-Evans
- Catherine Wallen
- Dallas Kephart
- Gary Day
- Jamie Barton
- Joe Hogan
- Joe Kerwin
- John Lawrence
- Jonathan Fritz
- Kerry Benninghoff
- Kristin Marcell
- Lisa Borowski
- Manny Guzman
- Marty Causer
- Mike Armanini
- Pat Harkins
- Perry Stambaugh
- Pete Schweyer
- Scott Conklin
- Steve Malagari
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Work with this bill
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money in Pennsylvania.
- Who sits in the seats that vote on itA roster is not a certified tally, and a filing is not a place on the ballot.
- Who funds the people decidingA receipt is not backing. A contribution does not establish a policy motive.
- Who is paid to be heardNaming an institution is the filer's account, not a record of any meeting.
- Bills still moving in PennsylvaniaNewest first, the ones that can still change