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HR8741Referred to Committee

To establish the Philadelphia Campaign Two Hundred and Fiftieth Commemoration Commission.

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Introduced
In Committee
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Passed One Chamber
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Passed Both
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Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-05-12
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Brendan F. Boyle
Brendan F. Boyle
Democrat · PA · Representative

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-05-12

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  • House Committee on Oversight and Government ReformReferred To · 2026-05-12

Bill Summary

The proposal would create a special commission to plan and oversee events and activities commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Philadelphia Campaign, a series of Revolutionary War battles fought in and around Philadelphia in 1777-1778. The commission would coordinate with local, state, and federal officials to organize historical programs, educational initiatives, and public celebrations marking this milestone in American history. This affects historians, educators, veterans' groups, and Philadelphia-area communities interested in preserving and sharing Revolutionary War heritage.

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