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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8741

Philadelphia Campaign Two Hundred and Fiftieth Commemoration Commission Act

Philadelphia Campaign 250th Anniversary Commission

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

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. It was recently introduced and is waiting for the committee to take further action. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

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Key Points

  • This bill creates a group to plan the 250th anniversary of the Philadelphia Campaign. This was a series of famous battles during the Revolutionary War that took place in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware.
  • The commission will suggest ways for the government to celebrate, such as saving old artifacts and creating websites where students can learn about history. They will also help organize public events and museum displays across the region.
  • The group will include 14 members from Congress and historical organizations. They also plan to invite leaders from France and the United Kingdom to participate because those countries were involved in the original events 250 years ago.
  • The bill asks for 5 million dollars to cover the costs of the commission over two years. The group will finish its work and submit a final report to Congress by the end of September 2028.

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Milestones

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May 12, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

May 12, 2026

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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

Bill NumberHR 8741
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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