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Lake Pennsylvania news & status

A running timeline of the proposal to rename Lake Erie “Lake Pennsylvania.”

Last updated September 11, 2026 · afternoon update

Official lake nameLake Erie

Pennsylvania House proposalMemo circulated

Formal resolution introducedNot yet, as of Sept. 11

Federal renameNo

Sept. 11, 2026

Philadelphia Inquirer brings the proposal to a larger statewide audience

The Inquirer reports that Maloney wants Lake Erie renamed “Lake Pennsylvania,” citing the lake’s importance to Pennsylvania’s economy and identity.

Philadelphia Inquirer source →

Sept. 10, 2026

Coverage spreads across Pennsylvania

Regional outlets including Lehigh Daily, WFMZ and Patch pick up the proposal. Their coverage highlights the same important distinction: the Pennsylvania House page shows a co-sponsorship memo, not an introduced resolution with a resolution number.

Lehigh Daily source →WFMZ coverage →Patch coverage →

Sept. 9, 2026

“It’s Time for Lake Pennsylvania” memo circulates

Maloney circulates a co-sponsorship memo to Pennsylvania House members. It says he plans to introduce a resolution urging the President, Congress and the Interior Secretary to take the steps needed to rename the lake.

Pennsylvania General Assembly source →

Sept. 8, 2026

Maloney announces his case for the name

His office says Pennsylvania’s tourism, boating, fishing and fish-stocking role give the Commonwealth a strong modern connection to the lake.

Rep. Maloney source →

Important: This site distinguishes between a proposal to rename the lake and an actual legal or administrative name change. As of the afternoon of September 11, 2026, Lake Erie has not been renamed Lake Pennsylvania, and the Pennsylvania General Assembly still lists Maloney’s document as not yet submitted for introduction.