A Resolution designating February 2, 2025, as "Rheumatoid Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
This resolution designates February 2, 2025, as "Rheumatoid Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania to increase public understanding of rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic condition affecting joints and organs that impacts over 1.3 million Americans. It serves as a symbolic recognition with no legal or funding consequences, aiming to address gaps in awareness about the disease's symptoms and health risks. The resolution has no direct effect on legislation, healthcare policy, or individual residents' rights.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2025
Last action Feb 4, 2025
Floor votes · House Feb 4, 2025
How they voted
197–5
Passed
Total votes 202
Feb 4, 2025
D
Democratic101
100% Yea
R
Republican101
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Feb 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Jan 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Jan 23, 2025
Committee
Referred to Health
lower
1 primary · 22 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Rob Matzie
DDemocratic
Co
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Freeman
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Merski
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Chad Reichard
RRepublican
Co
Dan Williams
DDemocratic
Co
Doyle Heffley
RRepublican
Co
Jeanne McNeill
DDemocratic
Co
Jenn O'Mara
DDemocratic
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