A Resolution recognizing the week of October 5 through 11, 2025, as "National Midwifery Week" in Pennsylvania.
HR 211 is a resolution designating the week of October 5-11, 2025, as "National Midwifery Week" in Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes midwifery as a healthcare profession. The resolution directly affects Pennsylvanians by raising awareness of midwifery services, though it has no binding effect on state action or funding. This procedural bill aims to honor midwives' contributions to maternal and infant health through official acknowledgment.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Sep 2025
House Passage
Sep 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 28, 2025
Last action Dec 16, 2025
Floor votes · House Sep 29, 2025
How they voted
24–1
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 26
Sep 29, 2025
D
Democratic14
100% Yea
R
Republican12
83% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Sep 29, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (24-1-1)
house
Sep 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Apr 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Children & Youth
lower
1 primary · 18 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mary Jo Daley
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Waxman
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Freeman
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Pielli
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Williams
DDemocratic
Co
Greg Vitali
DDemocratic
Co
Heather Boyd
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Hohenstein
DDemocratic
Co
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
DDemocratic
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