A Resolution recognizing the month of March 2025 as "National Social Work Month" in Pennsylvania.
HR 44 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing March 2025 as "National Social Work Month" in Pennsylvania. It does not create new laws or allocate funding but formally acknowledges the social work profession's contributions to public well-being. The resolution highlights social workers' roles in supporting vulnerable populations, crisis response, mental health care, and community development, citing their growing numbers and impact. It urges Pennsylvanians to join the National Association of Social Workers in celebrating the profession during this month. This is a symbolic gesture with no direct policy or financial effect on residents or social workers.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 29, 2025
Last action Mar 26, 2025
Floor votes · House Mar 26, 2025
How they voted
174–27
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 202
Mar 26, 2025
D
Democratic101
100% Yea
R
Republican101
72% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Mar 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Jan 29, 2025
Committee
Referred to Professional Licensure
lower
1 primary · 27 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Aerion Abney
DDemocratic
Co
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Freeman
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Pielli
DDemocratic
Co
Christina Sappey
DDemocratic
Co
Ed Neilson
DDemocratic
Co
Jenn O'Mara
DDemocratic
Co
Jim Haddock
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Hohenstein
DDemocratic
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