A Resolution designating the month of April 2026 as "Esophageal Cancer Awareness and Prevention Month" in Pennsylvania.
This Pennsylvania legislative resolution designates April 2026 as Esophageal Cancer Awareness and Prevention Month to highlight the disease's severity and promote public health awareness. The bill directly affects Pennsylvania residents by encouraging them to seek treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) to reduce their risk of developing esophageal cancer. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal declaration to raise awareness about early detection and prevention strategies.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 8, 2026
Last action Jun 16, 2026
Floor votes · House Apr 14, 2026
How they voted
26–0
Passed
Total votes 26
Apr 14, 2026
D
Democratic14
100% Yea
R
Republican12
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Apr 14, 2026
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (26-0)
house
Apr 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Apr 8, 2026
Committee
Referred to Health
lower
1 primary · 16 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Joe Emrick
RRepublican
Co
Bob Freeman
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Williams
DDemocratic
Co
David Rowe
RRepublican
Co
Ed Neilson
DDemocratic
Co
Jeanne McNeill
DDemocratic
Co
Jeff Olsommer
RRepublican
Co
Jenn O'Mara
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Ciresi
DDemocratic
Co
Kerry Benninghoff
RRepublican
Co
Lee James
RRepublican
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