A Resolution recognizing June 2, 2026, as "Cancer Action Day" in Pennsylvania.
This bill is a non-binding resolution that officially designates June 2, 2026, as "Cancer Action Day" in Pennsylvania to raise awareness about the state's high cancer rates. It highlights statistics on cancer diagnoses and deaths in the Commonwealth while noting disparities in access to care for various communities. The resolution urges lawmakers to support future legislation aimed at improving cancer prevention, detection, and treatment services. As a commemorative measure, the bill does not create new laws or allocate funding but serves to honor those affected by cancer and advocate for improved health outcomes.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
House Passage
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 12, 2026
Last action Jun 3, 2026
Floor votes · House Jun 3, 2026
How they voted
198–3
Passed
Total votes 201
Jun 3, 2026
D
Democratic102
100% Yea
R
Republican99
96% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jun 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Jun 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
May 12, 2026
Committee
Referred to Appropriations
lower
1 primary · 35 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jordan Harris
DDemocratic
Co
Aerion Abney
DDemocratic
Co
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Merski
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Christina Sappey
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Williams
DDemocratic
Co
Darisha Parker
DDemocratic
Co
Ed Neilson
DDemocratic
Co
Eddie Pashinski
DDemocratic
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