A Resolution designating the month of September 2026 as "Prostate Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
This bill designates September 2026 as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in Pennsylvania to highlight the importance of screening and education for men. The resolution includes background information on prostate cancer statistics, symptoms, and recommended screening ages based on risk factors. It does not change laws or allocate funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to encourage awareness and early detection.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jun 12, 2026
Last action Jun 12, 2026
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Jun 12, 2026
Committee
Referred to Health
lower
1 primary · 18 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jeanne McNeill
DDemocratic
Co
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Bud Cook
RRepublican
Co
Dan Deasy
DDemocratic
Co
Ed Neilson
DDemocratic
Co
Eddie Pashinski
DDemocratic
Co
Jill Cooper
RRepublican
Co
Joe Ciresi
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Hohenstein
DDemocratic
Co
Joe McAndrew
DDemocratic
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