A Resolution designating the month of September 2026 as "Prostate Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
This Pennsylvania House Resolution designates September 2026 as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month to highlight the importance of early detection and screening for men. The bill includes background information on prostate cancer statistics, symptoms, and recommended screening ages based on risk factors, but it does not create new laws or require specific actions from individuals or organizations. Its primary effect is symbolic, aiming to raise public awareness rather than implementing concrete policy changes or funding programs.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
House Passage
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jun 22, 2026
Last action Jun 24, 2026
Floor votes · House Jun 24, 2026
How they voted
26–0
Passed
Total votes 26
Jun 24, 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
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jun 24, 2026
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (26-0)
house
Jun 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Jun 22, 2026
Committee
Referred to Health
lower
1 primary · 22 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jeanne McNeill
DDemocratic
Co
AT
Ana Tiburcio
DDemocratic
Co
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Merski
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Deasy
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Williams
DDemocratic
Co
Ed Neilson
DDemocratic
Co
Eddie Pashinski
DDemocratic
Co
Jenn O'Mara
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Hohenstein
DDemocratic
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