HR 577 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Newborn Screening Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

This resolution designates September 2026 as "Newborn Screening Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania to highlight the importance of early health testing for infants. The bill does not alter any laws or change how screening is conducted; instead, it serves as a symbolic gesture to encourage public awareness among parents, healthcare providers, and the community. By recognizing this month, the House of Representatives aims to promote education about newborn screening programs that detect rare but serious conditions.
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

260
Passed
Total votes 26
Jun 24, 2026
D Democratic14
14 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican12
12 Yea
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 · 16 co-sponsors

Sponsors