Healthcare

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 17, 2026

HR 546: A Resolution recognizing the week of September 28 through October 4, 2026, as "Frontotemporal Degeneration Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.

This Pennsylvania House Resolution designates the week of September 28 through October 4, 2026, as "Frontotemporal Degeneration Awareness Week" to highlight a rare and incurable brain disease. The measure directly affects residents of Pennsylvania who may be living with or caring for individuals diagnosed with frontotemporal degeneration, a condition that impacts behavior, speech, and movement. By officially recognizing this specific time period, the resolution aims to increase public understanding of the disease's symptoms and the need for better diagnosis and support. This is a commemorative action intended to draw attention to the condition rather than to enact new laws or funding.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill raises awareness for a rare disease, promoting public understanding and support for affected patients.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 16, 2026

HR 541: A Resolution recognizing the month of June 2026 as "Aphasia Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania to increase awareness and understanding of aphasia to support improved diagnosis and treatment.

This Pennsylvania bill designates June 2026 as Aphasia Awareness Month to promote public understanding of aphasia, a language disorder often caused by strokes or brain injuries. The resolution aims to highlight the condition's impact on individuals and their communities while encouraging better diagnosis and treatment. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to raise awareness within the state.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes awareness of aphasia to improve diagnosis and treatment, directly supporting healthcare goals.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 16, 2026

HR 464: A Resolution designating May 14, 2026, as "Apraxia Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.

This Pennsylvania House resolution designates May 14, 2026, as "Apraxia Awareness Day" to highlight childhood apraxia of speech, a motor speech disorder affecting approximately 1 in 1,000 children. The bill aims to increase public understanding of the condition, which requires intensive speech therapy and can impact a child's ability to read, write, and communicate effectively. By encouraging residents to foster community awareness, the resolution seeks to support families and professionals working to help children with this neurological disorder develop their speech skills.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill raises public awareness of a speech disorder requiring therapy, indirectly supporting patient understanding and access to care.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 16, 2026

HR 471: 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.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes public health awareness and encourages early detection of esophageal cancer, aligning with healthcare support indicators.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 15, 2026

HR 494: A Resolution designating June 15, 2026, as "Elora Joyce Khan Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania to promote education, compassion, advocacy and research related to pediatric brain cancer.

This bill designates June 15, 2026, as 'Elora Joyce Khan Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day' in Pennsylvania to honor a young resident and raise public attention to pediatric brain cancer. The resolution aims to promote education, compassion, and research into the disease while recognizing the Elora J. Khan Foundation's work supporting affected families. It does not change laws or allocate funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to highlight the importance of awareness and advocacy for children battling brain tumors.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes pediatric brain cancer awareness, education, and research, aligning with healthcare advocacy goals.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 10, 2026

HR 435: A Resolution recognizing the month of May 2026 as "Osteoporosis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

This House Resolution designates May 2026 as Osteoporosis Awareness Month in Pennsylvania to highlight the importance of bone health and fracture prevention. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves to raise public awareness about osteoporosis, a condition that weakens bones and increases fracture risk, particularly among older adults. By recognizing this month, the resolution encourages health professionals, policymakers, and the public to focus on preventive measures such as proper nutrition, exercise, and screening. The text includes background information on the prevalence and costs of osteoporosis in Pennsylvania and the nation to underscore the significance of the awareness campaign.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill raises public awareness about osteoporosis, a health condition, encouraging preventive measures and health professional engagement without restricting or defunding services.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jun 10, 2026

HR 447: A Resolution recognizing the week of April 19 through 25, 2026, as "National Infertility Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.

This bill designates the week of April 19 through 25, 2026, as "National Infertility Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania. It does not change laws or policies but serves as a symbolic resolution to raise public awareness about infertility issues and reduce associated stigma. The measure is sponsored by multiple state representatives and referred to the Health Committee for consideration. It highlights statistics about infertility prevalence and treatment costs to underscore the importance of awareness, but does not mandate any specific actions or funding.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill raises awareness about infertility, a healthcare issue, aiming to reduce stigma and improve understanding of reproductive health challenges.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 10, 2026

HB 1261: An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Commonwealth services, further providing for assistance to fire companies and EMS companies and providing for protection against PFAS chemicals and for firefighting protective equipment; in grants to fire companies and emergency medical services companies, further providing for award of grants; and imposing penalties.

HB 1261 bans PFAS chemicals (harmful substances linked to health risks) in firefighting protective gear, requiring safer alternatives for all new equipment. It creates grant programs to help fire companies replace PFAS-containing gear and mandates that state-funded equipment purchases must be PFAS-free. The bill also imposes penalties on entities failing to comply with the PFAS restrictions. These changes directly protect firefighters and guide fire companies' equipment procurement under Pennsylvania law.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBans PFAS chemicals (toxic pollutants) in firefighting gear, mandates PFAS-free equipment purchases, and creates grants for replacement, directly reducing environmental contamination and protecting public health.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBans PFAS chemicals in firefighting gear to protect firefighters' health, directly advancing public health safety for medical professionals through equipment restrictions and grant programs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBans PFAS in firefighting gear, mandating safer equipment for firefighters, directly improving workplace safety for a specific labor group.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 8, 2026

HR 443: A Resolution recognizing the month of May 2026 as "Mental Health Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

This bill is a House Resolution that formally recognizes May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Pennsylvania. It does not change laws or allocate funding, but instead encourages government agencies, schools, businesses, and residents to increase awareness and understanding of mental illness. The resolution calls for communities to promote accessible mental health services and reduce stigma around mental health conditions. It is a symbolic measure intended to highlight the importance of mental health without implementing new policy requirements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes mental health awareness and encourages accessible mental health services, aligning with support indicators for mental health services.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 5, 2026

HB 2254: An Act amending the act of April 17, 2016 (P.L.84, No.16), known as the Medical Marijuana Act, providing for compassionate access to medical marijuana; and imposing a penalty.

HB 2254 adds Chapter 14 to Pennsylvania's Medical Marijuana Act, allowing terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana within specific care facilities (like hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living residences) under strict conditions. Facilities must create written guidelines within 180 days covering safe storage, patient safety, allowed forms of marijuana, and documentation. The bill imposes a $500 daily civil penalty for noncompliance, with penalties deposited into the Medical Marijuana Program Fund. It does not require facilities to provide certifications, administer marijuana, or permit use in emergency departments. This directly affects terminally ill patients seeking access in regulated care settings and facilities operating under the existing medical marijuana program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables terminally ill patients access to medical marijuana in healthcare facilities, expanding treatment options within regulated care settings per bill's compassionate access provisions.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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