A Resolution recognizing September 13, 2024, as "Celiac Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.

This Senate Resolution designates September 13, 2024, as Celiac Awareness Day in Pennsylvania to highlight the challenges faced by the state's approximately 129,000 residents with celiac disease. The bill includes provisions encouraging the U.S. Congress to increase funding for celiac research and to pass legislation requiring mandatory gluten labeling on packaged foods. By adopting this resolution, the Senate aims to raise public awareness about the autoimmune condition while advocating for federal policy changes that could improve safety and treatment options for affected individuals.