HR 16 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A Resolution designating February 2, 2025, as "Rheumatoid Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.

This resolution designates February 2, 2025, as "Rheumatoid Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania to increase public understanding of rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic condition affecting joints and organs that impacts over 1.3 million Americans. It serves as a symbolic recognition with no legal or funding consequences, aiming to address gaps in awareness about the disease's symptoms and health risks. The resolution has no direct effect on legislation, healthcare policy, or individual residents' rights.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2025 Last action Feb 4, 2025
Floor votes · House Feb 4, 2025

How they voted

1975
Passed
Total votes 202
Feb 4, 2025
D Democratic101
101 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican101
96 Yea 5 Nay
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Feb 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Jan 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Jan 23, 2025
Committee
Referred to Health
lower
1 primary · 22 co-sponsors

Sponsors