A Resolution designating the week of June 22 through 28, 2025, as "Women Firefighters and EMS Workers Week" in Pennsylvania.
This is a commemorative resolution (not a policy bill) designating June 22-28, 2025, as "Women Firefighters and EMS Workers Week" in Pennsylvania. It symbolically recognizes women’s contributions to firefighting and emergency medical services, highlighting their historical roles, current workforce participation (9% of firefighters, 31% of EMS workers nationally), and ongoing efforts to address barriers in these fields. The resolution has no binding policy changes or funding; it solely serves to honor these professionals through a designated week of recognition. It was referred to the Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness committee on June 3, 2025.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jun 3, 2025
Last action Jun 3, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
1
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jun 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness
lower
1 primary · 22 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Carol Kazeem
DDemocratic
Co
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Waxman
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Freeman
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Ed Neilson
DDemocratic
Co
Jared Solomon
DDemocratic
Co
Jeanne McNeill
DDemocratic
Co
Jenn O'Mara
DDemocratic
Co
Jim Haddock
DDemocratic
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about HR 248
Scope: PA
Hi! I can help you understand HR 248. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline