HR 471 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

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.
Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 8, 2026 Last action Jun 16, 2026
Floor votes · House Apr 14, 2026

How they voted

260
Passed
Total votes 26
Apr 14, 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
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Apr 14, 2026
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (26-0)
house
Apr 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Apr 8, 2026
Committee
Referred to Health
lower
1 primary · 16 co-sponsors

Sponsors