A Resolution recognizing May 28, 2026, as "World Hunger Day" in Pennsylvania and raising awareness of food insecurity across this Commonwealth.
This bill designates May 28, 2026, as "World Hunger Day" in Pennsylvania to raise awareness about food insecurity. It directly affects the state's residents, particularly the 1.7 million Pennsylvanians currently facing hunger, including over 475,000 children. The resolution encourages individuals and organizations to support efforts that expand access to nutritious food and promote understanding of the issue. The text highlights statistics on hunger in the state and nation while noting the impact of food deserts and recent changes to federal nutrition programs. Ultimately, the bill serves as a symbolic gesture to draw attention to the challenge rather than implementing new policy changes.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 27, 2026
Last action May 6, 2026
Floor votes · House May 6, 2026
How they voted
193–8
Passed
Total votes 201
May 6, 2026
D
Democratic102
100% Yea
R
Republican99
91% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
May 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
May 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Apr 27, 2026
Committee
Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs
lower
1 primary · 29 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tarik Khan
DDemocratic
Co
Abigail Salisbury
DDemocratic
Co
Anthony Bellmon
DDemocratic
Co
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Waxman
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Merski
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Deasy
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Williams
DDemocratic
Co
Dave Zimmerman
RRepublican
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