A Resolution recognizing the month of August 2026 as "National Breastfeeding Month" in Pennsylvania.
This resolution formally recognizes August 2026 as "National Breastfeeding Month" within the state of Pennsylvania. It serves as a symbolic gesture to raise awareness about the health benefits of breastfeeding for infants and mothers, citing recommendations from major medical organizations. The text does not alter any laws or create new programs, but rather acknowledges existing state protections and insurance coverage related to lactation support.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
House Passage
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jun 22, 2026
Last action Jun 24, 2026
Floor votes · House Jun 24, 2026
How they voted
26–0
Passed
Total votes 26
Jun 24, 2026
D
Democratic14
100% Yea
R
Republican12
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jun 24, 2026
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (26-0)
house
Jun 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Jun 22, 2026
Committee
Referred to Health
lower
1 primary · 14 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
La'Tasha Mayes
DDemocratic
Co
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Waxman
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Pielli
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Williams
DDemocratic
Co
Jenn O'Mara
DDemocratic
Co
Jill Cooper
RRepublican
Co
Joe Ciresi
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Hohenstein
DDemocratic
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