Rep. Marc Anderson

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House resolution designates October 13, 2026, as "Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day" to highlight the challenges faced by individuals with stage IV breast cancer. The measure formally recognizes the national #LightUpMBC campaign, which encourages landmarks to display teal, green, and pink lights in solidarity and promotes increased research funding for metastatic cases. By officially acknowledging this specific date and cause, the bill aims to raise public awareness about a condition that affects women when their cancer has spread to other parts of the body.

Maddy summaryHB 1877 creates a Pennsylvania Seal of Biliteracy to recognize high school students who achieve proficiency in English and another language. The bill requires public school districts to establish a process for awarding this seal to eligible students who meet specific language proficiency standards. It directly affects Pennsylvania public high school students who demonstrate biliteracy skills, providing a formal credential for their language abilities. The key mechanism is the addition of this seal program to the Public School Code, mandating school districts to implement it.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House Resolution that officially recognizes May 2026 as 'National Water Safety Month' within Pennsylvania. It does not change any laws or create new regulations but serves to highlight the importance of water safety education and awareness. The resolution acknowledges the role of various organizations in promoting safety measures to prevent drowning and water-related injuries.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code to extend the temporary program allowing students to serve as classroom monitors. It removes the June 30, 2026 expiration date for permits that let students under 18 work as monitors under teacher supervision. The change directly affects school districts and students by making the monitor program permanent rather than temporary.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House Resolution designates September 2026 as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month to highlight the importance of early detection and screening for men. The bill includes background information on prostate cancer statistics, symptoms, and recommended screening ages based on risk factors, but it does not create new laws or require specific actions from individuals or organizations. Its primary effect is symbolic, aiming to raise public awareness rather than implementing concrete policy changes or funding programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Pennsylvania's Public School Code to standardize how school districts verify student residency and how cyber charter schools handle enrollment notifications. It requires parents to submit a specific, limited form with proof of address, such as a lease, utility bill, or driver's license, by March 1 each year, while exempting homeless students from these requirements. Additionally, the law mandates that cyber charter schools notify a student's local district within 10 business days of enrollment and requires parents to report any changes in address promptly. These measures aim to clarify administrative procedures for attendance and ensure that all students, including those in online charter programs, are properly registered in their districts.

Maddy summaryThis Pennsylvania House Resolution designates September 11, 2026, as "25th Anniversary of the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001, Day" in the state. The measure formally recognizes the victims of the 2001 attacks, including civilians, military personnel, and first responders who lost their lives. It serves as a commemorative acknowledgment rather than establishing new laws or funding. The resolution aims to honor the memory of those affected and reaffirm the state's commitment to remembering the events and their legacy.

Maddy summaryHB 1941 amends Pennsylvania's vehicle code to clarify that drivers must obey authorized personnel directing traffic, such as police officers or emergency responders. This directly affects all drivers operating vehicles in Pennsylvania when encountering such personnel. The key provision specifies that drivers must comply with directions given by these authorized individuals to ensure traffic safety during emergencies or traffic control. The bill aims to strengthen existing traffic laws by making the requirement for obedience explicit and enforceable.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific bridge in Northern Cambria Borough as the Sgt. Elwood Eugene Rumbaugh Memorial Bridge in honor of a Vietnam War veteran. The legislation officially names the structure, which carries State Route 4009 over Fox Run, after Sergeant Rumbaugh, who was declared missing in action during the conflict and received the Purple Heart. To implement this change, the bill requires the Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs displaying the new name for traffic traveling in both directions. The act is set to take effect 60 days after being signed into law.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific bridge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, as the Vietnam War Veteran Sgt. Calvin G. Maguire Memorial Bridge. The legislation formally names the structure, which carries State Route 4013 over the Norfolk Southern Railroad and 8th Avenue, to honor Sgt. Maguire, a local resident who was killed in action during his service in Vietnam. To implement this change, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is required to install and maintain signs displaying the new name for traffic traveling in both directions. The act will take effect 60 days after being signed into law.