Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 5 R · 4 D cosponsors

HR 249 — A Resolution designating the week of September 21 through 28, 2025, as "Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Research and Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania to increase awareness and understanding of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis to support improved diagnosis and treatment.

Last action — Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), July 9, 2025

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    1 primary, 8 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 R · 4 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Resolution Designating the Week of September 21 through 28, 2025, as "Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Research and Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), July 9, 2025

  2. Reported as committed, June 10, 2025

  3. Referred to HEALTH, June 4, 2025

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 244 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (244)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 249 do?
Resolution Designating the Week of September 21 through 28, 2025, as "Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Research and Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania
Who sponsors HR 249?
HR 249 is sponsored by Kathy L. Rapp (Republican), David H. Zimmerman (Republican), Rob W. Kauffman (Republican), Martin T. Causer (Republican), David H. Rowe (Republican), Arvind Venkat (Democratic), Ed Neilson (Democratic), Nikki Rivera (Democratic), and Pat Gallagher (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 249?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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