Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 9 D · 8 R cosponsors

HR 471 — A Resolution designating the month of April 2026 as "Esophageal Cancer Awareness and Prevention Month" in Pennsylvania.

Last action — Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), June 16, 2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 08, 2026. 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.

  • 17 sponsors

    1 primary, 16 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (9 D · 8 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

Designates April 2026 as 'Esophageal Cancer Awareness and Prevention Month' in Pennsylvania.

This resolution establishes April 2026 to raise awareness about esophageal cancer in Pennsylvania. It aims to promote education and prevention efforts related to the disease.

Summary

Esophageal Cancer Awareness and Prevention Month – April 2026

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), June 16, 2026

  2. Reported as committed, April 14, 2026

  3. Referred to HEALTH, April 8, 2026

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 16 co-sponsors · 236 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (16)

Not signed on (236)

236 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 471 do?
Esophageal Cancer Awareness and Prevention Month – April 2026
Who sponsors HR 471?
HR 471 is sponsored by Dan K. Williams (Democratic), Robert Freeman (Democratic), R. Lee James (Republican), Jeanne McNeill (Democratic), Jeff Olsommer (Republican), Tina Pickett (Republican), Ed Neilson (Democratic), Nikki Rivera (Democratic), Pat Gallagher (Democratic), David H. Rowe (Republican), Joe Ciresi (Democratic), Michael Stender (Republican), Kerry A. Benninghoff (Republican), Jennifer O'Mara (Democratic), Joe Emrick (Republican), Liz Hanbidge (Democratic), and Milou Mackenzie (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 471?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 08, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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