Pennsylvania 2025-2026 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)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    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

Likely to advance 62% · high 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.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

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

The resolution aims to raise awareness about esophageal cancer by designating April 2026 for this purpose. It seeks to encourage education and prevention efforts related to the disease.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)

  2. Reported as committed

  3. Referred to Health

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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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote (Health): Report Bill As Committed

Passed 26 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 14000
Republican 12000
Total 26000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (26)
Member Party Vote
Arvind Venkat Democratic Yea
Benjamin V. Sanchez Democratic Yea
Bridget M. Kosierowski Democratic Yea
Dan Frankel Democratic Yea
Danielle Friel Otten Democratic Yea
Heather Boyd Democratic Yea
Jessica Benham Democratic Yea
Kristine C. Howard Democratic Yea
La'Tasha D. Mayes Democratic Yea
Lisa A. Borowski Democratic Yea
Liz Hanbidge Democratic Yea
Melissa L. Shusterman Democratic Yea
Rick Krajewski Democratic Yea
Tarik Khan Democratic Yea
Brad Roae Republican Yea
Charity Grimm Krupa Republican Yea
David H. Zimmerman Republican Yea
Gary W. Day Republican Yea
Jamie Walsh Republican Yea
Joanne Stehr Republican Yea
Kathy L. Rapp Republican Yea
Leslie Rossi Republican Yea
Marla Brown Republican Yea
Stephanie Borowicz Republican Yea
Tim Twardzik Republican Yea
Timothy R. Bonner Republican Yea

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Subjects

healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 471?
HR 471 is sponsored by Joe Emrick (Republican), Robert Freeman (Democratic), Liz Hanbidge (Democratic), R. Lee James (Republican), Jeanne McNeill (Democratic), Jeff Olsommer (Republican), Tina Pickett (Republican), Ed Neilson (Democratic), Nikki Rivera (Democratic), Milou Mackenzie (Republican), Pat Gallagher (Democratic), Dan K. Williams (Democratic), David H. Rowe (Republican), Joe Ciresi (Democratic), Michael Stender (Republican), Kerry A. Benninghoff (Republican), and Jennifer O'Mara (Democratic).
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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