HR 1172025–2026
resolution
2025–2026 Regular Session · House of Representatives resolution
HR 117
A Resolution recognizing March 14, 2025, as "Black Midwives Day" in Pennsylvania.
Passed a chamber Last action April 8, 2025: Adopted
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 30
- Prime sponsor
- La'Tasha Mayes
- Cosponsors (29)
- Abigail Salisbury, Aerion Abney, Arvind Venkat, Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Carol Hill-Evans, Carol Kazeem, Dan Miller, G. Roni Green, Gina Curry, Heather Boyd, Jacklyn Rusnock, Jennifer O'Mara, Joe Webster, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, Joseph Hohenstein, Justin Fleming, Keith Harris, Liz Hanbidge, Malcolm Kenyatta, Mandy Steele, Maureen Madden, Melissa Cerrato, Michael Schlossberg, Morgan Cephas, Napoleon J. Nelson, Nikki Rivera, Tarik Khan, Tina Davis
Status
Passed a chamber as of April 8, 2025. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 4
April 8, 2025House of RepresentativesHouse Resolution 117Passed109–94
yes (109) Abigail Salisbury, Aerion Abney, Amen Brown, Andre Carroll, Anita Kulik, Anthony Bellmon, Arvind Venkat, Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Brandon Markosek, Brenda Pugh, Brian Munroe, Bridget Kosierowski, Carol Hill-Evans, Carol Kazeem, Chris Pielli, Christina Sappey, Christopher Rabb, Dan Frankel, Dan Goughnour, Dan Miller, Dan Williams, Daniel Deasy, Danielle Friel Otten, Danilo Burgos, Darisha K. Parker, Dave Madsen, David Delloso, Ed Neilson, Eddie Pashinski, Elizabeth Fiedler, Emily Kinkead, Frank Burns, G. Roni Green, Gina Curry, Greg Scott, Greg Vitali, Heather Boyd, Ismail Smith-Wade-El, Jacklyn Rusnock, Jamie Flick, Jared Solomon, Jason Dawkins, Jeanne Mcneill, Jennifer O'Mara, Jessica Benham, Jill Cooper, Jim Haddock, Jim Prokopiak, Joanna Mcclinton, Joe Ciresi, Joe Mcandrew, Joe Webster, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, John Inglis Iii, Jordan Harris, Jose Giral, Joseph Hohenstein, Joshua Siegel, Justin Fleming, Keith Harris, Kristine Howard, Kyle Donahue, Kyle Mullins, La'Tasha Mayes, Leanne Krueger, Lindsay Powell, Lisa Borowski, Liz Hanbidge, Malcolm Kenyatta, Mandy Steele, Manuel Guzman, Marla Brown, Mary Jo Daley, Marylouise Isaacson, Matthew Bradford, Maureen Madden, Melissa Cerrato, Melissa Shusterman, Michael Schlossberg, Mike Jones, Morgan Cephas, Nancy Guenst, Napoleon J. Nelson, Natalie Mihalek, Nathan Davidson, Nikki Rivera, Pat Gallagher, Patrick Harkins, Paul Friel, Paul Takac, Perry Warren, Peter Schweyer, Regina G. Young, Rick Krajewski, Robert Freeman, Robert Matzie, Robert Merski, Ryan Bizzarro, Scott Conklin, Sean Dougherty, Steve Samuelson, Steven Malagari, Tarah Probst, Tarik Khan, Thomas Mehaffie, Tim Brennan, Tim Briggs, Tina Davis
no (94) Aaron Bernstine, Abby Major, Alec Ryncavage, Andrew Kuzma, Ann Flood, Barbara Gleim, Brad Roae, Brett Miller, Brian Rasel, Brian Smith, Bryan Cutler, Bud Cook, Carl Metzgar, Chad Reichard, Charity Krupa, Clint Owlett, Craig Staats, Craig Williams, Dallas Kephart, Dan Moul, Dane Watro, David Maloney, David Rowe, David Zimmerman, Donna Scheuren, Doyle Heffley, Eric Davanzo, Eric Nelson, Eric Weaknecht, Gary Day, Jack Rader, Jacob Banta, James Struzzi, Jamie Barton, Jamie Walsh, Jason Ortitay, Jeff Olsommer, Jeremy Shaffer, Jesse Topper, Jim Rigby, Joanne Stehr, Joe Emrick, Joe Hamm, Joe Hogan, Joe Kerwin, John Lawrence, John Schlegel, Jonathan Fritz, Joseph D'Orsie, Josh Bashline, Joshua Kail, Kate Klunk, Kathleen Tomlinson, Kathy Rapp, Keith Greiner, Kerry Benninghoff, Kristin Marcell, Leslie Rossi, Louis Schmitt, Marc Anderson, Marci Mustello, Mark Gillen, Martin Causer, Martina White, Michael Stender, Mike Armanini, Milou Mackenzie, Mindy Fee, Parke Wentling, Perry A. Stambaugh, R. Lee James, Rich Irvin, Rob Kauffman, Robert Leadbeter, Roman Kozak, Russ Diamond, Ryan Warner, Scott Barger, Seth Grove, Shelby Labs, Sheryl Delozier, Stephanie Borowicz, Stephenie Scialabba, Steven Mentzer, Thomas Kutz, Tim Twardzik, Timothy Bonner, Timothy J. O'Neal, Tina Pickett, Tom Jones, Torren Ecker, Valerie Gaydos, Wendy Fink, Zachary Mako
March 24, 2025House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Rules): Adopt Amendment A00220Passed18–15
yes (18) Benjamin Sanchez, Bridget Kosierowski, Dan Frankel, Darisha K. Parker, Elizabeth Fiedler, Jason Dawkins, Jeanne Mcneill, Joanna Mcclinton, Jordan Harris, Leanne Krueger, Mary Jo Daley, Matthew Bradford, Melissa Shusterman, Michael Schlossberg, Patrick Harkins, Robert Matzie, Ryan Bizzarro, Tina Davis
no (15) Bryan Cutler, Clint Owlett, David Rowe, James Struzzi, Jesse Topper, John Lawrence, Jonathan Fritz, Kate Klunk, Kerry Benninghoff, Martina White, Rob Kauffman, Sheryl Delozier, Thomas Kutz, Timothy J. O'Neal, Tina Pickett
March 24, 2025House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Rules): Re-report Bill As AmendedPassed18–15
yes (18) Benjamin Sanchez, Bridget Kosierowski, Dan Frankel, Darisha K. Parker, Elizabeth Fiedler, Jason Dawkins, Jeanne Mcneill, Joanna Mcclinton, Jordan Harris, Leanne Krueger, Mary Jo Daley, Matthew Bradford, Melissa Shusterman, Michael Schlossberg, Patrick Harkins, Robert Matzie, Ryan Bizzarro, Tina Davis
no (15) Bryan Cutler, Clint Owlett, David Rowe, James Struzzi, Jesse Topper, John Lawrence, Jonathan Fritz, Kate Klunk, Kerry Benninghoff, Martina White, Rob Kauffman, Sheryl Delozier, Thomas Kutz, Timothy J. O'Neal, Tina Pickett
March 19, 2025House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Children & Youth): Report Bill As CommittedPassed14–12
yes (14) Anthony Bellmon, Carol Kazeem, Darisha K. Parker, Gina Curry, Heather Boyd, Jeanne Mcneill, Joe Mcandrew, Justin Fleming, Kristine Howard, Liz Hanbidge, Melissa Cerrato, Nancy Guenst, Napoleon J. Nelson, Rick Krajewski
no (12) Brenda Pugh, David Zimmerman, Gary Day, Jamie Flick, Jamie Walsh, Joe Hogan, John Schlegel, Kate Klunk, Milou Mackenzie, Natalie Mihalek, Roman Kozak, Scott Barger
Timeline 5
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 8, 2025 | House | Adopted |
| March 24, 2025 | House | Re-reported as amended |
| March 24, 2025 | House | Re-committed to Rules |
| March 19, 2025 | House | Reported as committed |
| March 13, 2025 | House | Referred to Children & Youth |
Data: Open States (API v3; public data, attribution appreciated), updated November 5, 2026. Official record: palegis.us. Bill pages link to the official text, not copied.