2025–2026 Regular Session · House of Representatives resolution

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.

Out of committee Last action July 9, 2025: Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 9

Prime sponsor

Kathy Rapp

Cosponsors (8)

Arvind Venkat, David Rowe, David Zimmerman, Ed Neilson, Martin Causer, Nikki Rivera, Pat Gallagher, Rob Kauffman

Status

Out of committee as of July 9, 2025. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.

Roll-call votes 1

June 10, 2025House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Health): Report Bill As CommittedPassed26–0

yes (26) Arvind Venkat, Benjamin Sanchez, Brad Roae, Bridget Kosierowski, Charity Krupa, Dan Frankel, Danielle Friel Otten, David Zimmerman, Gary Day, Heather Boyd, Jamie Walsh, Jessica Benham, Joanne Stehr, Kathy Rapp, Kristine Howard, La'Tasha Mayes, Leslie Rossi, Lisa Borowski, Liz Hanbidge, Marla Brown, Melissa Shusterman, Rick Krajewski, Stephanie Borowicz, Tarik Khan, Tim Twardzik, Timothy Bonner

Official roll call

Timeline 3

Date	Chamber	Action
July 9, 2025	House	Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)
June 10, 2025	House	Reported as committed
June 4, 2025	House	Referred to Health

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.