PennsylvaniaPennsylvania House would recognize community health centers
The resolution would recognize community health centers, which provide low-cost care to uninsured and underinsured people, during the week of August 2 through 8, 2026.
What it does
The Pennsylvania House would recognize August 2 through 8, 2026, as National Health Center Week, honoring community health centers and their staff.
Argument forRecognizing the week could draw attention to health centers that serve about 1 million Pennsylvanians each year.
Argument againstA recognition week may bring attention to clinics without directly helping patients who need affordable care.
More detail
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives would recognize August 2 through 8, 2026, as National Health Center Week in Pennsylvania. The resolution recognizes community health centers and their staff for their role in keeping Pennsylvanians healthy. The recognition would apply to the week of August 2 through 8, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 6AdoptedAdopted
- Vote recorded House Resolution 570. Result: pass.Lower
- Oct 5Removed from table
- Sep 30Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)
- Jun 24Reported as committedMinor
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Health): Report Bill As Committed. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 16Referred to HealthIntroduced
- Oct 6AdoptedAdopted
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