PennsylvaniaPennsylvania House recognizes September 2026 as Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month
The Pennsylvania House recognizes September 2026 as Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month to draw attention to thyroid conditions, cancer, and treatment.
What it does
The House recognizes September 2026 as Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month in Pennsylvania. This is an official recognition, with no required services or funding.
Argument forAn official awareness month could draw residents' attention to thyroid cancer and encourage them to learn about symptoms and treatment.
Argument againstRecognition alone may offer limited help to people who need care because the resolution provides no treatment services or funding.
More detail
The Pennsylvania House recognizes September 2026 as Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month. The recognition applies in Pennsylvania. The resolution does not require health care services or set aside money. The recognized month is September 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 28AdoptedAdopted
- Vote recorded House Resolution 502. Result: pass.Lower
- Sep 28Removed from table
- Jun 29Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)
- Jun 2Reported as committedMinor
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Health): Report Bill As Committed. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 29Referred to HealthIntroduced
- Sep 28AdoptedAdopted
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