Pennsylvania HR467: A Resolution designating the week of May 17 through 23, 2026, as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in Pennsylvania.

What the bill says

A resolution Designating the week of May 17 through 23, 2026, as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in Pennsylvania.

From the introduced text, April 2, 2026:

A RESOLUTION Designating the week of May 17 through 23, 2026, as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, Emergency medical services are a vital public service; and WHEREAS, The members of emergency medical services teams are ready to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and WHEREAS, Access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rates of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and WHEREAS, Emergency medical services have grown to fill a gap by providing important out-of-hospital care, including preventative medicine, follow-up care and access to telemedicine; and WHEREAS, The emergency medical services system consists of first responders, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, emergency medical dispatchers, firefighters, police officers, educators, administrators, prehospital nurses, emergency nurses, emergency physicians, trained members of the public and other out-of-hospital medical care providers; and WHEREAS, The members of emergency medical services teams, whether career or volunteer, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills; and WHEREAS, It is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of emergency medical services providers by designating "Emergency Medical Services Week"; therefore be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the week of May 17 through 23, 2026, as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in Pennsylvania. 20260HR0467PN3134 - …

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Sponsors

• Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95) · primary sponsor
• James Rigby (R, 71)
• Manuel Guzman (D, 127)
• Arvind Venkat (D, 30)
• Patrick Harkins (D, 1)
• Joseph Hohenstein (D, 177)
• Kristine Howard (D, 167)
• Ed Neilson (D, HD-174)
• Keith Greiner (R, 43)
• Tina Pickett (R, 110)
• Robert Merski (D, 2)
• Jeanne McNeill (D, 133)

Latest actions

1. June 22, 2026: Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), June 22, 2026
2. April 27, 2026: Reported as committed, April 27, 2026
3. April 2, 2026: Referred to VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, April 2, 2026

Votes

• House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness: Report Bill As Committed (April 27, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HR467?

HR467 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution designating the week of May 17 through 23, 2026, as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in Pennsylvania.

What does HR467 do?

In its own words: A resolution Designating the week of May 17 through 23, 2026, as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in Pennsylvania.

What is the status of HR467?

In committee as of June 22, 2026. Latest action: Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), June 22, 2026 (June 22, 2026).

Who sponsored HR467?

Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR467?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr467