Pennsylvania HR472: A Resolution recognizing the week of May 10 through 16, 2026, as "National Hospital Week" in Pennsylvania.

What the bill says

A resolution Recognizing the week of May 10 through 16, 2026, as "National Hospital Week" in Pennsylvania.

From the introduced text, April 8, 2026:

A RESOLUTION Recognizing the week of May 10 through 16, 2026, as "National Hospital Week" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, The hardworking professionals of this Commonwealth's hospitals and health systems ensure that every resident of this Commonwealth can receive high-quality health care 24 hours a day, seven days a week, days a year; and WHEREAS, This Commonwealth's hospitals provided more than $10 billion in community benefit to members of our communities in fiscal year 2024; and WHEREAS, This Commonwealth's hospitals work to care for individuals and families and support communities by offering, among other services, trauma centers that save the lives of tens of thousands of Pennsylvanians each year and obstetric units that delivered more than 118,000 babies in calendar year 2024; and WHEREAS, This Commonwealth's hospitals provided 1.5 million instances of inpatient treatment and more than 5.4 million instances of emergency department care in calendar year 2024; and WHEREAS, This Commonwealth takes pride in its 122 teaching hospitals that are investing in the next generation of lifesaving health care practitioners and 30 hospitals that are recognized with the prestigious "Magnet" designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center; and WHEREAS, Hospitals in this Commonwealth operate more than 1,700 training programs and educate more than 10,000 physicians and many other skilled professionals annually; and WHEREAS, Hospitals are the largest employer in 20 counties …

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Sponsors

• Kathy RAPP (R, 065) · primary sponsor
• Dan Frankel (D, 23)
• Martin Causer (R, 67)
• Tina Pickett (R, 110)
• Robert KAUFFMAN (R, 089)
• Arvind Venkat (D, 30)
• Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
• Marc Anderson (R, 92)
• Maureen Madden (D, 115)
• Donna Scheuren (R, 147)
• Joseph Hohenstein (D, 177)
• Eddie Pashinski (D, 121)

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2026: (Remarks see House Journal Page 451-452), May 5, 2026
2. May 5, 2026: Adopted, May 5, 2026 (199-2)
3. April 14, 2026: Reported as committed, April 14, 2026
4. April 8, 2026: Referred to HEALTH, April 8, 2026

Votes

• Adopted, May 5, 2026 (199-2) (May 5, 2026): 199 yea, 2 nay, passed
• House Health: Report Bill As Committed (April 14, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HR472?

HR472 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution recognizing the week of May 10 through 16, 2026, as "National Hospital Week" in Pennsylvania.

What does HR472 do?

In its own words: A resolution Recognizing the week of May 10 through 16, 2026, as "National Hospital Week" in Pennsylvania.

What is the status of HR472?

Passed both chambers as of May 5, 2026. Latest action: (Remarks see House Journal Page 451-452), May 5, 2026 (May 5, 2026).

Who sponsored HR472?

Kathy RAPP (R, 065), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR472?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr472