Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania SR279: A Resolution recognizing the month of May 2026 as "National Mammography Month" in Pennsylvania.
Status: In committee, April 20, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing the month of May 2026 as "National Mammography Month" in Pennsylvania.
From the introduced text, April 17, 2026:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing the month of May 2026 as "National Mammography Month" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, A mammogram is a noninvasive X-ray used to detect breast abnormalities and cancer; and WHEREAS, Mammograms can detect cancer early, often before it can be felt and when it is most treatable, allowing for less extensive treatment and improved outcomes; and WHEREAS, An estimated one in four women from 50 to 74 years of age has not received a mammogram in the past two years; and WHEREAS, Women who report cost as a barrier to accessing health care are approximately twice as likely not to pursue recommended screening or follow-up mammograms; and WHEREAS, Screening mammography has been shown to reduce the risk of dying from breast cancer by approximately 20% to 40%; and WHEREAS, Approximately three out of four women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history of the disease and are not considered high risk; and WHEREAS, The American College of Radiology recommends that individuals consult with their medical provider about whether earlier screening, supplemental imaging such as MRI or more frequent screening may be appropriate based on personal risk factors; and WHEREAS, One in six breast cancers occur in women in their 40s; and WHEREAS, According to the American Cancer Society, Black women experience a 37% higher mortality rate from breast cancer …
Sponsors
- Kim Ward (R, 39) · primary sponsor
- Christine Tartaglione (D, 2)
- Frank Farry (R, 6)
- Tracy Pennycuick (R, 24)
- Devlin Robinson (R, 37)
- Scott Martin (R, 13)
- Vincent Hughes (D, 7)
- Daniel Laughlin (R, 49)
- Rosemary Brown (R, 40)
- Carolyn Comitta (D, 19)
- Lisa Boscola (D, 18)
- Judith Ward (R, 30)
Latest actions
- : (Remarks see Senate Journal Page 177-178), April 20, 2026
- : Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, April 17, 2026
Subjects: RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS
Common questions
- What is SR279?
- SR279 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution recognizing the month of May 2026 as "National Mammography Month" in Pennsylvania.
- What does SR279 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing the month of May 2026 as "National Mammography Month" in Pennsylvania.
- What is the status of SR279?
- In committee as of April 20, 2026. Latest action: (Remarks see Senate Journal Page 177-178), April 20, 2026 (April 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR279?
- Kim Ward (R, 39), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR279?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sr279
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