Pennsylvania HR494: A Resolution designating June 15, 2026, as "Elora Joyce Khan Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania to promote education, compassion, advocacy and research related to pediatric brain cancer.

What the bill says

A resolution Designating June 15, 2026, as "Elora Joyce Khan Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania to promote education, compassion, advocacy and research related to pediatric brain cancer.

From the introduced text, April 29, 2026:

A RESOLUTION Designating June 15, 2026, as "Elora Joyce Khan Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania to promote education, compassion, advocacy and research related to pediatric brain cancer. WHEREAS, An estimated 5,000 children are diagnosed with a brain tumor every year; and WHEREAS, Pediatric brain cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related death among children, yet continues to receive disproportionately low levels of research funding and public awareness; and WHEREAS, Elora Joyce Khan was a beloved daughter and young Pennsylvanian whose life, though far too brief, was marked by extraordinary courage, faith, compassion and joy; and WHEREAS, Elora was diagnosed with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), a rare and aggressive pediatric brain cancer with limited treatment options and devastating outcomes for children and their families; and WHEREAS, DIPG is a cancerous tumor that grows in a child's brainstem and can also affect the central nervous system, brain and spinal cord; and WHEREAS, The disease can lead to headaches, vision problems, challenges with muscle coordination, weakness in the limbs and difficulties with eating; and WHEREAS, A biopsy and magnetic resonance imaging are currently used to diagnose DIPG in patients; and WHEREAS, While there is no cure for DIPG, there are forms of treatment that can extend a child's life; and WHEREAS, Throughout her seven months of illness, Elora inspired all …

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Sponsors

• Regina Young (D, 185) · primary sponsor
• Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
• Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D, 129)
• Benjamin Waxman (D, 182)
• Manuel Guzman (D, 127)
• Joseph Hohenstein (D, 177)
• David Madsen (D, 104)
• Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
• Eddie Pashinski (D, 121)
• Anthony Bellmon (D, 203)
• Gina Curry (D, 164)
• Timothy Briggs (D, 149)

Latest actions

1. June 15, 2026: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 15, 2026
2. June 15, 2026: Adopted, June 15, 2026 (201-1)
3. June 2, 2026: Reported as committed, June 2, 2026
4. April 29, 2026: Referred to HEALTH, April 29, 2026

Votes

• House Floor: HR0494, RC 1176 (June 15, 2026): 201 yea, 1 nay, passed
• House Floor: HR0494, RC 1175 (June 15, 2026): 196 yea, 6 nay, passed
• House Health: Report Bill As Committed (June 2, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HR494?

HR494 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution designating June 15, 2026, as "Elora Joyce Khan Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania to promote education, compassion, advocacy and research related to pediatric brain cancer.

What does HR494 do?

In its own words: A resolution Designating June 15, 2026, as "Elora Joyce Khan Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania to promote education, compassion, advocacy and research related to pediatric brain cancer.

What is the status of HR494?

Passed both chambers as of June 15, 2026. Latest action: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 15, 2026 (June 15, 2026).

Who sponsored HR494?

Regina Young (D, 185), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR494?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr494