Pennsylvania HR535: A Resolution designating the week of September 20 through 26, 2026, as "Surgical Technologist Week" in Pennsylvania.

What the bill says

A resolution Designating the week of September 20 through 26, 2026, as "Surgical Technologist Week" in Pennsylvania.

From the introduced text, May 27, 2026:

A RESOLUTION Designating the week of September 20 through 26, 2026, as "Surgical Technologist Week" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, Surgical technologists play a vital role in the care and health of surgical patients in this Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, Surgical technologists, also called scrubs, play an integral role in the surgical team, serving in many capacities alongside surgeons, nurses, anesthesia providers and other health care personnel; and WHEREAS, All major hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers in this Commonwealth employ surgical technologists to work with surgeons in the operating room to provide quality patient care; and WHEREAS, As a large percentage of the general population approaches retirement age and as technological advances such as fiber optics and laser technology permit new surgical procedures, employment of surgical technologists who are educated in these technologies is expected to grow faster than average for all occupations; and WHEREAS, In this Commonwealth, programs in surgical technology graduate quality students; and WHEREAS, Each year the Association of Surgical Technologists designates a week in September as "National Surgical Technologists Week" to celebrate and promote the profession; and WHEREAS, It is fitting that these medical professionals receive recognition for their contributions to the care and health of the residents of this Commonwealth; therefore be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the week of September 20 through 26, 2026, …

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Sponsors

• Kathy RAPP (R, 065) · primary sponsor
• Arvind Venkat (D, 30)
• Robert KAUFFMAN (R, 089)
• Nikki Rivera (D, 96)
• David Rowe (R, 85)
• David Zimmerman (R, 99)

Latest actions

1. June 29, 2026: Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), June 29, 2026
2. June 2, 2026: Reported as committed, June 2, 2026
3. May 27, 2026: Referred to HEALTH, May 27, 2026

Votes

• House Health: Report Bill As Committed (June 2, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HR535?

HR535 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution designating the week of September 20 through 26, 2026, as "Surgical Technologist Week" in Pennsylvania.

What does HR535 do?

In its own words: A resolution Designating the week of September 20 through 26, 2026, as "Surgical Technologist Week" in Pennsylvania.

What is the status of HR535?

In committee as of June 29, 2026. Latest action: Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), June 29, 2026 (June 29, 2026).

Who sponsored HR535?

Kathy RAPP (R, 065), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR535?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr535