Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania HR538: A Resolution designating the month of November 2026 as "Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
Status: Passed both chambers, October 21, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution Designating the month of November 2026 as "Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
From the introduced text, May 27, 2026:
A RESOLUTION Designating the month of November 2026 as "Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, The pancreas is a thin, pear-shaped gland behind the stomach that plays an important role in the digestive system by producing fluids to help break down food and hormones to control blood sugar levels; and WHEREAS, There are typically no symptoms during the early stages of pancreatic cancer, and it spreads quickly throughout the body, making it difficult to detect and harder to treat in later stages; and WHEREAS, Symptoms that could indicate pancreatic cancer include upper abdominal pain, weight loss, jaundice, severe itching, digestive problems, nausea and vomiting; and WHEREAS, The exact cause of pancreatic cancer is yet to be determined; and WHEREAS, Risk factors, including genetics, age, smoking, obesity and long-standing diabetes, may contribute to the development of pancreatic cancer; and WHEREAS, Pancreatic cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and women in the United States each year; and WHEREAS, Organizations such as the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and the National Pancreas Foundation are committed to helping and empowering patients suffering from pancreatic cancer, focusing efforts on public policy, research funding, patient services and public awareness and developing effective treatments and a cure for pancreatic cancer; and WHEREAS, "Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month" is celebrated each November to highlight awareness …
Sponsors
- Robert Matzie (D, 16) · primary sponsor
- DEASY JR., DANIEL J. (D, 027)
- Joe McAndrew (D, 32)
- Arvind Venkat (D, 30)
- Kyle Donahue (D, 113)
- Patrick Harkins (D, 1)
- Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
- Ed Neilson (D, HD-174)
- Robert FREEMAN (D, 136)
- Manuel Guzman (D, 127)
- David Delloso (D, 162)
- Jeanne McNeill (D, 133)
Latest actions
- : (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Oct. 21, 2026
- : Adopted, Oct. 21, 2026 (202-1)
- : Removed from table, Oct. 20, 2026
- : Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), June 29, 2026
- : Reported as committed, June 2, 2026
- : Referred to HEALTH, May 27, 2026
Votes
- House Floor: HR538, RC 1604 (October 21, 2026): 202 yea, 1 nay, passed
- House Health: Report Bill As Committed (June 2, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HR538?
- HR538 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution designating the month of November 2026 as "Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
- What does HR538 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Designating the month of November 2026 as "Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
- What is the status of HR538?
- Passed both chambers as of October 21, 2026. Latest action: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Oct. 21, 2026 (October 21, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR538?
- Robert Matzie (D, 16), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR538?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr538
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