Pennsylvania HR541: A Resolution recognizing the month of June 2026 as "Aphasia Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania to increase awareness and understanding of aphasia to support improved diagnosis and treatment.

What the bill says

A resolution Recognizing the month of June 2026 as "Aphasia Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania to increase awareness and understanding of aphasia to support improved diagnosis and treatment.

From the introduced text, May 28, 2026:

A RESOLUTION Recognizing the month of June 2026 as "Aphasia Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania to increase awareness and understanding of aphasia to support improved diagnosis and treatment. WHEREAS, Aphasia is a language disorder caused by stroke, brain injury or neurological disease; and WHEREAS, Aphasia can affect an individual's ability to speak, understand language, read or write; and WHEREAS, In the United States, there are an estimated 2 million to 4 million people who are living with aphasia, which affects not only those individuals, but also the individual's spouse, family members, friends and community; and WHEREAS, According to the National Aphasia Association, an estimated 800,000 Americans are diagnosed with aphasia every year; and WHEREAS, Approximately 85% of aphasia is caused due to strokes and other causes, which include traumatic brain injuries, brain tumors, degenerative disease and metabolic changes; and WHEREAS, After over a century of studying aphasia, it has become evident that specific components of language may be more dramatically damaged in some individuals; and WHEREAS, Different types or patterns of aphasia correspond to the location of the brain injury in individual cases; and WHEREAS, Individuals with aphasia often go unrecognized, and it is vital to support these individuals, their families and professionals who help them; and WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater public awareness of this health issue, …

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Sponsors

• Brown, Marla (R, 9) · primary sponsor
• Emily Kinkead (D, 20)
• Arvind Venkat (D, 30)
• Catherine I Wallen (R, 193)
• Rick Krajewski (D, 188)
• Gina Curry (D, 164)
• Patrick Gallagher (D, 173)
• David Rowe (R, 85)
• Paul Takac (D, 82)
• Jennifer O'Mara (D, 165)
• Perry Warren (D, 31)
• Jeremy Shaffer (R, 28)

Latest actions

1. June 16, 2026: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 16, 2026
2. June 16, 2026: Adopted, June 16, 2026 (201-1)
3. June 2, 2026: Reported as committed, June 2, 2026
4. May 28, 2026: Referred to HEALTH, May 28, 2026

Votes

• House Floor: HR0541, RC 1186 (June 16, 2026): 201 yea, 1 nay, passed
• House Health: Report Bill As Committed (June 2, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HR541?

HR541 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution recognizing the month of June 2026 as "Aphasia Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania to increase awareness and understanding of aphasia to support improved diagnosis and treatment.

What does HR541 do?

In its own words: A resolution Recognizing the month of June 2026 as "Aphasia Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania to increase awareness and understanding of aphasia to support improved diagnosis and treatment.

What is the status of HR541?

Passed both chambers as of June 16, 2026. Latest action: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 16, 2026 (June 16, 2026).

Who sponsored HR541?

Brown, Marla (R, 9), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR541?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr541