Pennsylvania HR542: A Resolution recognizing October 24, 2026, as "World Polio Day" in Pennsylvania.

What the bill says

A resolution Recognizing October 24, 2026, as "World Polio Day" in Pennsylvania.

From the introduced text, May 28, 2026:

A RESOLUTION Recognizing October 24, 2026, as "World Polio Day" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, Rotary is a global network of neighbors, friends, leaders and problem-solvers who unite and take action to create lasting change in communities across the world; and WHEREAS, The Rotary motto, "Service Above Self," inspires members to provide humanitarian service, follow high ethical standards and promote goodwill and peace in the world; and WHEREAS, In 1985, Rotary launched PolioPlus and in 1988 helped establish the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, which today includes the World Health Organization, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, UNICEF, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to immunize the children of the world against polio; and WHEREAS, Polio cases have dropped by 99.9% since 1988, and the world stands on the threshold of eradicating the disease; and WHEREAS, To date Rotary has contributed more than $2.9 billion and countless volunteer hours to protecting more than 3 billion children in 122 countries; and WHEREAS, Rotary is working to raise an additional $50 million per year over three years that would be leveraged for maximum impact with every dollar to be matched with two additional dollars from the Gates Foundation, which would amount to $450 million total; and WHEREAS, These efforts are providing much-needed operational support, medical staff, laboratory equipment and …

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Sponsors

• Kathy RAPP (R, 065) · primary sponsor
• Arvind Venkat (D, 30)
• Tina Pickett (R, 110)
• Nikki Rivera (D, 96)
• Gregory Vitali (D, 166)
• Jill Cooper (R, 55)
• Patrick Gallagher (D, 173)
• Joseph Ciresi (D, 146)
• Gina Curry (D, 164)
• Mandy Steele (D, 33)
• 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 28, 2026: Referred to HEALTH, May 28, 2026

Votes

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

Common questions

What is HR542?

HR542 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution recognizing October 24, 2026, as "World Polio Day" in Pennsylvania.

What does HR542 do?

In its own words: A resolution Recognizing October 24, 2026, as "World Polio Day" in Pennsylvania.

What is the status of HR542?

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 HR542?

Kathy RAPP (R, 065), with 10 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR542?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr542