Pennsylvania SR351: A Resolution designating the month of August 2026 as "Emergency Management Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

What the bill says

A resolution Designating the month of August 2026 as "Emergency Management Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

From the introduced text, July 9, 2026:

A RESOLUTION Designating the month of August 2026 as "Emergency Management Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, Emergencies and disasters can occur unexpectedly, posing significant threats to life, property and the environment; and WHEREAS, Local emergency managers, emergency managers across all sectors, community leaders, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency dedicate countless hours to developing preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation programs to protect the lives and property of all persons living in this Commonwealth and the United States; and WHEREAS, Emergency managers throughout this Commonwealth are charged with establishing and maintaining the capabilities necessary to effectively direct, coordinate and support emergency and disaster response and recovery efforts; and WHEREAS, The mission areas of prevention, protection, mitigation, response and recovery align with the core capabilities identified in the National Preparedness Goal; and WHEREAS, Emergency managers serve this Commonwealth by responding to countless emergencies and disasters each year, demonstrating commitment, compassion and professionalism in protecting the public; and WHEREAS, The efforts of emergency managers have helped millions of community members across this Commonwealth recover, rebuild and become more resilient in the face of adversity; therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Senate designate the month of August 2026 as "Emergency Management Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania; and be it further RESOLVED, That all residents of this Commonwealth be encouraged to …

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Sponsors

• Katie Muth (D, 44) · primary sponsor
• Joseph Picozzi (R, 5)
• Vincent Hughes (D, 7)
• Lindsey Williams (D, 38)
• Arthur Haywood (D, 4)
• Carolyn Comitta (D, 19)
• Jay Costa (D, 43)
• Amanda Cappelletti (D, 17)
• Christine Tartaglione (D, 2)
• Vogel Jr., Elder A. (R, 47)
• John Kane (D, 9)
• Judy Schwank (D, 11)

Latest actions

1. July 9, 2026: Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, July 9, 2026

Common questions

What is SR351?

SR351 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution designating the month of August 2026 as "Emergency Management Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

What does SR351 do?

In its own words: A resolution Designating the month of August 2026 as "Emergency Management Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

What is the status of SR351?

In committee as of July 9, 2026. Latest action: Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, July 9, 2026 (July 9, 2026).

Who sponsored SR351?

Katie Muth (D, 44), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SR351?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sr351