Pennsylvania SR371: A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Hunger Action Month" in Pennsylvania.

What the bill says

A resolution Recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Hunger Action Month" in Pennsylvania.

From the introduced text, September 24, 2026:

A RESOLUTION Recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Hunger Action Month" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, September 2026 has been designated nationwide as "Hunger Action Month" to raise awareness of the issue of hunger and mobilize the public to help end hunger in America; and WHEREAS, According to Feeding America, one in eight Pennsylvanians and one in six children are food insecure; and WHEREAS, Food insecurity, the condition of limited or uncertain access to adequate food, is associated with numerous adverse social and health outcomes and is a critical public health issue; and WHEREAS, Children who experience hunger have higher levels of chronic illness, anxiety, depression and behavioral problems than children receiving a well-balanced diet; and WHEREAS, Food-insecure older adults are at increased risk of a range of physical and mental health conditions and hospitalization; and WHEREAS, Food insecurity is not discerning of whether Pennsylvanians reside in urban or rural communities; and WHEREAS, Current inflation rates for essentials are compounding the economic challenges for many Pennsylvanians; and WHEREAS, Hunger relief organizations, food banks and food pantries throughout this Commonwealth are uniquely positioned to help struggling individuals and families make ends meet and are critical lifelines for more than 1.5 million Pennsylvanians annually but are increasingly stretched thin; and WHEREAS, The fight against hunger requires engaging a wide range of public and …

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Sponsors

• Vogel Jr., Elder A. (R, 47) · primary sponsor
• Christine Tartaglione (D, 2)
• Nickolas Pisciottano (D, 45)
• Joseph Picozzi (R, 5)
• Vincent Hughes (D, 7)
• Tracy Pennycuick (R, 24)
• Arthur Haywood (D, 4)
• Jay Costa (D, 43)
• Sharif Street (D, 3)
• Wayne Fontana (D, 42)
• Carolyn Comitta (D, 19)
• Camera Bartolotta (R, 46)

Latest actions

1. September 24, 2026: Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, Sept. 24, 2026

Common questions

What is SR371?

SR371 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Hunger Action Month" in Pennsylvania.

What does SR371 do?

In its own words: A resolution Recognizing the month of September 2026 as "Hunger Action Month" in Pennsylvania.

What is the status of SR371?

In committee as of September 24, 2026. Latest action: Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, Sept. 24, 2026 (September 24, 2026).

Who sponsored SR371?

Vogel Jr., Elder A. (R, 47), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SR371?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sr371