Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania SR396: A Resolution recognizing the week of October 25 through 31, 2026, as "Respiratory Care Week" in Pennsylvania.
Status: In committee, October 14, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution Recognizing the week of October 25 through 31, 2026, as "Respiratory Care Week" in Pennsylvania.
From the introduced text, October 14, 2026:
A RESOLUTION Recognizing the week of October 25 through 31, 2026, as "Respiratory Care Week" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, Respiratory therapists are highly educated and skilled health care professionals who provide essential care to people with conditions that affect their ability to breathe; and WHEREAS, Respiratory therapists care for patients of all ages and at all points of life, from premature infants requiring life-sustaining support to critically ill patients requiring advanced airway management and mechanical ventilation; and WHEREAS, Respiratory therapists are integral members of the health care team, providing lifesaving interventions and expertise in emergency and critical care, neonatal and pediatric care, medical and surgical services, pulmonary diagnostics, sleep medicine, pulmonary rehabilitation and home care; and WHEREAS, Respiratory therapists use their expertise in airway management, mechanical ventilation, oxygen therapy, pulmonary function testing, medication delivery, rehabilitation and patient education to improve outcomes and quality of life; and WHEREAS, Respiratory therapists bring clinical expertise, compassion and calm during some of the most critical moments in a patient's life, when every breath matters; and WHEREAS, "Respiratory Care Week" recognizes the dedication and extraordinary contributions of respiratory therapists in Pennsylvania; therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the week of October 25 through 31, 2026, as "Respiratory Care Week" in Pennsylvania; and be it further RESOLVED, That the Senate encourage residents of this Commonwealth …
Sponsors
- Kim Ward (R, 39) · primary sponsor
- Joseph Picozzi (R, 5)
- Michele Brooks (R, 50)
- Doug Mastriano (R, 33)
- Scott Martin (R, 13)
- Patty Kim (D, 15)
- Sharif Street (D, 3)
- Camera Bartolotta (R, 46)
- Daniel Laughlin (R, 49)
- John Kane (D, 9)
- Arthur Haywood (D, 4)
- Christine Tartaglione (D, 2)
Latest actions
- : Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, Oct. 14, 2026
Common questions
- What is SR396?
- SR396 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution recognizing the week of October 25 through 31, 2026, as "Respiratory Care Week" in Pennsylvania.
- What does SR396 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Recognizing the week of October 25 through 31, 2026, as "Respiratory Care Week" in Pennsylvania.
- What is the status of SR396?
- In committee as of October 14, 2026. Latest action: Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, Oct. 14, 2026 (October 14, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR396?
- Kim Ward (R, 39), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR396?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sr396
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