Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 620: A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to adopt legislation providing screening to firefighters for sarcoidosis and other occupational diseases linked to chronic exposure to smoke, soot, PFAS, combustion byproducts, particulate matter and other fireground toxins and ensuring that our nation's firefighters receive comprehensive early detection for conditions that carry significant risks of long-term lung damage and other ailments, which require timely diagnoses for effective intervention.

In committee Last action September 21, 2026: Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations

Plain-language summary

HR 620 is a resolution introduced in the Pennsylvania House on September 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to adopt legislation providing screening to firefighters for sarcoidosis and other occupational diseases linked to chronic exposure to smoke, soot, PFAS, combustion byproducts, particulate matter and other fireground toxins and ensuring that our nation's firefighters receive comprehensive early detection for conditions that carry significant risks of long-term lung damage and other ailments, which require timely diagnoses for effective intervention. Primary sponsor: Brenda Pugh (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 21, 2026): Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Brenda Pugh (Republican). 4 co-sponsors.